Airport

[tourada]

Is it just me, or has anyone else noticed that "airport" has been renamed to Wi-Fi?

 

[celticpride678]

I noticed. Good move by Apple. Why "AirPort"?

 

[tourada]

I think that it is just another small feature in Lion that shows Apple is moving more mainstream. I think they are trying to hook new users and changing terms like "airport" to a more recognizable "wi-fi" is one way to make the transition easier.

 

[Steve Ballmer]

They are still using AirPort elsewhere, though. Either change everything to "Wi-Fi" or stick with AirPort.

 

[tourada]

Lion still offers Airport Utility for their own devices. However, looks like they have removed just the name "AirPort" for wi-fi access. I agree, stick with Airport or remove it altogether.

 

[rorschach]

Lion still offers Airport Utility for their own devices. However, looks like they have removed just the name "AirPort" for wi-fi access. I agree, stick with Airport or remove it altogether.

I think the idea is that AirPort will be used only when referring specifically to the AirPort Base Station while Wi-Fi will be used for any wifi connection. AirPort Utility configures the AirPort Base Station so it doesn't make sense to change that.

 

[celticpride678]

They are still using AirPort elsewhere, though. Either change everything to "Wi-Fi" or stick with AirPort.

Where are they still using "AirPort"

 

[tourada]

I'm guessing he was referring to "AirPort Utility". That is the only reference I see in Lion to airport.