HT204617: Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring an extended wireless network (802.11n)

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Jes Lane

Q: Trying to set up airport express to extend my wireless network. Primary base station is a time capsule. Even when I plug in the airport express to mac it cannot find it.

Trying to set up airport express to extend my Wi-Fi network. Primary base station is a time capsule. Tried searching for airport express using Wi-Fi status, no luck. Even tried plugging airport express into iMac, still no luck. Airport express showing solid amber light. Thanks for any help.

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Nov 9, 2012 7:23 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Nov 9, 2012 7:29 AM in response to Jes Lane
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    Nov 9, 2012 7:29 AM in response to Jes Lane
    Airport express showing solid amber light

     

    Unfortunately, this can mean one of two things:

     

    1) The Express is locked up and will need a Factory Default Reset procedure to try to return the device back to its original default settings so that it can be reconfigured again.

     

    2) The Express is defective. If you cannot get the Express back to a slow, blinking amber light after a Factory Default Reset, the Express will need to be replaced.

     

    Try the Factory Default Reset a few times and report back on your progress.

     

    Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ