Q: Airport Extreme working fine but flashing amber
Hello--
I've read some similar threads on this topic here, but this situation is slightly different and I'm hoping someone can help.
I have a wi-fi network with one airport extreme connected to a cable modem, and a 2nd airport extreme extending the network. The modem and the main AE are fine, but the AE extending the network is flashing amber. Internet service and everything else on my wi-fi network is working perfectly.
I've tried restarting and factory resetting the unit with no success. Other threads suggest that a firmware update might be needed, but I don't see a message about updating anywhere. (And, since my two AE units are identical, wouldn't a firmware update be required for both at the same time?)
In Airport Utility (V6.3.4) I see the flashing amber next to the AE icon, and a red badge with a #1. Clicking on the icon shows no problems or updates required; just that the internet connection is good. If I choose 'edit' and go in to look at the settings, all is normal and correct.
Other threads have suggested trying 'manual setup' but I can't find that option in the settings tabs anywhere. Restarting and/or resetting to factory defaults seems to work, but then it will just revert to the flashing amber with the #1 badge. The problem started around the time I installed Yosemite on a couple of my macs, but if I start up from a Mavericks drive, the problem persists.
Both AE units are 5th generation with firmware version 7.6.4; I am using Mavericks on a couple of computers, and Yosemite on a couple of others. Is it possible that the AE unit is just failing and needs to be replaced? It is only a couple of years old; what can wear or burn out on it, I wonder?
Thanks in advance for any suggestions anyone can provide.
iMac, OS X Yosemite (10.10)
Posted on Oct 21, 2014 10:40 AM
Power off both the AirPort Extreme and the AirPort Express
Wait a full minute
Power up the AirPort Extreme and wait a full minute
Then, power up the AirPort Express and wait a minute
Check the network and report on the results
Posted on Oct 21, 2014 11:39 AM