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jerseygirlj
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Q: I changed the network name on my time capsule and lost my airport express...how do I get it back?

I changed the network name of my time capsule and lost my airport express in the process.... I have tried all of the resets (soft/hard/factory default) suggested in other answers to people but cannot locate the network of my airport express.  It just keeps flashing amber. I want to add it back to my time capsule to extend my network as it was before I reset the name.  HELP

MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Apr 8, 2015 8:54 AM

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Q: I changed the network name on my time capsule and lost my airport express...how do I get it back?

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Apr 8, 2015 10:10 AM in response to jerseygirlj
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    Apr 8, 2015 10:10 AM in response to jerseygirlj

    Which model of AirPort Express do you have?

     

    If you are not sure, the model number is on the side or bottom of the Express. Hard to see.....you may need a magnifying glass. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers.

     

    Post back with that info.......if you want to get the Express set up again to work with the Time Capsule.

     

     

     

    You do have another option as well, although you will have to think in reverse on this one.

     

    Change the network name back to the original name on the Time Capsule, so the Express will work correctly on the network.

    Now, change the network name on the AirPort Express.  It will be blinking amber when you do this, so power it off.

    Then, change the network name on the Time Capsule and let it restart.

    Now, power up the AirPort Express and it will join up with the Time Capsule network since you have already programmed it with that information.