HT201945: Resetting an AirPort base station FAQ

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Q: Factory default reset  not  help indicator is flicking. what to do ?

Factory default reset not help indicator is flicking. what to do ?

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Posted on Apr 25, 2016 9:08 PM

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Q: Factory default reset  not  help indicator is flicking. what to do ?

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  • by Carolyn Samit,

    Carolyn Samit Carolyn Samit Apr 25, 2016 9:15 PM in response to Pochta
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    Apr 25, 2016 9:15 PM in response to Pochta

    See Flashing Green or Amber here >  AirPort base stations: About AirPort base station status lights (LED)

  • by Tesserax,

    Tesserax Tesserax Apr 26, 2016 8:25 AM in response to Pochta
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    Apr 26, 2016 8:25 AM in response to Pochta

      A persistent, flashing amber light indicates that any of the several potential conditions may require your attention:

    • The base station has not yet been configured because it is new, or the reset switch has been set.
    • You have selected a security configuration that is not recommended.
    • One of several other conditions, such as a disconnected Ethernet cable or invalid IP address has been detected.

     

    To find out why your base station's status LED is flashing amber:

    • Open AirPort Utility
    • Click on the AirPort base station
    • Look for a Status setting in the small window that appears
    • Click on the small amber dot there and another window will open to explain what the "issue" might be.