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RoswellAlien1947
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Q: AirPort Time Capsule

I need to know why my AirPort Time Capsule is flashing an amber light and how to fix it.

MacBook Pro (15-inch Mid 2012), iOS 8

Posted on May 30, 2016 9:58 AM

by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer
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A:

It sounds like you need to know that when the Time Capsule light is flashing amber, that it has a message for you, and that you can use AirPort Utility on your Mac to find out what the "issue" might be, so that you can address it.

 

I'm assuming that you are using the current Mac operating system or a recent version of the operating system on your Mac.

 

Open AirPort Utility    (Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility)

Click on the picture of the Time Capsule

In the smaller window that appears, check to see if there is an Update button. If there is, then new firmware is available for the Time Capsule and you can install it by clicking the Update button

 

Otherwise, look for the Status setting and click on the small amber dot there for a message with more information about what the issue might be, along with a suggestion on how to remedy things.

 

More information about a flashing amber light is available in this Apple support document. 

 

Wi-Fi base station: Understanding and resolving a blinking amber status light - Apple Support

Posted on May 30, 2016 10:26 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons May 30, 2016 10:26 AM in response to RoswellAlien1947
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    May 30, 2016 10:26 AM in response to RoswellAlien1947

    It sounds like you need to know that when the Time Capsule light is flashing amber, that it has a message for you, and that you can use AirPort Utility on your Mac to find out what the "issue" might be, so that you can address it.

     

    I'm assuming that you are using the current Mac operating system or a recent version of the operating system on your Mac.

     

    Open AirPort Utility    (Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility)

    Click on the picture of the Time Capsule

    In the smaller window that appears, check to see if there is an Update button. If there is, then new firmware is available for the Time Capsule and you can install it by clicking the Update button

     

    Otherwise, look for the Status setting and click on the small amber dot there for a message with more information about what the issue might be, along with a suggestion on how to remedy things.

     

    More information about a flashing amber light is available in this Apple support document. 

     

    Wi-Fi base station: Understanding and resolving a blinking amber status light - Apple Support

  • by Niel,

    Niel Niel May 30, 2016 10:06 AM in response to RoswellAlien1947
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    May 30, 2016 10:06 AM in response to RoswellAlien1947

    Click here for information.

     

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  • by RoswellAlien1947,

    RoswellAlien1947 RoswellAlien1947 May 30, 2016 10:27 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    May 30, 2016 10:27 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob,

     

    Thank You so very much. You were absolutely correct. I learned something today. When it happens again I'll know what to do. Thank You.

     

    RoswellAlien1947

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons May 30, 2016 11:08 AM in response to RoswellAlien1947
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    May 30, 2016 11:08 AM in response to RoswellAlien1947

    Nice work!

     

    If you care to answer, was the blinking amber light an Update notice, or was it something else?