Airport Express indicator light - stuck on yellow

assuming that your airport express (AX) is to become your main wireless router, and that it is connected to your cable modem via ethernet cable, you could try this:

first, +factory restore+ your AX. pull it from power and use a paper clip or pointy object to press the reset button. keep the button pressed while you re-plug the AX into the outlet until the status light flashes amber rapidly (8-10 seconds).

then click on the airport icon in your menu bar. you should see something like +Apple network bj1234567+ or similar (it may take a little while for it to show up). in order to set up the AX, you will have to temporarily join its network ! you will get a message asking +do you really want to switch networks ?+ and you do want to do that.

launch airport utility (AU) - you should see the AX now. click on the icon of the AX once to highlight it and click continue. follow onscreen instructions and, when prompted, choose to +create a wireless network+ and enter the required information for your ISP. click update

once the AX restarted, click manual setup, browse through the tabs to give it a name, set up the base station password and network security. you should go for "WPA/WPA2" and choose a non-dictionary password made up of letters and numbers. update the unit again when done.

does that work ?

start over with the +factory restore+, however, this time connect AX and your Mac with an ethernet cable. can AU pick up the AX now ?

if still no joy, your AX may be toast ...

well, looks like you should plan a trip to the nearest Apple store ...

Sometimes, repeated attempts to reset the AirPort Express will cause it to temporarily lock up.

Power it off for 30 minutes or so and then try the factory default reset again.

If still solid amber, all indications point to an internal failure in the AX and it will need to be replaced.

Help! I have have no lights showing on my Airport Express at all when connected to power! I am now connected by ethernet but we have two computers. And also it is about 6 years old!!Do I need to make a trip the the Apple store?

I can't tell from your post whether the light is not working, but your AirPort Express (AX) is still functioning or whether you have no function at all.

No light usually indicates that the internal power supply on the AX has failed and it will need to be replaced. If your AX is not functioning at all, I'm afraid that the trip to the Apple store will be for a new AX.

Hey Bob
Sorry I was a little frantic when I posted the question....here is what is happening...the light is not working at all, the AX is not functioning at all so you are probably right about tmy AX needing to be replaced. I want to thank you for your help. I hope all is well with you.