Q: Problem Replacing AX Express
I am currently using the older, dome-shaped, Airport Extreme base station, and although I'm having a problem re-establishing a wireless connection with my printers, it is otherwise working well.
Nevertheless I decided to update the router, and bought an Airport Extreme 802.11n. When I went to set up the new router I found the amber "connection" light was continually flashing, so I decided to install the software and do a new, assisted set-up.
In doing so I was surprised to get a message that the hardware drive in my iMAC is not compatible with the Airport Extreme (software?) - consequently I couldn't continue the installation process.
The identifier for my 21" iMAC desk top is iMAC 11,2. It has an Intel Core i5 processor and runs at 3.6GHz.
I apologise if this question has already been addressed, but I would be grateful for any advice from the Community. I hate to think I simply have to bite the bullet, stick with the older Extreme and find a new home for the 802.11n model.
Mac OS X (10.6.8), Intel Core i5
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 2:37 PM
The blinking light generally means it is just not setup yet, or setup properly...
Can you go to your Airport icon in the upper right of your screen on the menu bar and see if the Airport Extreme network is showing up....
If not, you probably can still use the Airport Utility in your Utilites folder.
You need to try to open that up too....
Actually, you did not need to install anything from the disk they gave you as you already have a newer Mac...
See this Apple doc:
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1589
Good Luck
Posted on Feb 20, 2012 4:06 PM