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Q: I've lost my wireless connection with light flashing amber, I've unplugged router and modem and pressed reset button on airport extreme

Any suggestions on retreiving wireless connection with airport extreme, have unlugged power to all sources and pressed reset button on router, still amber flashing light

Posted on Feb 10, 2014 7:10 AM

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    sterling r sterling r Feb 12, 2014 2:25 PM in response to ebulloc1
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    Feb 12, 2014 2:25 PM in response to ebulloc1

    Hello ebulloc,

     

    It sounds like you are getting the flashing amber colored light and cannot connect to the internet with it. According to this article:

    AirPort base stations: About AirPort base station status lights (LED)

    http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4600

    Flashing amber

    Startup is complete, but the Wi-Fi base station has detected a condition that requires your assistance. To resolve flashing amber status light conditions click here to learn more. Launch AirPort Utility to find out what conditions are being reported.

     

    This article should lead you to a resolution:

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

    http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1589

     

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

    Take care,

    Sterling