how to rename my wifi

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how to rename my wifi

i have 2 airpoet expresses. one is older (plugs directly into wall) and blinks amber. no matter where i place it, still amber. the other aiport express is green. how do i set up the one not working?

Posted on Apr 20, 2014 11:59 AM

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Bob Timmons

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Apr 20, 2014 2:02 PM in response to Montdon

We need more information to be able to help.

Things that we do not know:

What is the model number of AirPort Express?

Not sure....look on the side of the AirPort Express. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers. Example.....A1264, A1084.

What operating system are you using on your computer?

Not sure if you have a Mac.....click the Apple icon in the upper left corner of the screen. Click About This Mac and post back with the OS X Version number that you see there.

What is the networking goal for the AirPort Express on the network? In other words.....what was it doing when it was working before?

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Apr 20, 2014 2:56 PM in response to Bob Timmons

A1264

My MAC is OS X Lion 10.7.5

Thanks,

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Apr 20, 2014 2:59 PM in response to Montdon

Thanks, and what is your goal for the A1264 Express? What do you want it to do? What service will it perform on the network?

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Apr 20, 2014 3:01 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Trying to expand wifi to other areas of my home where signal is weak or not at all

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Apr 20, 2014 3:10 PM in response to Montdon

Temporarily, locate the A1264 Express in the same room as the other Express.

Power up the A1264 for a full minute

Then, hold in the reset button on the Express for 10 seconds and release

Allow a full minute for the Express to restart

The A1264 will be slowly blinking amber at this time

On your Mac.....open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

Click on Other WiFi Devices

Click on AirPort Express

The utility will open up automatically and take a minute to analyze the network, then suggest that the A1264 will extend the other AirPort Express network

Type in a simple name that you want to call the A1264 Express and click Next

The utility will set things up for you. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done

Now move the A1264 Express to a location that is no more than half way between the "main" Express and the general area that needs more wireless coverage and power up the A1264.

The more that you have line of sight between the AirPorts, the better the network will operate.

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Apr 20, 2014 6:09 PM in response to Montdon

Unfortunately, this didn't work. I followed the instruction, but when I came to: MAC HD>Applicaions>Utilities>AIrport Utility and clicked on Other Wifi Devices the Express that was showing up on this screen in amber(all others in green) disappeared and now I show internet-base-express(the one that was already working)

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