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Airport useless....

Got apple tv & airport that have been running fine on both windows XP & 7. Use the airport for music only as a stand alone receiver through a hifi & the tv as you would use a tv.

Not used them for a while but want to get it all going again. Apple tv now keeps dropping out but can be detected from iphone & itunes.

The airport however can not be detected from either apple tv or itunes, on iphone or either widows system. All i have is a flashing orange light.

Have reset both several times, deleted & re-installed airport utility. Have tried 3 different ethernet cables to the apple tv. They are all in range of each other & have tried putting them nex to each other & different distances but to no avail.

Does anyone have any ideas that may help? or does the whole lot go in the skip (dumpster)

Must admit that after wasting over a day of my weekend trying to sort this out i am not as impressed with apple products as i used to be.

Many thanks all.

iPhone 4

Posted on Aug 18, 2014 2:58 AM

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User profile for user: chuck_3rd
chuck_3rd
User level: Community Specialist

Aug 20, 2014 7:34 AM in response to mervynfromkersoe

Hello mervynfromkersoe,


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.


Please attempt troubleshooting the blinking amber light on your AirPort by following the troubleshooting below.


How to resolve a blinking amber status light alert

Launch AirPort Utility to determine why your Wi-Fi base station status light is blinking amber. 
Apple recommends that you use AirPort Utility 5.5.2 for Mac, AirPort Utility 5.5.2 for Windows, or a newer version of AirPort Utility if one is available.

  1. AirPort Utility 5.2 or later opens automatically if your Wi-Fi base station requires your attention. You may also choose to launch AirPort Utility at any time.
 Do not use any version of AirPort Utility earlier than 5.0.
    In Mac OS X, AirPort Utility is located in the Applications > Utilities folder.
    In Microsoft Windows, AirPort Utility can be located by clicking Start > All Programs > AirPort.
    Note: You may also locate and download the latest Wi-Fi base station firmware and software by clicking here.
  2. In the AirPort Utility window, locate your Wi-Fi base station and double-click on it to open the Summary window. Note: If you have more than one Wi-Fi base station, double-click on the icon for the Wi-Fi base station that has the amber circle next to it.
  3. When the Summary window appears, double-click the amber circle to the right of Wi-Fi base station Status to open the Status window.
  4. The Status window lists any conditions that require your attention. Respond to each item until there are no more items listed.
    Important    : You must reset the Wi-Fi base station using the reset switch to re-enable checking for the conditions you ignored.

  5. 

Eliminating the blinking, amber status light may require making changes to a specific setting, or putting a checkmark in the "Ignore" checkbox beside any option you don't wish to change. A checkmark simply tells the AirPort that you are aware of the issue and you have chosen to ignore it. For example, you may wish to leave your AirPort open without a password so that anyone can join your wireless network.
  6. Click Update to apply your changes (the Wi-Fi base station will restart).
  7. After the Wi-Fi base station has restarted, the status light should be green and not blinking. If the status light stays amber in color and blinks after the Wi-Fi base station restarts, you may repeat the steps above.


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

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


Take care,

Alex H.

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