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Q: Time machine is flashing yellow

I have just installed a new modem and my Airport is connect to the ethernet, but my Time machine is flashing yellow

Posted on Mar 1, 2016 12:11 AM

by Bob Timmons,Apple recommended
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A:

Time Machine is software on your Mac that is used to back up your Mac to a Time Capsule, which is hardware.

 

So, chances are, it is your Time Capsule that is flashing amber.  The Time Capsule and other Apple routers will display a flashing amber light when a setting needs to be adjusted.

 

To find out why your Time Capsule is flashing amber........

 

On your Mac.....open Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

Click on the picture of the Time Capsule

 

Look for a setting for Status in the smaller window that appears

 

What is the message next to Status that you see?

 

For more information about the issue, click on the small amber dot next to the Status message and additional instructions will appear.

Posted on Mar 1, 2016 6:07 AM

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Q: Time machine is flashing yellow

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  • by Bob Timmons,Apple recommended

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Mar 1, 2016 6:07 AM in response to DSWhalen
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    Mar 1, 2016 6:07 AM in response to DSWhalen

    Time Machine is software on your Mac that is used to back up your Mac to a Time Capsule, which is hardware.

     

    So, chances are, it is your Time Capsule that is flashing amber.  The Time Capsule and other Apple routers will display a flashing amber light when a setting needs to be adjusted.

     

    To find out why your Time Capsule is flashing amber........

     

    On your Mac.....open Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

    Click on the picture of the Time Capsule

     

    Look for a setting for Status in the smaller window that appears

     

    What is the message next to Status that you see?

     

    For more information about the issue, click on the small amber dot next to the Status message and additional instructions will appear.

  • by annacast,

    annacast annacast Mar 1, 2016 7:59 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Mar 1, 2016 7:59 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    i have the same problem got a new modem, was losing wifi every 10-15 min but now its blinking even though there is wifi i found the app checked and it says Double NAT???

    what do i do?

    how do i fix it?

    why did this happen?

    how can i prevent it from happening again?

     

    thanks so much in advance

     

     

    Screen Shot 2016-03-01 at 6.32.42 AM.png

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Mar 1, 2016 9:33 AM in response to annacast
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    Mar 1, 2016 9:33 AM in response to annacast

    Click on the small amber dot next to Double NAT for more information.

     

    Here is what you will need to do:

    Open AirPort Utility again

    Click on the picture of the Time Capsule

    Click Edit in the smaller window that appears

    Click the Network tab at the top of the next window

    Change the setting for Router Mode from DHCP and NAT to "Off (Bridge Mode)"

    Click Update at the lower right of the window

    Allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart and display a nice, bright green light

     

    Bridge Mode.png

  • by DSWhalen,Helpful

    DSWhalen DSWhalen Mar 2, 2016 12:05 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Mar 2, 2016 12:05 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    I think I have a problem because all I get when I go into the airport utility is below

    Screen Shot 2016-03-02 at 7.30.07 AM.png

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Mar 1, 2016 2:29 PM in response to DSWhalen
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    Mar 1, 2016 2:29 PM in response to DSWhalen

    Did you go through the process to set up and configure the Time Capsule.......naming a network, naming a device, setting up passwords, etc.?

     

    If not, you will need to follow the instructions in the Setup Guide that came with the Time Capsule to accomplish this task.

  • by DSWhalen,

    DSWhalen DSWhalen Mar 2, 2016 12:06 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Mar 2, 2016 12:06 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Not sure what has gone wrong as the problem only started when I had to change my internet modem which has a different password

  • by Bob Timmons,Apple recommended

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Mar 2, 2016 5:59 AM in response to DSWhalen
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    Mar 2, 2016 5:59 AM in response to DSWhalen

    Could you please answer the question that I asked in my previous post?

     

    And, when you changed the modem, did you go through the process to set up and configure the Time Capsule......naming a network, naming the device, setting up password, etc?

     

    If not, you will need to perform a Hard Reset on the Time Capsule and then follow the instructions in the Setup Guide that came with the Time Capsule....to set it up again to work with the new modem.

  • by h. rossfromglen burnie,

    h. rossfromglen burnie h. rossfromglen burnie Aug 17, 2016 11:18 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 17, 2016 11:18 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Finally! Someone knows what they're talking about.