Apple ME918LL/A setup guide If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme Software

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it. Make sure your AirPort Extreme is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem.

For more information about why the light is flashing, open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Extreme, and then click Edit to display information about the flashing light.

You can also select “Monitor base station for problems” in AirPort preferences. If the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and walks you through solving the problem.

If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme Software

Apple periodically updates AirPort Utility. To download the latest version: ÂÂ On a Mac, go to www.apple.com/support/airport.

ÂÂ On an iOS device, go to the App Store.

You can also update your AirPort Extreme firmware when it becomes available.

To update your AirPort Extreme firmware from a Mac:

1Open AirPort Utility.

2Select your AirPort Extreme.

3Click Update next to the version number.

To update your AirPort Extreme firmware from an iOS device:

ÂÂ Open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Extreme, and then tap Version.

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Page Getting Started Page Three Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network LAN ports ≤ Power portPorts on Your AirPort Extreme One Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network WAN portPlugging In Your AirPort Extreme Light Status/description AirPort Extreme Status LightAirPort Extreme Or 5 GHz Computer Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using a Mac Setting Up Your AirPort ExtremeSetting Advanced Options Setting Up AirPort Extreme Using an iOS deviceUsing Time Machine with Your AirPort Extreme To add a WPS printer Adding a WPS Printer to Your Password-Protected NetworkBest Locations for AirPort Extreme Tips and TroubleshootingIf You Can’t Connect to the Internet Avoiding InterferenceTo reset your password If You Forget Your AirPort Extreme or Network PasswordIf Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding To reset your AirPort Extreme to its factory settingsIf Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber To update your AirPort Extreme firmware from a Mac If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme SoftwareTo update your AirPort Extreme firmware from an iOS device Online Resources Onscreen Help Learning More, Service SupportFinding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Extreme Obtaining Warranty ServiceSize and Weight Safety GuidelinesAirPort Extreme Specifications Environmental SpecificationsUsing Your AirPort Extreme Safely Do Not Make Repairs Yourself About Handling Avoid Wet LocationsRegulatory Compliance Information Wireless Radio UseFCC Declaration of Conformity Europe-EU Declaration of Conformity European Compliance StatementExposure to Radio Frequency Energy Canadian Compliance StatementEuropean Community Restrictions Japan Vcci Class B Statement Korea Warning StatementsEuropean Union Disposal Information Disposal and Recycling InformationChina Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Page 034-7180-A Printed