Apple MD031LL/A setup guide AirPort Extreme Status Light, Light Status/description

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Important: Use only the AC adapter that came with your AirPort Extreme.

When you plug the AirPort Extreme AC adapter into a power outlet, the status light flashes green for one second, and then glows amber while it starts up. After it has started up completely, the status light flashes amber until your AirPort Extreme has been updated with the correct settings. The status light glows solid green after your AirPort Extreme is properly set up and connected to the Internet or a network.

When you connect Ethernet cables to the Ethernet ports, the lights above them glow solid green.

The AirPort Extreme Status Light

The following table explains the AirPort Extreme light sequences and what they indicate.

Light	Status/description
Off	AirPort Extreme is unplugged.

Flashing green	AirPort Extreme is starting up. The light flashes for one second.

Solid green	AirPort Extreme is on and working properly. If you choose Flash
	On Activity from the Status Light pop-up menu (in the Base
	Station pane of AirPort settings in AirPort Utility), the status light
	may flash green to indicate normal activity.

Flashing amber	AirPort Extreme cannot establish a connection to the network or
	the Internet, or is encountering a problem. Make sure you have
	installed AirPort Utility and use it to get information about what
	might cause the status light to flash amber. See “If Your AirPort
	Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber” on page 29.

Solid amber	AirPort Extreme is completing its startup sequence.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started Getting Started AirPort Extreme has six ports, located on the back About the AirPort ExtremeAirPort Utility About the AirPort SoftwareWhat You Need to Get Started Plugging In AirPort Extreme Light Status/description AirPort Extreme Status LightWhat’s Next AirPort Extreme Networks Using the AirPort Extreme with a Broadband Internet Service To set it up Using the AirPort Extreme to Share a USB Printer To print from a computer using Windows To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterTo print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Setting Up the Airport Extreme On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later Using AirPort UtilityConfiguring and Sharing Internet Access Creating a New Wireless NetworkSetting Up the Airport Extreme To set advanced options Setting Advanced OptionsTo allow client access to your network Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your NetworkIf You Can’t Connect to the Internet Tips and TroubleshootingIf You Forgot Your Network or Base Station Password To reset the base station passwordTips and Troubleshooting If Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settingsIf Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber If Your Printer Isn’t Responding On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterOn a Mac using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later On a computer using WindowsUpdating AirPort Software AirPort Extreme Placement ConsiderationsItems That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Online Resources Onscreen Help Learning More, Service, and SupportObtaining Warranty Service Appendix AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety GuidelinesUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Canadian Compliance Statement Singapore Wireless Certification Taiwan Class B Statement China Battery Statement Taiwan Battery Statement Page Printed