Apple MD031 setup guide AirPort Extreme Status Light, Light Status/description

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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 (on 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.

Flashing amber and green	There may be a problem starting up. AirPort Extreme will restart
	and try again.

Solid blue	The base station is ready to allow a wireless client access to the
	network. See “Allowing Wireless Clients Access to Your Network”
	on page 26.

Chapter 1 Getting Started

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Contents Setup Guide Page Contents Regulatory Compliance Information Getting Started AirPort Extreme has five ports, located on the back About the AirPort ExtremeAC adapter What You Need to Get Started About the AirPort SoftwarePlugging In AirPort Extreme Ethernet activity light 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 XP or Windows Vista To print from a computer using Mac OS XTo print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.2.8 or later Using the AirPort Extreme to Share USB Hard Disks To set it up Page Using AirPort Utility Setting Up the AirPort ExtremeOn a Macintosh computer using Mac OS X v10.4 or later Configuring 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 passwordIf Your AirPort Extreme Isn’t Responding If Your AirPort Extreme Status Light Flashes Amber To return your AirPort Extreme to the factory settingsIf Your Printer Isn’t Responding On a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.5 or laterOn a Macintosh using Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later Updating AirPort Software AirPort Extreme Placement ConsiderationsOn a computer using Windows XP Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort Learning More Service, and Support Onscreen Help AirPort Extreme Specifications AirPort Extreme Specifications and Safety GuidelinesUsing your AirPort Extreme Safely About Operating and Storage Temperatures Regulatory Compliance Information Wireless Radio UseIndustry Canada Statement Taiwan Taiwan Warning Statements Page Page Printed