Apple MA073LL/A Troubleshooting5, If you forget your AirPort network or base station password

Troubleshooting5

Use the information in this chapter if you are having trouble setting up your AirPort Extreme Base Station.

If the AirPort Setup Assistant can’t detect the proper AirPort hardware

Make sure that the computer you are using has an AirPort Card or an AirPort Extreme Card installed. If you recently installed the card, shut down your computer and make sure the card is properly installed. Make sure that the AirPort antenna cable is securely connected to the card (you should hear a click when the antenna is connected securely). Make sure that the other end of the card is firmly inserted into the connector in the AirPort Card slot.

If you forget your AirPort network or base station password

You can clear the AirPort network or base station password by resetting the base station. Follow these steps:

1On a Mac, open Network preferences. Choose AirPort from the Show pop-up menu and choose Using DHCP from the Configure pop-up menu. On a computer using Windows XP or Windows 2000, open Control Panel from the Start menu, right-click Wireless Network Connection and choose Properties. Click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Make sure “Obtain an IP address automatically” is selected.

2Press and hold the reset button for one full second.

Reset button

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