Apple AirPort Express 802.11n (1st Generation) - Manual (Page 32)

32 Chapter 4 Tips and Troubleshooting
If Your AirPort Express Status Light Flashes Amber
The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your AirPort Express may be out of
range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service
provider. If you are connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem
may have lost its connection to the network or the Internet. Even if the modem seems
to be working properly, try disconnecting the modem from its power supply, waiting a
few seconds, and then reconnecting it. Make sure your AirPort Express is connected
directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem.
For information about the reason the light flashes amber, open AirPort Utility, select
your base station, and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. Enter
the base station password if necessary, and then click Base Station Status to display
information about the flashing light.
You can also select the “Monitor base station for problems” checkbox in AirPort
preferences. If the base station has problems, AirPort Utility opens and walks you
through solving the problems.
Note: If AirPort Express is set up as a wireless client and the network it’s joining is
protected by an access control list (ACL), AirPort Express must be in the ACL to connect
to the network.
To return AirPort Express to the factory settings:
m Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press and hold down the reset button for
ten seconds.
AirPort Express restarts with the following settings:
 AirPort Express receives its IP address using DHCP.