Airport extreme flashing amber but still have internet

My airport extreme is flashing amber but I still have an internet connection. Should I be concerned?

When I opened Airport Utility, it gave me a message that firmware needed to be updated (to 7.6). However, clicking on continue or search for update (can't remember exactly what the option was), the utility searched endlessly for the update. I'd read on a previous discussion about unplugging the AirPort Extreme for 10 seconds. I did this while the airport was stuck in search mode. Sure enough that worked.

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Airport Extreme Flashing Amber - but internet connection is OK

I have the current generation of Airport Extreme, which has been working just fine, until tonight. It started flashing amber. My internet connection is OK, and in fact my desktop is connected to the internet thru the Airport Extreme via ethernet cable, so that pathway works (which rules out faulty cable between Airport and modem). But the amber light keeps flashing, and none of my devices that connect via WiFi can connect to the internet (to be clear, they can see my base station, but they cannot connect to the internet. The only device that can connect is my desktop, which again is connected to the base station via ethernet cable). I've done multiple power-cycles, and a hard re-set of the base station, same result. In Airport Utility, the error is "Your Apple Wi-Fi base station does not have a valid IP address", but assuming that this is the correct error (which I am doubting, since I am connected to the internet), there is no way for me to address it.
I have two Airport Express's on this network - needless to say, they are also showing up as problems in Airport Utility since their base station is amber.
BTW - I am running OSX 10.6.8 - OK, I'm a dinosaur. But just in case that was the problem, I tried to address this with the current Airport Utility from my iOS 7 iPad, but still no luck.
Any advice?

Thanks, landrefl. Airport Utility IS telling me that there is an error, and the error is ""Your Apple Wi-Fi base station does not have a valid IP address". But that's my problem - I'm writing this now because I am connected to the internet, through the wired connection thru my Airport Extreme. So, although it is telling me what it thinks is the problem (""Your Apple Wi-Fi base station does not have a valid IP address"), that a) seems to be incorrect, and b) I don't know how I can change or correct it anyway.

Airport Extreme Blinking Amber But Internet Working Fine Multiple Status Messages

I have Airport Extreme 5.6.1. It started blinking amber showing Airport did not have a valid Internet Address. I was concerned about with changing anything if I could still connet. Checked a forum and it suggested to go to sheck status and see the problem. I did and now I have a new mesage. No DNS server address. I am hesitant about doing anything because if I do and lose internet connection I am really up a creek without a paddle.

Just to update. I unplugged my modem for a short time. When it powered up the light was green on my Airport Extreme.

Airport Express flashing amber, but shows normal in airport admin utility

I just replaced a Microsoft wireless router with an Airport Extreme base station. I've had 2 airport express stations on the old wireless network working fine with solid green lights - 1 streams airtunes and the other is a print server. I installed the extreme base station and now the 2 airport express stations appear as normal / working in the airport admin utility but have flashing amber lights. the print server actually works - I can print. The airtunes streams, but it cuts out every 5-10 seconds. Can't figure out how to get rid of the flashing amber and can't find the error since the airport admin shows them as green and working normal.
Any ideas??

Hi ...... I am having the same problem but am having difficulties finding out why.
How did you solve it ?
Many thanks in advance

Airport is flashing amber, but I can't fix it

Hello all,
My Airport Express, which I use in a WDS as a music relay, is flashing amber (which means that it can't connect) and whenever I try to access it using Airport Setup Assistant or Airport Admin Utility, it says that it can't connect or just hangs. Airport Setup Assistant gave me this message:
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa187/adam_0/Picture1.png
There is absolutely no way that I know of to access it from my computer, and unplugging it and replugging it back in doesn't work. What is wrong???

When I went back to try to directly connect to the AX, I noticed that the light was solid amber, not flashing anymore. Supposedly that means that it's starting up, but it's been that way for a while... I have a location specifically for the ethernet connection to ABSs, but Airport Admin Utility couldn't detect any AXs. So is something wrong, or am I not able to connect directly to the AX?

HT4628 My airport seems not to be working anymore. I have internet but now I can't play music through Itunes remotely. Airport kept flashing amber. Now I have tried to reset it it only flashes briefly amber and then no more light and it seems disconnected

My airport seems not to be working anymore. I have internet but now I can't play music through Itunes remotely. Airport kept flashing amber. Now I have tried to reset it it only flashes briefly amber and then no more light and it seems disconnected?? Any help out there?

Unfortunately the Netgear DG834N router is rubbish with Macbook Pro's. I've had a few netgear routers, which were all good with my mac, which is why I bought the 'N' series one as an upgrade to the 'G' version, but basically it crashes my Mac constantly. I get the fade up grey screen forcing my to hard power off my book. everything freezes. It plain just doesn't work. wireless 'N' is still just in draft form and the difference between the Netgear and Mac version on the macbook pro just clash. Netgear haven't updated the firmware on the router since last year, so hopefully the will soon, but I've just gone back to my old 'G' version, and stuck the DG834N on ebay. I tried all the configs, with and with out security and no luck, it always disconnected, froze and crashed.

I have an Airport Express, which flashes amber, but when I go to manual set up, it says there's an error and tells me to close configuration?

I have an Airport Express, which flashes amber, but when I go to manual set up, it says there's an error and tells me to close configuration? Once I complete that, the same thing occurs, and there's another error message?

Is this a new AirPort Express, or one that you have had for some time that has now developed problems?
What function do you want the Express to perform on your network?

Hello I have 2 seperate airport express systems on my network, each connecting to a stereo in a different room. suddenly, the one in the living room will not stop flashing amber, but the one in the bedroom works fine. I have already tried resetting it

Hello
I have 2 seperate airport express systems on my network, each connecting to a stereo in a different room. suddenly, the one in the living room will not stop flashing amber, but the one in the bedroom works fine. I have already tried resetting it with a pin, resetting it while plugging it in, and trying to find it in airport express setup (the setup assistant can't find it at all).
What am i doing wrong?

How do I configure the AX to connect to the hub's wireless network? It will only scan one base station Airport Express at a time in the Airport Utility. I think what I am trying to do is use the hub as a router to the two AX's. Is there a specific way to set this up?
To set up the AX to join a wireless network as a "Wireless Client," using the AirPort Utility, either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, try these settings:
Launch the AirPort Utility.
Select the AX.
If not already connected to the AX's wireless network, go ahead and switch to it when prompted.
AirPort Utility > Select the AX > Manual Setup > AirPort > Wireless
Wireless Mode: Join a wireless network
Network Name: <type in the network name/SSID of the wireless network that you want to join or select it from the pop-up menu>
Wireless Security: None OR, if you are using security on your wireless network:
Wireless Security: <Select the appropriate level of security for the existing wireless network: WPA/WPA2 Personal | WPA2 Personal>
Password: <enter your wireless network security password>
Verify Password: <re-enter the same security password>
Click Update to write the new settings to the AX.

Airport Express flashing amber; help to create an Extreme/Express network

I am a novice with wireless networks, so please bear with me....and I appreciate any advice that is in laymens terms.
I bought an iMAC G5 and a MacBook Pro (both with airport cards installed). I set up an Airport Extreme base station and have my G5 connecting to this wirelessly. This works fine. I also bought an Airport Express to extend the wireless reach within my house and to eventually hook in my stereo.
Problem 1 - my Airport express keeps flashing amber and is not being recognized. It was briefly recognized last night (although flashing amber) but this has been very rare. I've reset it, plugged it/unplugged it, but nothing stops the flashing or recognizes the express.
Problem 2 - Since I'm using an Extreme as the base station and Express to extend the network reach, what selection do I choose in the Airport Setup Assistant screen to connect the Extreme - "Set up new Airport base station" or Change settings on an existing Airport base station"? I think the latter, but want to be sure.
Problem 3 - I want to establish a network so I can use email, share files between my G5 and laptop, etc but am not clear how to do so. Airport has the option "creat network", but I really don't know what this accomplishes. I'd realy like to bring my laptop somewhere and be able to access files that are on my G5.
So basicaly, HELLLPPP.
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Still flashes...hard reset didn't work...and last night I even went back to factory reset. I went to the Apple store (genius bar??) and they said to bring it in if I can't fix it. We shall see.
Re the network set up..I'm starting to get there, but I've hit a stopping point. I made sure my G5 will allow file sharing, and I can see that computer in my "network", but when I aatempt to connect it asks me "Connect to the file server [computer name]" and asks me for a password. Nothing I've tried works. I just get a dialogue box that says "Connection Failed: Unknown user, incorrect password, or login is disabled....."
Anyone know how to activate a login, if it is in fact disabled???
Thanks in advance.

I can not set up my airport extreme, he's worked over the internet but I can not back up

I can not set up my airport extreme, he's worked over the internet but I can not back up

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Mac won't update software or access iTunes shop. Message comes up with 'not connected to the net. Check connections' error. I still have internet access. Changed my Apple ID but no result. Repaired permissions and re-installed operating system.

Mac won't update software or access iTunes shop. Message comes up with 'not connected to the net. Check connections' error. I still have internet access. Changed my Apple ID but no result. Repaired permissions and re-installed operating system.

It sounds like you may have multiple problems, but none of them are likely to be caused by malware.
First, the internet-related issues may be related to adware or a network compromise. I tend to lean more towards the latter, based on your description of the problem. See:
http://www.adwaremedic.com/kb/baddns.php
http://www.adwaremedic.com/kb/hackedrouter.php
If investigation shows that this is not a network-specific issue, then it's probably adware. See my Adware Removal Guide for help finding and removing it. Note that you mention AdBlock as if it should have prevented this, but it's important to understand that ad blockers do not protect you against adware in any way. Neither would any kind of anti-virus software, which often doesn't detect adware.
As for the other issues, it sounds like you've got some serious corruption. I would be inclined to say it sounds like a failing drive, except it sounds like you just got it replaced. How did you get all your files back after the new drive was installed?
(Fair disclosure: I may receive compensation from links to my sites, TheSafeMac.com and AdwareMedic.com, in the form of buttons allowing for donations. Donations are not required to use my site or software.)

If I buy an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station and I have an Optus Cable internet. Do I really need an Apple Care Protection? or I don't have to?

Hi I'm from Australia.
If I buy an Apple Airport Extreme Base Station and I have an Optus Cable internet. Do I really need an Apple Care Protection? or I don't have to?

Any specific recommendations for a standalone ADSL modem though?
Always a good idea to use the modem that your service provider supplies or recommends....often free....since you know that it will be supported in the event of connection difficulties.
I have made the mistake of choosing the "best" modem based on test reports....only to find out later that the ISP would not offer any support when I was having connection difficulties.
The ISP blamed the modem. The modem support folks blamed the ISP.

Airport Is Flashing Amber...But Everything Works?

Hi guys. I posted a topic about two weeks back about connecting the Airport to my cable modem. Thanks to you I got everything successfully set up and everything works great.
This morning, however, I woke up and my Airport is flashing amber. However, everything is working fine. Both my desktop and my laptop are connected to the internet. Should I not worry about it or should I unplug the Airport and plug it back in?

To check on the reason for the flashing amber light, open AirPort Utility and click Manual Setup.
The next page is a summary of your current settings. Click on the amber dot and another page will open to explain the reason for the flashing amber light. It may be something as simple as a notice that a firmware update is available for your device.

Flashing amber but is connected to the internet

flashing amber but is connected to the internet

Let's find out why that light is flashing, when it should be a nice solid green.
On your Mac....
Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click directly on the amber dot
A window will open to explain why the AirPort is complaining, along with suggested actions to remedy the issue.

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Airport extreme flashing amber but still have internet

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