Express Amber light flashing

I have "installed" the Airport Express to my wireless network. However, the amber light flashes continuously no matter what. It has never established a green light. It shows up separately from the "network" through my Airport Extreme and does not work simultaneously with my network to allow me access to both the internet and iTunes through my stereo. What am I doing wrong?

Simple answer - the network isn't set up properly. Though it wasn't 100% clear from your message, I am going to assume you already had a working wireless network with an Airport Extreme Base Station.
Get everything back to a known state:
1. Unplug your Airport Express from power.
2. Run the Airport Admin Utility, select to view the configuration of your Airport Extreme Base Station. Under the Airport tab, make sure the box next to "Create a closed network" is NOT checked. Under the Access Control tab, make sure there are NO entries in the table shown. Under the WDS tab, make sure all fields are blank, no boxes are checked, no table entries are made. Update settings to your Base Station.
3. Do a factory reset of your Airport Express per:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044
To set up your network:
1. Plug your laptop, Base Station, and Airport Express into power, all in the same room (for now). Make sure the laptop is able to access the internet via the Base Station.
2. Run the Airport Setup Assistant. Use its guidance to configure your Airport Express as a new base station that "joins" the existing wireless network created by the Airport Extreme Base Station.
That's it!

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Oddities abound in computerland, but this one takes the cake: I bought an Airport Express base station last week at the Danbury CT Apple Store, then spent hours, days, trying to set up a wireless base and establish a connection with my MacMini and my new AsusEee PC. I read and reread the Setup Guide; consulted every forum and every applicable website, all to no avail. I unplugged and replugged the cable modem, reset the A.E. to the factory settings, downloaded the latest version of Airport Utility, but the amber light flashed on and on.
Then, about fifteen minutes ago, after accessing various settings that had produced nada results on previous occasions, a window appeared on my monitor telling me I was successfully connected, and by gum, I am! But I have no idea why--by that time I was too confused to be able to retrace my path.
Then, with fingers crossed, I set up the little AsusEee PC for wireless connectivity, and that too connected successfully. BUT the Airport Express light, which has never turned green, continues to flash amber!
How can this be? I'm pleased as proverbial punch, but I don't dare touch anything for fear of turning gold to dust. Does anyone have any insightful comments?

When at first you don't succeed.....
Well, since my last post--4/18--I spent many more hours and resets trying to get the fool thing working, and yesterday when I was just about ready to pack the AX up and take back to the Apple Store, I connected. How and why I do not know. Maybe it was all the resets; maybe it was kismet. Anyway, the green light is on and steady; I was also able to connect my AsusEee, and for the time at least I'm a happy keyboard tapper.
Hang in there, guys!

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AP Express status light flashing amber for no apparent reason, network works fine, any ideas?

It flashes amber when there is some kind of conflict. If the internet is working but the amber light bothers you, airport utility ahould tell you why your airport is reporting a problem.
If airport utility thinks your airport is normal and the amber light bothers you, do a hard reset on the device

When I connect Time Capsule to Time Warner Cable Modem, amber light flashes

I want to use Time Capsule as my primary wireless network base. When I connect my Time Capsule directly to my Time Warner Cable Modem, the amber light flashes and Time Capsule won't appear in AirPort Utility on my MacBookPro. I've tried unplugging everything and waiting to reset cable modem and Time Capsule.
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My appears to be working but amber light flashes

Just bought an airport extreme to improve my wifi for my apple tv and iPad it seems to work but the light keeps flashing amber.
Any ideas?

The flashing amber light indicates that a setting needs to be adjusted or there might be firmware update for the product.
What operating system are you using on the computer that you used to configure the AirPort Extreme?
If you have a Mac, and you are not sure....
Click the Apple icon in the extreme upper left hand corner of the screen and then click About This Mac to see the OS X version number.

AirPort Extreme Amber Light flashing

I have this AirPort Extreme that can connect to the internet through a Telekom duo plus modem router but after a few minutes it start blinking amber again and needs a restart to work again for a few minutes.
I have 3 hard drives connected to it with a USB hub - working perfect.
I am not a apple or IT expert so I have done a reset on the modem/ router and AirPort Extreme.
I am also struggeling with setting up a VPN with these two devices.
Any suggestions? Should I get a new modem/router to connect to ADSL if so would a netgear router or Belkin work?

Reset the AirPort Express by performing the following "hard reset":
To "hard reset" an AirPort Base Station: make sure it's powered up, then press and hold its tiny reset button and keep it depressed for five to ten seconds, long enough for its LED to flash amber rapidly. Release the reset button. Then, the LED will glow amber steadily for about a minute. Then, it will flash amber, slowly, about once every second or two, waiting for you to configure it with AirPort Utility.
Then, follow the setup instructions in this Apple Support document: Connecting to the Internet with PPPoE in Mac OS X v10.6 and later

Please help: iMAC doesn't recognize TC. Amber light flashes continuously

This is my second day trying to install Time Capsule. Some background: I have an Arris brand Comcast cable modem. Internet service is fine when I connect the modem directly to the iMac, but not when I run it through Time Capsule. Air Port utility scan comes back saying it can't locate a wireless device. I've double and triple checked all cable and power connections. In addiion I've installed and reinstalled the Time Capsule software, with no effect. I also followed the following steps:
1. Unplugged the power cable from the TC
2. Unplugged the cable modem and hit the reset button
3. Waited more than 2 minutes
4. Connected ethernet cable to modem; and to iMac
5. Restored poser to modem
5. Restored power to TC
Still no effect: iMac doesn' recognize TC
I also bypassed the modem and directly connected the iMac to the TC. Light continues to flash amber. I also turned on Time Machine from the dock. Predictably, I got an error message that the storage device oouldn't be found.
What else can I try? Should I reset the Time Capsule, or will this just foul things up even more? Thanks.

you need to call your ISP and have them release the DHCP lease on the mac address of your PC and allow the mac address of your TC to join the nestwork.
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Airport Express- Amber Light Blinking - Nothing works!

Looking for Henry B. (or anyone else with a bright idea).
A few days ago, no airport connection from my PB G4. I have had the same setup for the last year and a half without a problem - Airport 802.11b to AXP to T1 connection to/from my wall (no modem or router, etc.).
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Henry B., if you're out there, please send me a miracle cure.
Cheers all,
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clicking Airport icon shows no available networks (i used to see some of the meighbors' networks sometimes. so i can't seem to connect wirelessly.
have another graphite iBook clamshell running Panther. didn't mention this earlier, but that computer has been acting similar to mine since the same day a few days ago. i just opened airport setup assistant and have the spinning ball for the last four minutes.
again, both computers worked fine until that day. the only things i could think of that would cause this coincidence are power surge, virus, or something to do with airport. PB is working fine now, after 4-5 restarts today. iBook now seems frozen.

Airport Express Amber Light Keeps Blinking

Hello,
Just bought an Airport Express yesterday and have been having headache trying to set it up. I would love to set it up as a wireless internet connection, so I can browse on my iPod Touch. Have followed all the steps on the Setup Guide, including turning my modem off.
I can access wireless connection on my Ipod Touch (it's showing the ID number which match with my AX) , but it seems like I am unable to connect the internet to my PC which is a Compaq (4 years old).
When I open Airport Utilities it always comes up with a message unable to scan AX. Not sure what else to do and thinking of returning this AX to the store before the due date. Please if anyone has any advise or suggestion I would really appreciate your help

Hi:
My comments from today for the following help topic may help you.
Currently, this topic is onet he first page of this iTunes Newsgroup.
DaleB
Topic: Airport Express - cannot set up device!!!

Airport Extreme Utility not recognizing base station; flashing amber light

I'm using a PC with a Linksys PCI W54G PCI Adapter card. My Bellsouth DSL connection has worked fine using a direct ethernet connection. I'm now trying to setup a new Airport Extreme for wireless, but cannot get the utility to recognize the base station. The amber light flashes. I have tried resetting and rebooting. Still nothing. What am I doing wrong?

ESSENTIAL MAINTENANCE
1. Repair Permissions - /Applications/Utilities/Disk Utility.app. Start Disk Utility, select your HD and click on Repair Permissions. When finished, quit Disk Utility and then restart your computer.
2. Reset PRAM - hold down Option-Command-P-R keys when starting until you hear the startup chime a 2nd time.
3. Safe Mode Startup - hold down the Shift-key at startup until you see the login screen. When logged-in, then go to System Preferences/Network/AirPort
- click on the 'Network Name:' roll-button, select 'Join Other Network...', enter 'Network Name and select the security type you are using, and finally, enter your Password and click 'Join'.
If ISP uses DHCP:
- click on 'Advanced', TCP/IP and confirm that 'Configure IPv4:' is set to 'Using DHCP', click 'OK'.
- click the 'Apply' button and exit System Preferences.
REBOOT AIRPORT HARDWARE
1. Turn power off to ISP modem and AirPort Base Station, and shutdown computer - leave power off for 10 minutes.
2. Turn on modem and wait for it to complete its test cycle. Then turn on the AirPort Base Station.
3. Turn on computer and select your wireless network using the AirPort status menu in the menu bar. Then check if AirPort Base Station appears in AirPort Utility.
4. If AirPort Base Station is not seen in AirPort Utility, quit AirPort Utility and turn AirPort Off using the AirPort status menu in the menu bar. Wait 30 seconds and turn the AirPort On again.
5. Check if AirPort Base Station appears in AirPort Utility.

More Amber lights....

Sorry, this is tedious. I simply can't get my express to do anything but blink amber at me. I've tried a factory reset. The set-up assistant seems to recognise the thing is there, but still the amber light flashes.
I have a sinking feeling that 1) This is a failed express and 2) that someone who understandfs these things is going to have to come to my gaff to sort it out.
Any ideas chaps? Antone live in north London who can look at this without it costing my house?
Cheers !
Ben

No problems. Let's double-check your WDS settings:
Set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
(Note: To facilitate setting up the base stations, place them in near proximity of each other during the set up phase.)
Set up the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) as the WDS Main Base Station, by connecting directly, using an Ethernet cable, to the LAN port of the AEBS, and then use the AirPort Admin Utility, located in /Applications/Utilities, to make the following settings.
WDS Tab
- Enable this base station as a WDS: main base station (checked)
- Enable wireless clients on this base station (optional)
- Click "+" to add the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as a Remote Base Station.
-- Select the AX to be the WDS Remote.
-- AirPort ID: <verify that this is the correct wireless MAC address for the AX to be added as a Remote.
-- Auto configure as a WDS remote base station (checked)
-- Click "OK."
- Verify that the Remote Base Station has been added to the list.
- Click "Update," and then verify the settings for the Remote.
-- Allow wireless clients on this base station (checked)
-- New network name: <verify that this is the same as the network name for the AEBS>
-- TCP/IP: Configure using DHCP
-- Base Station Password: <the AX password>
-- Confirm: <same as previous step>
-- Click "OK."

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New airport express flashes amber light

I just purchased an airport express. It keeps flashing the amber light. This morning my mac mini recognized its existence. It won't even recognize it tonight. On my computer, it says that the airport express is connected to our network, which is odd. I am not sure if the device is defective, or if there is anything I can do to remedy this. A call to the internet service provider indicates that the airport express is supported by their internet services. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Hi there
You may need to set up your Ax using the Airport Utility found in your utility folder. Double-click this app and go through the steps of the setup. This utility app will scan and find your Ax automatically. When you have gone through the setup process it should turn green
You may reset your Ax using a pin and go through the process from the beginning.
Good luck.

I am upgrading wi-fi router from Airport Express to Airport Extreme. I followed set up instructions yet I am still getting the flashing amber light and cannot setup (using manual setup or the continue button). What should I do??

Hello,
I am upgrading my wireless router from an Airport Express to an Airport Extreme. After disconnecting the Express and plugging the Extreme via ethernet cable to the modem, I am receiving a flashing amber light after connecting the power source. I also reset the modem while the Extreme was still powered and plugged into the modem, but no luck. I also tried resetting the modem and the Extreme and still no resolution. Please advise. Thank you!

This error usually occurs when the Windows Firewall and/or anti-virus software blocks the connection attempt from the PC to the AirPort Extreme.
Microsoft Security Essentials can do the same thing.
Things would be much easier if you had a Mac or iPhone or iPad to set up the AirPort Extreme. Otherwise try turning off the Windows Firewall and Anti-Virus programs, etc on the PC.
Restart the PC, then see if the PC can contact the AiPort Extreme. It will likely help to connect an Ethernet cable from the PC to one of the LAN <-> ports on the AirPort Extreme. You can disconnect the Ethernet cable once the AirPort Extreme has been configured.
Re-enable the Windows Firewall, Anti-Virus, etc and restart the PC.

Airport express and flashing amber light

Decided to go wireless to take advantage of new printer with wireless capablities. ibook bought in 01 did not have airport card, so got refurb airport card (802.11g). Bought Airport express at local shop (AX?). Put in Airport card by self without problem (impressed wife). Set up AX with Airport assistant. Have DSL modem through earthlink (Netopia). First window; set up new base station. Check. Second window; identify new wireless network. Check. Third window; Choice between connection with a home router or direct connection between internet and base station with a DSL modem. Naturally, initially choose DSL modem. Next window security; 128 WEP (more compatible with older wireless) or WPA2 ( more secure). Go with WPA2. Next windows PPoE account name/passwords, etc. Set up complete. Result: Can not connect to internet. Error window: can't find server. Airport icon in menu bar displaying "looking for PPoE host" Of note, the light on the AX is solid green. Reset the AX. Try again using the 128 WEP security with same result. Reset the AX. Try again using the home router choice instead of DSL modem with WPA2 security. Same result. Reset the AX. Try again with home router choice and 128 WEP security. Result: Can connect to internet, but can not connect with printer and light on AX is now flashing amber! Wife not impressed. Why doesn't the DSL modem choice work since that is what I have and what does "looking for PPPoE host" mean? Do I have the PPPoE account name/password wrong. Why does the AX light flash amber if I am connected to the internet? Am I still secure? Why can I not print if I am indeed connected to the wireless network (the printer is on, on the printer list, etc)? Thoughts welcomed prior to spending the bucks to talk to a support tech.
ibook 500Mhz Power PC G3 Mac OS X (10.3.9)

did not have airport card, so got refurb airport card (802.11g)
I need to verify which AirPort card (the original or the Extreme) you installed in your iBook. The 2001 iBook models were AirPort ready, meaning they can only work with the original AirPort card. (ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=107908)
or WPA2 ( more secure). Go with WPA2
WPA2 would be the best choice, except if you installed the original AirPort card which doesn't support WPA2. However, it will work with WPA if it meets certain requirements.
Airport icon in menu bar displaying "looking for PPoE host"
When using DSL service that requires PPPoE for connectivity and a wireless router, the router is the only device required to be set up for PPPoE access. All wireless Mac computers connecting to the router need to be setup for DHCP access, as follows:
System Preferences > Network > Show > Network Port Configurations
- Verify that an AirPort option exists. If it does not, click "New" to create one. - Verify that AirPort is "On" (checked)
- Verify that AirPort is at the top of the list. If it isn't, you can drag it to the top.
Systems Preferences > Network > Show > AirPort
AirPort tab
- By default, join: Automatic
TCP/IP tab
- Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
- Configure IPv6: Automatically or Off
Proxies tab
- Configure Proxies: Manually
- Select a proxy server to configure: <All proxies should be unchecked unless you specifically require a proxy for Internet access.>
- Exclude simple hostnames (unchecked)
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