How do I find the password to my airport extreme base station?

I have a flashing yellow leght on the base station and when I try to find out which one I have it asks for a password. I don't remember assigning one but it won't let me in.

Launch Keychain Access located in  HD > Applications > Utilities
Select passwords on the left.
Type   base station    in the search field top right corner of the window.
Now double click that keychain then select the Attributes tab.
Select the box next to:  Show Password
You may be prompted for your admin password before proceeding.
Now open AirPort Utility located in the same Utilities folder. Select the base stattion on the left then click Manual Setup.
Select AirPort from the menu at the top of that window then select the Base Station tab.
Type in the correct password then select:  Remember this password in my keychain then click Update.

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