Why do i get a blinking green light on my airport?

My airport keeps blinking a green light, and my airport utility does not detect a configured airport even though it is plugged in. what should I do?

Please try a factory default reset on the AirPort Extreme as follows:
Pull the power cord from the AirPort
Wait a minute
Hold in the reset button on the AirPort first, and keep holding it in for an additional 8-10 seconds while you simultaneously plug the power back into the AirPort
Release the reset button after the hold period and allow a full minute for the AirPort to restart.
If the AirPort is operational, it will display a solid amber light for about 30 seconds, then the light will turn to blinking amber.
If you still have no power light after you try the reset a few times, the AirPort has unfortunately very likely failed and will need to be replaced.
If you do have an Apple Store near you, take the AirPort to them to let them have a look. If the AirPort has an external power supply "brick", sometimes that is the culprit and new power supply will get things going again.

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