Resetting Apple Airport: A Step-By-Step Guide To Factory Reset

If you're having trouble with your Apple AirPort, you may need to perform a factory reset. This can be done by first powering off the AirPort, then holding in the reset button before plugging the power back in and continuing to hold the reset button for around 5-10 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Once the reset is complete, you can use AirPort Utility to reconfigure the base station.

How to locate the reset button

To locate the reset button on your Apple AirPort, look for it on the base station, next to the ports. You will need to press this button with a pen or straightened paperclip.

The reset button is small and may be hard to see, but it should be located somewhere on the base station. If you are having trouble finding it, try looking for a small hole or indentation on the base station, as this is where the reset button is usually located.

Once you have located the reset button, you will need to press and hold it for about 5-10 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Then, release the button and wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.

If you are still having trouble locating the reset button, try referring to the user manual for your Apple AirPort. This should provide detailed instructions on how to find and use the reset button. Alternatively, you can contact Apple Support for further assistance.

How long to hold the reset button for

To factory reset an Apple AirPort, you must first power off the AirPort. Then, locate the reset button on the base station, next to the ports. Press and hold the reset button for about 5-10 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Then release the button.

If you're using an AirPort Graphite or AirPort Snow (Dual Ethernet) base station, connect your computer directly to the base station using an Ethernet cable.

What to do when the status light flashes amber

To factory reset an Apple Airport, you must first power off the device. Then, hold down the reset button for 5-10 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Release the button, and wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.

If the status light flashes amber, this means that the reset was successful. You can then use AirPort Utility to reconfigure the base station. Open AirPort Utility, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button, then select your base station from the list. Click Edit. Click the Other Options button. Click “Restore previous settings,” then click Next until you get to the final window. When AirPort Utility indicates that setup is complete, click Done.

How to use AirPort Utility to reconfigure the base station

To use AirPort Utility to reconfigure your base station, first locate the reset button on the base station, next to the ports. When instructed, press this button with a pen or straightened paperclip. Make sure that the base station is connected to power. Hold down the reset button for 10 seconds, then release the button. Disconnect the base station from power. While holding down the reset button, plug the base station into power and continue to hold the reset button for about 5-6 seconds, until you see the three status lights turn on or the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly.

Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting. Open AirPort Utility, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder. Click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button, then select your base station from the list. Click Edit. Click the Other Options button. Click ”Restore previous settings,” then click Next until you get to the final window. When AirPort Utility indicates that setup is complete, click Done.

How to restore previous settings

To restore previous settings on your Apple AirPort, follow these steps:

• Press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly.
• Release the button.
• Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.
• Open AirPort Utility, which is in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.
• Click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button, then select your base station from the list.
• Click Edit.
• Click the Other Options button.
• Click "Restore previous settings," then click Next until you get to the final window.
• When AirPort Utility indicates that the setup is complete, click Done.

Note: The factory-default reset is only available with firmware version 7.9.1 on AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac and AirPort Extreme 802.11ac. To perform a factory-default reset, disconnect the base station from power before beginning the steps outlined above.

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