Lois Larson
If your Apple Airport is flashing yellow, it may be that a firmware update is required. This can be done by opening the Airport Utility, which is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. If the setup assistant doesn't start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button, select your base station name, and then click Continue. This will take a few minutes to download and install, and then a few minutes to restart the device.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Problem | Airport Express is flashing yellow and not recognised by iMac in Airport Utility |
| Solution | Update the firmware |
| How to update the firmware | Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then choose New AirPort Base Station. Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. If the setup assistant doesn’t start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button. Select your base station name (for example, AirPort Extreme), then click Continue. |
What You'll Learn
Check for a firmware update
If your Apple Airport is flashing yellow, it may be that a firmware update is required. To check for a firmware update, you can launch the Airport Utility on your Mac. This is Apple software, installed at the factory, so it should be on your Mac. You can find it in the Utilities folder (inside the Applications folder). An easy shortcut is to click somewhere on the Desktop, which takes you to the Finder, then Command-Shift-U for Utilities. You’ll find the Airport utility in there. Once you've opened the Airport Utility, if the setup assistant doesn't start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button. Select your base station name (for example, AirPort Extreme), then click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions.
It's important to remember that just because Apple has a firmware update for the Airport, it doesn't mean there's something wrong with your device or that your internet service will stop working if you don't apply it right away. However, since Airport updates almost always provide enhanced security or performance or both, it's a good idea to apply them when they become available.
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Open AirPort Utility
If your Apple Airport is flashing yellow, it may be working absolutely perfectly. However, if you want to update the firmware, you can do so by opening AirPort Utility. This is Apple software, installed at the factory, so it ought to be on your Mac. You can find it by searching for it in the Spotlight menu or by locating it in the Utilities folder (inside the Applications folder). An easy shortcut is to click somewhere on the Desktop, which takes you to the Finder, then Command-Shift-U for Utilities.
To open AirPort Utility, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then choose New AirPort Base Station. If the setup assistant doesn’t start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button. Select your base station name (for example, AirPort Extreme), then click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions.
When you open AirPort Utility, you may see an 'Update' button. Click this to download the firmware update, which will then be automatically applied to your Airport. This will involve a restart of the device, also done automatically. It will take a few minutes to download and install, and then a few minutes to restart the device. Plan on your network being down for about 5 minutes in total. It's a good idea to let other people know you’re doing an Airport firmware update before they get kicked off the network.
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Find the Airport Utility in the Utilities folder
If your Apple Airport is blinking yellow, it may be working absolutely perfectly. However, if you want to update your firmware, you can find the Airport Utility in the Utilities folder.
To do this, click somewhere on the Desktop, which takes you to the Finder, then Command-Shift-U for Utilities. You’ll find the Airport utility in there.
Alternatively, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then choose New AirPort Base Station. Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. If the setup assistant doesn’t start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button. Select your base station name (for example, AirPort Extreme), then click Continue.
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Click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar
If your Apple Airport is flashing yellow, it may be working absolutely perfectly. However, if it is not recognised by your iMac in Airport Utility, you may need to update the firmware. To do this, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then choose New AirPort Base Station. Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. If the setup assistant doesn’t start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button. Select your base station name (for example, AirPort Extreme), then click Continue. Follow the onscreen instructions.
You can search for AirPort Utility in the Spotlight menu, or find it in the Utilities folder (inside the Applications folder). An easy shortcut is to click somewhere on the Desktop, which takes you to the Finder, then Command-Shift-U for Utilities. You’ll find the Airport utility in there.
When you open AirPort Utility, there should be an “Update” button. Click this, then click Continue. The firmware update will download and be automatically applied to your Airport. This involves a restart of the device, also done automatically. It will take a few minutes to download and install, and then a few minutes to restart the device. Plan on your network being down for about 5 minutes. It is a good idea to let other people know you’re doing an Airport firmware update before they get kicked off the network.
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Choose New AirPort Base Station
If your Apple Airport is flashing yellow, it may be because there is a firmware update available. This does not necessarily mean that there is something wrong with your Airport, but it is a good idea to apply the update as soon as possible as they almost always provide enhanced security or performance.
To fix this, you can choose a new AirPort Base Station. To do this, first, click the Wi-Fi icon in the menu bar, then choose New AirPort Base Station. Next, open AirPort Utility, which is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. If the setup assistant doesn't start automatically, click the Other Wi-Fi Devices button. Then, select your base station name (for example, AirPort Extreme), and click Continue. Follow the on-screen instructions.
You can also search for AirPort Utility in the Spotlight menu or use the shortcut Command-Shift-U for Utilities.
When you click the 'Update' button, a warning will appear about network interruption. Click 'Continue' and the firmware update will download and be automatically applied to your Airport. This will involve a restart of the device, which will take a few minutes. It is a good idea to let other people know you are doing an Airport firmware update before they get kicked off the network.
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Frequently asked questions
Your Apple Airport may be flashing yellow because it needs a firmware update.
On your Mac, launch the Airport Utility. This is Apple software, installed at the factory, so it ought to be on your Mac. You can find it in the Utilities folder (inside the Applications folder).
Updating your Apple Airport's firmware will involve a restart of the device, which will be done automatically. It will take a few minutes to download and install, and then a few minutes to restart the device. Plan on your network being down for about 5 minutes altogether.
