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If you've forgotten your Airport Express password, you can reset it by performing a soft, hard, or factory default reset. A soft reset is ideal if you've forgotten your base station password, while a hard reset is suitable if your Airport Express has stopped responding or has network accessibility issues. A factory default reset will return your Airport Express to an out-of-box configuration, erasing all saved profiles. To reset your password, you'll need to access the Airport Admin Utility and follow specific steps, which may vary depending on your device and situation.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| Types of Reset | Soft Reset, Hard Reset, Factory Default Reset |
| When to use Soft Reset | When you forget your base station password |
| When to use Hard Reset | When AirPort Express stops responding or has network accessibility issues |
| When to use Factory Default Reset | When you need to return AirPort Express to an out-of-box configuration |
| Steps for Soft Reset | 1. Make sure AirPort Express is connected to power. 2. Select System Preferences from the Apple menu at the top left corner of the screen. 3. Select the Network icon from the System Preferences Window. 4. Select Airport from the list of connection types on the left. 5. Open AirPort Admin Utility. 6. Select AirPort Express, and click Configure. 7. Reset the base station password. 8. Turn on encryption to activate password protection and enter a new password. 9. Click Update. |
| Steps for Hard Reset | 1. Press and hold the reset button for 1 second. 2. Release the button. 3. Choose the Wi-Fi network created by your base station from the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar. 4. Open AirPort Utility. 5. Click the icon for your base station in AirPort Utility, then click Edit from the pop-up menu. 6. Change the password or reconfigure the base station as needed. 7. Click Update. |
| Steps for Factory Default Reset | 1. Unplug the AirPort Express from the power outlet. 2. Press and hold the reset button. 3. Plug AirPort Express back into an AC outlet while still holding the button. 4. Continue holding the button until you see the light flash green four times. 5. Release the button. |
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What You'll Learn
Soft reset
To soft reset your AirPort Express, first make sure your device is connected to power. Then, locate the reset button on the base station, usually found next to the ports. Using a pen, a pencil, or a straightened paperclip, press and hold the reset button for 1 second. You will know your device is in soft reset mode when the status light on the base station flashes amber.
Next, on your Mac, go to the menu bar and click on the Wi-Fi icon. From the Wi-Fi status menu, select the Wi-Fi network created by your base station. Then, open the AirPort Utility app and select your AirPort base station from the list of devices. Now, you can change and set a new password for your AirPort Express.
Note that you only have 5 minutes to make changes to your AirPort Express once it enters soft reset mode. After 5 minutes, your device will revert to its previous configuration, and the light will change back to solid green or its previous state.
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Hard reset
Resetting your AirPort base station will restore it to a state that allows you to regain control of it if you've lost the base station password or the base station isn't responding as expected. A hard reset will reset your AirPort base station to its factory settings but will retain all old configurations and any profiles.
- Make sure your AirPort Express is connected to power.
- Press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. If you are using a Graphite base station, make sure the middle light is not green, otherwise, you will need to disconnect the power and try again.
- 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.
Your AirPort Express will not be visible in the AirPort menu item or AirPort Admin Utility for a short time after the hard reset.
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Factory default reset
If you need to return your AirPort Express to an out-of-box configuration, you can perform a factory default reset. This will erase saved profiles.
Step One:
Unplug the AirPort Express from the power outlet.
Step Two:
Press and hold the reset button. The reset button is located on the base station, next to the ports.
Step Three:
Plug the AirPort Express back into an AC power outlet while still holding the reset button.
Step Four:
Continue holding the reset button until you see the status light (LED) flash green four times. This should take a few seconds.
Step Five:
Release the reset button.
The whole process, including the restart, should take approximately 45 seconds. Once it is complete, you may use the AirPort Express in its default state or reconfigure it using either the AirPort Express Assistant or AirPort Admin Utility.
Please note that during the reset, your AirPort Express will not be visible in the AirPort menu or AirPort Admin Utility.
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Resetting without a computer
If you've lost the password to your Apple AirPort Express, you can reset it without using a computer. Here's how:
First, locate the reset button on the base station, next to the ports. You may need to use a pen or a straightened paperclip to press it. Disconnect the base station from its power source, then plug it back in. Make sure the base station is connected to power, then hold down the reset button for about one second. The status light on the base station will flash amber.
If the light is green, you may have held the reset button for too long. If this happens, disconnect the power and start again.
Once you've successfully reset the device, open AirPort Utility on your iPhone or Mac. A popup will appear with a visual diagram of your network. From here, you can change the password or reconfigure the base station as needed. When you're done, click 'Update'.
Please note that performing a reset will restore your AirPort Express to its original factory settings, erasing all of the custom settings you have made.
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Changing passwords after a reset
If you are performing a hard reset, unplug the AirPort Express from the power outlet, then plug it back in while holding the reset button. Continue to hold until the light flashes green four times. After this, you can change the password to your desired new password.
For a factory default reset, unplug the AirPort Express and press and hold the reset button. With the button still held down, plug the device back into a power outlet. Hold the button until the light flashes green four times, then release. After this, you can use the AirPort Express Assistant or AirPort Admin Utility to reconfigure your base station and change your password.
It is important to note that performing a soft reset will disable security for five minutes, allowing you to join the network and make changes. If no changes are made within this time, the base station will revert to its former settings. A hard reset will retain the last saved configuration and any profiles, while a factory default reset will erase saved profiles and return the AirPort Express to an out-of-box configuration.
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Frequently asked questions
There are a few different ways to reset your Airport Express password, depending on your situation. If you've forgotten your base station password, you can perform a soft reset. First, make sure your Airport Express is connected to power. Then, select System Preferences from the Apple menu and choose the Network icon. Select Airport from the list of connection types, open Airport Admin Utility, and select Configure. From there, you can reset your base station password.
A soft reset is useful if you've forgotten your base station password. It disables security for 5 minutes so that you can join the network and make changes. A hard reset, on the other hand, resets the base station to an unconfigured state while retaining the last saved configuration and any profiles. This is useful if your Airport Express has stopped responding or has network accessibility issues.
First, unplug your Airport Express from the power outlet. Then, press and hold the reset button while plugging it back into a power outlet. Continue holding the button until you see the light flash green four times. Finally, release the button, and your Airport Express will reset itself.
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