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If you've forgotten your Airport Extreme password, you can reset your base station to its default password, which is public. There are two types of reset: a soft reset, which resets the base station password and disables security for 5 minutes, and a hard reset, which restores the base station to an unconfigured state while retaining the last saved configuration and any profiles. To perform a soft reset, hold down the reset button for about 5 seconds until the status light flashes amber. To perform a hard reset, disconnect the base station from its power source, then press and hold the reset button while plugging it back in.
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Resetting the Airport Extreme password
Resetting your AirPort Extreme password is a straightforward process. Firstly, it is important to note that the default password for AirPort Extreme is "public". If you have forgotten your password, you can reset it by following these steps:
Soft Reset
The soft reset method is useful if you have forgotten your base station password. This method resets the base station password and temporarily disables security settings for 5 minutes, allowing you to join the network and make changes. If no changes are made within this time frame, the base station reverts to its previous settings. Here are the steps:
- Ensure that your base station is connected to a power source.
- Locate the reset button on the base station, usually found next to the ports.
- Use a pen, pencil, or straightened paperclip to press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Then release the button.
- Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.
- Open AirPort Utility on your computer. You can find it in the Utilities folder within your Applications folder.
- Click on "Other Wi-Fi Devices", then select your base station from the list.
- Click "Edit" and make the necessary changes to your password or other settings.
- Finally, click "Update" to save your changes.
Hard Reset
If the soft reset method does not work, you may need to perform a hard reset. This method resets the base station to an unconfigured state but retains the last saved configuration and profiles, allowing you to restore your previous settings. Here are the steps:
- Disconnect the base station from its power source.
- Press and hold the Reset button using a pen, pencil, or straightened paperclip.
- While continuing to hold the button, plug the base station back in.
- Hold the button for approximately 5 seconds until you see the three status lights glow. Then release the button.
- Open AirPort Utility and select your base station.
- Click "Restore previous settings" and follow the prompts until you reach the final window.
- Click "Done" when AirPort Utility indicates that the setup is complete.
By following these steps, you can successfully reset your AirPort Extreme password and regain control of your base station.
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Default password is 'public'
The default password for an AirPort Extreme router is "public". This is the same default password for an AirPort Express router. If you can't connect to your router using the default password, you can reset it to factory default settings.
To reset your AirPort Extreme base station, you will need to locate the reset button on the base station, usually found next to the ports. You can then press and hold this button for about one second using a pen or straightened paper clip. If you are using an AirPort Graphite or AirPort Snow (Dual Ethernet) base station, you will need to connect your computer directly to the base station using an Ethernet cable.
After performing the soft reset, the base station password will be set to "public" and the IP address will also be reset. You can then connect to the reset base station and open AirPort Admin Utility to reconfigure the base station. It is important to note that you should not change the IP address unless you have been given a specific IP address by your Internet Service Provider or system administrator.
You can also perform a hard reset on your AirPort Extreme base station, which will restore the base station to an unconfigured state while retaining the last saved configuration and any profiles. This allows you to restore your base station from previous settings.
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Soft reset
The default password for the AirPort Extreme is "public". If you've forgotten your AirPort Extreme base station password, you can perform a soft reset to regain control of the device.
A soft reset will reset the base station password and disable security for 5 minutes, allowing you to join the network and make changes. If no changes are made within 5 minutes, the base station will revert to its former settings.
- Ensure that the base station is connected to a power source.
- Locate the reset button on the base station, usually found next to the ports.
- Press and hold the reset button for about 1 second using a pen, pencil, or straightened paper clip.
- The middle LED will blink once every second while the device is in soft reset mode.
- Once the device enters soft reset mode, the base station password will be set to "public", and the IP address will be reset.
- Connect to the reset base station using the appropriate network settings on your computer.
- From the Wi-Fi status menu, choose the network created by the base station.
- Open AirPort Admin Utility to reconfigure the base station, including changing the password.
- Make any necessary changes within 5 minutes, as the base station will revert to its previous settings if no changes are made during this window.
It is important to note that during a soft reset, the IP address should not be changed unless you have been provided with a specific IP address by your Internet Service Provider or system administrator.
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Hard reset
Resetting your AirPort Extreme 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 the base station to an unconfigured state but will retain the last saved configuration and any profiles, allowing you to restore your base station from previous settings.
- Make sure that your AirPort Extreme is connected to a power source.
- Locate the reset button on the base station, usually found next to the ports.
- Press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. If the status light is green, you may have pressed the reset button too late; disconnect the power and try again.
- Release the button.
- Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.
- Open AirPort Utility, which can be found in the Utilities folder of your Applications folder.
- Click on the Other Wi-Fi Devices button, then select your base station from the list.
- Click on Edit.
- Click on the Other Options button.
- Click on "Restore previous settings," then click Next until you reach the final window.
- When AirPort Utility indicates that the setup is complete, click Done.
Please note that the above method is specific to AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac and AirPort Extreme 802.11ac with firmware version 7.9.1. The steps may vary slightly for different models of AirPort Extreme.
Additionally, it is recommended to ensure that your AirPort Extreme's firmware is up to date before performing a hard reset.
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Changing password on iOS or Mac
The default password for AirPort Extreme is "public". If you want to change the password on your iOS device, you can follow these steps:
- Find the AirPort utility application and open it on your iPhone.
- A pop-up will appear with a visual diagram of your network.
- Click on the icon for your base station in AirPort Utility, then click Edit from the pop-up menu.
- You can now change the password or reconfigure the base station as needed.
- All the Wi-Fi settings are on this page. To change your Wi-Fi password, click on a new password in the box named Wireless Password and confirm it in the box named Verify Password.
- You can also change the security type and wireless network name here by clicking on that box.
- Once you modify the password or other settings, click Done to save the changes.
If you are using a Mac, follow these steps:
- Go to Applications > Utilities, then select the Keychain Access app.
- Select the Password menu located on the left side.
- Type the word "base station" in the search bar.
- Click on the icon for your base station in AirPort Utility, then click Edit from the pop-up menu.
- You can now change the password or reconfigure the base station as needed.
- All the Wi-Fi settings are on this page. To change your Wi-Fi password, click on a new password in the box named Wireless Password and confirm it in the box named Verify Password.
- You can also change the security type and wireless network name here by clicking on that box.
- Once you modify the password or other settings, click Done to save the changes.
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Frequently asked questions
The default password is "public".
You can reset your Airport Extreme password by resetting your AirPort base station. This can be done by performing a soft reset or a hard reset.
First, locate the reset button on the base station, next to the ports. Press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Then release the button. Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.
First, make sure your base station is connected to power. Press and hold the reset button for about 1 second. Disconnect the base station from its power source and reconnect it while still holding the reset button. Continue to hold the button for approximately 5 seconds until you see the three status lights glow. Then release the button.
A soft reset resets the base station password and disables security for 5 minutes so that you can join the network to make changes. If no changes are made within 5 minutes, the base station reverts to its former settings. A hard reset, on the other hand, resets the base station to an unconfigured state, but retains the last saved configuration and any profiles.
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