Hi mrchgr,
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you updated the firmware on your AirPort Extreme and now you have a blinking amber light. I would recommend you read this article and use it to help troubleshoot the issue.
Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you updated the firmware on your AirPort Extreme and now you have a blinking amber light. I would recommend you read this article and use it to help troubleshoot the issue.
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Dec 31, 2016 Hi mrchgr, Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. Based on what you stated, it seems like you updated the firmware on your AirPort Extreme and now you have a blinking amber light. About AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n. Firmware 7.2.1 The AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n. and Firmware 7.2.1 is Wi-Fi certified for 802.11n. Hitachi u 2800 spectrophotometer user manual. draft 2.0. This update also includes bug fixes and security updates. This update requires AirPort Utility 5.1 or later.
- The AirPort Express Firmware Updater addresses reliability and resolves issues with AirTunes, AirPort compatibility, and issues with some third party Routers.
- Dec 19, 2008 (Attempting to help my Mom get her existing Airport Extreme w/ USB drive hooked up to her new windows laptop - the 802.11 connection is fine) Where the bloody. is this software!? I've wasted hours on this support site looking for the basic install software. I've found the 5 year old airport admin software and lots of firmware updates.
How to resolve a blinking amber status light alert
Launch AirPort Utility to determine why your Wi-Fi base station status light is blinking amber. 
Apple recommends that you use AirPort Utility 5.5.2 for Mac, AirPort Utility 5.5.2 for Windows, or a newer version of AirPort Utility if one is available. Florida safety manual free download.
- AirPort Utility 5.2 or later opens automatically if your Wi-Fi base station requires your attention. You may also choose to launch AirPort Utility at any time.
 Do not use any version of AirPort Utility earlier than 5.0.
In Mac OS X, AirPort Utility is located in the Applications > Utilities folder.
In Microsoft Windows, AirPort Utility can be located by clicking Start > All Programs > AirPort.
Note: You may also locate and download the latest Wi-Fi base station firmware and software by clicking here. - In the AirPort Utility window, locate your Wi-Fi base station and double-click on it to open the Summary window. Note: If you have more than one Wi-Fi base station, double-click on the icon for the Wi-Fi base station that has the amber circle next to it.
- When the Summary window appears, double-click the amber circle to the right of Wi-Fi base station Status to open the Status window.
- The Status window lists any conditions that require your attention. Respond to each item until there are no more items listed.
Important: You must reset the Wi-Fi base station using the reset switch to re-enable checking for the conditions you ignored.
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Eliminating the blinking, amber status light may require making changes to a specific setting, or putting a checkmark in the 'Ignore' checkbox beside any option you don't wish to change. A checkmark simply tells the AirPort that you are aware of the issue and you have chosen to ignore it. For example, you may wish to leave your AirPort open without a password so that anyone can join your wireless network.
- Click Update to apply your changes (the Wi-Fi base station will restart).
- After the Wi-Fi base station has restarted, the status light should be green and not blinking. If the status light stays amber in color and blinks after the Wi-Fi base station restarts, you may repeat the steps above.
Wi-Fi base station: Understanding and resolving a blinking amber status light
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