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it. Make sure your AirPort Extreme is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before
reconnecting power to the modem.
For more information about why the light is ashing, open AirPort Utility, select your
AirPort Extreme, and then click Edit to display information about the ashing light.
You can also select “Monitor base station for problems” in AirPort preferences. If the base
station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and walks you through solving the problem.
If You Want to Update Your AirPort Extreme Software
Apple periodically updates AirPort Utility. To download the latest version:
 On a Mac, go to www.apple.com/support/airport.
 On an iOS device, go to the App Store.
You can also update your AirPort Extreme rmware when it becomes available.
To update your AirPort Extreme rmware from a Mac:
1 Open AirPort Utility.
2 Select your AirPort Extreme.
3 Click Update next to the version number.
To update your AirPort Extreme rmware from an iOS device:
 Open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Extreme, and then tap Version.
