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#1 2008-06-21 12:00 pm
- scholesy22
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Airport Extreme failure
I just updated the software on my Airport Extreme and now my macbook cant find the basestations signal. And my previous network is gone. How do i fix this? How do i get my macbook to pick up the signal better.
P.S. Im right next to the base station and its not working! Frack
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#2 2008-06-21 4:10 pm
- safarirss6394
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Re: Airport Extreme failure
I would take something that can press the "reset" button (such as a paperclip or sharpened pencil point) on the back of the Airport Extreme and use that to press (and hold) the reset button for about 10 to 15 seconds. That should reset the Airport Extreme. Failing that, you might try taking it in to the Apple Store. I'm not sure what type of warranty the Airport has, but its worth a try.
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#3 2008-06-21 5:40 pm
- Nefarious
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Re: Airport Extreme failure
In SYSTEM PREFERENCES, under the NETWORK panel, there will be an "Assist Me" or "Network Diagnostics". Try opening that. Sometimes, just merely opening the Network Diagnostics will solve the problem.
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#4 2008-06-21 6:56 pm
Re: Airport Extreme failure
About one a month I have a similar problem. I turn off the modem, airport and computer. Then turn them on starting with the modem, let it boot up completely, then the airport, let it boot up completely then the computer. Each takes at least 30 seconds. Sometimes I just walk away from it for 1/2 hour and when I come back all is good.
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