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Time Capsule Flashing Amber

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Frame1974

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Feb 3, 2012
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Hi - New on here.

I have recently moved to live in a household where there is already wifi set up. My Timecapsule for now is just being used to back up my 2 computers. Also to provide a local network for wireless printing and access between the two macs.

Is it right that it should now flash amber all the time or should it be green?

Hope someone can help me.

Thanks :)
 
eawmp1

eawmp1

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Feb 19, 2008
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Sorry for the d***ish response above. Welcome!

Flashing amber: Your Time Capsule can’t establish a connection to the network orthe Internet, or is encountering a problem. Make sure you haveinstalled AirPort Utility and use it to get information about whatmight cause the status light to flash amber. See “If Your TimeCapsule Status Light Flashes Amber”.
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The manual:
manuals.info.apple.com/en/TimeCapsule_SetupGuide.pdfSimilar
 
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Frame1974

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Feb 3, 2012
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fhall1 said:
Honestly - did you even try a Google search first?

No - a properly set up TC shouldn't flash amber all the time.
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Thank you for your reply. In answer to your question, yes I did do a Google search first, and check some forums, but it still flashes amber.

I don't understand why hence my asking for some help.

Thanks
 
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mstrze

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Nov 6, 2009
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It's flashing amber probably because it's not connected to the internet. You can through through the setup and have your TC extend the in-house network. I think in the setup it asks if you want to create a new network or join a current network. Re-run the setup in Airport Utility and choose to join the current network and you should see that light turn green. :)
 
maflynn

maflynn

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Blaine said:
It's flashing amber to let you know a firmware update is available. :eek:
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Mine doesn't flash amber with an update. In fact I'm a version down and it only pops up a reminder to d/l the update from time to time.

Mine flashes amber a lot and when that occurs I lose all connectivity. I'm thinking its on its way out.
 
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mstrze

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maflynn said:
Mine doesn't flash amber with an update. In fact I'm a version down and it only pops up a reminder to d/l the update from time to time.

Mine flashes amber a lot and when that occurs I lose all connectivity. I'm thinking its on its way out.
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Mine flashed amber a few weeks ago and it was a signal that I had an update available.
 
maflynn

maflynn

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mstrze said:
Mine flashed amber a few weeks ago and it was a signal that I had an update available.
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I'm down a version and it never flashes amber to remind me. A pop up window occurs telling me, but the router itself stays steady green. The only time I see a flashing amber color is when I lose connectivity
 
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