Just bought a used airport extreme..and it's password protected

[boston04and07]

Just bought a used airport extreme, only to find out that the previous owner kept it password protected and didn't include what that password was. Ugh! What to do??

 

[stridemat]

is there not a little reset hole on the back. Push a pin into it and it will return to factory settings.

 

[plinden]

First result in google search - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3728

 

[stridemat]

1. Unplug the base station from power.

2. Press and hold the reset button with a straightened paperclip, then plug the base station back in while continuing to hold the button for approximately 5 seconds until you see the three status lights glow.

3. Release the button. The base station will factory default reset.

 

[boston04and07]

Oops...spoke too soon. My apologies. All I had to do was figure out what the reset button was. . I'll have to remember to actually use my brain before I post here next time I'm freaking out!

 

[boston04and07]

1. Unplug the base station from power.

2. Press and hold the reset button with a straightened paperclip, then plug the base station back in while continuing to hold the button for approximately 5 seconds until you see the three status lights glow.

3. Release the button. The base station will factory default reset.

Thank you so much for your fast response! I was finding that out myself as you were sending it, but I really appreciate the help on what was a pretty silly question