TITLE
    AirPort Base Station: LED Behavior
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Created:
Modified: 		58508
11/9/99
4/18/01
TOPIC

    This article describes the Light Emitting Diode (LED) behavior of the AirPort Base Station.

DISCUSSION

    The LEDs on the AirPort Base Station provide feedback and status through the use of color or blinking. The indications are unique depending upon what state the AirPort Base Station is in.

    During Start-up

    All LEDs amber ROM Power On Self Test
    Left LED red Modem reset and power-up
    Right LED amber Ethernet interface test and driver start-up
    Left LED amber Wireless interface test and start-up
    Right LED amber Modem interface and driver start-up
    All LEDs off Kernel initialization and start-up
    Middle LED green Normal mode



    While in Use
    Middle LED
    Continuous green Power on, normal mode
    Continuous amber Power on, forced reload mode or soft reload mode
    Left LED
    Flashing green Normal wireless traffic
    Flashing red Transmit or receive error on Base Station
    Flashing Amber Combination of error and correct frames in last 100 ms. (Continuous green means at least one frame per 100 ms)
    Right LED
    Same indication as left, but for Ethernet and modem

    Note: Wireless internet access requires AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and Internet Access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with AirPort, including America Online. Range may vary with site conditions.


Document Information
Product Area: AirPort
Category: AirPort Base Station
Sub Category: Troubleshooting

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