If your Apple Airport Extreme or Apple Time Capsule is not showing up in Airport Utility, a soft reset might be the solution you need. A soft reset is necessary when you need to make changes to the base station but have forgotten the password. In this blog post, we will show you how to perform a soft reset on your Apple Airport Extreme or Time Capsule.
To perform a soft reset, you will need a reset tool. Then, locate the reset switch, which is recessed at the rear of the Airport Extreme or Time Capsule. With the power still connected to the device, use your reset tool to press and hold down the reset switch for one second. The status light on the front of the device will start to flash amber, indicating that you are in reset mode. You now have five minutes to edit the settings for the device.
To access the settings, open Airport Utility. You will find a visual representation of your wireless network, which includes icons for your Airport Extreme and/or Time Capsule. When the Airport Extreme is in soft reset mode, the indicator light next to the icon changes from green to amber. Select the icon and choose “Edit” from the pop-up menu to access the settings.
Once in the settings, reset the base station password to a new password. This will allow you to access the settings in the future without having to place the device in soft reset mode again. If you do not make any changes within five minutes, the device will revert back to its former state.
In conclusion, soft resetting your Apple Airport Extreme or Time Capsule can help you access the settings and make changes to the base station when you have forgotten the password. By following the steps outlined in this blog post, you can easily perform a soft reset and get your device working again.