The LEDs on the AirPort Base Station (Graphite) 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 (yellow or orange) | ROM Power On Self Test |
| Left LED red | Modem reset and power-up |
| Right LED amber (yellow or orange) | Ethernet interface test and driver start-up |
| Left LED amber (yellow or orange) | Wireless interface test and start-up |
| Right LED amber (yellow or orange) | 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 (yellow or orange) | 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 (yellow or orange) | 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 an AirPort Card, AirPort Base Station, and an Internet service provider, for which fees may apply. Some ISPs are not compatible with AirPort. America Online (AOL) works with AirPort software version 2.0 or later. For more information on AOL compatibility, see technical document 106591: "
AirPort: How to Use with AOL." Range may vary with site conditions.