[alex_wlu_82]

i have an airport express base station that connects to a dsl modem via a switch; however, the base station simply flashes amber. In the manual, it says:

"Make sure AirPort Express is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem. "

is there no way to get around this? i have an imac that is also connected to the switch, so i need the switch to be there.

thanks

[kampl]

Your DSL ISP will probably not allow multiple leases for multiple MAC addresses be assigned out on a single circuit. Can you move the iMac behind the router?

[alex_wlu_82]

the problem seems to be the ethernet port on the base station is not being recognized, even though the option to enable the port is on.

[John Strung]

The ethernet cable you are using may be bad or may be the wrong type. Try another cable.