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Check the wire connections at your AirPort's base station. First check to be sure that the unit is getting power and turned on. Swap out the Ethernet cord that connects to the base station for a cord that you know works.
Determine whether the AirPort issues are affecting one computer or all of the computers on the network. If the problem is on the entire network, trying turning off the AirPort base station for a few minutes. You should also restart all of your computers while you're waiting to power up the base station.
Open up the System Preferences by clicking on the Apple icon in the top left corner of your screen and then go into the 'Network' preferences. Verify that your AirPort card is set up to connect to the Internet as required by your Internet service provider. You may only need to change your 'location' back to one of your saved settings.
Perform a 'hard reset' by pressing and holding the reset button on your AirPort base. This button is located in different areas depending on the model, but it is a small button that you need to push with a pencil tip or paper clip. Be sure to hold the reset button for at least 10 seconds or until the LED light starts to flash.
Reconnect your computer to the base station with an Ethernet cord and reconfigure your wireless network. Use the AirPort Setup Assistant, which is located in the 'Utilities' subsection of your 'Applications' folder, to set up your AirPort base station. You may need to refer to the account information provided to you by your ISP.
Check to be sure that your AirPort card is installed correctly. The card will most likely only be a problem if you're using an older Mac that didn't come with the card already installed. Be sure to turn off and unplug the computer before you open it up to check the card.
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