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AirPort Extreme is giving “this device maybe overheating” status.

AirPort Extreme is giving “this device maybe overheating” status. The unit isn’t hot and is sitting on an open desk. How can I fix this?

AirPort Extreme 802.11ac Gen1

Posted on Sep 29, 2020 2:12 PM

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Posted on Sep 29, 2020 3:45 PM

There is a stupid fix..

In airport utility click on edit.. go to the disk tab and turn off sharing. Update the settings.

This is assuming you don't have a disk plugged into your extreme.

The problem should go away.. if it happens again after a power down cycle.. turn sharing back on and update... same thing will happen.

It has nothing whatever to do with sharing.. it has to do with a bad sensor and the difference between a cold boot and hot reboot.

Post back if it does not work..

And start planning on replacement of the airport.

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