Connecting two time capsules on one router

I have 2 TCs, TC1 will be used upstairs, TC2 downstairs. Both connected by cable to Netgear router. TCs will have different names. Can I set up each independently, do I need to bridge one? Any problems with possible interference? The single strength from TC1 can be seen downstairs but starts to fade quickly as my wife moves her laptop around house.

1). Would my solution be to follow the Airport Utility set up instructions to 'add to network' the new device?
When you first power up the new device and open AirPort Utility, choose the new device and select the "join" option, then you will be given an option to "extend" the wireless network in a later step during the configuration.
2). Could I then run my iTunes library from either the new Extreme's external HD, or the new TC's connected external HD?
Yes, you could move the iTunes library to the new drive and then "point" the iTunes application to the new location. I assume that you already have a backup of the library, correct?
If you are planning to use Time Machine to backup your Macs, keep in mind that Time Machine backups to a drive attached to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme are not supported, so the Time Capsule would be the recommended device if you plan to use Time Machine.
Also keep in mind that if you move the iTunes library to the Time Capsule, Time Machine will not be able to backup the library since it is already on the Time Capsule.

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Can I use two Time Capsules? one as an extension of my laptop (for music and video storage) and the other one to back up everything from the laptop and Time Capsule (for music and videos)

Can I use two Time Capsules? one as an extension of my laptop (for music and video storage) and the other one to back up everything from the laptop and Time Capsule (for music and videos)

Not via Time Machine. It cannot back up from a network location.
The 3rd-party apps CarbonCopyCloner and ChronoSync may be workable alternatives.
EDIT: And, if you're going to do that, you could back up from the Time Capsule to a USB drive connected to the TC's USB port. Second TC not required.
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You must have connected the Time Capsule with a router that does not work with my direct cable from my ISP

you must have connected the Time Capsule with a router that does not work with my direct cable from my ISP

I tried to answer in your other post.. please stick to one thread ..
What method of internet do you have.. is this fibre install.. if so the TC should just plug in and use dhcp in router mode.. press and hold the reset and it will go back to router mode by default.

Do i have to hardwire connect the Time Capsule to my router?

do i have to hardwire connect the Time Capsule to my router?
My plan was to just add it to my wireless network and keep it for security away from my mac and in a completely different part of the house.

You can but it is a NOT recommended method.. it will be slow and unreliable.

Can i connect my time capsule with my router as a bridge ?

can i connect my time capsule with my router as a bridge ?

I am a bit lost .. did you work this out?? You are running a second thread.. and answered it with this question.
The TC can be bridged.. plug it into the main router by ethernet and run it in bridge mode.. that is router bridge.
Do you mean wireless bridge??
If you mean wireless bridge the answer is maybe but unlikely.
If you setup the TC to join a wireless network.. it becomes a dumb client not a bridge.
So to get it to wireless bridge you need to use another apple router.. that is the only way to get them to work.
If you want specifics ask specific questions.

Two Time Capsules, now one is not visible.

Our network has two Time Capsules, the model TimeCapsule6,109.
TC #1 is the network's router. Its WAN port talks to the cable modem. One of its LAN ports connects to TC #2's WAN port. TC #2 is in Bridge mode. Both TCs are configured to "Create A Wireless Network" and both wireless networks have the same name etc etc. WiFi works well throughout the house.
TC #1 is backing up a couple of the computers, TC #2 is backing up the others. This has all been working for a couple of months.
Three machines were updated to Mavericks. I updated the fourth last night; it was on Lion (not even ML, just lazy). Before upgrading the other machines I manually started a Time Machine backup. I noticed that this machine hadn't been backed up in a day. When I manually started it, it could not find the backup disk, which was on TC #1. TC #1 didn't even show up in the Finder. That was odd, but I installed Mavericks anyway.
Tonight I started to investigate. I'm on my main machine, an iMac running Mavericks, and I notice that TC #2's icon in the Finder under shared looks like the Time Capsule, but TC #1's icon is an old computer monitor. I can click on the icon for both and connect and see the disks.
I open up Airport Utility. TC #2 is visible, TC #1 is not. I open up the iNet utility and scan the network. Both Time Capsules show up, but only TC #2 identifies as a Time Capsule. TC #1 does show that it's the gateway.
iNet has an "Airport Monitor" option. I select it; only TC #2 shows up.
What's odd is that the network still functions; TC #1 is the router/WAN interface, and all of that still works. I can get to the network from outside with Back To My Mac and I can see my Subversion repository (via http) and all of that. It's just that TC #1 doesn't appear to be a Time Capsule in terms of its visibility to Airport Utility and to Time Machine.
Ideas?

Maverick has changed a number of things.. which can mess things up.
Firstly reboot the network.. so everything off.. restart the modem.. wait 2min.. restart the TC#1.. wait 2min, restart TC#2.. wait 2min.. then restart the clients.
Do the TC disk show up?
Any continuing issue manually mount the TC disk.. in finder use Go, Connect to Server and type the address,
AFP://TCname
That will then hopefully get past this problem.

HT1178 can i connect the time capsule to a router?

i am having problems setting up the time capsule for the first time. it works when i connect the time capsule to my mac via ethernet cable. however, i am trying to have it connect to my mac wirelessly. so i pluget it into my router through the wan port, but it flashes yellow.

Flashing amber can mean anything .. it is just an error which you need to find in the airport utility the exact description.
But I recommend reconnect by ethernet first.
Setup wireless again.. this time use new name.. short, no spaces pure alphanumeric.. TC24ghz for example.. and different name for 5ghz.. TC5ghz works.
Lock the wireless channels used particularly for 2.4ghz.. choose out of 1, 6, 11.
Setup WPA2 Personal security with 8-12 character passkey.. pure alphanumeric.
Update the TC, and disconnect the ethernet.. but do not move it yet.. with the Mac close by try to connect to the wireless.. if it still fails.. something is wrong in the hardware on one side or the other.
If you get wireless working, determine if the router or modem you plug into is going to be the main router.. in which case bridge the TC. Or if the TC will be the main router.. setup the TC to connect by dhcp or pppoe depending on the broadband type.

HT4259 Direct Connect Two Time Capsules together with Ethernet.

I have TWO Time Capsules ( One upstairs providing Time Machine backup to IMAC #1 ) and (One downstairs providing Time Machine Backup to IMAC#2)
I would like to extend the wireless network portion of this to reach the whiole house with ONE wireless network. I know I can EXTEND the network, but my question is can Connect the two time capsules together via Ethernet cable ( my house is pre wired). This will essentially ensure that the two devices have a solid connection instead of relying on WIRELESS.
Any reasons to NOT do this?
Time Machine will be used differently on the two devices.
Thanks
Ron

Hello!
I have the same problem, i am trying to do this
Timecapsule nr 1, ISP uplink to WAN.
from this one i have LAN to the other timecapsule to WAN.
On the first timecapsule i have DHCP/NAT enable.
On the second i have, Bridge mode.
But when i am connected with eth to the second one i wont recive dhcp addresses or anything... like it wont passtrough.
Any ideas?

Can I (or How can I) chain two Time Capsules on one network for two Macs?

Currently we have one dual-band TC connected to our cable modem. Mac 1 backs up to it. I also have an original TC (one-band) that I would set to 5GHz dedicated for Mac 2.
Would this plan work and provide Backup and Internet to both machines?
Cable Modem --->TC1--->TC2
Mac 1 would connect to TC1 for Time Machine function and Internet Access.
Mac 2 would connect to TC2 for Time Machine function and Internet Access.
(---> = Ethernet cable)

No changes needed on TC1, but you may need to use AirPort Utility - Manual Setup to note a few of the settings on TC1, such as the exact type of security that it is using now since that information will be used to configure TC2.
Connect an ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on TC1 to the WAN port (circle icon) on TC2*. Open AirPort Utility - Manual Setup and TC2 should appear. If not, you'll need to "hard reset" TC2 by holding in the reset button until the amber light begins to blink more quickly, hold another few seconds when you see this and then release
Click the Time Capsule tab below the icons to name your device, assign a device password and set Time Zone settings
Click the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode = Create a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Same name as TC1 network**
No check mark needed next to Allow this network to be extended unless you plan to add more wireless device to extend the network
Radio Mode = 802.11n only 5 GHz
Channel = Automatic
Wireless Security = Same setting as TC1
Wireless Password = Same password as TC1
Confirm Password
Click the Internet icon
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Update to save settings and let TC2 restart. Then power down the entire network. Power up the modem first, then TC1, then TC2, then each device one at a time. Allow a moment or two for each device to fully power up before you start the next.
*When the TC is in Bridge Mode, it really makes no difference which port you use to connect, as they all behave the same. I use the WAN port as a habit for connections like this so that I know at a glance where the connection is coming from. But, you could connect to one of the LAN ports on TC2 if you prefer.
**Assign a different name than TC1 if you want to log on separately to the network that TC2 provides
Be sure to setup Mac2 to backup to TC2 for Time Machine and you should be all set.

Two time capsules for one Mac

I have 3 TB data on my Mac. The biggest Time Capsule is 2 TB.
At the moment I do only backups from one of my hard disks with 1 TB. I manage the additional backup of 2TB with Chronosync, but I really would like to do it with Time Machine.
Is there any possibility to add a second (or a third) Time Capsule to backup the rest (additional 2 TB) also with Time Machine?
Thanks for any help!

You could buy the smallest time capsule and connect a huge USB hard drive and select the USB drive as your back up location. Of course you could just add the huge hard drive to a USB port on your mac and do it that way (cheaper).
If you go ahead and use the Time Capsule for Time Machine backups don't do the first backup wirelessly it will take forever with that amount of data.

Two Time Capsules on one LAN = big problem!

I am having a problem with a Time Capsule and a Airport (with a USB disk attached) that are both on the same LAN. We are in a shared office environment on a shared LAN for access to the internet. I have an Airport with a shared disk attached via USB. Another firm on the same LAN has just installed a Time Capsule. When I tried to connect to MY shared disk I get a dialogue window asking for the password to the other firms Time Capsule! It's as though my Mac thinks MY shared disk is connected to their Time Capsule. After checking for any software updates restarting the Airport, disconnecting the USB drive etc several times the problem suddenly resolved on my end. I then tried to connect to the other firms Time Capsule disk from one of their Mac's and now it tries to connect to THEIR Time Capsule disk on MY Airport!!
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Wiz
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1). Would my solution be to follow the Airport Utility set up instructions to 'add to network' the new device?
When you first power up the new device and open AirPort Utility, choose the new device and select the "join" option, then you will be given an option to "extend" the wireless network in a later step during the configuration.
2). Could I then run my iTunes library from either the new Extreme's external HD, or the new TC's connected external HD?
Yes, you could move the iTunes library to the new drive and then "point" the iTunes application to the new location. I assume that you already have a backup of the library, correct?
If you are planning to use Time Machine to backup your Macs, keep in mind that Time Machine backups to a drive attached to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme are not supported, so the Time Capsule would be the recommended device if you plan to use Time Machine.
Also keep in mind that if you move the iTunes library to the Time Capsule, Time Machine will not be able to backup the library since it is already on the Time Capsule.

Issues with two time capsules in one network

I have two time machines in my environment and issues with dropped connections.
As long as I use only my iMac or Apple MacBook Pro the connections work 90% of the time, I do have some issues with dropped (afp/smb) connections and unable to reconnect every now and then.
However, invariably when I connect a windows machine to the network both time machine connections just die, including the internet connection, I had to restart one of the time machines in order to reconnect. I do have a Guest Network and connecting the windows machine to that network does not affect the time machines availability.
Is having two time machines in the environment not supported?
Why do I experience these drops in connections to the online disks?
Why can't I have a mixed environment (win/mac) connect to the time machines at the same time?
One time machine is the AP and the other one is just extending that network.
I have seen issues in the following scenarios
Copying large amounts of data from iMac to time machine
Copying large amounts of data from one time machine to the other
Connecting a windows computer to the network
Any ideas?

Yes

Is possibile to connect two time capsule at the same network?

I'd like to use one for backup with Time Machine and one as Network Hard Drive.
Thanks in advance.

I'd like to use one for backup with Time Machine and one as Network Hard Drive.
No problem.
Post back if you need some tips on the configuration of both devices.

How can I connect two Time Capsules with UTP

Hello,
I have one TC connected with UTP (WAN-port) on my modem to Internet on the second floor. I have a good WiFi-signal on the second floor.
I bought on new TC to get a better WiFi-signal on the first floor and also used for backup.
I like to connect TCold with TCnew with UTP to get a great network. I shoos UTP-connection in stead of WiFi, to get a faster performance from my network.
So I will use both WiFi-signals from both TC's, but de TC must be communicate with UTP, not with WiFi.
I think I connect UTP in my LAN-port from TCold
Which ports do I use on the TCnew (WAN-port or LAN-ports)?
How do I configurate de software?
Sometimes I see not 2 but 4,5 or 6 TC's in my network???
When I disconnect UTP between the TC's the connection with WiFi is 450 Mbit/s.
When I connect UTP between the TC's the connection is 217 Mbbit/s????????????
Can somebody help me?

The main thing is that TCnew is in bridge mode..
Open the airport utility.. go to the TCnew and select it as bridge mode.
Then go to the wireless tab, and create a wireless network of the same name and security as the TCold.
You are probably in extend wireless now and that is wrong.
The apple doco is here.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260
What you want is called roaming network.

How to connect a time capsule with an ATT Elevate Hot Spot

Hi,
Need help connecting my time capsule to my ATT Elevate Hot Spot....since I have no ethernet connection.
Thanks!

Not sure how much we can help on this, but as a test, if you turn off the wireless on your MacBook and connect it to the router using an Ethernet cable, you should be able to log onto the Internet.
If you can, you know the Ethernet connection is working, and it will be a simple matter to connect the Time Capsule to the router and get it set up.
If you cannot get an Internet connection when you connect the Mac directly to the router, then more troubleshooting will be required.

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