Adding additional ports to time capsule

I would like to add additional ports to my time capsule

That is easy.. if you mean ethernet ports.. just buy a standard switch and plug it in. Nowadays standard gigabit 8 port are <$50. Plug into a LAN port and away you go.. no setup .. it is completely transparent.

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    SRJaynes wrote:
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  • Add air port to time capsule

    add air port to time capsule

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  • Adding Wireless-N-ONLY Time Capsule to Dual-Band Airport Extreme Network?

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  • Port Forwarding Time Capsule With Bridge Mode

    Whoever says that the Time Capsule opens all ports if it is in Bridge Mode, it does not.
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    Kind Regards,
    Cipher

    Hi, Thank you both for your continued support!
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  • Port forwarding Time Capsule Airport 7.6.3

    Network problems.  I want to run a free software called Maptool 1.3b89.  I created some sweet maps in OS version 10.7.5, and assembled players, but I can't connect with other computers.  I have the Time Capsule (router) with Airport version 7.6.3, updated, Cisco cable modem.  I updated Java when I installed Maptool, less than a month ago.
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    Thanks in advance for your consideration.

    If you want to use maptool and it is only going to work with UPNP type router. Then simply replace the TC with a standard router.. it is less than $100 for a very reasonable one like Netgear WNDR3800 which has 3rd party firmware like dd-wrt, openwrt and gargoyle as well as netgear which is pretty but lacks features.
    Bridge the TC and keep it as backup target for TM which is what it does best.. and wireless AP for apple devices.

  • Can you expand the number of LAN ports the Time Capsule has?

    I have a recently purchased a Time Capsule and am wondering if you could use something like a splicer to add more LAN ports to the device.

    You can install a Gigabit Ethernet switch to add as many ports as you need. Switches come in 5-port, 8-port, 16-port etc. varieties.
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    Any electronics / computer superstore will have models to choose from. Recommended brands are Netgear and Cisco, among others.

  • How do I connect a Canon Selphy CP900 using the USB port on Time Capsule

    I am running a MacBook Pro with Mountain Lion (10.8.5) and have installed the CP 900 driver (6.2) supplied by Canon from their website.  I have a Time Capsule set up as a stand alone internal network at my home and use it as a network attched hard drive directly - not via Time Machine.  I can "see" the printer when I connect but cannot print to it.    I open a photo in preview and select the printer and print.
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    Hi Asa,
    I experienced the same error -9786 although I'm not using the time capsule, but only through the wifi.
    I did following and resolved the problem.
    1. I re-installed the driver software.
    2. I re-configured the printer settings. (System Preferences - Printers and Scanners - "+" button)
    3. I didn't add the selphy manually, but just I just input "CP" in the searchbox in "Add" dialog, and clicked "OK" button then the printer is set automatically.
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    it looks like the key action is #2 and #3 above, so why don't you give a try?

  • Adding a new 2Tb Time Capsule to a home network

    Greetings. I have a 2-story home with a basement. Currently, the wireless network is based on a 2003 A1034 Airport extreme, with an AExpress on one floor, and an older airport in the basement. I've now purchases a 2Tb Time Capsule with 802.11n. Is there any benefit to starting over with the Time Capsule as the master router, or can I just add it into the current network and have it backup the computers as it is? It took me a long time to figure out the way to link the Airports, and I'm sort of afraid to start over if there's no speed benefit. We have the high-speed ATT UVerse internet. I hope my question makes sense, and I'm grateful for any input.
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  • I'm trying to decide what to buy either air port or time capsule. I want a hard drive to save my pictures documents etc. but I want to be able to delete it off my computer but it still stay on my hard drive any advice?

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  • Setup ports in Time Capsule

    hello folks,
    I replaced my old router (non TC) by a pretty new TC 3Tb.
    I have installed also in my home some cameras that transmites images real time throught out internet using DYNDNS.
    on my previous router I was obliged to setup some specific ports to allow outgoing internet traffic, but after install TimeCapsule, my cameras is not visible.
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    See
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  • Trying to connect an 8-port switch to one of the 3 ports on Time Capsule

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    trying to patch one of the ports back to basement and into linksys 8 port gigabit switch that disperses to:
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    anyone know how to address? all devices that need cabling through house are useless for now

    This should work no problem - I've got a Pluscom gigabit switch connected to my TC. Previously had a USR 10/100 switch.
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    Has the cabling worked previously?
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  • Port Forwarding - Time Capsule

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  • Adding a Second Time Capsule to a Network

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    Yes, you will be able connect a compatible printer to the USB port on the Time Capsule in either the "join" or "extend" configuration.
    May I expect the ethernet ports on Time Capsule #2 to function, um, transparently?
    No, if the Time Capsule is configured to "join" a wireless network because it performs no routing functions in this type of configuration. The Ethernet ports are not enabled.
    Yes, if you configure the Time Capsule to "extend a wireless network". The Ethernet ports are enabled in this type of setup.
    I think you will have an easier time of it if you use Manual Setup in AirPort Utility rather than the guided setup.
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