Air Port Time Capsule Connection

I have just bought an AirPort Time Capsule. I have connected it to my router via Ethernet, and from my MacBook I can see the new Network. I can also connect the Time Capsule to my MacBook for back-up.
Questions:
1. Am I supposed to connect the Time Capsule as above, and should it stay connected via Ethernet to the router permanently?
2. I now have two networks, the previous one via my router, and the new AirPort one: what is the difference, and which one should I be using?
3. How do I use the Time Machine to back up my iPhone?

Edward Staines1 wrote:
I have just bought an AirPort Time Capsule. I have connected it to my router via Ethernet, and from my MacBook I can see the new Network. I can also connect the Time Capsule to my MacBook for back-up.
Questions:
1. Am I supposed to connect the Time Capsule as above, and should it stay connected via Ethernet to the router permanently?
The TC should be in bridge mode and you should create a wireless network.
It is totally up to you if you keep two wireless networks running.. turn it off in the main router or use roaming type. ie same wireless name in the TC as the main router, same security but should be wpa2 personal and same password.
The TC should be connected by ethernet to the main router .. that is best for speed.
2. I now have two networks, the previous one via my router, and the new AirPort one: what is the difference, and which one should I be using?
The old router one can be used as guest network.. for example.
Use the new TC one for speed.. as it should be a lot faster for most of your clients.. but for some old PC equipment for example the old router might still be the best.
There is no problems doing this btw.. just select yourself what works best. Trial and error but I think any Apple stuff will do best with the TC.
3. How do I use the Time Machine to back up my iPhone?
Time Machine is Mac software.. it has nothing to do with Time Capsule.. nor the iphone.
iOS backs up to iCloud or iTunes in the computer.. your computer can then backup iTunes to the TC.. so it will indirectly backup the iphone.

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I am trying to interpret your question.
I have a wireless network in my house and where I want to keep my Air Port Time Capsual i have no WAN conectoin anywhere close!
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Bonjour, je viens d'acheter un air port Time capsule car on m'a dit que je pouvais stocker mes photos (que j'ai du les enlever de mon ordi car trop plein) comment faire??
Et si oui il y a un programme??
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PS: désolée pour le français mais si j'écris en anglais je suis encore là dans plusieurs jours...

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Guys,
I've been trying to troubleshoot my Time Capsule connection for a week now and I have had zero luck.
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6. Do not use any live files on the TC no matter what else you do.. if you edit files in whatever program the file must be on the local hard disk.
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