Airport disk utility can't read time capsule after a relocation

airport disk utility can't read time capsule after a relocation. Wether I connect ethernet or wifi, airport doesn't read it. Even after reset.

Do a full factory reset.. and you will need to reconfigure it.. that is the usual process when you move networks.
You can do a fully manual setup though. The new v6 utility is just lousy at locating the TC.. if you still have a computer.. even a PC running windows it will do fine on v5 as long as the TC is not the latest model..
Or use iOS version airport utility.. it also seems to have less issues than the mac version.

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    AMBKK wrote:
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    Wow it took me awhile to find this thread.
    1047 views. I guess I'm not alone.
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  • Time capsule green light - airport utility can't find time capsule

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  • Airport Utility can't see Time Capsule

    Just purchased an almost new Time Capsule from a friend.
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    Hello Marta Santos. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    When having difficulties accessing the Time Capsule (TC) thru the AirPort Utility, try the following, in order checking accessibility with the AirPort Utility after each step:
    o Check the local connection. If you are trying to access the TC wirelessly, make sure that you are connected to its wireless network before running the AirPort Utility to administer it. If you are still unable to access it with the utility, temporarily connect your computer directly using an Ethernet cable to one of the TC's LAN (opposing arrows) ports.
    o Power cycle the base station. Remove the power adapter's plug from the power outlet, and then, wait 15 seconds before plugging it back in.
    o Perform a "hard" reset on the TC.

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    But for some reason I can't access it. I don't see the Z drive in "My Computer". I'm on Windows Vista, and I used to be able to see it, but I can't anymore! The time capsule was unplugged for a while, otherwise I am not sure what happened. Even when I plug my computer into the time capsule directly, it doesn't "see" it as a drive. Help please!! Thank you!

    Open a command prompt and ping the TC.
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  • Airport Admin Utility can't read config

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  • Time machine can not access time capsule after upgrade from snow leopard to mountain lion

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    Mr. Zooot wrote:
    Time Machine can not complete the backup "Time Capsule"
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    Sounds like you got this message earlier:
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    Offhand, I don't recall anyone not being able to delete one via the Finder (but most were only backing-up one Mac, so just erased the disk).
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  • Can't locate Time Capsule after upgrading to Lion

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    Strange.  Try checking this box in Security:
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  • Airport utility fails to detect time capsule

    I'm sitting right beside the thing, so I know it isn't a distance problem. It's blinking orange, and cannot be found via search.

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    TIA
    Grant.

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    on your home computer which manages the Extreme, launch Airport Utility and select manual>disks>sharing and check box "enable file sharing."

  • Utility doesn't find time capsule

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    The first step would be to temporarily connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac to one of the LAN <-> port son the Time Capsule to see if AirPort Utility can "see" the Time Capsule that way.
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  • Windows 7 airport utility will not detect time capsule

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    It helps having bonjour available in the computer. And the utility should be able to bring up TC setup.. although as noted.. apple have already bypassed windows as it is too old. The new TC requires v6 utility.. the version for windows is 5.
    None of that is relevant to opening the TC hard disk.
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    Do not use apple suggested names.. which are WRONG.
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