AirPort time capsule USB HD not connecting or seen

I have an AirPort Time Capsule ME182LL/A 3 TB drive.
I have the network up and network printer connected no problem. Did have to tinker a bit.
I also have a 1GB external drive to uses for external storage. Connecting to UBS port the drive does not show in finder at all.
The setup guide is no help. It states the USB port will support a printer, hard disk, or hub.
Macbook Air 13" 2012, OSX 10.8.4
Any help will be appreicated.
Thomas Smith

It is a very good router and is fast if you change the defalt ch. 149 is not good but 153 is great. I think Apple has an addressing problem on the USB Port, the old TimeCapsule worked great for an ext. drive and a printer.
Forgot to say that the new TimeCapsule crashes the Epsen tool box for USB printer.
Apple did not change the port to USB 3 but stayed with USB 2 so they should not be a problem. I even tried a thumb drive and the only way it worked was FAT 32, OS did not work so what does that say?
I tried an Hitachi 1T byte drive and it did work but out of 4 drives it was the only one. So much for a standard. My problem is that my backups are on the Seagate so I must run it on the old TimeCapsule!!!

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Hey
I've recently bought a 3TB Airport Time Capsule, with the sole intention of being able to perform wireless backups.
Is it possible to perform these wireless backups without being connected by ethernet to my modem/existing router? I don't want to use the time capsule as a replacement for my existing router (at this stage) - just for wireless backups of my Macs.
If this is not possible, or practicable, are there other alternatives that I should explore? (non-cloud)
Thanks in advance
Steven
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Boring background:
I'm in a rental property with a woefully inadequate number of plugs in practical places. In addition there is only one phone socket. The result being insufficient safe space to have the existing router, and the Airport TC along with the existing electrical items.

Unfortunately, Apple designed the Time Capsule to connect to a modem or modem/router using an Ethernet connection.
If you do this, you do have the option of turning off the wireless on the Time Capsule and using your existing wireless for backups. Backups will be automatic this way, in the background. The Time Capsule could be located anywhere an Ethernet cable will reach.....up to 300+ feet or about 100 meters.
The other option.....not recommended and not convenient at all.....is to set up the Time Capsule......without an Ethernet connection and then have the Time Capsule provide a wireless network that would not have Internet access.
So, when you wanted to back up, you would have to manually "switch" to the Time Capsule network for that process, then once the backup was done, manually "switch" back again to your normal wireless network for normal operations. A real mess, not to mention the possibility of wireless interference between the networks that may create other issues.

Update time capsule, since ipod not connect wifi to time capsule

Hello,
Since I update my Time Capsule(7.5.1), I cannont connect my ipod touch to wifi time Capsule.
message ipod is : impossible de rejoindre le réseau RES_Didier
My iMac is connected, my PC Windows is connected ans my Apple TV to.
Only my ipod cannot connect.
But, if i connect my ipod to an other wifi network it is ok.
That is only with my time capsule that I cannot connect wifi!!
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Did you upgrade install Mavericks? I think this can lead to all kinds of issues.. clean install the OS is the only way.
Do a full factory reset of the TC..
Use all SMB names.. that is short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
I strongly recommend when you have trouble.. even different names for 2.4ghz and 5ghz. So you can keep track of where the issue is.
Also use ethernet.. if you have not got ethernet port, buy a Thunderbolt to ethernet (much the preferred) or USB to ethernet.. if thunderbolt is missing or used.
Open network utility on your computer and find the listing for the TC.
ie scan via netstat.
Make sure you have ipv6 turned on to link local.. this is now essential.
Use the IP address if it is static rather than name.. and try it in full network isolation by ethernet.
So Go .. Connect to server.
AFP://10.0.1.1 (at default IP)
The default password is public.. you will need to type in a password.
If it fails the TC could be faulty.
Use ping via the terminal to make sure the network is working.

Airport time capsule usb 3

I was a bout to place an order for an AIRPORT TIME CAPSULE and noticed as I was reading the specs, that the unit does not support USB 3. Is this correct? Is there any indication that Apple will be coming out with a new unit that supports USB 3? and if so any time frame?

1. Yes.
2. Nobody on these boards knows about any unannounced Apple products.
3. See #2.
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Airport time capsule, router or not???

Can somebody clarify to me whether the new airport time capsule is also a stand alone router?? I'm in the UK and have an adsl connection so the connection into the filter is different to the ethernet wan.
On the basis of it being different can you get a ethernet to adsl cable??

Yes it is. Time Capsule is a full-featured simultaneous dual band router that also happens to have a built-in hard disk that can be accessed over your network for file storage and backup purposes. You can also connect additional external hard disk drives to its USB port.
All it needs is an Ethernet connection to your ISP, however that is accomplished.

When I set up a guest network on my time capsule nothing can not connect to this network

I have an airport time capsule and I set up a guest network on it. This network is visible, but I can not connect to this using my mac, windows lap tops iPhone and samsung galaxy note 4.

Actually the TC is the main router, but the problem is when I put this on NAT DHCP mode
The device that you call your "modem" is very likely a modem/router or gateway type of device that combines both the functions of a modem and router in one package.
The Guest Network feature will only work correctly when the TC connects to a pure modem.....not a modem/router or gateway.
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Airport Time Capsule 3TB can't connect to modem via ethernet

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Thanks in advance for any assistance on this issue ...
I am having extreme difficulty in connecting my Airport TC to my modem via ethernet. Ideally, I want to use it to extend the range of my wifi, as well as back up my machines.
I can't get the AP TC to add on to an existing network in initial set up as , even though the option is available, the Airport Utility (6.3.2) doesn't seem to keep it selected, and wants to create a new network.
When I create the new network, my internet connection drops out, even though the modem indicates that it is connected. I then edit the internet connection in AU by telling it to extend the existing network (add in the SSID etc) which picks up the internet connection again, but then the Airport TC drops out, and all I get is a blinking amber light and a message saying no configured Airport Base Stations detected, continuing to search.
I have no doubt that it is something I am or am not doing. I have soft, hard and Factory reset the TC, reset the modem, changed cables, pretty much everything my tiny brain can think of.
I have looked through the support pages and follwed thier advice, with no luck.
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I can't get the AP TC to add on to an existing network in initial set up as , even though the option is available, the Airport Utility (6.3.2) doesn't seem to keep it selected, and wants to create a new network.
"Add" would be used for a wireless connection....and you indicate that you are using Ethernet to connect the existing modem/router and Time Capsule together....so the correct setup would be to create a new network using the exact same wireless network name and password as your existing network.
Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <--> ports on the current modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule.
Here, I am assuming that the TC will be located at least a room or two away from your main wireless router. If it is located any closer, there will likely be wireless interference issues between the two routers. The wired connection between the modem/router and Time Capsule must be maintained.
AirPort Utility will suggest a setup that looks somewhat like this.....except you will see a Time Capsule instead of an AirPort Express as illustrated below:
Network Name would be the name of your existing wireless networik
Base Station Name is a device name that you want to call your Time Capsule
Password is the wireless password of your existing wireless network
Verify confirms that password
Click Next and the setup utility will auto configure things for you in a minute or two
When you see the message indicating Setup Complete, click Done and you should have a green light on the TC.

Airport time capsule losing Internet connection?

My airport time capsule is losing Internet connection but I still have wifi? Any suggestions?

It could be your modem, or other problem on the ISP's end. Try resetting your modem - power it down and let it rest for a few minutes, then power it back up again.
If it is a cable modem, also disconnect its coaxial cable - literally unscrew it and leave it detached while the modem is powered down.
Leave the TC powered up during that time.
After a sufficient amount of time has elapsed reconnect the cable and power up the cable modem. If you're still having trouble contact your ISP.
The possibility of a TC problem exists but the sort of failure you describe is not common. If all else fails perform a "hard reset" followed by reconfiguring the TC. Your Time Machine backups will not be affected.

Cannot see NAS units after upgrading to Airport Time Capsule.

I just upgraded my router from a D-link DIR 655 to a new Airport Time Capsule and I cannot no longer see access my Drobo NAS units.
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I am using Mountain Lion OS 10.8.5. I know when using OS 10.8.5 I have to ensure that DDServiced and DDServiced64 are Allowed. I have done this in the routers settings.
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I cannot see the NAS units on my PC (Windows) either.
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I am running the latest version of Drobo Dashbloard on both my Mac and PC 2.5.2.
I only see DDServiced64 under Apple Symbol to top left of Menu\System Preference\Security and Privacy\Firewall\Firewall Options.
Given that I cannot see the Drobos on either my Mac or PC I am wondering if:
1) is the new Apple Airport Time Capsule causing problems; or
2) is the Norton Antivirus that is on my PC conflicting with a setting on the Apple Airport Time Capsule
None of this was a problem when I used the previous router (D-link DIR 655). I could access both Drobos on both my Mac (wirelessly) and PC (physically connected to the the same router as Drobos via network cables).
When I was using my D-link DIR 655 I was using DCHP and using static IP Addresses for all my devinces in my house. Now when I changed my router over to the Apple Airport Time Capsule I did not opt to use DCHP. Could this be an issue. Note I am not having any problem with any of the other wireless devices in my house. I can see all my Sonos wireless music equipment. However I cannot see the two Drobos that are physically connected to my Apple Airport Time Capsule.
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Internet speed is going down drastically when I am submitting any iOS app to iTunes Connect.
Previously it was not like this.
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Is anyone facing this problem? Any help on this will be very much helpful.

I have almost the exact setup as you, and airtunes never slows down my internet connection.
Has it just happened recently? Have you done a reset on the TC? Make sure you are using the g network, and not in the b only mode.
You can also make sure everything on the network are getting good signal. You can check the signal strength from Airport Utility (in the logs and Stats pane).

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I purchased an AirPort Time Capsule (2T) and installed it to our home network. We have Verizon Fios, are connected to the internet via the Verizon router, etc. I installed the Time Capsule per the instructions and our 2 MacBook airs found the Time Capsule. So did our IPads. I also connected our 2 IPhones to the newly created Wi-Fi network.
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I also copied some of my files to the 'data' section of the Time Capsule - the pictures took 8 hours to copy. Afetr completing this, I put my PC into hibernate and went to bed.
The next morning, my PC did not find or connect to the Time Capsule, but it is using the Time Capsule Wi-Fi for internet connections.
The Time Capsule appeared on it's own after about 15 minutes, but will not appear now and I do not know how to find it to re-connect and be found by my main HP PC. I have rebotted my PC several times and this does not work. I have also tried changing back to my old Wi-Fi connection and then re-connecting to the new network - also does not find the Time Capsule.
Does anyone know what I have to do so that the AirPort Time Capsule shows and is connected all of the time to the network, as seen by my main PC?
My MacBook airs seem to stay connected.
Thanks,
Jim

No, I did not know this and am installing it as I type.
I did notice that when I first re-boot my PC from the hibernate mode, the Time Capsule is not there in my network, but shows up in about 10 to 20 minutes (estimate). It has shown up each and every time I have used the PC. Awfully strange - when I commented on this forum originally, it did not show up for an hour or so; thus, I asked for help. Now - it shows up each time even if late or takes some time to discover.
Thus, I believe there might be some sort of 'search and find' function, that adds the wi-fi capable Time Capsule once found.
As long as it keeps showing up, as it is now, even if late, I will live with it.
I have been out of hibernate mode for about 10 minutes now - I just looked and Time Capsule is there.
Thanks for the suggestion.
Jim

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I set up a new airport time capsule. Most devices connected fine however now my apple tv 2nd gen won't work. I turn it on and it searches for time and date but goes no further. I can't by pass it either. Any suggestions?

I can't by pass it either. Any suggestions?
Does that mean you cannot move it to the TC and plug in by ethernet? What does bypass mean?
I would still move it closer to the TC.. and just trial it there. Range on some AC models for 2.4ghz is worse than old one. For some people.
Another thing to try is fixed wireless channels.. one of the very few options still available in the AC model.. lock the 2.4ghz to 11, 6, 1 .. try it in that order.

What would be a faster backup solution, a thunderbolt adapter to a separate external hard drive or a 802.11ac Airport Time Capsule?

What would be a faster backup solution, a thunderbolt adapter to a separate external hard drive or an 802.11ac Airport Time Capsule? Does not need to be easier to backup just faster.

Thunderbolt by a blazing mile.
Even using gigabit on the TC instead of wireless will not come anywhere near as fast as the thunderbolt.
Let me add though.. hard disk speed might make the difference rather less great. Thunderbolt is so fast the hard disks are left behind.. so the speed is always going to be dependent on speed of drives.. the TC on the other hand is processor bound.. it uses a slow drive since the fact is, a super fast SSD will go no faster.. whereas with thunderbolt and a decent box that can use the power of ssd, it will be as fast as internal SSD on the computer.

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Hi There,
I have got New Airport TIme capsule Today and not able to forward port .
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Regards

The D-Link "modem" appears to also be a router.....so the Time Capsule must be configured to operate in Bridge Mode to work correctly with another router "upstream" on the network.
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