Airport Utility detect/retain Time Capsule for network

Airport Utility won't keep recognizing Time Capsule. Works when I set it up, then when close computer and come back - lost network again.
I also have an airport express that is not being recognized at all??
Any suggestions

Airport Utility won't keep recognizing Time Capsule. Works when I set it up, then when close computer and come back - lost network again.
When having difficulties accessing the Time Capsule (TC) thru the AirPort Utility, try the following, in order checking accessibility with the 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 base station's LAN 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 "factory default" reset on the base station.

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    patr18 wrote:
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    If you can connect temporarily to your Time Capsule with an Ethernet cable, AirPort Utility can probably see it and explain the problem.

  • Wifi works but Airport Utility cannot find Time Capsule Device

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    Why do I have to reboot the time capsule every time that time machine calls for a back-up?

    Constant amber LED is nothing to do with network.. it actually is showing the TC is actually got a bad power supply or the disk is dead.
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    No files are deleted on the hard disk.. No reset of the TC deletes files.. to do that you use erase from the airport utility.
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  • AirPort utility cant find Time Capsule

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    [http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1771190&tstart=0]
    *_Contact Apple For Support Issues_*
    If you are continuing to experience issues, make sure you contact Apple. They do not look at these forums to gauge the extent of issues. You need to contact them or they will never know.
    Phone:
    U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273)
    Feedback:
    "Tell us how we’re doing. Select the appropriate feedback option (we read everything, but can’t always respond):"
    [http://www.apple.com/feedback>
    *Genius Bar:*
    "An Apple Store Genius Bar is the place to go for advice, hands-on technical support, and hardware repair from a Mac Genius." Find your store and make a reservation at this link:
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    Cheers!

  • Airport utility cannot find time capsule

    Hi
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    Do the setup in isolation..
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  • Airport Utility cannot find Time Capsule and has a blinking amber light

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    Connect the TC LAN port to the computer by ethernet.
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  • Parallels Win7 - Airport Utility cannot see Time Capsule

    Running Win7 as virtual machine on Mac using Parallels 5.0. Mac can see fully functioning time capsule but when I switch to Win7 virtual machine, airport utility will briefly see time capsule and then it disappears completely. Same happens with using bonjour printer wizard when the HP Laserjet connected via USB to the time capusle will first appear and then disappear after 5-8 seconds. Searched help forums and have not found a solution, and welcome any help please. Internet access via time capsule on Win7 virtual machine not a problem at all.

    Same issue, I found this http://forum.parallels.com/showthread.php?t=21064
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  • Configure static ip address through time capsule for Filemaker Pro

    I am trying to setup a static IP Address for Filemaker Pro Instant Web Publishing.
    My current configuration is that I have a Netgear CG3100D modem/router set up to be a modem only.  NAT Mode is Disabled (Bridge Mode).  This is then connected to my Apple TimeCapsule.
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    I know I haven't provided a great deal of information here, but I am happy to provide more, once I konw what information is required.
    Any assistance or advice with this would be really appreciated.
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    I'm not too familiar with FileMaker Pro, but if you like to give static IP addresses to anything you would have to use DHCP Reservations using Airport Utility.
    Open Airport Utility, select the Time Capsule device, click Manual Setup, navigate the Internet icon, then the DHCP tab, you'll see DHCP Reservations towards the bottom.

  • HT4600 where can I find the WPS button on Time Capsule (for connecting to a Canon printer)?

    I can´t find the WPS button for connecting to a Canon printer wireless. Somebody who can help me?

    There is no WPS button on the Time Capsule.
    You might be able to get the printer to connect using the following method:
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    Click the Time Capsule icon, then click Edit
    Click the Base Station menu at the very top of the computer screen. Do not click the Base Station tab in the center of the screen.
    Click Add Printer and then select the First Attempt method, then click Continue
    The Time Capsule will search for you printer. If it finds it, click Done
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  • HT1145 I am setting up my Time Capsule for the first time, all of my connections are right but, AirPort is not recognizing the Time Capsule or my network!

    I am setting up my Time Capsule for the first time, all of my connectiions are correct but, AirPort Utility is not recognizing my Time Capsule or my network?

    Try connecting your iMac to the Time Capsule with an Ethernet cable to see if that allows AirPort Utility to "see" it.

  • HT4145 Does this article apply to OS X Lion and Airport Utility 6.0?  Reason: Airport Utility cannot find my Airport Extreme (4th generation) wirelessly on my Time Capsule configured network even although the firmware in both units is up to date.

    Does this article apply to OS X Lion and Airport Utility 6.0?
    Reason: Airport Utility cannot find my Airport Extreme (4th generation) wirelessly on my Time Capsule configured network even although the firmware in both units is up to date.

    I thought you were trying to Extend the network with an Express as the article mentions you pointed to...
    You can't find the Airport Extreme then...
    I woudl suggest doing a Factory reset....
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3728
    Then you should be able to set it up just as you did when it was new....
    Factory default reset (using reset button)
    If the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule isn't accessible from AirPort Utility, the Factory Default reset can be accomplished by using the reset button.
    Unplug the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule from power.
    Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil, then plug the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule back in while continuing to hold the button until you see the light (LED) flash rapidly. This should happen after a few seconds.
    Release the button. This will factory default reset the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule.

  • Setting up Time Capsule for backup only on existing wireless network

    I have a wireless network already set up with a NetGear wireless router. Cable plugs into router, router connected via ethernet cable to my Power Mac G5 desktop, plus 2 PC laptops in the house also connect wirelessly to the home network via this router.
    I want to set up Time Capsule as an external hard drive to back up all three computers -- I don't necessarily need to use it as a wireless router although i'm not opposed to that if it's easier to do it that way.
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    All i want to do is mount it as an external hard drive so i can use Time Machine for backup, and be able to use it to also back up the PC laptops wirelessly. I need help in the following three areas:
    1. How should I be physically connecting my devices if i want to do this? Which cables go in which ports? There is only one ethernet port on the back of my G5. The G5 can connect to the router either wirelessly OR via ethernet cable. I've tried G5-->Time Capsule-->Router, G5-->Router-->Time Capsule, Router-->G5 PLUS Router-->Time Capsule, and I've tried every variation on the regular ethernet and WAN ports. What's the right way to do this.
    2. If i'm not setting up the TC as a Wireless Router, is AirPort utility even the right tool for setting it up? it seems to be confused by the two wireless networks and won't let me get past that point. Am I supposed to click "Switch" when it asks me to switch networks? Is there a way to just mount it as an external drive and bypass the AirPort utility setup entirely?
    3. Once i get it set up so it's visible as an external drive and usable for Time Machine backup, how do i then make it available to the other PCs on the network so they can back up to it also?
    Thanks for your help.

    sarah,
    You already have an existing wireless network.
    You do not need to plug the Time Capsule into anything except power.
    Set the Time Capsule to "Join an existing wireless network"...
    That is all you need to do.
    Then all the computers should see the Time Capsule.
    If you can't see "Join an existing wireless network" in the choices, hold down on the option key and then click on the choices.
    Give that a try.

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