Can I backup to a USB drive connected to my Time Capsule?

I can't seem to find much documentation on what the USB port on the Time Capsule is for. I see it's useful for attaching printers and external hard drives. But if I connect a USB hard drive, can I run Time Machine and then pick either the Time Capsule drive or the USB drive to back up to?
Will I be able to backup wirelessly from my MacBook Pro?
Can I then also backup wired to my ethernet-connected iMac (at a faster speed) ?
In other words, the TIme Capsule is capable of automatically backing up both wired and wirelessly, right?

dougkramer wrote:
... if I connect a USB hard drive, can I run Time Machine and then pick either the Time Capsule drive or the USB drive to back up to?
see this user tip: http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/2.html
Will I be able to backup wirelessly from my MacBook Pro?
yes. however, it is recommended that the initial backup is done using a hardwired connection.
Can I then also backup wired to my ethernet-connected iMac (at a faster speed) ?
see above
In other words, the TIme Capsule is capable of automatically backing up both wired and wirelessly, right?
yes.
JGG

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