Can Time Capsule acts as a wireless extender from a base router

I have a Verizon FIOS base wireless router in my home --- and need to boost the signal to another area - can the Time Capsule be an extender to that base router?

Sorry, but the Apple products are not compatibe with FIOS routers for this type of purpose. Check with FIOS to see if they have any "extenders" or "repeaters" that they can provide.

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    Can apple time capsule act as a wireless hard drive storage by Samsung smart tv? Samsung smart tv is connected to apple time capsule through wireless  as a modem at the moment

    If you look on the right side there pops up similar questions.. which works better than search btw..
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/16432256#16432256
    The Samsung.. may not be able to see the Time Capsule hard disk..
    because it does not contain any files it can read.
    because it is not conformed to standard SMB file system.. the TC name is often illegal.. remove all spaces and special characters and keep it short.
    Same for wireless name and all passwords.
    There is no media player in the TC so it is useless for your TV even if it can see the hard drive .. the TC is a dumb backup device.

  • Please i need some help time capsule and airport express wireless extender

    hello everyone and thank you for looking at my post. i do need some help. i am not very good at the computer programing so i might not use the right terms. i have a time capsule that i just replaced an old pc type router with. i have a fairly large house and can not get wireless signal to the one end of my house. so i went to the apple store and bought an airport express after being told how its just plug and play and itll setup with my time capsule and waala iv just extended my wireless signal. well it did not seam to work that well for me. i have done all the setting up that was told me to in the book to do and i still have get to get a wireless signal out of the express i then hooked up an ethernet wire from the express to my girlfriends macbook. and what do you know now im seeing the express in my airport utility. but then i unplug the ethernet and im back to not seeing the express. what am i doing wrong and what do i need to do. please help me if you can. thanks alot.

    Hello fastuca. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
    Let's double-check your base stations' settings ...
    o If practical, place the base stations in near proximity to each other during the setup phase. Once done, move them to their desired locations.
    o Open AirPort Utility and select the Time Capsule (TC).
    o Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
    o Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Wireless.
    o Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.
    o Next, select the 802.11n AirPort Express Base Station (AXn) that will extend this network, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open its configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
    o Choose “Extend a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then choose the network you want to extend from the Network Name pop-up menu.
    o Enter the base station network and base station password is necessary.
    o Click Update to update the base station with new network settings.
    (ref: Page 46 of "Designing AirPort Networks Using AirPort Utility)

  • Can time capsule allow me to stream music from my itunes library directly to my home stereo system?  Is there anyway to access my itunes library from my tv?

    can time capsule allow me to stream music from my itunes library directly to my home stereo system?  Is there anyway to access my itunes library from my tv?

    Sorry, not sure if I understand what you are asking.
    Are you thinking of moving your iTunes / Media Folder from your Mac to the Time Capsule? 
    If you do this...when...not if...the Time Capsule drive has a problem....you lose everything because you have no backup for the iTunes library.
    A much safer plan would be to add an external hard drive to your computer and move the iTunes library there.
    Then, if you are using Time Machine for backups, it will back up both your Mac and the hard drive.  Now you have "originals" on one drive and backups on another.
    In order to stream music from the iTunes library, iTunes must always be open on your computer.
    Is there anyway to access my itunes library from my tv?
    Yes, if your TV has an HDMI input and you have an Apple TV.

  • Can time capsule be used for wireless backup without serving as a router?

    can time capsule be set and used for wireless backup without serving as a router?

    Not if you want it to work.
    If you do want stand alone .. ie a TC sitting all on its lonesome with no internet connection.. then reset to factory and start over..
    The TC has to be in router mode so it can handle dhcp and addressing.
    Ignore all the problems.
    BUT then you can connect your computer to TC for backup
    OR
    you can connect to main wireless router for internet..
    You cannot do both.. at the same time.
    UNLESS you have ethernet connection.. to either main modem or TC.. if you have two networks and two different network clients, then you can do both at once but the setup is tricky.

  • Can Time Capsule replace my old wireless router?

    I would like to use time capsule as my router. But when I plug it straight into the phone line, I lose the internet connection. Can this be done?

    Hi,
    You cannot connect the Time Capsule directly to a telephone line. Normally, an ADSL or cable modem is connected to the WAN port.
    Is your existing device a combined ADSL modem and wireless router? Any details about the model and the type of service?
    Jan

  • Can Time Capsule act as just a network hard drive?

    I need a hard drive somehow just "on" our home network. I.e. I need to be able to access files wirelessly that are too many to be on my laptop (i.e. a seperate repository).
    Does Time Capsule do this, or is it really just for backup? If the latter, can anyone please recommend a solution? I, of course, would not like to have to invest in computer that is always on just to get at files on a drive.
    Thanks.

    Time Capsule is a NAS. You can use it as such. The advantage of TC over a regular NAS is that is is Apple-supported for use with Time Machine.
    Note that TC is not easy to partition without removing the HDD from the case. Therefore, if you paln to use it for backups and other file storage, they will share the same partition and will be formatted HFS+.

  • Can Time Capsule extend AirPort Extreme?

    OK so originally, there was an AirPort Extreme in my dad's room, where the modem is, but I was only getting one or two bars from my room. So I bought an AirPort Express and kept that near my door (Extreme set to Create a Network, Express set to Extend the range of a current AirPort Network), and I was doing fine (and enjoying AirTunes).
    When I tried to use Time Machine (with a Hard Drive connected to the AirPort Extreme), it was too slow and I gave up on it. Now that i'm converting the study to a media room, I want to move the Express from my room there, and I think this is a good opportunity to get a 2TB Time Capsule to replace it in my room.
    Problem is, Apple talks about how the AirPort Express can extend the range of an existing AirPort Network, but no mention is made about if the Time Capsule can extend the range of a lesser Base Station (the AirPort Extreme). Has anyone tested this?
    ( If this works then I can move the Express to my study for use via AirTunes and (by Fall) the new Apple / iTV and I can do all my Time Machine backing-up at high speeds in my room )
    Thanks,
    Killa K

    My iMac on the attic initially connected to the TC at transfer speed 130, wonderful
    The 130 Mbps speed is an illusion because a device can only extend what it receives. It does not boost the actual bandwidth or speed.
    Temporarily, turn off the Time Capsule. Take your laptop to the location of the TC and see what kind of Transmit Rate you measure. Let's say it is 40, for example. That means that the Time Capsule can only extend a maximum of 40 Mbps. It cannot "boost" 40 Mbps any higher, it can only "extend" 40 Mbps so that it goes further, but that is all.
    My guess would be that your Time Capsule is positioned too far away from your main router to get really good bandwidth. What reading do you get when you turn off the TC and measure the real bandwidth that the TC can extend?

  • Can time capsule be used with windows programs

    can time capsule be used with windows as a wi fi router? or dose the disk that came with the time capsule work with windows program?

    The wifi router side will work fine.
    The disk that came with the TC should have windows version of airport utility but you can download it.. that is important if you want to setup the TC or use the shared disk.

  • Can I Use My Time Capsule as a 2nd Wireless Router? Pls Help

    Thanks for trying to help. I have a Time Capsule that I'm currently using to back up my files. My next door neighbor is willing to share his internet with me for half the monthly cost. He already has a wireless router and I can connect to it (no probs) except the signal strength is not so powerful since I'm a couple feet far from his router. I was wondering if I can use my Time Capsule to hook up the internet via WIFI through his wireless router (that way I have a stronger signal strength from my Time Capsule). Basically using my Time capsule as a 2nd wireless router.
    Neighbour's wireless Router = Time Capsule = My Macbook
    If I can please tell me how to set this up in details please. thanks for your time.
    Message was edited by: Thomas Pink

    You are trying to set up the Time Capsule as a Wireless Router
    and Repeater? - To share an existing wireless network, wireless?
    The AirPort Extreme was capable of repeating (like a transceiver)
    to and from an existing wireless network, to expand upon it; but
    only did this with another AirPort product, such as an Express.
    The Time Capsule and many of its features are outlined here, with more
    information: AirPort + Time Capsule: http://www.apple.com/support/airport/
    You may have to direct your question regarding expanding an existing
    wireless network, to the Discussions section for the specific products.
    Usually, the "extend a network" wireless feature in the software setup
    only applies to the use of a second Apple AirPort-type base station;
    such as the Extreme, Express, etc. The compatibility is between the
    AirPort-like Apple products; but a bridge could be made if an Express
    were attached to the other wireless network via Ethernet cable, then
    the Time Capsule may be able to see it. This would require testing.
    Apple - Support - Discussions - AirPort (+ Time Capsule)
    http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=140
    Good luck & happy computing!

  • My situation is two separate buildings 100 feet apart. can time capsule provide wireless internet in both?

    can time capsule provide wireless internet service between two homes 100 feet apart?

    OK.. starting to get the picture..
    You should have run ethernet between the two buildings not cable.
    Does the cable for the second building start inside your house.. ie do you have a termination for cable or does the second building come in directly from the street.
    If you have cable link between the two buildings you can buy ethernet to cable adapters.. plug one it at each end and simply extend by plugging it into the router on the main cable link.. simple and far superior to wireless.
    Otherwise you need to work out what kind of budget you want to spend to do this..
    You can buy professional or semi-pro stuff from companies like ubiquiti which are far superior to domestic wireless link.. or if you want to do it on the cheap figure out what is the min speed you can live with.
    I can give you instructions for using a pair of old airport.. in WDS.. or new ones.. but the new ones will cost far more and no gain.. you can usually pick up the old discus ones for $10 on ebay and they work great.
    But don't try to do it without a link.. ie a specific set of AP in one house plus repeater in the other. As anything you do without making a link will just fall down or become unreliable.
    You must have a pair of matched items.. You want to do this with WDS.. and you want something with good range. If you want N wireless that is fine.. but buy a pair of N wireless routers that can do WDS with full WPA2 security. eg full N wireless edimax stuff is not bad. TP-Link also not bad.. but if you want to run airplay and bonjour etc.. anything apple network then stick to apple. You will find that non-apple wireless routers will often not work with apple specific protocols.. as they are just that.. non-specified.

  • Can time capsule boost the wireless network without beeing connected with cabel, hence wirelessly?

    Can time capsule boost the wireless network without beeing connected with cabel, hence wirelessly?

    Yes, providing that the wireless network has been created by another Apple "n" router.
    The "extend a wireless network" feature on the Time Capsule is not compatible with devices from other manufacturers.

  • Can time capsule be connected wirelessly and still use ethernet ports for other devices?

    can time capsule be connected wirelessly and still use ethernet ports for other devices? we have it connected wirelessly but devices connected to the ethernet ports are not working.

    Not as an additional router.. the TC will be plugged into the main router via ethernet (or ethernet equivalent)..
    Then the TC is setup in bridge mode. It will simply act as a Switch and HDD.
    The wireless can be setup in a number of ways.
    From your convenience point of view use it in roaming network mode..
    you simply give the TC the same Wireless Name as the existing routers SSID.
    Same security setting and password. WPA2 Personal = WPA2 AES which is the best.
    But they both use different wireless channels.. normally if you leave the TC on auto it will work fine, but I prefer to control the network.. so set the main router to say 1 and the TC to 11.
    You can also use a completely different wireless name etc.. that is up to you. It is still a single flat network and the only thing that is important is only having one router.

  • HT1178 i am setting u a new time capsule. i already have a wifi setup in my office. now i want to use this time capsule just as a wireless backup machine. do i still need to attached a DSL cable, or it can connect to my existing wifi and start working ?

    i am setting u a new time capsule. i already have a wifi setup in my office. now i want to use this time capsule just as a wireless backup machine. do i still need to attached a DSL cable, or it can connect to my existing wifi and start working ?

    You probably can, but this type of configuration is not recommended or supported by Apple.
    Two cautions if you want to try this:
    1)  The Time Capsule has to be configured to "Join" your existing wireless network in this type of setup...and to do that, you must know the exact type of wireless security that your network is using.
    2)  Backups are likely going to take twice as long. The wireless signal must travel from your computer to the wireless router and then from the wireless router back to the Time Capsule.  Two "hops"......even if the computer is located close to the Time Capsule.
    If you want to try this, we can tell you how....but with no guarantees on your results....since this is not officially supported.

  • How can I set up a guest access point with a Time Capsule and an Airport Extreme? I am using a Telus router with the Time Capsule used as a wireless access point (bridge mode). I don't want the guest access point to have access to my network.

    How can I set up a guest access point with a Time Capsule and an Airport Extreme? I am using a Telus router with the Time Capsule used as a wireless access point (bridge mode). I don't want the guest access point to have access to my network.

    The Guest Network function of the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme cannot be enabled when the device is in Bridge Mode. Unfortunately, with another router...the Telus...upstream on your network, Bridge Mode is indicated as the correct setting for all other routers on the network.
    If you can replace the Telus gateway with a simple modem (that performs no routing functions), you should be able to configure either the Time Capsule or the AirPort Extreme....whichever is connected to the modem....to provide a Guest Network.

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