Can Time Capsule replace my modem?

I would like to know if time capsule can replace my router? I have a couple of reasons for possibly getting a TC. One reason is to hopefully stream my movies to  my Apple TV2, without the need for powering up my iMac, the other is to use the Airport Express card to extend the reach of my WIFI. I just hoped that my modem wouldn't be required as well.
Thanks
Lee

Can Time Capsule replace my modem?
No, the Time Capsule does not have a modem onboard.

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    Hi,
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    Is your existing device a combined ADSL modem and wireless router? Any details about the model and the type of service?
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  • Can time capsule replace the Verizon MI424WR router as router?

    Im looking at getting a time capsule from apple and i was wondering if it can replace the MI424WR router. when i first got fios, they said i had to get rid of my old router so im a bit weary about switching.

    Yes, I believe you can
    See as need be: http://www.verizonfioswiki.com/index.php/Using_Your_Own_Router
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    sgetraer wrote:
    I have a new time capsule (replace my old time capsule).  I want to erase my old one.  My computer does not see the old one anymore, how do I connect it (the old TC is not connected to modem).  I want to erase it and then use it as either a second hard drive (sired/sirelesly?) or as a hard drive/bridge.  So,
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    2  once i have solved that, how do I erase the old one
    3.  Can I use the old one as a supplemental hard drive
         a.  wired?
         b. wirelessly?
    4.  Can I use the old one as a range extender?
    I know .. a lot of questions but I would appreciate any help.
    Thanks
    1. Because it is either the same IP as the new one or hidden by being plugged in as a second router.
    To access it, isolate one computer from the existing network and plug it directly by ethernet to a lan port of the TC. Use the erase function in the TC to remove all the content of the hard disk.
    Then go to the internet tab, connection sharing and select off bridged. You can then reconnect the TC to the network.. and the computer as well. The TC will act as bridged device.. getting IP from the main router and should then appear correctly in Airport utility.
    2. I covered in 1. But you just go in airport utility manual setup. disk, and you will see the erase function. You can also set it to bridge and leave the erase until you put it back in the network.. but be careful you erase the right one.
    3. You can use the old TC via wired or wireless.. although I would always stick to wired connection if possible. Speed on wireless is 10x worse than wired.
    Also note the reliability goes down dramatically after 2 years.. a series 1 3 years old or more is ebay fodder unless you want to repair it. Do not trust vital data to it.. when it dies you will have issues recovering it.
    4. Yes, all apple routers will function as wireless extenders. when you do that the ethernet ports turn off so it becomes a purely wireless device.. strange apple decision on what you want to use your TC for.

  • Can time capsule be used as ADSL2  modem

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    ....wondering can i used time capsule as ADSL2  modem.....
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  • Does time capsule replace my existing router?

    I currently have a Linksys 8.11n router.  Will the Time Capsule replace this router, or should I continue to network via the Linksys?

    If the linksys is merely a router and plugged into your modem then you can replace it..
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  • How do I connect my Time Capsule on my modem wirelessly?

    I already have a modem that I use to access the internet wirelessly on my macbook. Is there a way that I can connect my Time Capsule on this modem without having to use an enthernet cable?
    Thanks!

    So you are saying that if I use the AirPort Extreme Base Station  I would be able to connect my TC wirelessly and expend my wireless signal at home?
    No, please see my previous answer.....
    and then use it to expand the internet signal.
    That is not possible. The Time Capsule could "extend" the signal only if it is provided by another Apple router.
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  • 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..
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    Ignore all the problems.
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    OR
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  • Can Time Capsule support an additional external hard drive?

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    Can Time Capsule support an additional external hard drive?
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  • Can time capsule back up an external hard drive attached to my imac and the iMac internal Harddrive

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  • Time capsule needs a Modem ?

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    Just wondering whether a Time capsule needs a modem ?
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