Connecting wireless to my exsisting Linksys

I have a wireless hub - and 2 laptops that run wireless. I just got a new iMac 20 which has the wireless AirPort in it - it sees my Linksys network, but when I go to enter my password it's not the correct one (or so it keeps giving me an error). I've been using the WEP Key that was issued and used for the laptop. I've been using the live technical support w/ Linsys and they weren't able to help (they suggested using the $ symbol before the WEP key numbers).
If I connect wired to the internet I can even see my "network" and my other computers so I know the iMac can connect.
What am I doing wrong?

In order to make things easier, vendors use certain algorithms to convert simple alphanumeric passwords (or passphrases) into HEX keys, thus enabling the use of simple easy to remember WEP password rather than lengthy HEX keys. The problem is that different vendors use different algorithms to generate the HEX key and therefore a ASCII password on one brand will be hashed differently than another.
If you must use WEP, I suggest that you create a HEX key that is exactly 26 HEX characters on the Linksys and use this same key on all of your devices that will be connecting wirelessly.
Otherwise, if all your devices support it, I would strongly encourage using WPA instead.
Linksys Internet Router Setup - WPA Wireless Security
- Access the Linksys web-based setup at 192.168.1.1 (or whatever address your router is set at) using a web browser. The default username is blank & password is "admin."
Wireless tab - Wireless Security
- Security Mode: Pre-Shared Key
- Encryption Methods: TKIP
- Passphrase: <enter your desired wireless network password>
- Key Renewal: 1500
- Click "Save Settings"

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I have a Linksys WAG200G connected via ethernet cable to an Apple Base Station.
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I can, however, connect to the Internet via my iPhone so it must be something to with the MBP.
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Why do you need the Apple Base Station? The WAG200G is a modem/router. Just connect to it and you should be able to connect to the internet. Connecting to 2 routers has them fighting for giving out IP addresses. Yes you can connect to both but you must disable one of them in their function to provide IP addresses.

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Hi:
I have an HP laptop running Windows Vista 32-bit Home Premium.
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From what I can tell you need help connecting the Linksys printer server to your network. Linksys has good instructions for the configuring the printserver. I've linked that site.
After the printer server is on line you might need to change the printer driver setings to reflect the new settings. A driver software reinstall should do that.
Please mark the post that solves your problem as "Accepted Solution"
Sometimes it takes several posts back and forth to get to a solution - please be patient.
I am employed by HP

Self assigned ip and can't connect wirelessly on any apple device

Man oh man... this issue has been festering for almost an entire year now and I have not found a solution. Last August (2009) my macbook stopped wirelessly connecting to my ATT 2WIRE dsl modem saying it had a self assigned ip address. I bought the computer in July and could connect with no issues for about a month. Ever since then, I've been connected via ethernet with slow connection. At the same time, the 2 iPhones in our household also could not connect wirelessly. One G5 could connect wirelessly but was extremely weak and often dropped the signal.
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Originally I thought the issue was my modem so I ordered another one. Same issue. Just this week I was at my wits end and cancelled my service with ATT and switched to Clear. I acquired a Linksys router to connect to the Clear Modem and I'm STILL having this issue. The difference is now that my iPhone can connect wirelessly but my macbook still cannot. The router is a Linksys WRT51ab. My macbook pro is on version 10.5.8. I can only assume that some kind of update to airport is causing the problem. As of now, my IPv4 address is: 169.254.111.225
Please someone help me! I promise some kind of reward if you can help me fix this.

Based on the model number, your Linksys router is OLD.
I'd actually suspect that your router has been the problem.
You can download the full user manual here --> http://homedownloads.cisco.com/downloads/wrt51ab_ug.pdf
I don't know if you ever secured your wireless router or renamed it from the factory defaults.
If it your Linksys wireless router is not password secured, it's possible that someone else changed settings about the time things stopped connecting.
Regardless, you can completely reset the Linksys to the factory defaults by holding down the Reset button on the Linksys for more than 10 seconds.
Do that first.
Then see if things 'magically' start connecting again. I'm guessing the phones will connect, but the Mac still won't, because of the IP address in the current configuration.
If not, here's how to configure your Mac network settings.
On your Mac, in System Preferences, Internet and Network, Network,
Click on Location, Edit Location
Click the + sign to create a new location called '_test'
(The underscore before the name will put it at the top of your Locations list where it's easy to find)
Select Ethernet (wired)
First, we'll let DHCP try to set the address.
Click Apply.
Move the selection back to Ethernet, and watch the Status.
If it shows Connected and IP address appears after a few moments, at least the WIRED configuration is working.
Now IF the Wired configuration works, lets move on to the wireless configuration...
(If the Wired configuration is still not working, post back and we'll work through it.)
Still in System Preferences, Internet and Network, Network, with the _test location you just created...
Select the AirPort interface in the left column.
Turn AirPort On.
If no Network Name appears, click on the up/down button and select Join Other Network and select your Linksys router name.
Click 'Apply'.
Leave DHCP settings alone and watch the Status to see if it connects.
Let me know what happens!

I have an older Power Mac and it does not have the ability/hardware to connect to my wireless network.It is on 2nd floor which has no ethernet connections available. How can I get connected wirelessly?

I have an older Power Mac desktop computer. I do not believe it has the hardware to connect wirelessly to my wireless network. The computer is located on the 2nd floor of my house where there are no ethernet network connections so I would have to use wireless to connect to the internet. I have a wireless LinkSys router downstairs that I use to create my wireless network. I also have a Time Capsule upstairs but without the ability to plug an ethernet network cable into it, I cannot use it to get internet access t the computer.
What hardware can I add to give me the abiity to connect the Power Mac to my wireless network?
Is there a way perhaps to link routers? IE. Can I somehow have my existing wireless router downstairs connect wirelessly with the Time Capsule upstairs that i could then plug the Power Mac into for connectivity?
Not sure what version of OS this computer is currently using but do know it does not have the newer dual Intel processors. As such I am unable to update to newer OS versions.

While uselessSABOTAGE's advice is great, in case of future issues, it would helps us in the future if you would post accurate tech specs of your model iMac.
You info states you have an older IMac PowerMac, but is also says your OS X version is OS X 10.7.2.
This is not possible. OS X 10.7.2 Lion only runs on Intel CPU Macs.
Please, go up to the Apple symbol in the upper top left of OS X main menu bar. Click the symbol. Then click About this Mac. A popup window appears that gives some basic info. Then, click the More Info button and both post your iMacs complete specs by selecting/highlighting all of the info and copy paste this into a reply to this post, editing out your iMac's serial number. Then update the info you posted in your user profile with some of this new found data for future postings.

All of a sudden, can't connect wirelessly to WRT54G2!!

Hi! I have a WRT54G2 router with a desktop wired to it. The desktop is mine and my roommate wirelessly connects with her laptop and has been doing so no problem for about 6 months (ever since we got the router). On Christmas Eve, she was connected, went out, came home and found she'd lost her wireless connection. Now she can't get it back.
**I can still get online on the desktop.**
I've power cycled to no avail. What is weird is sometimes she will click on the list of available networks (so she can choose which she wants to connect to) and mine WILL be there, other times it will NOT. If she does happen to catch it at a moment when my network is there, and she tries to connect using the passphrase, it says "Trying to connect" or something to that effect, for like 3 minutes and then nothing happens. Also, not that I would need to, but if I go to "connect to" on my PC (as if I were looking to choose a network to connect to), my network name doesn't always show. It is random. Sometimes it does not even show when I go to "Networks" on my desktop.
We are going crazy here and I'm sad to say I am not very technical. I can provide more info if need be. My roommate took her laptop to her parents house and can connect to their wireless network, so I know the problem is the router or something to do with it....Can someone please help me?

Thank you so much for writing back! The ssid is currently set to my name. (I named it that when I first got the router...so, it's not currentlly the Linksys example).
As for security, it is already set to WPA2 Personal and for WPA Algorithms, it is set to TKIP+AES. There is already a passphrase in there (The ones that we've been using all along for her to connect wirelessly.. and that has worked until now...she's been able to use it no problem)...
So, everything "appears" to already be the way you advise it needs to. Am I doing something wrong?
Would it help to rename the router and change the passphrase, or does that not matter? What is weird is she seems it sometimes, but no all, and when she does see it, and enters the passphrase (which has worked before) it just doesn't connect.
Here is some additional info as to the way it is set right now
Under "Basic Wireless Settings"
Wireless Configuration- Manual
Wireless Network Mode- Mixed
Wireless Network Name- Tara
Wireless Channel- 6-2.437GHz
Wireless SSID Broadcast -Enable
Wireless Security
Security Mode- WPA2 Personal
WPA Algorithms- TKIP-AES
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Group Key renewal - 3600 seconds
Wireless Mac Filter- Disable
Advanced Wireless settings
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Under setup of the router, DHCP server is "enabled"
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3 things are checked
Block anonymous internet requests
Filter muliticast
Filter IDENT
Under Access restrictions, it says "status" and it is set to "disable"
Under administration, where it says "Wireless access web" --"enable" is checked
Under status, in regards to firmware, it says this:
Firmware Version: 1.0.00 build 012, Jan. 24, 2008
Any ideas? What baffles me is that is has been working for her to connect wirelessly for months, using the passphrase and everything...and now, without my making any changes or messing with the router at all, this happens.
Any ideas would be appreciated!!

WPSM54G Just will NOT connect wirelessly

I've updated firmware and install wizard software, reset many times trying all sorts of different things and this print server just refuses to connect wirelessly.
I have connected via wire to my router (Actiontec - FIOS) and was able to print through the print server to my printer.
I set the IP address of the print server to static lease in my router settings and set the IP address on the router config page to static.
All tests fine... Until I remove the power and ethernet cord and plug back in to try wirelessly. The SSID is correct the WEP Key is correct, I am infrastructure and auto channel, all is correct.
However, once wireless, the server no longer connects to the router. Install wizard would fail with no connection also.
I have been all over the print server settings and my router settings, nothing at all. I have scoured Google and only dead ends or things I've already tried that didn't work. Anything else maybe?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

OK, after spending the whole day dinkering around with settings, reading, researching, I finally found what my problem was. Ambiguous Linksys manual!
In it, it clearly said that if one wants to use WEP key, they should select "Shared". Nope, when I selected "Open", that seemed to do the trick. Another things I did, which I don't think had anything to do with it but just in case.....
I disconnected the USB cable from the print server when pluggiong back in the power without the ethernet cable, to fire up the wireless.
Adding printers was funky too, I had to add a local computer, then add a new port and point to the IP address of my print server, select the driver from the list. Like this procedure from http://www.justanswer.com/computer-networking/3rier-wireless-print-server-wpsm54g-not.html
<SNIP>
2. Configure each client computer (Windows).
(1) Control Panel, Printers
(2) Right-click in a blank area of the window.
(3) Choose Run as Administrator, Add a printer.
(4) Add a local printer (not networked).
(5) Create port. Standard TCP/IP port.
(6) Give the address you chose earlier (I used 192.168.1.232). "Query the printer" will probably not work, but there's no harm in leaving it checked.
(7) Assuming the querying failed, choose "Generic Network Card".
(8) From the menu of printers, pick the one you have. Your Done!
</SNIP>
On a Mac, I did this (from Gollum):
http://homecommunity.cisco.com/t5/Print-Servers/WPSM54G-and-Macintosh/td-p/68170
I was adding a Brother HL5340D series printer and selected the B-Script3 drivers which worked.
So now everything is working. I'm sort of glad, but I wish I could get my day back :/
I wish cisco-linksys would make better documentation.

The best way to connect wireless and wired for a WRT160N.

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Hi David Hamilton1;
I guess that all depends on how critical your data is in relation to how much time you want to spend doing the erasure. Those higher level erasure options can take a significant amount of time to complete. Personally I don't have anything on my Mac that I think is worth more time then a simple erasure even if that does leave it some what recoverable. To me it seems some people are going overboard on this issue.
Allan

Trouble Connecting Wirelessly

Hi.
I received my WRT54G3G-ST router today and went through the setup without any problems. The problem I have is that I can't seem to connect wirelessly. A couple of times I received an error message that the router was out of range, but I was in the same room and within line of sight of the router. Now I have it on the desk next to the laptop but still can't connect wirelessly.
Additional Info:
Using Pantech PX-500
Running Windows XP Home Service Pack 2
Linksys WRT54G35-ST Firmware v2.00.9
Receiving a good signal
Connected using the network cable
I would appreciate help in resolving this issue.
Thanks.,
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hmmmm...
try the following....
GOTO: Start >> Run >> Type 'ncpa.cpl' >> right click on wireless connection >> properties >> wireless tab >> clear the peffered networks..
then try connecting again... u shud be able to connect, is u still cant then lemme know ill give more advice...
cheers..
Life is short... So get movin !!!
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Having problems connecting wireless?

Hi All,
I just got my MACBOOK two days ago and having some issues connecting wireless.. I can connect to my LINKSYS wireless router but it seems after about 7 mins of use I can no longer connect to the router. I have reset the router and even changed it but I still seem to have the same issue.
If I use only PC's on my wireless network I don't have any issues.. It seems like the MAC messes up my network and it will not work again unless I take the power out of the router and then modem.
I have used my comp at a friends house connecting to their linksys router without any issues.
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THANKS

If you have no problems connecting wirelessly on another network, then I'd look at your router as the probably culprit. Do you have any problems connecting to the router by Ethernet cable? Are your Network preferences configured properly? Have there been any firmware updates released for your router that you have not installed? Have you tried a different router in your home network? For example, try a D-Link DI-524. I've had good success with it. I've never had a really satisfactory experience with LinkSys, but that's my personal experience.

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Hi. I think you need to verify your router MAC Filtering. I would suggest to disable it first. Check this link,
http://linksys.custhelp.com/cgibin/linksys.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.phpp_faqid=20600&p_created=125498...
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MacoBook Pro connecting wirelessly via Personal Web Sharing from iMac G5

Subject line says it all... more specifically my problem is that some things seem "blocked" on the MBP when i'm connecting wirelessly via my iMac network, but then are 100% functional when I use other wireless networks.
examples:
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• using FTP software, it won't connect
Maybe this an issue I can fix with port forwarding, if so how do I go about doing this? I was told my iMac is technically acting as a router, but I don't have a lot of experience with this type of networking. Thanks!
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Personal Web Sharing can be a bit tricky and yes, it's because of the firewall on the Mac that's sharing its connection.
The actual firewall software in the Mac is completely configurable, but the friendly user interface doesn't support the more sophisticated configurations. Fancier setups would require the use of commandline scripts run from Terminal.
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Can't connect to Airport Express using Linksys WRE54g?

I am having problem connecting to Airport Express using Linksys WRE54G, under the following circumstances.
Here's my setup.
I am using Linksys WAG200G modem/wireless router in the studies. My house is fairly big and very weak signal in living room. Hence I added Linksys WRE54G Wireless-G Range Expander in living room.
I have two HiFi. One in studies and the other in living room. macbook and external HDD where I store all my musics sit in studies.
I use Airport Express (AE1) to stream music from macbook to studies HiFi. Works fine.
So I connect AE1 to living room HiFi. Macbook still in studies. The problem is iTunes cannot connect to AE1 now. However I still able to detect AE1, open/change settings using Airport Utility on macbook in the studies.
Now I bring macbook to living room. AE1 works!
What I intend to setup is,
1. WAG200G, macbook and external HDD in my studies.
2. AE1 connect to studies HiFi. I am planning to get another Airport Express for living room HiFi.
3. Control the playlist using iPhone Remote and listen music in living room.
Question:
1. Did iTunes connect directly to Airport Express without going thru network router?
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pss.
actually, is it possible to do what i'm trying to do... the guy in the Apple store said that i can connect to the Netgear router for my internet connection, and Airfoil can separately connect to the Airport Express to play music...
the way i've set it up so far, i can do either, but i can't do both... or do i need to somehow connect both wireless stations together...??

X220 - Access Connections Wireless issue - Driver disconnected while associating

I am trying to connect to our wireless network at work. I have verified that my settings are correct with the other X220s that we have connecting to our network. When the connections fails and I select "help me fix this" I get four error messages.
Thanks in advance if anybody has any ideas.
Connection status:  Not connected
Cause:  The driver disconnected while associating.
Error code:  229378
Recommended actions:
The selected wireless network is out of range or unavailable. Move to a location that is closer to the access point and try again.
Verify that the encryption settings (WEP/TKIP/AES) specified in this profile match those expected by the wireless network.
Verify that the wireless adapter in your computer has not been restricted from accessing the radio channels being used by the wireless network.
Verify that the wireless network name (SSID) is specified correctly. The SSID is case sensitive.
If the problem persists, contact your network administrator and provide the troubleshooting information below.
Adapter Details
Adapter name  Intel(R) WiFi Link 1000 BGN
Adapter type  Wireless LAN
Adapter speed  54 Mbps
Driver/Firmware version  14.0.1.2/ N/A
Adapter status  Enabled
Connection Status  Not connected
Disable unused cards?  No
TCP/IP Settings
DHCP enabled?  Yes
Append parent suffixes of the primary DNS suffix?  No
Register connection's DNS suffix in registration?  No
Register connection's DNS suffix in DNS registration?  Yes
Enable LMHOSTS Lookup?  No
NetBIOS setting  "Default"
Wireless Settings
Network name (SSID)  Harvest
Connection type  Access point
Wireless mode  Auto
Security encryption  802.1x/WPA2/AES/EAP
Internet Settings
IE Settings
Home page  http://www.fyifdi.com/default.aspx
Proxy settings
Automatically detect settings?  No
Use automatic configuration script?  No
Bypass proxy for local addresses?  No
System Information
System model  42872VU
BIOS version  8DET46WW (1.16 )
Operating system version  Windows 7, Service pack 1
Access connections version  5.85
Access Point scan list
Network name (SSID)              Wireless mode MAC address                   Signal strength Channel
EnGenius1                        802.11g        00:02:6F:6E:C5:6A              23%            1
                                 802.11g        30:37:A6:C8:5B0              48%            11
                                 802.11g        00:23:33:21:9B:80              95%            1
                                 802.11g        00:14:A8:7E:60:40              25%            3
Duket Architects Planners        802.11g        00:21:29:92:57:B9              25%            6
Global Settings
Network
Allow Windows users without administrator privileges to create and apply location profiles  ->No
Allow the wireless LAN radio to be turned off when inactive  -> Yes
Enable autodeletion of unused profiles  -> No
Disable the Peer to Peer community feature  -> Yes
Allow selection of location profiles with Fn+F5 On Screen Display menu  -> Yes
Notifications
Show ThinkVantage Access Connections status icon in task tray  -> No
Show wireless status icon in task tray  -> No
Display the progress indicator window when a profile is being applied  -> Yes
Show Access connections Gauge in task bar  -> Yes
Preferences
Enable sound effects  -> No
Enable animations  -> Yes
Do not show balloon tips from the Access Connections system tray icon  -> Yes
Do not show balloon tips from the Access connections Gauge  -> Yes
Automatic location profile switching list
Include Ethernet connections in automatic switching and prompt me to save Ethernet ports  -> No
Preferred Location Of WLAN  -> No
When no other connections are available, connect through Wireless WAN or WiMAX  -> No
Wireless priority list
Selection    Priority     Location profile name                                            Connection order                 Connection details
Yes                 1     Harvest                                                          Wireless LAN                     SSID: Harvest
Log File
Debug Log is disabled
Solved!
Go to Solution.

I share your pain with same Intel WiFi Link 1000 bgn. After many, many hours yesterday I am now solidly running Wireless N at 144 Mbps on a LinkSys E4200, 99% reception from 30 feet away.
Previous to yesterday I could not get 'N' to work at all.
First, if you have a newer dual frequency Router, this Intel adapter only supports 2.4ghz..
1. I am using Access Connections 5.85, Windows 7
2. Router: 2.4 Ghz Network Mode: Mixed
3. On my LinkSys router Channel: Auto NEVER worked for either 'G' or 'N'. I picked channel 4 by chance and things got better. No further experiments.
3. Channel Width: Auto (20mhz or 40mhz).
4. Earlier forums indicate WPA2-P and AES must be selected. That's what I am running.
5. Numerous references to "power" conflicts. Set all Power Management to Maximum Power.
(Control Panel -> Device Manager ->Network Adapters -> Intel WiFi Link 1000 bgn -> Power Management)
(Access Connections -> Wireless Settings -> 4. Advanced Configuration-> Maximum Performance)
If you followed these steps, Wireless G should be working stabily for you now.
Now for the secret sauce to make Wireless N work: go to http://communities.intel.com/message/82098#82098
See Feb 3, 2010 post How to get 5100 AGN to connect at N speed?
I am indebted to this guy.
Save the instructions! For some reason my EDGE 14 wireless totally quit this week and that's what sent me down this wireless rabbit hole again. At least this time I was able to make N mode work for the first time.
Frustrated but relieved,
Lew

Cannot connect wireless to my timecapsule.

I am configuring my timecapsule for the first time.
I have been using an airport snow that has worked fine. But now I own a MacBook pro 3.06 Intel core 2 duo running 10.6.3 and thought I'd give it another try so I could use timemachine.
I can't get my laptop to connect wirelessly anymore.
When I set up the timecapsule I had it use all of the old settings. I'm using a linksys cable modem on Cox cable. I've tested and reset everything. The cable modem works since I am obviously online. The ethernet cable works, since I am obviously online.
But when I disconnect the ethernet cable from the laptop and connect it to the correct port on the timecapsule is cannot establish an interent connection.
The timecapsule is working. I get a green light when the ethernet cable is connected. And the "fan" is all black. But when I got into the network preferences it says self-assigned IP. I've tried creating a new network and reconfiguring the automatic. Nothing is working.
I'm getting tired of crouching in front of the TV because my ethernet cable isn't long enough. That's what a wireless network is for.
Everything seems to be working properly except the timecapsule. And when I run all of the diagnostics, etc. the only suggestion I get is to call my internet service provider. I know for a fact that that is not the problem. It's an apple problem. And if I call them they'll only refer me to apple. Who will refer me back to the isp.
I bought my laptop last Thanksgiving so I doubt my airport card has died in the last 6 months. So it's not the laptop.
That still leaves the timecapsulel. Greenlight. Full fan. Still no connection.
I'd welcome any suggestions.

Done all that.
Have full bar fan.
Appears to connect.
But then the bars go away and it grays out with an exclamation mark in the middle.
I've spent hours on this. I need to get this thing to work because without it I have no time machine back up. And I was hacked last night and ALL of my mail was deleted from my mobileme account. I can't back up and I have no mail. Now I have no internet either because I disconnected the snow to try to get the capsule working again. It still doesn't. Right now I'm crouched in front of the cable modem connected with an ethernet cable.
I can't live like this.
I've renamed it. I've changed the passwords. I've deleted the network names and made new ones and selected the capsule and put in the password and applied it and it still doesn't work.
What is it with this thing? Apple is supposed to be so simple a child could set it up. I've set up plenty of apple stuff. I set up my old Snow and it worked fine until I messed it up trying to configure the timecapsule. Now the Airport Utility can't even find the Snow anymore.
I need a step by step, simplified for a moron, detailed description of what I can do to get this running without deleting the one backup I have on the time capsule. Because that is my ONLY chance of recovering my e-mail.

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