Help - My PC cant see my Time Capsule as a wireless network

hi
I have a Time Capsule (not connected to internet as yet but it is on) sitting next to my PC. My imac can see the Time Capsule but my PC cant!
Im running Windows XP. Do i need to install any software?
I do not want to hard wire my pc to it as i have to move the TC to another room. Does anyone know why my pc cannot find my TC? My PC's wireless internet is working as i am picking up other networks...
thanks.

Not too sure if I can help you with this because I am trying to do it myself but...
When I purchased my TC I asked the assistant in the Apple store if I could do this they said yes and proceeded to show me. Along the line I got a bit confused and didn't want to ask them to go over the whole thing again.
But they wrote on a business card "NTFS" partition??? I have emailed them to see if they will elaborate on this and I am waiting for an answer. But maybe you can take something for this?
If I get any more info I will post it
L

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Welcome to the discussions!
It can be a tricky proposition to configure the Time Capsule (TC) to "join" another wireless network because the settings on the TC and network must match exactly.
Try temporarily connecting an ethernet cable from your computer to the one of the LAN <-> ports on the TC to see if that will allow AirPort Utility to "see" the TC.
If this does not work after a few tries, you'll need to "hard reset" the TC by holding in the reset button until the amber light blinks more quickly. Keep holding a few more seconds and then release.
Open AirPort Utility up and it should find the TC. Try the following setup:
Click Manual Setup
Click the Time Capsule tab below the icons to assign a name, device password and adjust Time Zone settings, etc.
Click the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode = Join a wireless network. If you don't see this choice, hold down the option key on your Mac while you click on the selection box
Wireless Network Name = Exact name of your Verizon wireless network
Wireless Security = Exact same setting that your Verizon router is using. This is where almost all "join" errors occur because the settings don't match exactly. Even when they do, there can sometimes be problems.
Wireless Password = Same password as your Verizon wireless network
Verify Password
Click Update. Close AirPort Utility. The TC should restart in 15-20 seconds and you should have a green light. Log onto your Verizon wireless network and you should be able to "see" the TC now. To confirm, open Macintosh HD and look for the Time Capsule icon under the SHARED heading on the left side of the window.
If the TC is located close to your Verizon router, it is easier (and more reliable) to configure the TC to connect that way, rather than using wireless. You'll still be able to perform backups over your regular Verizon network. Post back if this is an option for you and we can go over this type of setup.

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I share a studio with another business and we share a wireless connection. The router is in his office and I would like to have a Time Capsule in my office connecting wirelessly to this. Is this possible? Would I be able to connect to the TC wirelessly too? I don't mind if he (the other business) can see the Time Capsule on the network as long as it is password protected but I would like it securely in my office rather than connected to the router with an ethernet lead. Also, if this is indeed possible would I be able to connect to the Time Capsule remotely?

The Time Capsule could "join" the wireless network created by your Linksys router and backups would occur over the wireless network that you have setup now. If your iMac receives a good wireless signal from the Linksys, then the Time Capsule location should be OK.
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I have bought a time capsule but as my place isn't ethernet-able, how can I use the time capsule as a "wifi acceptor" to connect with my wireless network, and then boardcasting wifi signal to my devices? I have tried the extending a network option, after it restarted and I can't even search any base stations. Can anyone suggest me a solution to that? I really need to do so although I know that this isn't a purpose of using the timecapsule. In other words I'm trying to make the time capsule as a wireless modem to connect to another wireless network, in the mean time boardcasting wifi signal to my devices.
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how can I use the time capsule as a "wifi acceptor" to connect with my wireless network, and then boardcasting wifi signal to my devices?
Unfortunately, this is not possible.
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Hi all,
For some months I had to move to Germany for work (I'm from Italy, sorry for my English).
I am sharing internet with some other people, the wi-fi router is in their apartment, so basically I don't have access.
As the signal is strong enough only in one room I would like to use my time capsule to extend it also in the other rooms.
But when I try to extend it, my macbook pro connects to the network I would like to extend and the time capsule is not seen anymore.
To see the time capsule again in the airport utility i have to reset it to factory default.
Do you have any idea?
The wireless network is WPA2 protected, the provider is the German "Unity Media".

As the signal is strong enough only in one room I would like to use my time capsule to extend it also in the other rooms.
Apple's "extend" feature will only work if the Time Capsule is "extending" the wireless signal from another Apple wireless router. In other words, the "extend" feature is not compatible with wireless routers from other manufacturers.
You will need to connect the Time Capsule to the wireless router using a wired Ethernet connection. Connect from one of the LAN <-> ports on the wireless router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule. Then, you can configure the Time Capsule to provide a separate wireless network for your use.

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I've previously used time machine to back up my G5 & Powerbook to separate external hard disks. I've just bought time capsule so that I could back up both computers to the same drive.
However, when powering on the Time Capsule device it is not visible on my existing network (called Wireless LAN) and instead it seems to have created a separate network called Apple Network b73829.
If I switch to this network I can see the Time Capsule device and it is also visible in Time Machine preferences but I cannot access the internet or any of my other wireless devices (Extreme Base Station etc.) which form the Wireless LAN network; I must switch back to this network if I want internet access.
What I don't want to do at this stage is replace my existing base station with the time capsule device; I just want to use it for backing up wirelessly.
I have reset the device several times now but it just will not join this existing network - what am I doing wrong?
Many thanks & regards,
Cliff
Brighton, UK

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Make sure you laptop is in the correct network area.. ie home.. not work or public.. Windows can spontaneously change.. because it is a full moon and the wind is westerly.
Open command window and ping the TC by name and IP address. Does it respond.. you cannot access it if it doesn't.
In windows explorer type the TC name or IP address..
\\TCname or \\TCIPaddress (if you don't use SMB names in your TC. ie short with no spaces and pure alphanumeric.. don't expect windows to work. )
Do you have bonjour for windows installed or better still the airport utility for windows? That helps heaps.
Finally if none of the above works .. use ethernet and turn off all firewalls.

Time Capsule and Extreme Wireless network BROKEN !!!! PLEASE HELP

Hello All,
Anyones help on this would be greatly appreciated I am actually starting to loose sleep over this issue.
I have a Mac Mini Server (MM) running Lion (it's a storage thing), 1st Generation Time Capsule (TC) and a Airport Extreme (APX) the first one of the square TC looking one).
So due to living with friends I created my own little network, the MM is upstairs in my room with an ethernet connection to my TC for a quick backup and then downstairs the APX is plugged into the router (Sky Broadband), created myself a little network everyone was happy.
I had to move out for a few months took all the apple gear to the new house plugged everything PING!!!! there is my network, not had to do anyhting make any changes or anything the only thing different was the APX was plugged into a Virgin Media router.
So I moved back after a few months to the place mentioned in paragraph 3 and it has all gone belly up in a mojor way. The network I had originally built is no longer visible, I could not find the devices in the Airport Utility bad times all round. I did a soft reset on the TC and a soft reset on the APX nothing! I did a hard reset on the APX and a hard reset on the TC nothing!
I have used an ethernet connection between the TC and the APX and can pick up both of the devices (happy days you think), go through the montions in Airport Utility setup the devices and a new wireless netwrok whihc is then exteneded, then unplug the ethernet cable BOOM the devices are nolonger seen in Airport Utility.
The interesting thing is I can still the the network created on the TC and the APX on the mac, iPad and iPhone but when I try and connect to the network (whihc has full signal stregnth) I either get a conection time out error or a unable to connect tot he netowkr error.
Please, Please, Please can somone help, I am not aware of any major updates, damage, droppage of kit or anything.
Kind Regards,
Ray

The bottom line here is that it is always a good idea to reset your routers back to factory default settings and re-configure the network again when you make a change in location or in Internet service providers.
That's the best advice that I can offer for your current issues.
True, you could go with a "try this, try that" approach and possibly get things working that way. but this will likely take a lot more time and produce more headaches than simply starting over again.
Of course it is possible that you may receive other advice that tells you exactly what to do in a few simple steps...,so depending on your schedule to get the network back up and running, you may wish to wait for other suggestions.

Help needed setting up 5th Gen Time Capsule as a wireless hard drive with Windows

I've got hold of a Time Capsule as I managed to snag it for a decent price and, to be honest, it looks better than other options out there, but I'm having some issues setting it up how I want it. My wireless router is downstairs and I connect to it from my desk on the first floor, which is where the Time Capsule will be as well. I basically just want to use it as a wireless hard drive to store movies and the odd document. I really need some guidance on how to go about setting it up, as Apple don't seem to provide any user guides for Windows at all and the Airport Utility is essentially a very broken piece of software - all I've managed to do so far is run into a series of blinking light warnings and errors.

You cannot setup the new Gen5 TC from windows. It is clearly stated in the specs that it requires v6 utility which has not as yet.. and perhaps never will be made available in windows. In other words this is now an Apple device and almost exclusively for apple. Or at least a mixed network. Without Apple clients you will have continual issues.
If you have iphone or ipad or even an ipod with iOS v6 or later.. you can download the iOS version airport utility for setting up the TC. Once setup windows can use it.. with some issues.
I don't know if you can return it.. but if possible I would. You can buy a wireless synology or WD or lots of other brands now. what they might lack in looks they make up for in functionality.. sadly in the end.. functionality is essential whereas good looks are merely that.. good.

SOLUTION TO Time Capsule and extend wireless network using AEBS, Printers..

Hello GUYS
I find the solution: at least I have extended wireless using TC and old AEBS.
: well everybody have same problems to initialize second AEBS, and set it up.
OK follow this steps:
put next to each other TC (time capsule) and AEBS (airport extreme) -> switch AEBS off
If you followed installation TC correctly it should work without any problem.
SETING UP TC PART 1
pres in finder Command + Shift + U =then click Airport utility
set your TC with manual.
On piece of paper record Airport ID:
Click on TIME CAPSULE
I recommend change name not to use deffault long name for TC. Simply call it TC if you want. Set password.
In wireless. Write a name of your Network, keep it simple TC627 what ever. Write it down on paper. security WPA2 personal and password.
Update. and close utility
End of part 1
Part 2:
AEBS setup.
Switch AEBS on: No need to switch off TC
Press reset button for more than 5 sec. so everything is restore to factory settings.
-> in the bar top click wireless and select AEBS. You have to do this otherwise Airport utility will not recognise AEBS.
When you are done. Command shift U
Click airport utility. and manual setup.
-> write down the Airport ID.
Set up your AEBS, name something simple so you know what it is. Password and security.
Here do yourself favor use the same passwords as on TC and security.
NOW ->
click Wireless.
*Wireless network has to be same as on TC.*( it is on the paper)
Select Participate in wireless network
Radio mode b,g compatible or only N it is up to you.
I setup WPA2Personal again with the same password( same on TC)
Click WDS
Select WDS remote
select Allow wireless clients
and now write the TC airport ID into WDS main: number (it is on your paper)
Update.
switch off utility.
no go to right top and change airport back to TC.
Go to manual
Click Wireless:
Select Participate in WDS Network
Click WDS: wds mode to Main
allow wireless clients: and write into WDS remotes AEBS ID, (it is on the paper).
and update.
both airports will restart.
and you are extended.
You made it. Go to Utility Cmd,shift, U and you should be able to see both airports.
Now what you have to do is to take AEBS to different place.
Put it somewhere in second room. Go back to your computer. Leave it for couple of minutes. 10 -15 is ok.
to make sure your TC can find AEBS. If not TC will indicate by flashing green and orange. = >AEBS has to be closer.
correct is that TC has still green light.
Before you start with time machine: read what files to include
hope it helps.

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