Help with Time Capsule

I set up my new mac mini and hooked up it all up with my old router and all was fine. Solid internet connection. When I switched out router with Time Capsule, I cannot get an internet connection even thought it shows the wi-fi and ethernet is active.
I went in shopping today for a stronger router (better range and speed) and the sales man suggested the Time Capusle because it was a router with a built in hard drive for back-up.
Finally - i do have a broadband phone - so I have that thrown in the mix, but it worked fine with my old netgear router and the new mac mini.
I figured it would be a plug and play change. What am i missing?

You have done no setup.. what is your broadband type.. adsl or cable or other??
In any case how are you plugging the TC into whatever provides you internet.. if it is a modem it should be bridged.. and in the case of cable .. shut down and rebooted to allow it to connect. In the case of adsl, you should set the TC to pppoe connection.

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NEED HELP WITH TIME CAPSULE!

Hello, I am new to this forum and this is my first post. Currently I have a Macbook pro and it is really the only computer in my house I use. My Mom has a Macbook, My dad has a Apple Desktop and my brother a toshiba laptop.
I am running OS X 10.5.8 on my macbook pro, Snow Leopard on the other.
Tonight I got the time capsule, and I am really excited to get this working. To give a little background, I have FiOS and our modem is in the basement which runs directly to a verizon wireless router, MI424WR to be exact. I have a few questions about how to set it up because I tried to set it up like they said but when I plugged the Time Capsule into the Fios router and turned it on all I got on the Capsule was the blinking amber light. I ran an ethernet cord from one of the opened LAN ports on the router to the WAN port on the Capsule. I installed the Airport utility on my macbook and my dads desktop but still do not get any type of connection to the capsule. I am reading about bridging so I tried to do the manual set up in the Airport utility it just scanned and got nothing and I cannot even hit manual setup. My questions are..
How exactly do I set up the Time Capsule, as I described it does it sound like I have everything plugged in correctly?
Is it possible to completely get rid of the verizon router?
How do I get any of my computers to pick up the time capsule?
If you have any questions as to how I explained please just ask. I am really trying to get this set up because I do not want my dad to think he wasted 350 dollars on something that is completely useless for our home setup. Any help would be greatly appreciated. THANK YOU, Zach.

No matter what, even when the TC is plugged into my MBP with an ethernet cable it does not read it.
Disconnect any ethernet cables that you connected to the Time Capsule at the moment
Hold in the reset button on the back until the amber light begins to blink more quickly and continue holding the button another 4-5 seconds when this occurs. Then release the reset button.
Connect an ethernet cable from one of the available LAN <-> ports on the Verizon router to the WAN (circle of dots icon) port on the Time Capsule.
You have two ways to configure the Time Capsule using either wireless or ethernet.
To use wireless, click on the fan shaped Airport icon at the top of the computer screen and look for a wireless network with a name like Apple Network xxxxxx. Log on to that network first, then open AirPort Utility.
To use ethernet, temporarily connect an ethernet cable from your Mac to one of the LAN <-> ports on the Time Capsule. Open AirPort Utility.
When you open AirPort Utility, click Continue to follow the guided setup. You did not indicate whether you want to Time Capsule to provide a wireless network, but most users want that option. So, you when asked how you want to configure the Time Capsule, you would choose the "Create a new wireless network" option.
As the Jolly Giant says, you will need to choose Bridge Mode when you see a choice of how to connect in the setup process. If you are an experienced computer user, you may want to configure the Time Capsule manually, but I would not recommend that you do this unless you know exactly what you are doing.
My next step is to call verizon and say they need to get out here and fix this ** or I will be going back to comcast.
Verizon has nothing to do with the Time Capsule problems that you have encountered. Blaming them will accomplish nothing.

Help with time capsule issues please

Hi all
Any help or advise will be greatly appreciated.
I will give you a little background info as it may be relevant.
At home we had 2 MacBook pro's that backed up to a 2tb time capsule all worked well, wifi and back ups. Unfortunately both MacBooks where in boot/trunck of the car while we where traveling and the boot had a terrible leak that I was unaware of and both MacBooks where water damaged tried drying them out but both where beyond repair. (Devastation is not the word especially as the car insurance would not pay out)
Unable to replace both MacBooks We continued to use the time capsule as a wireless router for both our iPhones then after 6 months or so the Internet would go off and the orange flashing light would come on. I just thought it needed reset and so switched it off and back on. Sure enough green light and all is well this became more and more frequently until the orange light stayed on regardless of what I do with no Internet. I've connected an old router which is working fine.
The good news is that after a year without a MacBook I have a new one arriving tommorow. My main concern is the data on the TC I don't want to loose it but i don't know what to do?
These are my options as I see it but again any suggestion welcome.
1)I unpack the new MacBook pro set it up as normal then connect to the TC and check airport utility and hopefully this will tell me it just needs a firmware update. Install the update for TC reboot and check the green light is on, then to a fresh install for the mac and re-install the MacBook from the TC.
2) when booting up the new MacBook try and find the TC when it asks for it and hope all goes well and it transfers my old MacBook data onto my new one.
As I say any help or advise would be greatly appreciated, please note my primary concern is not loosing the data on the TC from my old MacBook
Thanks for all the replys in advance

It sounds like your TC has become unreliable.. is it a series 1?
You might need to get it repaired, as it can take several hours to get the backups off the drive.
Check in UK for local repairers.
https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s/apple-time-capsule-repairers
It is just the power supply gone faulty and repair or replacement should get it going again. The data stored on the hard drive should be ok. Restoring the files from the old TM should be ok.
The instructions here are extremely helpful for how to recover particular files. As your new laptop will be Lion and you don't want to recover the old OS.. just the various files you had stored.
http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/Troubleshooting.html

Help with Time Capsule/wireless network setup

Just purchased Time Capsule, hooked it up, and followed the instructions to create a new wireless network. The problem is that my MacBook Pro can't find the internet via the new Time Capsule network. It can "see" the Time Capsule, and I can log on with the new password, but there is no internet connectivity. If I unhook the ethernet cable from the Time Capsule and hook it directly into the computer, the computer is able to rapidly access the internet. Plug the ethernet back into the Time Capsule, and even though the Time Capsule light is green, there is no internet connectivity for that computer or other computers. Also, the Time Capsule signal strength is exceedingly low. Help!

Please try the steps again. However, this time, I would like for you to perform a modem reset between powering all the equipment down and starting to power them back up again.
You should find a reset button on the back of your Motorola modem.
So, the steps should now be:
o Power-down all of the equipment, except the modem.
o Perform the modem reset. Note, the reset may take anywhere from 5 to 30 minutes to complete. Check your User's Guide that came with the modem. If you don't have a copy of the guide, you can get it here: SB5101 User Guide
o Once the reset is complete, power-up the TC by following the sequence I provided earlier.

Needing some help with Time Capsule Error. New to Apple Support and not super tech smart.

Can not get the MacBook Pro to back up to Time Capsule. Can any one help me with the following Error Please?
The backup disk image “/Volumes/Data/XXXXXXXXXX MacBook Pro.sparsebundle” is already in use.

We don't see that error much but it is about the easiest to fix.
Pull the power on the TC.. count to 10. Plug the power back into the TC.
Viola.. working TC again.

Help with time capsule!!! wireless connection to router!! HELP!

Wondering if anyone know if the time capsule could connect wireless to my router? Got a PC on the second floor. Anyone know if I could connect through time capsule with cable to my PC and have the internet wireless with the time capsule?? Help please!! Thanks!

The answer is no.. sorry.
Apple made the TC and Extreme unable to do wireless bridge.. unless you have another Apple router that is creating the wireless connection. The Express is the one odd one out.. it can do it.
You can buy a standard PC type wireless bridge fairly cheap but I would still be careful.. buy something that matches the main router and can use WDS.. try not to get onto the universal wireless repeater bridge bandwagon.. it is often not reliable.

Help with Time Capsule Double NAT error.

I've been reading different threads on this problem but have been unable to find a solution.
I recently replaced a dead SpeedStream modem with a Motorola 3360, per AT&T's (my ISP) recommendation. Since swapping the modem I've had a "Double NAT" error on my Time Capsule. The new modem is the only change. We connect every device: 1 G5 tower, 1 iMac, 1 iPad, 1 MacBook Pro via our wireless network. The Time Capsule is stand-alone, e.g., not connected to anything but the modem via the either-net cable provided.
Running 10.7.4, the Airport Utility is 6.0, the TC firmware is up to date as well 7.6.1
We've never had great speed but now it's slower than usual, I'm assuming because of the Double NAT error (two firewalls).
I've followed the AT&T website instructions, to the letter, for switching the 3360 to "bridge mode," letting the TC handle the IP address (correct?) = no internet.
I've also followed the support communities directions for switching the Time Capsule to bridge mode as well, letting the modem handle the IP address, the Double NAT error goes away but = no internet. In this mode I can't join my own network and I get a "your computer is using an IP address that's already in use" error, though everything but my laptop is off.
What I'm willing to try anything but I need very specific, step-by-step (noob) instructions. Many thanks.

I've followed the AT&T website instructions, to the letter, for switching the 3360 to "bridge mode," letting the TC handle the IP address (correct?) = no internet.
I've also followed the support communities directions for switching the Time Capsule to bridge mode as well, letting the modem handle the IP address, the Double NAT error goes away but = no internet. In this mode I can't join my own network and I get a "your computer is using an IP address that's already in use" error, though everything but my laptop is off.
I have to admit when I see Motorola modem I automatically think cable modem.. but yours is adsl.. so when you bridge the modem you have to use pppoe client in the TC.. not dhcp as you would with cable. Is that how you are trying it.
I looked it up and there is a thread almost identical. https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3808550?start=0&tstart=0
Bob.. gives instructions with pic in the thread on how to setup pppoe in the TC. This should work, although we have noticed some issues of late with the client not always handling IP correctly.
I am not sure why it fails when you bridge the TC.. that IMO should work without too much hassle.
I would download 5.6 utility
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
It just does a lot more things than v6 in Lion.
Go to manual setup in 5.6 utility.
Go to internet tab
Go to connection sharing.
Set to Off bridge mode.
Update the TC.
Then reboot everything..
start in sequence.
1. Modem.. wait a couple of min.
2. TC .. wait again..
3. Clients.
What you have previously done may well be correct but not renewing IP addresses properly has messed up the connection to the modem.

Help with Time Capsule with a new modem

Hi,
I did a search and couldn't find what I'm looking for. What is the easiest way to setup my Time capsule with a new modem? I will be using wifi with the time capsule. I just got a new modem and the time capsule keeps flashing a amber light. It was working off wifi before I got the new modem.
Thanks, Jerry

There is only one right value for wireless now. Which I did list in the instructions.
WPA2-PSK (AES) for the arris.
WPA2-Personal for the TC.
Did you reboot everything when you disconnected the ethernet.. so the computer and TC can reallocate the IP addresses. This is important.
Reboot everything when you rearrange networks.. always do it.. even I am forced to do it.
Reboot in this order.. from off.. everything off.
Modem.. wait 2min
TC.. wait 2min
Computer.. this will now pick up a new IP from the whichever wireless is stronger.. should not make any difference if it is the TC or the Arris.
Now see if the TC is available in airport utility.
If it fails .. reconnect it by ethernet to the computer.
Give it a different wireless name .. ie the Arris and the TC will have different names.
And you are using "create a wireless network" in the TC.. no other option will work.
Update the TC so the setup is saved.
Unplug the TC from the computer and plug it into the Arris..
Now reboot everything.. sorry.. but it is the easiest way to clear up old settings and get everything going again.
Now in the computer you will need to open the airport and find the TC wireless.. and then you connect to it.
Once you connect direct to the TC you should have no trouble.
You can setup and fix any issues.. there are always a few silly things.. password default or wan setup .. choose ignore or change settings.

Help with Time Capsule remote access

I have recently purchased a MacBook Pro and a Time Capsule. I have registered with a MobileMe account and have specified the details of this in the Advanced section of AirPort utility. However, I don't know what else I need to do to enable me to access the Time Capsule remotely? The Time Capsule is set up on a bridge with my existing router and is performing backups, so I believe that this is working as it should. Any advice would be much appreciated as I'm new to Macs! Many thanks.

Hello morph1977. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
I believe the issue is that you have the Time Capsule (TC) behind another router.
I assume that you want to take advantage of BacktoMyMac (BTMM) to access the TC with your MobileMe account ... correct?
If so, two things must be present in order for BTMM to be successful: 1) Routers on both ends of the connection must support either UPnP or NAT-PMP. Note: The AirPort and TC both support NAT-PMP, and 2) The router with the host device you are trying to reach must have a publicly reachable IP address.
BTMM only works with either a public IP address or with automated port mapping via NAT-PMP or UPnP.
Here's roughly how BTMM works:
1. For a computer connected to the Internet via a router that assigns it a network address, BTMM asks the router for configuration information.
2. BTMM sends this information to MobileMe: BTMM tells MobileMe where the computer is located and how to reach it on the network or via the Internet. This information is stored on the MobileMe’s servers.
3. When connecting to a remote computer, your copy of BTMM creates a secure connection with the other computer, using the information about that computer’s
location and configuration stored on MobileMe.
Since the TC is behind another router and configured as a bridge, the only thing that needs to be configured on it is to identify the MobileMe account(s) that will access it using the AirPort Utility. The key would be to make sure that existing router has either NAT-PMP or UPnP enabled.

Can I use Extreme with Time Capsule to extend my gateway router and still use Capsule as "external HD"?

Bought Airport Extreme with Time Capsule version 7.7.2 with 2 Terabytes Feb 2014. It was probably an expensive mistake, but after searching for weeks for a external hard drive, it seemed reasonably priced to just use the capsule as my external hard drive for the price I paid. Spend an hour with Apple Care to get it working-had to use ethernet cord to my iMac OS 10.8.5 processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5. I did not "need" the airport as we have a Winstream SAGEMCOM modem/router (Sagemfast 1704) But, I was desperate and about to lose my old external hard drive with literally had 3 computers worth of information on it. It had already "died" once, but got it back, so once I got the airport/capsule and was told I just paid for an expensive HD, I had no time to take it back to get something else-I had to transfer my info right then. We (Apple Care) could not get it to work as a HD wirelessly. It may be because it was being set up for the first time; I don't know. I was hoping I would get a transcript of all done so I could do it myself if needed later on, but when I looked at my email-they didn't do that. (Don't know if that is normal, I was used to other "techs" sending the email.) So now I really want to try to move my airport and "extend" our wifi as it said on the "box" that you could do...
Our Windstream router had to be placed in the lower level at the bottom of our stairs. The stairway is "open" (no door going down the steps). I want to place the Extreme at the top of the stairs so that we can use some things in our offices or not have Netflix on our TV lose connectivity when we all are on our computers.
I know I need an ethernet cord to connect directly with the modem/router to the Airport Extreme. I don't know what I will need to do after I connect it as it was so goofy when we set it up the first time (With the app it would disappear and not show up..) But my biggest concern is will I be able to still use the capsule as my hard drive and will I be able to do it wirelessly? (Even with it connected by ethernet, every day I have to re-connect to it before I can click on anything on the hard drive. It never shows up on it's own as my old HD did. That drives me nuts.) I do back up using the Time Capsule feature as well. I appreciate any help.

I am still willing to plug in the ethernet cord to the modem/router and try it IF I was able to get a step by step instructions..
Connecting the Time Capsule (TC) to the existing Winstream by Ethernet would be the basis for a roaming type network. This type of network allows you to basically "roam" with a wireless client and connect to either router. This, in essence, would provide you with an "extended" wireless network. The Apple routers can work with just about any manufacturers' routers in this fashion.
The keys to having a successful roaming network are as follows:
The routers must be interconnected by Ethernet.
Both routers will broadcast their own Wi-Fi network, but MUST use the same Network Name (or SSID), wireless security type (WPA or WPA2), and wireless password.
The TC MUST be reconfigured as a bridge.
Connect a single Ethernet cable between one of the Winstream's LAN ports and the WAN (circle of dots) port on the TC.
The basic steps are:
Power-down the Winstream.
Perform a "factory default" reset on the TC. Leave the TC powered-down after the reset has completed.
Connect the TC to the Winstream using an Ethernet cable.
Power-up the Winstream. Wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it to initialize.
Power-up the TC. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow it to initialize. (Note: Since we just reset the TC it will be performing as a wireless router that will be broadcasting an unsecured Wi-Fi network with a Network Name of something like: Apple Network NNNNNN)
Connect your computer to the Winstream's Wi-Fi network.
Run the AirPort Utility. select the TC, and then, select Edit.
Go to the Network tab.
Change the Router Mode option to: Off (Bridge Mode)
Select the Wireless tab.
Verify that the Network Mode option is set to: Create a wireless network
For Wireless Network Name, enter the Wi-Fi network name used by the Winstream.
For Wireless Security, select the equivalent security type that is used by the Winstream. (Note: Use "WPA/WPA2 Personal" if the Winstream is using WPA/TKIP. Use "WPA2 Personal" is the Winstream is using WPA2/AES.
For Wireless Password, enter the same password used by the Winstream.
Select Update and allow the TC to restart.
As far as your external HD, yes you should still be able to use it as before.

Setting up new HP Laserjet CP1525nw wirelessly with Time Capsule

Im having issues setting up my new HP Laser printer via wirelessly with Time Capsule. I have tried with the Wireless Client Setup
Assistant but cannot get it to work. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks

I tried to get the CP1525nw set up on my computer here at the office and found, much to my chagrin, that the CP1525 is not supported under 10.7 and retroactively not supported under 10.6. The way that I have found to get around the issue is to connect it wirelessly via a static IP address and use a generic postscript driver. I'm hoping that they will release a driver to Apple soon, but until then, generic is the only way to go and I have not found any print quality issues.

Need help understanding Time Capsule file structure and how to get it back

I have the original Time Capsule on which I backup both my Mac Pro and my wife’s Macbook. When Snow Leopard came out, I successfully used the ‘Restore from Time Machine’ feature on my Mac Pro so I know it has worked. However, my wife’s MacBook harddrive died the other day and I was trying to do the ‘Restore from Time Machine’ and all it would find was a backup from April (when I put her in a new larger drive). Time Machine would not find any backup files newer that April. She stated that she had seen the the Time Machine backup notices regularly and as recent as the day the haddrive died (Nov. 23) so I figured that I should have no problem. Here is what I have found in my trouble shooting and what leads to my questions below.
This is the file structure I found: (note that our ID’s are ‘Denise’ and ‘John’)
*Time Capsule* (the drive as listed in my Finder window sidebar under ‘shared’)
>Folder called ‘Time Capsule’ (when logged in as either ‘Denise’ or ‘John’)
>>Denise Sparsebundle
>>>Backup of Denise’s iBook (mounted image)
>>>>Folder called ‘Backups.backupdb’
>>>>>Folder called ‘Denise’s iBook
>>>>>>Single folder with old April backup (not the right files)
>>John Sparsebundle
>>>Backup of John’s Mac Pro (mounted image)
>>>>Folder called ‘Backups.backupdb’
>>>>>Folder called ‘John’s Mac Pro’
>>>>>>Folders containing all my backup files
>Folder Called ‘Denise’ (if logged as ‘Denise’)
>>Denise’s Sparsebundle (a disk image)
>>>Backup of Denise iBook (the mounted image. Name from old machine)
>>>>Backups.Backupdb
>>>>>Denise’s iBook (Contains the backup I need)
>Folder Called ‘John’ (if logged in as ‘John’)
>> (empty)
For some reason, my wife’s backup files are stored within a folder located at the top level of the Time Capsule drive called ‘Denise’, however, mine are within a folder called ‘Time Capsule’ which is at the same level as the ‘Denise’ folder.
For some reason, when trying to use Time Machine to recover, it bypasses the top level ‘Denise’ folder which contains the correct files and goes into the ‘Time Capsule’ folder and finds the outdated backup files.
I would assume that both my backup files and my wife’s should be at the same level of the Time Capsule.
I was eventually able to use Migration Assistant to recover the files after installing a fresh OS and mounting the correct Sparsebundle image.
So, my question, how do I get this fixed so that if I have to recover a drive with Time Capsule, it will find the correct files.
Sorry for the long post and thanks in advance for any help.

John Ormsby wrote:
What I was trying to determine is why different backups for one particular machine are located at different file structure levels on my Time Capsule and why the most resent one for that machine is at a different level that for my other machine. Also, what is the correct level that both machines backups should be at.
well John, first can you clarify if you are on 10.4.8 as your profile suggests ? if so, i'm wondering how you can use TM at all because TM was introduced with Leo. if you're not on 10.4.8, please update your profile. if you could, please also indicate details of your machine such as available RAM, processor, etc.
second, what OS is your wife's machine running ?
third, i frankly don't know too much about TM's file structure or if there indeed is such a thing as the correct one. however, i do know that it is best to leave TM to do its thing (as long as it's working). FWIW, though off-topic, you may want to have a look at this read for further information.
last but not least, i see TM backups to my TC only as a part of my backup strategy. the backbone of my strategy is to create bootable clone of my startup disk(s) using e.g. Carbon Copy Cloner on a regular basis. while TM is capable of doing a full system restore, i don't trust it as much as a working clone. i use TM to retrieve a file i accidentally trashed a week ago but you cannot boot from a TM backup if your startup disk goes belly up.
If I have missed this information in either the FAQs or the Troubleshooting article, I would greatly appreciate being pointed to it .
i expect you didn't miss anything and i'm sorry you didn't find any help there. perhaps if Pondini (author of the FAQ and troubleshooting user tips) reads this thread, you will get the necessary advice on the file structure and more besides.
good luck to you !

Best modem to use with time capsule?

I'm having Time Warner Cable (TWC) come into install internet only on Thursday. I want to attach my new 3tb timecapsule to the network (which I just purchased so unused so far) and use as my wireless gateway and for wireless backup. TWC has a list of recommended modems we can use. I picked the motorola sb6141 but I saw a few posts on other threads here that is causes problems with Time Capsule over time and the speed diminishes. Of their list, would someone recommend one of these other options instead? Or should I just go with the motorola? Am not a tech savvy person, but can work with detailed instructions. So whatever would give me the least headaches? Thanks much!
Vendor
Model
Motorola
SBG6580
Motorola
SB6141
Motorola
SB6121
Motorola
SB5101
Motorola
SB5101U
Motorola
SBG901
Netgear
CG3000D
Netgear
CMD31T
Zoom
5352
Zoom
5350
Zoom
5341J
ZyXEL
CDA-30360
I have a brand new macbook pro (2 months old) so i'm assuming I have the latest of everything. I run the software update regularly.

You might want to read the discussion started in Feb 2014 with the title "What is the most reliable modem for my Apple Time Capsule." TWC was mentioned by two responders.
I am no technician and therefore cannot help beyond this referral. However,
I have a similar question about which modem to use with a Time Capsule. My ISP is Cox Communications, whose website suggests similar modem brand/types as mentioned in your list above, but also adds two Cisco models that are compatible with Cox internet. The Cisco models are DPC3000 (Preferred) and DPC3010 (Ultimate). I would like to get the DPC3010 but would like confirmation that the TC WiFi will work as flawlessly as it has been, while connected to a Linksys with DOCSIS 2.0 technology. Thanks for any advice.

Epson Print Servers compatible with Time Capsule?

First up: I'm no techie. Epson tells me I will need an Epson print server to enable me to print wirelessly on my ADSL-Time Capsule 500GB (7.3.2)-Airport (5.3.2) network, using an Epson DX8400, which they tell me doesn't support network printing: so far so bad (& so much for the cheap all-in-one printer). Can anyone tell me (if there is no other way of achieving wireless printing) if the Epson print servers are compatible with Time Capsule? I don't have the tech spec to hand, but there are only 3 PSs on the Epson website, 2 of which appear to be the same but vary by a few pounds in price (about GBP150). This was an expense I didn't want, but if I can print wirelessly (AND IT WORKS!) I will pay it, because I want to get a desktop model as well soon & will want to print wirelessly from that as well. I have posted this to the Time Capsule forum as well, but any help gratefully received. Thanks in advance.

yep am using a usb hub,time cap. has only the one usb port- yes two usb outs on the hard drive , sorry, which merge into one into the hd, is bus powered...

When doing a restore with Time Capsule, I get -8003 error; restoring nothing

Hi,
When doing a full restore with Time Capsule, I get -8003 error; restoring nothing. This happens with all recent backups. Also after doing a verify/repair of the TimeCapsule disk.
This is a dissaster for my originals (my Ableton Live projects). I am very dissapointed in TC and TM at this moment, because I trusted my backup system in combination with my MBP fully.
Please help?
Best regards, Tom

Hi Pondini,
Sorry for the late response, but the problem was something else and were two separate ones.
Somewhere along the way the TC backup couldn't find backup to the original TC volume, that's why I let TM backup towards my user volume named 'Tom'.
When I wanted to restore the root of my drive when selecting the diskname and 'Restore' in any point in time, this resulted in error -8003 in the activated TimeMachine.
Then I tried to do it via the recovery OS and even via the original OSX DVD. Both not enabling me to select the TC volume named 'Tom'. Then I remembered that I first backed-up onto the original 'TimeCapsule' volume/partition. When I copied the sparsefile to the 'TimeCapsule' partition, I was able to recover the entire disk using the recovery OS.
All my files are backup and I am a happy Mac user once again :-)
Thanks & Regards, Tom

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