How to extend Time Capsule using ethernet

I've a Time Capsule serving my wireless network. Currently I have a AirPort Express where the chosen wireless mode is: Extend a wireless network. This setup is working fine.
I'm wondering if it is possible to connect an ethernet cable from the Time Capsule to the AirPort Express, and extend the wired signal? Currently the AirPort Express is receiving the signal wirelessly and extending it wirelessly.

Ethernet is the better way to do this if you can run the cable since it preserves maximum bandwidth on the network.
You'll need to configure the Express to "create a wireless network" (not "extend" as you might think) using the same wireless network name, security and password as the Time Capsule. The Express must be configured in Bridge Mode as well for this to work correctly.
Post back if you need more details about this type of "roaming" network configuration.

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    I have recently purchasd a Time Capsule 4th Generation 2TB, hoping it would provide better wifi network all over my house. We live in a 2 story concrete building. It is not possible to connect both the floors with ethernet ( CAT 3 ) cables. I have my old wifi router D-Link DIR-300. Is there a way i can use DIR-300 to extend my wifi range.
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    I have my old wifi router D-Link DIR-300. Is there a way i can use DIR-300 to extend my wifi range.
    Unfortunately, this would not be possible if you plan to connect the D-Link device to the Time Capsule using wireless only, since Apple and D-Link products are not compatible for this purpose.
    If you can connect the D-Link to the Time Capsule using an Ethernet connection, it would be possible to configure the D-Link to provide additional wireless coverage that way.
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    In other words, you already have the wiring in place....you just need the adapters.
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  • Back-up with Time Capsule using Ethernet?

    I want to backup 1TB of data from an iMac HD using the iMac's ethernet connection. This is not a first connection to the Time Capsule ; I need to recreate the backup after a hard disk failure and replacement.
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    Hardware/Software:
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    Time Capsule 4th Generation
    Airport Utiility 6.2
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    In Network Preferences rearranged service order to give ethernet priority
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    Erased TCs hard disk (using airport utility) to restart backup
    Removed TC from Time Machine preferences, and reinstalled adding TC as a new disk
    Turned off anti-virus programme (Clam Anti-Virus)
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    Thank you for your help, and the very useful link to Time Machine support.
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    Did not go any further with setup, or reinstall the network connection (through Airport Utility); so flashing yellow light on TC
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    Shut down Airport Utility
    Turn off wireless on iMac
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    At completion dismount disc and disconnect ethernet
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    Open Time Machine and remove ethernet connected TC from backup disc list
    Add newly setup TC as a wireless backup device in Time Machine
    Test backup using wireless connection
    Success. !
    This is not an elegant or straightforward solution, but it worked, and solved a problem that has bugged me since getting the Time Capsule.  Thank you again for your help.
    The same process should also work for an ethernet connection to restore data to a Mac.  I have previously used a wireless connection for a system restore, and it is painfully slow.
    I hope this discussion helps others with the same frustrating problem, and wakes Apple up.  Apple need to do a much better job of explaining alternative methods of connecting Time Capsules, especially where large amounts of data are involved.  Expecting a wireless connection to run for 14 days to complete a backup (or restore) is just not practical, reasonable, or acceptable.

  • Can't connect to Time Capsule using Ethernet

    Hi All
    I've got a new Macbook Pro, and want to migrate my old machine across.  First attempt took 3 days wirelessly and then failed, with no given reason or explanation.  I want to attempt to restore this a 2nd time, but would like to use ethernet as I can't afford another 3 days of being in limbo. 
    The problem is that I can see the Time capsule wirelessly, but can't see it via Ethernet. 
    Any clues?

    (I think this is the way they're supposed to be set up)
    Unfortunately, no. The Setup Manual does not even cover this type of configuration. You must have discovered this by poking around in the setup utility, etc.
    An Ethernet cable connection to the modem or router is always the way to go for speed and reliability.
    One thing that you may not have thought about in your current setup is that the wireless signal must make two "hops" for a backup. One hop from your Mac to the wireless router and then another wireless hop back out to the Time Capsule.
    So, not only will it take more much more time....the chances of an error are doubled.
    I recommend that you consider reconfiguring the Time Capsule correctly by connecting it directly to the your wireless router using an Ethernet cable. Then, wireless backups only make one "hop"....and...you have the option to connect directly to one of the Ethernet ports on the Time Capsule to speed the backup by 4-5 times over wireless.
    In general, you can expect to backup about 25-30 GB an hour using Ethernet.
    If you do not need the wireless network that the Time Capsule provides, it is a simple matter to turn off the wireless on the Time Capsule. 

  • Connect non-Airport PowerPC G5 to Time Capsule using Ethernet port

    hi, i have set up my MacBook Air wirelessly to our new TC.  no problemo with back-ups, extra storage of media file or www access.  i also connected up a laser printer to the TC USB port.  also no problemo getting at it.
    i now want to connect my G5 (no wireless) to the TC with an Ethernet cable.  the TC is connected to my router using the WAN port.
    B-T-W, for now, in order to maintain www access for the G5, i have connected the G5 to the router directly - not through the TC.
    in the end, i'd like my G5 all LANed up via my TC so my other networked computers can see it and vica-versa
    any suggestion on what seems fairly simple ?
    the router is a 2Wire supplied by my ISP
    regards, SW

    If the TC is in bridge which it should be.. then the G5 plugged into the 2wire can still access the TC. If you cannot access the TC then it is in router mode and you will have double NAT issues.. which the TC will show as an error.

  • How to connect Time Capsule?

    I am looking for a backup solution and I am consider a Time Capsule. Consider the following situation:
    Mac Pro
    Leopard
    I have a few questions:
    1. Can I connect the Time Capsule via ethernet and direct Time Machine to backup to the Time Capsule using ethernet?
    2. If I do not use ethernet, can I use the USB port on the back of the Time Capsule to connect to my Mac Pro and use it with Time Capsule that way?
    3. What hard drive manufacturer is used in the Time Capsule?
    4. I understand the Time Capsule has built in WI-FI, but if I do not want to use WI-FI for back-up what are my other options if 1&2 do not work above to connect Time Capsule to my Mac Pro?
    Thanks in advance,
    Mike

    Welcome to the discussions!
    +"1. Can I connect the Time Capsule via ethernet and direct Time Machine to backup to the Time Capsule using ethernet?"+
    Certainly.
    +"2. If I do not use ethernet, can I use the USB port on the back of the Time Capsule to connect to my Mac Pro and use it with Time Capsule that way?"+
    No, this is not possible. The USB port will support compatible printers and an outboard USB drive.
    +"3. What hard drive manufacturer is used in the Time Capsule?"+
    Difficult to say. I'm sure Apple uses different suppliers. The only way to know is to open up the Time Capsule (voiding the warranty). The "Get Info" command may possibly supply some general information.
    +"4. I understand the Time Capsule has built in WI-FI, but if I do not want to use WI-FI for back-up what are my other options if 1&2 do not work above to connect Time Capsule to my Mac Pro?"+
    You can connect to the Time Capsule via ethernet or wireless. If you do not intend to use the wireless capability of the Time Capsule at all, you can turn off the wireless using AirPort Utility, the setup application that is used to configure the Time Capsule.

  • How can I use my time capsule with Ethernet cable? How is it also possible to use time capsule as a normal external hard drive?

    My problem is that I don't know how to use my Time Capsule with Ethernet Cable, as when I use wireless it is really slow.

    Make sure that there is an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on your modem/wireless router to the WAN port on the Time Capsule
    Click on the Wireless tab at the top of the page
    Change the setting for Wireless Mode to Off (I assume that you do not want the Time Capsule to provide a wireless network since you already have a wireless network)
    Next, click the Internet icon at the top of the screen, then click the Internet Connection tab
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    Click the Update button at the bottom and wait 30 seconds for the Time Capsule to restart and display a green light
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  • How to set up time capsule with ethernet?

    How do I set up a Time Capsule using just ethernet? I have to do a complete backup (1 TB) (AGAIN!) and it will take forever using WIFI. And the instruction manual even says that the first complete backup should be done using just ethernet, --but you know what, it does NOT say how in the world to do that.
    I thought I had stumbled into a few minutes ago, as I had turned off the WIFI and just had it connected to my MacPro just using an ethernet cable, and yet Time Machine was able to find it and start backing up to it ... but that shut off my internet connection! I couldn't log into this site or any other site until I pulled the power plug on the Time Capsule.
    I have FIOS internet connected to my ethernet 2 plug and the Time Capsule connected to my ethernet 1 plug -- would it help if I reversed them?
    This thing is seriously fouled up. Should have just bought a Firewire hard drive.

    I thought I had stumbled into a few minutes ago, as I had turned off the WIFI and just had it connected to my MacPro just using an ethernet cable, and yet Time Machine was able to find it and start backing up to it ... but that shut off my internet connection! I couldn't log into this site or any other site until I pulled the power plug on the Time Capsule.
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    Your TC setup is wrong.
    You should bridge it.. If using Lion.. you poor guy.. expect endless networking issues..
    This is not caused by the TC.. guess where the issue is??
    To bridge you need to load in 5.6 utility because the one in Lion is useless.
    Then see these instructions.. particularly the last bit for how to bridge.
    https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4074627?tstart=30
    Then plug the computer directly into the TC and all should work fine.. don't forget to turn off wifi otherwise it might slow it down still.

  • Connecting Airport Extreme N to Time Capsule via ethernet to extend wireles

    Hi, I currently have 2 Airport Extreme N and a Time capsule and would like to connect all three together. I am planning to use the time Capsule as the router and then use the other airport extreme to extend the wireless network. I am planning to have ethernet connection between the three devices ie Airport extreme N (A) is connected to time capsule via ethernet and airport extreme N (B) is connected to time capsule via another ethernet.
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  • 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.

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  • How to backup an external hard drive plugged into a time capsule using time machine

    How to backup an external hard drive plugged into a time capsule using time machine.
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    There is no way. You can connect the drive to your Mac and remove it from the Time Machine exclusion list. Then it will be backed up, but that will stop when you reconnect it to the TC. While it's connected to the TC, you can copy it manually to another AirPort Disk by following the instructions here (with a slight modification):
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  • How do i use a time capsule as a shared drive and back it up to another time capsule using time machine ??

    how do i use a time capsule as a shared drive and back it up to another time capsule using time machine ??

    You cannot backup network drives with Time Machine.
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  • In time capsule, can ethernet ports used for windows pc as a LAN?

    in time capsule, can ethernet ports used for windows pc as a LAN?

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    4Buck5 wrote:
    Want to add a 6 TB G-Raid (Mac os extended) ext drive to a 2Tb time capsule, using a powered usb with the TC usb port. Using the airport utility 5.6 on iMAC (10.7.3). Went to manual setup,then disk. Have options of the TC or 6TB. Won't allow update to the 6TB
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    1  10.0.1.1 (10.0.1.1)  0.952 ms  0.886 ms  3.428 ms
    2  67.170.200.1 (67.170.200.1)  43.269 ms  27.611 ms  21.004 ms
    3  te-7-1-ur01.scotts.ca.sfba.comcast.net (68.85.101.53)  11.252 ms  8.450 ms  9.778 ms
    4  te-1-5-0-7-ar01.sfsutro.ca.sfba.comcast.net (68.87.226.14)  15.026 ms  27.372 ms  15.516 ms
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    6  pos-0-0-0-0-pe01.529bryant.ca.ibone.comcast.net (68.86.86.122)  14.627 ms  15.408 ms  14.460 ms
    7  xe-1-2-0.0.paix0.tr-cps.internet2.edu (137.164.130.233)  1583.490 ms  2697.533 ms  3240.337 ms
    8  xe-1-1-0.482--2152.paix0.tr-cps.internet2.edu (137.164.131.62)  2413.800 ms  2937.085 ms  2667.384 ms
    9  dc-svl-core1--svl-px1-10ge-3.cenic.net (137.164.46.14)  4362.188 ms  2399.774 ms  1397.535 ms
    10  dc-svl-agg1--svl-core1-10ge.cenic.net (137.164.47.120)  588.755 ms  2447.772 ms  1795.253 ms
    11  137.164.3.49 (137.164.3.49)  3179.385 ms  1718.755 ms  240.350 ms

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