I am struggling to re-boot my time capsule

I have an old Time Capsule ... have not used it for about a year (since moving home)
I have now set up a home network (via power plugs)
I wanted to set up the capsule by attaching it to my modem or directly into a pwer ethernet plug .... however my Mac Mini 1.6 duo (snow Leopard) does not see the capsule .
Also T/Capsule light is amber.
When I attach it directly to my computer, it sees the capsule, the light stays amber, but I still can't seem to modify it.
I thought I have the password, but it just seems to fail to communicate .
There is no reason for the capsule to be dead ... as it is already a replacement model (failed once, Apple replaced)
Many thanks

thanks for that , will give a simple factory re-set a go
what is a better set up ? i have a 6 plug power plug set up around my house .
connect to my modem
connect into power ethernet plug
in either set up , I don't want to use wireless ... as I prefer the unit to be hidden from view (if that is possible)
thx

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Hello Apple users..
Iam new here so please be kind to me
I have a MBP with Boot camp. I just brought a Time Capsule. The OSX has no problem finding and using the TC, and the same goes with my girlfriends Acer with Win7 installed..
The big problem is that i can't se the TC in my Boot Camp with Win7 as well installed?? I've got the Airport utility installed, but no luck.
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Steve,
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I just bought a time capsule, my iMac can see it when I reset the settings on iMac and I can get through most of the stages to configuring it, but then at the end an unexpected error pops up and boots the time capsule set up out.
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I checked the pondini fixes and ended up doing the following - in case this could help someone else with an iMac, OSX Lion, and Time Capsule... http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
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I originally set up the time capsule to be 802.11n only (5 Ghz), to keep the
speed at the highest level, even though the 2 iphones couldn't connect (802.
11 b/g only).
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I am struggling to set up my time capsule is it possible to connect it to my existing wireless router or does the time capsule have to replace it as I have tried to do that but I cannot get a connection or signal to the WAN port?
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Is the RAM you installed the recommended type of RAM for your Mac?
Take a look at this page: Mac OS X: Gray screen appears during startup
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In that case you have a few options:
There is a small chance that a (reputable) third part utility like Techtool Pro 7 may be able to fix your OS.
Try to boot into single user mode (restart, hold down ⌘S until you see a black screen with white text) and repair your hard drive. Here's a reference with directions: Repair Your Hard Disk in Single User Mode | Everything Macintosh
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This is crude but if you need a work around, just plug the USB drive directly into the iMac.. copy the files to it.. then plug it into the TC.
You also do not need to use the TC as an intermediary between your iMac and MBP.. just turn on sharing in the computer.. so you can directly copy files from one to the other.. Macs have public access directory preconfigured for each user account.
As far as mounting the TC..
In finder use Go, Connect to server.. and type.
AFP://TCname or TCipaddress
Where TCname is the actual name of the TC.. I strongly recommend you follow SMB network rules.. ie if your TC has a name like
Fred Blog's Time Capsule 2445566.
It is too long.. it has spaces and it has non-alphanumeric characters.
Shorten it to FredTC
No spaces no characters that are NOT alphanumeric.
TCIPaddress is simply the standard IP.
You can also use CIFS://TCname which according to the article forces the connection back to SMB1 rather than SMB2 which as usual is broken.
But I would definitely use AFP if possible. I cannot understand the decision to move to SMB as standard.

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https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s/apple-time-capsule-repair/new-issue-with-a1355-gen-3-tc
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Cannot Access Time Capsule Disk from Boot Camp

Hi,
I've set up a Time Capsule and I've been able to read and write from:
1) My MacBook Pro and another MacBook
2) A Windows XP (SP3) PC connected by Ethernet
3 )A Dell Laptop running Windows XP (wirelessly)
I can copy files to and from the disk and perform Time Machine Backups (on the Macs).
However, I have not been able to even connect to the disk (but I can use the internet normally) on the Time Capsule on my MacBook Pro Boot Camp Windows XP SP3. I can connect wirelessly and surf the net on the 5 Ghz (and 2.4 Ghz) (non-public/Guest Shared) network. (The password I entered to access the disk are the same on all machines listed, which was not confused with the Network Password) Does anyone face such a problem or know the cause/fix?
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I'll try to make it short but with your questios, might be impossible.
I own both late 2008 MB Uni with 2Ghz and a brand new late 2011 MBP 13 inch.
I have lion running on both Macbooks with no slow down or issues.
The late 2008 I upgraded to 8GB Crucial DDR3 Memory and 320GB Seagate Hard Drive. Total cost to me? $140 CDN ( i live in Canada ).
My MB Uni's battery has 1047 cycle count and I still get 3-1/2 - 4 hours of battery life depending on what applications I'm using.
As for typical life of a PC or MAC ( I own both ). The PC's life is shorter than a MB. I have a 4 year old Dell Vostro that I had to do a RAM upgrade so Windows 7 would run properly.
My late 08 MB had 4GB of RAM when I upgraded to Lion with no issues. i just decided to go 8GB because it was cheap.
A 2GB MB will boot up and run faster than a 4GB PC with windows 7.
Nothing is obsolete if you can still do your stuff on your MB.
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Brian,
Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
*Using Time Capsule via Ethernet ONLY / With Internet Access*
First verify that the ethernet cable from your ISPs modem is attached to the WAN port of the Time Capsule (little wheel icon).
Next, connect one end of another Cat-5 Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports of the TC (<•••>). Connect the other end to your Macs ethernet port.
Go to System preferences --> Network Preferences.
At the top change "Location:" to "Ethernet Connection".
In the list on the left "Ethernet" should be at the top of the list. (If not use the Action Menu (gear button) at the bottom to "Set Service Order".)
Verify that “Configure” says “Using DHCP”.
Click "Apply" in the lower right.
Give it a moment to acquire an IP address from the TC.
“Status” should now read “Connected”.
If you wish, you can select “Airport” from the list on the left and then click “Turn Airport Off”.
Now launch Airport Utility.
Select the Time Capsule on the left and click “Manual Setup”.
Select “Airport” from the toolbar at the top.
Click “Wireless” tab.
For “Wireless Mode” choose “OFF”.
Now select “Internet” from the toolbar.
Click “Internet Connection”.
For “Connect Using” verify that it says “Ethernet”.
For “Connection Sharing” choose “Share a public IP address”.
Click “Update” and close Airport Utility.
You should now be connected to the Time Capsule by ethernet only and should have full internet access.
Let us know if this resolved your issue.
Cheers!

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I shoul add that the MBPS was plugged into surge protector at the time but there is a noticeable seven seconds added to the normal boot up time and the grey wheel does not appear when booting up.

as to why it happens - could be any number or reasons - got changed by mistake if you booted holding the options key, could be just a simple bug or when you restarted your macbook when it locked up on you or it could've been that power outage you mentioned when your SSD was busy doing something...
it doesn't happen often and when it does - now you know where to go...
good luck and hopefully all is good and it wouldn't happen to you again...
have a good day

I am struggling to re-boot my time capsule

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