Indefinitely looking for Time Capsule when idle

I have 2 Time Capsules set up (ethernet to router) and are working fine, except one issue I've noticed: I have Backup 3 set to back certain things up. If the computer is idle (not asleep, just idle) and a scheduled backup (via Backup 3) begins, it looks for my time capsule indefinitely.
If I load up Finder and go to the drive to where I can see the folders on it, Backup will kick in and begin working fine. I do not need to enter any password to begin using the drive, I just need to click to it and suddenly it becomes "available".
Anyone know how to fix this? I use my other Time Capsule for Time Machine, and that's been behaving fine.

I am using the Airport Extreme as my router. The 27" is wired straight to it...the other 2 computers connect to it wirelessly.
If you are not already, you need to be aware that Apple does not support Time Machine backups to AirPort Disks (USB drives attached to the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Stations). Although, it can be done, there are a number of reports that backups become corrupted over time. (ref: Time Machine doesn't back up to AirPort Extreme AirPort Disks)
As far as a NAS device, it should work just fine.

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Hi,
I have a similar question. I have backed up my external hard drive through my computer, onto my TC. When I go into TM, it doesn't show the external hard drive unless it is connected to the computer. Can I access the info from the external hard drive that is on the TC if I don't have the hard drive plugged in? If so, how can I do that?
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G'Day All,
I am new to apple and mostly am loving it! Being new to this product has me asking some basic questions, like ... why can't I use iDisk for a back-up disk for Time Capsule?
Here I have something like 20 gb disk space available, but it seems I need to buy an external hard drive (or an airport) in order to use, what I believe is one of apples greatest inventions, the Time Machine...
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Gabr1el wrote:
Thank you Pondini.
Speed makes sense, but I thought I had plenty of size available ... never mind! Looking over some of the other posts, it looks as though I'd be better off with an external Hard drive than the Apple Time Capsule (if I want more than 12-18months service).
That was true of some of the ones made a couple of years ago (many of which Apple replaced way beyond the warranty period, and even some beyond the 3-year AppleCare period). Presumably Apple has fixed the power supply problem in the newer units, so they'll last longer.
If you don't have AppleCare for your Mac, I'd strongly suggest buying it. If you do, and buy a TimeCapsule, Airport, or other accessory within 2 years, it's covered, too.
But unless you need a wireless router, yes, paying for one in a Time Capsule doesn't make sense. A good external HD is a much better buy.
thank you for the links - I am still getting used to the way Apples work ...
If you haven't found these yet, you may find some handy tips here: http://www.apple.com/support/switch101/
here: http://www.apple.com/support/mac101/
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It says the "sparsebundle" is open (or in use)
That error is well known. It should simply required the TC to be restarted..
That sometimes gets things working where the simple restart won't.
I would recommend using short names, with no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
That is C9
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
If you have a more complicated setup.. I would recommend firstly doing a TM reset in the computer.
See A4 in the same reference.
Do a verify then of the sparsebundle on the TC.. A5 but you might need to inherit the old backup if you want to continue an old backup.. A new hard disk will make the TM consider the old backup no longer belongs to the computer.. there is a UUID connection to the actual hard disk used in the backup.
Again read the info in pondini. B5 and B6.
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Wireless Security...exact same setting as your TC network
Wireless Password...exact same setting as your TC network
Click the Music icon to make sure that AirTunes is enabled
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http://pondini.org/TM/18.html
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