Initial Time Capsule Set Up

I got my Time Capsule with my MacBook 2.5 years ago, but I haven't gotten around to setting it up until now. Unfortunately, I lost the directions (as one would expect when 2.5 years have passed) and have only the Time Capsule, Installation CD, and Power Cord. I've tried just plugging the Time Capsule into the socket, but my MacBook refuses to recognize it. When I open the Time Machine settings, it asks me to set up my Time Machine, but I don't know how. It's incredibly frustrating, because nowhere can I find HOW to set it up, and I want to back up my computer in case it crashes like my friend's just did. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated I'm totally lost!
Oh, and I also have no idea what kind of internet I'm on. I'm at a boarding school, so it's just there, but no one (except the IT guys) knows the type. I do have access to wireless and ethernet though.

Hi pierceIII,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
You may find this article helpful for resolving the blinking amber light:
Wi-Fi base station: Understanding and resolving a blinking amber status light
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS1589
Best,
Jeremy

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HT1175 I am trying to setup my Time capsule via a ethernet cable as a back up for a new iMac. The on button on the time capsule set up window keeps failing to stay on. Any ideas what to do?

I am trying to setup my Time capsule via a ethernet cable as a back up for a new iMac. The on button on the time capsule set up window keeps failing to stay on. Any ideas what to do?

A PC can have more issues connecting than a Mac.
But it really should not matter.. so just try it in situ.. press and hold the reset.. once it starts up, it will return to default IP, 10.0.1.1 the PC should then be able to find it via the airport utility.
If not drag it over to the Mac and plug in there by ethernet.. or since it is a laptop, really should not be that difficult to drag the Laptop and plug it into the TC.
Important thing is to get access to the TC.
The Mac if it is running lion, then you MUST download and install 5.6 airport utility to do anything useful.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482

Time capsule set up and bootcamp

Dear All,
I am having problem with my time capsule setting up. I have followed all the instructions, and have hopefully installed it correctly. The green light is on. Last thing to do is to turn it "on" by slidding the bar to on. Unfortunately, at this point, I get the message: You haven’t selected a location for Time Machine backups., a list of possible locations appears and the only option available for back up is Bootcamp, which obviously is not the right location, in particular as bootcamp apparently would need to be formatted....
Why is the time capsule not available. Could bootcamp be in conflict with time capsule? How can I add the time capsule to this list of available places?
Any help would be very welcomed.
My Apple shop already changed my time capsule for a second one, and with this second time capsule I am having the same problem. Nobody in Apple shop can help.... To be honest, it used to work until Apple "expert" installed bootcamp and installed window on the mac. Is it possible that when installing bootcamp, something changed for the worth?
Many thanks in advance,
Yannick

yannick chastang wrote:
I am having problem with my time capsule setting up. I have followed all the instructions, and have hopefully installed it correctly. The green light is on. Last thing to do is to turn it "on" by slidding the bar to on. Unfortunately, at this point, I get the message: You haven’t selected a location for Time Machine backups., a list of possible locations appears and the only option available for back up is Bootcamp, which obviously is not the right location, in particular as bootcamp apparently would need to be formatted....
Please try to distinguish between Time Capsule, an Apple Wi-Fi base station with an integrated disk, and Time Machine, backup software that's been included with OS X since version 10.5. You seem to be muddling them together.
Why is the time capsule not available. Could bootcamp be in conflict with time capsule? How can I add the time capsule to this list of available places?
Boot Camp has nothing to do with the problem. I'm not sure this is necessary or useful, but I'd try using AirPort Utility (manual setup, Disks panel, File Sharing tab) to "Enable file sharing", then select a security method and update the Time Capsule. Then mount the Time Capsule disk (look for your Time Capsule in a Finder sidebar or use the Finder menu option Go -> Network) and see if you can now select that disk in the Time Machine setup panel.

Can't find European land in Time Capsule setting

I have purchased TM from USA and can't find European land in Time Capsule setting.

Apple sells products that have been "regionalized" for different parts of the world. North America, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc, for example.
It is not possible to change a Time Capsule from one region to another. The reason for this is that different regions have different wireless standards and regulations. See this link for all the details:
List of WLAN channels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Time Capsule purchased in the USA will operate from 100-240 Volts and 50/60 Hz automatically, so power wise, it will work just about anywhere in the world if you have the right kind of AC wall socket adapter. (A power transformer or converter is not needed).
But, you will have to be careful about using higher 5 GHz wireless channels on the USA Time Capsule while in Europe, since the use of higher 5 GHz channels is not legal in most European countries at this time. In other words, keep the 5 GHz channel on the USA Time Capsule at Channel 36, 40, 44 or 48.

Time Capsule not connecting to WEP printer. Time Capsule set up for WPA2. Can I use both standards with one Time Capsule?

How do I get a WEP printer to connect wirlessly to the new Time Capsule set for WPA2? High security is needed do to large Apt Complex.

Actually, you can but it would require that you reconfigure the Time Capsule (TC) for "WEP (Transitional Security Network)." This Wireless Security option allows for both WEP and WPA clients to connect ... BUT does NOT support the AES/CCMP encryption protocol introduced by WPA2. Note: The WPA2 standard supports both the TKIP (used in WPA & WEP) and AES/CCMP (used only in WPA2) encryption protocols.
If you require the stronger AES protocol, WEP clients or WPA clients that only support TKIP will not be able to connect.

HT1178 HELP. Set up initial time capsule.

I have followed instructions and all I get is a flashing yellow light. I open airport utility and it can't find anything. What am I doing wrong?
I have a new AirPort Express and a Time Capsule. I'm a little clueless as to how to get them set up. Directions aren't helping...
Insight?

We need to know how you are trying to set them up..
What is the modem? Is it a router?
Which of the two is plugged into the modem router? Express or TC?
How is plugged in?? Ethernet Lan port modem to WAN port of the apple router?
What mode is it running in?
Then how are you connecting the second router to the first? Wireless extend or ethernet?
Give a screenshot of what you do see in the airport utility can also help.

Time Capsule set up and wifi network OK but MacBook doesn't see capsule as airport device. Do I need to do a hard reset and start again?

I recently bought a Time Capsule and sucessfully set it up in accordance with the instruction book. The home network and guest network seem to work fine but my MacBook cannot find the Time Capsule wirelessley.
Initially I set up the time capsule connected to the MacBook with an ethernet cable. The Time Machine got 30GB way through a 60GB initial back up and then stopped for no obvious reason. Since then the capsule has not been visible to the MacBook. I have tried to reconfigure through Airport Utility but even after reperated rescans the capsule remains invisible.
Any help would be extremely welcome.

1. i would restore the express to factory defaut by holding the reset button on the unit with a paperclip while you are powering it on
2. if it restored, you should be able to see it in your wifi icon at top of screen as "airport express"
or you can see it in airport utility
3. then if you want to connect it wirelessly to your time capsule, you would choose "extend network" and put in relevant security and password....this would make the express a wireless access point, fed by your time capsule(main router)
if you chose to do it wired which is a better way if you have access to ethernet port at wall, you would choose "create a wireless network" and then under the "network" tab you would choose "Bridge Mode".....this would make the express a wired access point, fed by your time capsule(main router)

Trouble with initial Time Capsule backup

I have just installed Time Capsule, and attempted the initial backup. The initial backup always fails with the error message "disk image cannot be created". After this failure, the "Airport Utility" will not recognise the Time Capsule, although the Time Capsule continues with a green light and the internet connection still works through Time Capsule. I have to reset Time Capsule for "Airport Utility" to recognise it again each time the backup fails with the error message above. Any ideas on how to correct the error and do the intial backup?
Thanks

-New to Mac-
I switched this year after using WIN for years.
I cannot get my Time Capsule to work. I tried everything in the 'forums', re-booted several times, changed the name of the Capsule, re-set, unplugged, used paper clips etc. I thought MAC's just 'worked' too. Not so far. I'm confident I will get it working even if I have to call Apple but I thought I'd read the fixes here first.
I can see the drive in the finder. I have moved iTunes files over to the Time Cap so it's saving other files but I keep getting a 'unable to mount' message when I try to do a backup. Even deleted the 'sparse' bundle file (can't delete one of the files, 'bands' in use message) but still no worky.
Still convinced Mac is a better system. Just put off on not being able to backup my MacBookPro...Not to mention the 300 bucks for the Time Capsule...

HT1178 AirPort Time Capsule set-up issues.

The initial set-up of my AirPort Time Capsule does not complete. The error message is "No configured AirPort base stations have been found". I have connected the TC to the ISP modem/wireless router with an Ethernet cable. The AirPort Utility has a green dot for Internet underneath the picture of the world. When I check the status of the connection there is a yellow dot for "Internet Connection" and a yellow dot for "No DNS servers". My reading found that this new TC should be set up as the primary base station if you are connected to an existing network. I do not know how to do that. It was also suggested that I disable the wireless radio on the ISP modem/wireless router instead of having two networks. I have not done that yet as when I contacted the ISP techie he advised that I just set up two networks instead of turning off their wireless radio. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

My reading found that this new TC should be set up as the primary base station if you are connected to an existing network
That would not be correct. If the TC is set up as the primary base station, then it will be handing DHCP and NAT routing duties......when it should be in Bridge Mode, since you have another router "upstream" on the network that is already handling the same network services.
The result is two devices both competing against each other trying to control the routing functions on your network, causing conflicts and other issues.....which likely explains your results. You only want one device doing this on a network.....which means that the TC should be setup in Bridge Mode on your network.
It was also suggested that I disable the wireless radio on the ISP modem/wireless router instead of having two networks.
There is usually no need to do this unless you find that there are interference issues being created between the networks. It won't hurt to turn off the wireless on the modem/router, but then again it may not help either. My advice would be to leave the network on at least for the present time, but your call on that one.
I suggest that you start over and try the setup again on the TC.
If you decide to do this, with the TC powered on, hold in the reset button on the back of the TC firmly for 10 seconds and release. Allow a full minute for the TC to restart to a slow, blinking amber light. If you have a new TC, the reset button is located to the right of the power cord port on the back of the TC.
Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <--> ports on the modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the TC
On your Mac, open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click the Other WiFi Devices button
Click on Time Capsule
Or, if you are using an iPhone or iPad for the setup....
On the home screen, tap Settings
Tap WiFi
Under the heading of Setup a New AirPort Base Station, tap Time Capsule
AirPort Utility will take a minute to analyze the connections and then suggest a setup. The window will look like the example below, except that you will see a Time Capsule icon.
Type in a name that you want to use for your TC wireless network
Type in a device name that you want to call the TC
Type in a password for the wireless network and device
Verify the password
Click Next
The utility should configure everything for you in a minute or two. When you see the display indication of Setup Complete, click Done
That should be all that you need to do.
At this point, you should be able to locate the wireless network that you created on the TC, and enter the password to connect.

Time capsule set up fine but time machine hangs up when accessed

hi,
i just bought my mac book pro this year. then, purchased 1TB Time capsule. i had set up the time cap after 2 days with the time machine. it worked well but i cannot print when the printer cable is attached to the time cap. then, i missed several scheduled back ups due to electricity interruptions and even resorted to deleting the sparsebundle to start anew. when i enter time machine, i can see the outerspace background but the finder window and everything else could not be accessed. it just freezes. i brought my time cap to istore (reseller store here in the phil) and fortunately, they facilitated to replace my time cap with a new one.
with the new time cap, i rushed to set it up. initial back up has been done. my problems are:
1. i can enter time machine, but i could not access anything. the time line freezes and so with the finder window. i even resorted to ctrl option esc to get out of time machine; and
2. i still could not print via time capsule.
please help me. the discussion portion of apple website is the only direct line of help available as i am located far from the apple reseller. i don't have the landline telephone so i could not directly call apple support.
help me please....
just_je

I had this problem with my Time Machine drive very recently. I wasn't using a Time Capsule but it sounds exactly like my problem.
Time Machine would backup to my external drive with no problems but every time I wanted to go into the program, it would freeze. It would be fine in the current time, (when you first enter Time Machine) but if I tried to go back in time, the animation would happen, but I wouldn't be able to click on anything in the finder Window. The only way to get out of it was, as you said, to press Apple, Option and Escape.
The way I solved this was to use Disk Utility on my external drive. I had tried before but when I clicked on verify or repair disk it just sat there for ages doing nothing. What you need to do is select the Time Capsule drive in Disk Utility and then do a repair on it.
Warning though, it will take about an hour to complete. It took probably about 20 minutes for mine to even start repairing. But it does work, I did it on mine and now Time Machine is fully working again.
Hope this helps
Chris

Time Capsule set-up problems

I've connected the Time Capsule with the Ethernet to both my iMac and Macbook and managed to get the initial backups of both made, however I am having problems connecting to the Time Capsule to the Airport network.
We have an Airport Extreme connected to our cable modem. This is setup as a WDS main, with an Airport Express setup as a Remote. Passwords are set as WEP 128 bit so that I can connect my Nintendo DS to the network.
On every setting so far, apart from "Extend a network" the Time Capsule picks up an IP address of 169.* rather than getting the 10.0.1.* address.
Any suggestions?

jbullis,
Welcome to the Apple discussion!
Try the following:
*_Time Capsule Has Disappeared from Airport Utility / Amber Light_*
*Restart Your ISPs Modem*
If you are using the Time Capsule as your only router then power down your ISPs modem and then your Time Capsule. Next turn your modem back on first. Let it initialize and acquire an IP address (about 30-60 seconds) and then turn your Time Capsule back on. Sometimes when you add devises, the modem will not forward the IP address assigned by your ISP until it has been restarted.
Next,
*Cycle Airport Preferences*
Open Network Preferences.
Click “Turn Airport Off”, wait 10 seconds.
Now click “Turn Airport On”. Close Prefs.
Does it now show up in Airport Utilities?.
If not go to the “File” menu and select “Rescan”.
Does it appears now?.
If not, unplug the TC, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
Does the TC show up now in Airport Utility?
Let us know if this helps.
Cheers!

Please help - Time Capsule Set up problems

I bought a Time Capsule almost a year ago at the same time as my iMac, but have only tried to set it up in the last 3 weeks (so its the 6"x6"x1" version). I followed the set up instructions numerous times but kept getting an error message in Airport Utility. I rebooted my broadband and tried the factory reset of the TC.
Eventually I contacted Apple and after repeating everything whilst they were on the phone, they made an appointment for me at the Genius Bar to have the TC checked over. The Apple rep was able to access the TC using the internal Apple network and a normal port but had the same problem I did using the WAN connection so deemed the item faulty and replaced it.
My new TC is exactly the same and this time Apple advised me to ask my BB provider if there were any firmware updates required or reasons why I would be having problems. They also checked that I had the latest iMac software and Airport Utility. BT (my BB provider) went through a series of tests and concluded that my BT Home Hub 3 was faulty and have replaced it.
So now I have a new Home Hub 3 and another new TC and I've still got the same problem. I only want to use the TC for backing up my iMac with Time Machine but Id like to do it wirelessely. Can someone please tell me what I should do next as I can't believe its still down to faulty products.

I have just been watching Internet traffic on my McAfee security software on my BB and it shows that my router and TC both have a green light for access through the firewall, until Airport Utility gets to the point in its routine where it shows 'joining to the TC' and then my router loses access to the Internet and gets a red light as connection lost. Is that normal, and/or does it help diagnose what the problem might be?

Time Capsule setting up and not showing up on utility

Hi,
I'm just trying to set up a time capsule with two laptops. I've already got a wireless network and so wanted to add it on as a backup. The first time I plugged it in, my laptop (macbook pro) found it immediately on opening Airport utility and I went through the setup process. Then it said that it was having problems connecting to the network and to start again? So I went back, and it's not finding it, asking to rescan constantly. I've tried installing the software on another laptop (macbook) and it's doing the same, not showing up. I've tried restarting the computer, the time capsule, the router, tried doing the re-start to factory settings thing with the bit on the back... and it still won't show up. The capsule is connected by ethernet cable to the router. I'm still getting wireless from the router.
Thanks, J

What has happened likely is that I think the default configuration of the TC is to set itself up as a router. So it's done that and it's now running its own wireless network that is different from the one you normally use. If you look, you'll probably see both of them. In order to modify the TC settings you need to be on the same LAN subnet. What I would do is hook up the TC and a laptop just by themselves. Connect in to it that way. Configure it to put it in "Bridge Mode." Turn off the wireless unless you want to use it as another access point. Then give it an IP address that is an unused address on your local subnet (ie: 192.168.1.x or similar). You can find what your local subnet is by looking at your current wireless router and seeing what LAN address subnet it uses. Then once the TC is connected, hook it back up to your network and you should be good to go.

Time Capsule set up Question(s)

I am finally setting up my time capsule and I want to run a back up off of my Mac Book Pro.
I have a wireless network already set thru the airport express.
My time capsule is 802.aan Wi Fi Hard drive, the flat hard drive model (not the latest currently in the stores that stands up).
My MacBook Pro runs on OSX version 10.9
I have the TC connected to my internet router via ethernet and I have an ethernet cable connecting my TC to my Mac Book Pro
The status lights for the ethernet cables are green.
However, the TC status light blinks amber.
When I open the Airport Utility it shows the internet (green) and recognizes my Express (not lit), but it does not show the TC.
When I "click" on the Express icon, a message states theis version of AP Utility doesn't support this station.
Do I have the set up correct? Do I want my Airport Express lit green? And why does it not recognize my TC
Please advise .

You must setup the TC again.. factory reset and then connect to the wireless which is shown under wifi as
Apple Network a1234d The last number being different for all routers based on the MAC address.. only via wireless can the new utility work.. but once setup then you can use ethernet.
Mavericks airport utility seems to be even worse than previous ones.

Time Capsule set up with secure business laptop

I just purchased a Time Capsule and am seeking suggestions on how to set it up based on the following circumstances:
In addition to multiple personal laptops/computers, I work from home and have a business laptop that is highly secure and do not have the ability to download AirPort (as suggested within the set up manual). In addition, I am certain there will be issues with the internal Time Capsule hard drive (since my business computer has the ability to detect and shut down all unauthorized external components as a violation of information - Flash drive, memory stick, etc. I can't even use the laptop to charge a cell phone!). Is it possible to use the Time Machine as my wireless router without downloading AirPort? And is possible to set up so that this business computer does not read or have access to the hard drive? Note: My business laptop is also connected to a highly encrypted VPN/LAN router (which is than connected into my existing wireless router).
I see that it is possible to connect the Time Capsule into an existing network. Is this done by just connecting a ethernet cable between the Time Capsule and current Router. Any other special set up info needed? Does this just turn the Time Capsule into a hard drive and disable the wireless router fuctionality? By setting up this way, does it slow down the transfer rate?
Any computer guru suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Ldbenney wrote:
Is it possible to use the Time Machine as my wireless router without downloading AirPort?
First, don't confuse "Time Capsule", an Apple Wi-Fi base station, with "Time Machine", backup software included with OS X since version 10.5. Airport Utility is only needed to configure a Time Capsule. You'd only need it on one of your computers.
I see that it is possible to connect the Time Capsule into an existing network. Is this done by just connecting a ethernet cable between the Time Capsule and current Router.
That's one way.
Any other special set up info needed? Does this just turn the Time Capsule into a hard drive and disable the wireless router fuctionality?
Depending on what you're trying to accomplish, you might want to use AirPort Utility to turn off wireless operation and put it into "bridge mode". You could also configure a "roaming network".
By setting up this way, does it slow down the transfer rate?
Between what and what?

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