Is it mandatory to connect the TimeCapsule to my modem?

Yesterday my airport find the TimeCapsule without connecting my modem to it, but after, the configuration of the product did not work and now my airport can not find it.

Whether you need to connect the Time Capsule to the modem depends on how you want to configure your local network.
To avoid visibility problems, try connecting your Mac to the Time Capsule with an Ethernet cable until the configuration process is complete.

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Does it increase security on the TimeCapsule to install Modem AirportExtreme Switch TimeCapsule?

Greetings:
I am setting up a wired home network, and somewhat apprehensive about connecting the Modem to the TimeCapsule directly then to the network. Is it secure to do so, or is it better to connect the Modem to an AirPort Extreme then to a Switch and from there to the TimeCapsule? Seemingly making the internet connection go through a built-in firewall in the AirPort Extreme then another built-in firewall in the TimeCapsule.
Thank you,
Najeeb

Is it secure to do so, or is it better to connect the Modem to an AirPort Extreme then to a Switch and from there to the TimeCapsule? Seemingly making the internet connection go through a built-in firewall in the AirPort Extreme then another built-in firewall in the TimeCapsule.
The firewall on the Time Capsule would not be enabled if you connected it to the switch, since the Time Capsule would need to be configured to operate in Bridge Mode to function correctly on the network.
So same difference whether you use the firewall in the AirPort Extreme connected directly to the modem.....or....you connect the Time Capsule directly to the modem and use the firewall that way.....and setup the AirPort Extreme in Bridge Mode.
Don't forget that your modem most likely has a firewall as well.

I have mobile internet at the moment via a USB stick in my laptop. Can I connect my Timecapsule with a cable to this laptop and make it into a wifi station??

I have mobile internet at the moment via a USB stick in my laptop. Can I connect my Timecapsule with a cable to this laptop and make it into a wifi station so that I can use my iPad?
THanks for your help!

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"No configured AirPort base stations have been found." I can see the content of the TimeCapsule's drive in finder and Time Machine but it no longer is making backups. Ideas?

Bought new TimeCapsule March 2013. Worked fine. Now get "No configured AirPort base stations have been found." I can see the content of the TimeCapsule's drive in finder and Time Machine but it no longer is making backups. Ideas?

Make sure that you have AirPort Utility 6.3.1 installed on your Mac.
AirPort Utility 6.3.1 for Mac - Support - Apple
Then, power off the entire network...all devices...in any order that you want
Wait a minute, then start the modem first and let it run a full minute
Start the next device connected to the modem, which may be your Time Capsule and let it run a minute
Keep starting devices one at a time the same way until the entire network is back up
See if AirPort Utility can "see" the Time Capsule now.
If yes, try another backup. If you encounter an error message, post back with the exact message.

Macbook trouble connecting to timecapsule

Hi,
silly issue. In my workplace my Macbook Pro connects via Ethernet to the Network for surfing. I also have a Timecapsule in my office which i wanto back up to wirelessly.
Problem; The Airport always tries to connect to a different Wireless network which is provided by a close by hotspot. The wireless network it tries to connect to on the hotspot was never used; its called "beta". The Timecapsule is called "capsule". If I select "capsule" explicitly it works until after restart, when the Airport again tries to connect to "beta" and gets stuck as he doesnt have a password for that of course.
How can I get the macbook to remember to go to the timecapsule by default?
Should I change the name of the Timecapsule to "Alpha"?
Thanks
The Wumpus

Heres Homer Simpson saying a big loud: DUH!
Ill try that right away.
Evidently it was much too simple for my huge brain. It just couldnt cope!
Thank you!

Better to use a printer's WiFi or connect via TimeCapsule USB Printer.

Just a generic question....Is it better/easier/faster to use a printer's built in WiFi versus connecting it via a USB connection to my Time Capsule.
I'm installing an all in one, Epson 810. MBP, 10.5.8, Time Capsule. Would like to use all the functionality of the Epson (scan, fax, copy, print). Previously was printing on an older Epson using the TimeCapsule via USB connection which worked well.
Just looking to not get into a mess setting stuff up.
Thanks
Fabian

There may be no advantage to using the TimeCapsule and USB. The limitation on the speed will be your connection to the TimeCapsule, and that is at WiFi speed. It depends on what the connection speed on the printer is.
You might be able to connect the printer to the TimeCapsule via Ethernet. That should give you all the functions, and if the WiFi speed of the printer is G, rather than N, the connection will be limited by your N speed connection to the TimeCapsule.

Only 1 mac can connect with TimeCapsule

Hi everybody,
I'm havin' a rather irritating problem with my timecapsule ...
I have a MacBook Pro and an new iMac... I set u a network with the timecapsule and normally the 2 mac's can connect on the internet trough the Timecapsule ... Now something changed and when i connect with my macbook, my imac get's trown of the network and loses his connection .. it's like my macbook is prior and gets al the speed... when i try to connect with iMac, i have connectivity for about 5 sec and then the connectivity drops ... Very strange ..
What can be the cause of this ?
Thanx

Disco,
*_Can Only Connect to Network With One Mac at a Time_*
Forgive the size of this post, but the following suggestions have worked for others experiencing connectivity issues like yours. Consider each topic separately. if one does not resolve your issue, then move on the next one.
*Multicast Rate / Transmit Power*
Launch Airport Utility.
Select your Time Capsule on the left.
Click "Manual Setup".
Select "Airport" from the toolbar at the top.
Click the "Wireless" tab.
Click the "Wireless Options..." button.
Check the setting for "Multicast Rate".
This setting controls the range at which you allow devices to access your network. Lower is better if you want access throughout the house. But this setting won't improve speed. Tesserax has a nice explanation of this setting in the following quote:
+"The Multicast Rate option sets the threshold throughput level a wireless client must obtain in order to be "accepted" by the base station. The lower this value, theoretically, the greater number of clients that can connect, especially those at greater distances from the base station. At the opposite end, the higher this number, only those wireless clients that can achieve the higher throughput value will be able to connect.+ [http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6736587]
Next, verify that your "Transmit Power: is set to 100%.
*Interference Robustness / Use Wide Channels*
Finally, ensure that "Interference Robustness" is checked (For certain network configurations this setting will say "Use Wide Channels. Verify that it is checked nonetheless.)
Help Doc states: +"You may experience network performance problems if a microwave oven or other source of interference is used frequently near your base station or Time Capsule. To help minimize interference, turn on interference robustness."+
Click “Done”.
Click “Update” in the lower right.
Wait for the Airport device to restart (about 60 seconds).
Then close Airport Utility.
*Adjust Firewall Settings* #
Go to System Preferences --> Security.
Click the Firewall tab.
Change setting to “Set access for specific services and applications”.
The System will now ask you when each process wants to penetrate the firewall. Once you click “Allow” each time you are asked, it will be saved in the pane at the bottom of this window and it should never ask you again.
One poster observed, “Since I made this change, my wireless has been strong and Time Machine works like a champ and the impact on my network performance is minimal. I speculate that the change in performance is due to security protocols or services that run in the 'allow all incoming connections' and 'allow only essential services' modes. Whatever the reason this fix has worked for me for over 2 months without resetting my airport connection or time capsule.” [http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=8348496#8348496]
*Wireless Security Issue*
Launch Airport Utility.
Select the TC on the left.
Click "Manual Setup".
Click the "Wireless" tab.
Now for "Wireless Security" select "None".
Click "Update".
Now try accessing the internet with all each of your Macs. Does the problem still exist? If not then you may need to clear out your previous security settings.
First, change "Wireless Security" back on using "WPA2 Personal".
Create a new password in the 2 fields below.
Uncheck and recheck "Remember this password in my keychain".
Click "Update".
Next, on each of the 3 Macs add the new password in the Network Preferences and click "Apply".
Finally, try accessing the internet with a 3 Macs again.
If this doesn't work, then we may need to go into Keychain and remove any old references to your Airport network.
*Reset Time Capsule Password on Affected Mac*
Try the following. Read and follow the steps very carefully. You may find it helpful to print this post first as you will lose network connectivity for a short time.
On the Mac that is experiencing the network issues launch Keychain Access.
Select "login" from the Keychains pane in the top left.
Highlight "...Passwords" in the Category pane from the lower left.
Sort all the items by “Kind”.
Note everything labeled "Airport...". How many do you have listed? There should only be one "Airport base station password" for each base station that you have active, and there should only be one "Airport network password" for each network you have created.
Delete the “Airport network password” entry for the network in question.
Close Keychain Access.
Now go to System Preferences.
Select “Network” Preferences.
Highlight “AirPort” in the services pane on the left.
Click “Advanced…”.
Click the “Airport” tab.
Highlight the network in question.
Delete the network using the tiny “-” button.
Verify that “Remember any network this computer has joined” is checked.
Click “OK”.
Click “Apply”.
Click “Turn Airport Off”. Wait 10 seconds.
Click “Turn Airport On”.
In the “Network Name” menu select the network in question.
Enter the network password.
Check “Remember this network”.
Click “OK”.
Click “Apply”.
Reboot your computer.
After login you may be presented with a window stating “None of your preferred networks are available”.
Select your network.
Ensure that “Remember this network” is checked.
If you wish, you can check “Show password” for verification.
Click “Join”.
If you go back into Network Prefs and click “Advanced…” your network should have returned to the “Preferred Networks” list. Drag it to the top of the list so it has precedence. If you have done so, click “OK” and then click “Apply”.
Now see if network connectivity has improved for the affected Mac. Let us know if the above was helpful.
Cheers!

Airport does not connect to timecapsule

I can't connect my iMac Intel 24" aluminum to my wireless network using my 500gb Time Capsule. This started after have upgraded my time capsule to 7.5.2 and the Mac OSx to 10.6.7.
I already have reset the time capsule, started all the devices one by one and dowgraded te Timecapsule firmware to 7.4.2 witch was working before. I can connect the internet not using the airport, just using the cable from the timecapsule.
Lights are green on Timecapsule and I can connect my PS3 and my Iphone 4 to the timecapsule, but not the iMac. I can see the wireless conection but can not connect. The message is: connection timeout.
I can't see the Time Capsule in the airport utility also.
Does anyone can help me?

It might help to reset the connection settings on your Mac using these steps one at a time until the problem is resolved, recognizing that, depending on your problem, not all of these steps will make sense:
1) Use the AirPort menu bar item to turn AirPort off, then on again.
2) Try to select your Wi-Fi network from the AirPort menu.
3) In the Network panel of System Preferences delete the AirPort item from the left column, then add it back.
4) In the same panel as (3), define a new location and see if you can make that work.
5) In the same panel, select the AirPort connection item, click the "Advanced" button, select the "TCP/IP" tab, then click "Renew DHCP Lease".
6) In the folder /Library/Preferences ( _not_ <yourhomefolder>/Library/Preferences), move the folder SystemConfiguration onto the Desktop, then restart your computer. See if you can now make your AirPort connection work.
These steps may not help, but they'll only take a couple of minutes to try. Before you try these, if you have any special network settings on your Mac for things like DSL credentials, note all your network settings, because the latter steps will destroy them. If you got all the way to the last step, if things don't work any worse than before, you can trash the saved SystemConfiguration folder.
By the way, I don't think it's relevant to solving this problem, but your post doesn't show any of your configuration details, such as OS X version number. You might want to use the link "Your Stuff" > Profile to add that information.

Can't connect to TimeCapsule as external hard drive!

Hey,
I have the TimeCapsule 1 Tb and use it for back-up and as an external hard drive.
But for the last few days, I'm not longer able to connect to it, as an external HD.
Can anyone tell me, how to connect?
If I open the finder window, and click on the TC icon, it says, connection failed. Clicking on the connect as... button doesn't work either.
Before, I always connected by going to TC Preferences, then I went to change volume and I selected the TC. I typed in my password and then the TC Icon showed up on my desktop.
But as I said, I'm not longer getting access to it. (back-ups work normally.)
Hope you can give me some advice!
Thanks for your help!!!

After updating the airpot software and the firmware software, I'm unable to see the Time Capsule HD from my laptop. I had the same problem with my desktop, and after installing the old version of airpot and firmware software I started to see the HD Time Capsule again. I tried to install the same version of the airport(5.3.2) in my laptop, but I still can't see the time capsule hd from my laptop, only from desktop. I'm using the 7.3.2 firmware in my capsule. I lost the entire day uninstalling and installing all the possible version of software and I could only make my desktop work with airport 5.3.2 and firmware 7.3.2, but the same combination in the laptop is not allowing me to see the HD of the time capsule. I've already tried wireless and cable for installing and truing to locate the HD. I can not find this steps in my computer " In Finder go to preferences and check connected servers to show on desktop" . Can you please help me? Thanks a lot for you time and attention!

Connecting Belkin N150 ADSL Router *** Modem with TimeCapsule

I have an N150 Belkin Wireless ADSL modem *** Router. I want to buy Timecapsule for automatic backup (for iPhone, PC, MBP) and to use the Dual Band
A. Do you recommend buying Timecapsule or going for the cheaper option of an Seagate NAS? (and forgo the dual band)
B. If you recommend buying, how should I wire the Timecapsule to the Router, so that I can make use of all the features and speed TC provides? Can I connect it in a way that the Belkin Router is used just as a modem and TC actually becomes my primary router

Time capsule is not for backup of iphone.. there is no direct link.. apple uses itunes to backup the iphone, which can be either on your computer or icloud. Time Machine which is the smarts of the system is software in the Mac that will backup itunes to the TC. The TC is a hard disk in a router. .it has no smarts whatsoever.
A. Do you recommend buying Timecapsule or going for the cheaper option of an Seagate NAS? (and forgo the dual band)
Nobody but you can answer the question. TC is a more reliable unit for TM backup. 3rd party can work but lots of them have issues. Check via google if people have found the seagate NAS reliable for TM.. you need to use the exact model you want to purchase. The TC is not a NAS.. it is a target for TM backups by laptops. If you store files on it, there is no way to backup the files without using another disk, like USB drive plugged into the TC and manually doing the backup.
5ghz is much faster than 2.4ghz but has very limited range.. ie it is for use in the same room and perhaps the next one.. no further than that. For many people buying 5ghz turns out to be a waste of time, unless you can arrange the router in the room you are working in.
B. If you recommend buying, how should I wire the Timecapsule to the Router, so that I can make use of all the features and speed TC provides? Can I connect it in a way that the Belkin Router is used just as a modem and TC actually becomes my primary router
You can either keep your belkin as the main router.. and just bridge the TC.. that will not hinder its usage at all except for icloud where the TC needs to be the main router..
Or bridge the belkin and use the TC as main router. The ISP must support PPPoE authentication for this to work.. check your ISP.

Can you print from an iPad to non wireless printer connected to timecapsule

I just purchase an iPad. Can I print to non wireless printer connected to timecapsule? If yes, what app do I need for the iPad?

You might want to take a look at Print Central or Printopia.
PrintCentral for iPad on the iTunes App Store
Printopia - AirPrint to Any Printer - Print from iPad - Print from iPhone ...
I can verify that Printopia works just fine for me on my iPad, but haven't tried Print Central.

Using the TimeCapsule disk without internet

Hi!
We have a wireless setup with the main provider being an Airport Extreme (connected to the router) and and Airport Express (n) that extends the signal. We have however also a 1TB timecapsule directly connected to two different macs. Can we use the Timecapsule disk without being connected to the wireless spot (airport extreme). In some cases the Airport Extreme goes down and doing so it also drags the TC downs with it. We just want to use the TC as a shared disk connected to two/three computers via the ethernet ports on the TC. How can we do this? When we turn of the wireless the TC disk does not show up and the TC goes yellow...Im posting a screenshot (Norwegian). Hope someone understands what we are trying to achieve:
http://bildr.no/view/311772
Many thanks in advance!
Tom - Norway

I think you can just go to the wireless tab and turn it off in wireless mode. It should continue to work fine over ethernet. You won't be able to control it from a wireless computer then unless you have the ethernet tied to one of your other ports.
Here's what I would do. Set up the TC in "bridge" mode. This way, all ports then become ethernet switch ports (no WAN-LAN) function. Turn the wifi off. Then connect an ethernet cable from the Airport Extreme BS to the TC. Then you'll be able to see the TC from any wireless connected computer but if the WiFi network goes down then you'll be OK.

Why is Airport Exp. with TimeCapsule slower than with just the TimeCapsule?

I have a 500MB TimeCapsule (with a Comcast modem and 16mbps download). Within the room that the TimeCapsule is in, the signal is great. I decided to extend the signal down the hall with a (slightly older) Airport Express. Now that the signal has been extended, it is much slower than with just the TimeCapsule. I believe I'm getting something close to 65kbps with the Aiport Express extension, whereas I was getting well over a 3 mbps with just the TimeCapsule.
Thanks for your help!
DL

+My question/input would be, the TC is 802.11n where the older a1084 AX is 802.11b/g, so wouldn't that also show a decrease in speed?+
Yes, in a way. But, the speed on your local network will be much faster than your internet connection speed.
a "g" network can handle 54Mbps, so worst case with the WDS, your local network speed would be 27Mbps. Your internet connection speed should stay about the same.
If you decide to upgrade to an AirPort Express "n", you can configure your network to use Apple's "extend a wireless network feature". Results will be much faster "n" speeds and much less bandwidth loss.
The faster speeds really only benefit you if you are moving large files or backing up on your local area network. Your Time Capsule backups would be much faster if you are using wireless if you move to the "extend" feature.

I want to Sync my iPhone 4 to iTunes however I get an error message from iTunes each time I connect the phone to the PC saying that I should restore to factory settings. Frustrating because it's already annoying enough that I can't drag and drop mp3's!!!

I have never been so frustrated before in my life with any phone. I find it obnoxious as it is that I cannot simply drag and drop files (especially MP3's) straight from my PC directly into my phone, which I have been used to doing up until now. Everyone who convinced me to get the iPhone has instructed me that my frustration can be fixed by downloading iTunes and syncing it all up via that program (which I have never used before). So, I downloaded the program successfully, however when I connect the iPhone 4 to the PC and iTunes is open, I get an error message that 'iTunes cannot read the content of the iPhone "iPhone" and that I should go to the Preferences tab of the iPhone and select 'restore' to restore this phone to factory settings. First of all, I don't understand why I need to do that. I have already downloaded apps and other important things in the 2 days that I have the phone. I am also scared that it will erase my contacts. This is such a headache. Music is very imporatant to me, but I am getting so frustrated that I don't have freedom over the phone which I thought was supposed to be one of the best out there. I would really appreciate help in this matter. I am sure the phone is great but I am on the verge of taking it back and getting something else.

Hey joshuafromisr,
If you resintall iTunes, it should fix the issue. The following document will go over how to remove iTunes fully and then reinstall. Depending on what version of Windows you're running you'll either follow the directions here:
Removing and Reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows XP
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1925
or here:
Removing and reinstalling iTunes, QuickTime, and other software components for Windows Vista or Windows 7
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1923
Best,
David

Is there a way of connecting the ipad to the smart board in the classroom, so that the smartboard is the control, and the ipad is displaying what is on the smartboard? This is to help a visually impaired child see what is on the smartboard.,

Is there a way of connecting the ipad to the smart board in the classroom, so that the smartboard is the control, and the ipad is displaying what is on the smartboard? This is to help a visually impaired child see what is on the smartboard.

Absolutely!
Install Splashtop2 on the PC and enable it to be controlled or ran from iPad or Reflection to simply allow iPad to serve as PC unwired monitor. With Splashtop and an Apple TV connected, you use the smartboard as usual, yet the PC and iPad can see the same content. The impaired child can even interact with the Smart Board via the iPad as if he were writing directly on the big screen. Erasing functions can be done by touching the Smart Board manual controls. Several variables are in play that cause this lack of functionality:
    Apple won't permit PC software that infringes its proprietary apps.
    Smart Board companies refuse to develop iPad apps because they feel threatened and are being replaced by iPads
    School districts think Apple TV is meant for copyright infringement and could expose them to safe harbor lawsuits
    Network administrators make it impossible to login Apple TVs because they don't want the streaming occurring
    Classrooms are not able to keep up with the technology of using the iPad
    Clicker companies refuse to play with iPad because they see it as a potential threat to their core business clients
    Apple is not working as hard as it could to exploit its capabilities in education, thus losing money in iPad sales
The bottom line is that we educators and technology developers are hurting our childern with petty conflicts.

Is it mandatory to connect the TimeCapsule to my modem?

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