Issues with two time capsules in one network

I have two time machines in my environment and issues with dropped connections.
As long as I use only my iMac or Apple MacBook Pro the connections work 90% of the time, I do have some issues with dropped (afp/smb) connections and unable to reconnect every now and then.
However, invariably when I connect a windows machine to the network both time machine connections just die, including the internet connection, I had to restart one of the time machines in order to reconnect. I do have a Guest Network and connecting the windows machine to that network does not affect the time machines availability.
Is having two time machines in the environment not supported?
Why do I experience these drops in connections to the online disks?
Why can't I have a mixed environment (win/mac) connect to the time machines at the same time?
One time machine is the AP and the other one is just extending that network.
I have seen issues in the following scenarios
Copying large amounts of data from iMac to time machine
Copying large amounts of data from one time machine to the other
Connecting a windows computer to the network
Any ideas?

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Can I (or How can I) chain two Time Capsules on one network for two Macs?

Currently we have one dual-band TC connected to our cable modem. Mac 1 backs up to it. I also have an original TC (one-band) that I would set to 5GHz dedicated for Mac 2.
Would this plan work and provide Backup and Internet to both machines?
Cable Modem --->TC1--->TC2
Mac 1 would connect to TC1 for Time Machine function and Internet Access.
Mac 2 would connect to TC2 for Time Machine function and Internet Access.
(---> = Ethernet cable)

No changes needed on TC1, but you may need to use AirPort Utility - Manual Setup to note a few of the settings on TC1, such as the exact type of security that it is using now since that information will be used to configure TC2.
Connect an ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on TC1 to the WAN port (circle icon) on TC2*. Open AirPort Utility - Manual Setup and TC2 should appear. If not, you'll need to "hard reset" TC2 by holding in the reset button until the amber light begins to blink more quickly, hold another few seconds when you see this and then release
Click the Time Capsule tab below the icons to name your device, assign a device password and set Time Zone settings
Click the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode = Create a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Same name as TC1 network**
No check mark needed next to Allow this network to be extended unless you plan to add more wireless device to extend the network
Radio Mode = 802.11n only 5 GHz
Channel = Automatic
Wireless Security = Same setting as TC1
Wireless Password = Same password as TC1
Confirm Password
Click the Internet icon
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Update to save settings and let TC2 restart. Then power down the entire network. Power up the modem first, then TC1, then TC2, then each device one at a time. Allow a moment or two for each device to fully power up before you start the next.
*When the TC is in Bridge Mode, it really makes no difference which port you use to connect, as they all behave the same. I use the WAN port as a habit for connections like this so that I know at a glance where the connection is coming from. But, you could connect to one of the LAN ports on TC2 if you prefer.
**Assign a different name than TC1 if you want to log on separately to the network that TC2 provides
Be sure to setup Mac2 to backup to TC2 for Time Machine and you should be all set.

Can I use two Time Capsules? one as an extension of my laptop (for music and video storage) and the other one to back up everything from the laptop and Time Capsule (for music and videos)

Can I use two Time Capsules? one as an extension of my laptop (for music and video storage) and the other one to back up everything from the laptop and Time Capsule (for music and videos)

Not via Time Machine. It cannot back up from a network location.
The 3rd-party apps CarbonCopyCloner and ChronoSync may be workable alternatives.
EDIT: And, if you're going to do that, you could back up from the Time Capsule to a USB drive connected to the TC's USB port. Second TC not required.
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Two Time Capsules, now one is not visible.

Our network has two Time Capsules, the model TimeCapsule6,109.
TC #1 is the network's router. Its WAN port talks to the cable modem. One of its LAN ports connects to TC #2's WAN port. TC #2 is in Bridge mode. Both TCs are configured to "Create A Wireless Network" and both wireless networks have the same name etc etc. WiFi works well throughout the house.
TC #1 is backing up a couple of the computers, TC #2 is backing up the others. This has all been working for a couple of months.
Three machines were updated to Mavericks. I updated the fourth last night; it was on Lion (not even ML, just lazy). Before upgrading the other machines I manually started a Time Machine backup. I noticed that this machine hadn't been backed up in a day. When I manually started it, it could not find the backup disk, which was on TC #1. TC #1 didn't even show up in the Finder. That was odd, but I installed Mavericks anyway.
Tonight I started to investigate. I'm on my main machine, an iMac running Mavericks, and I notice that TC #2's icon in the Finder under shared looks like the Time Capsule, but TC #1's icon is an old computer monitor. I can click on the icon for both and connect and see the disks.
I open up Airport Utility. TC #2 is visible, TC #1 is not. I open up the iNet utility and scan the network. Both Time Capsules show up, but only TC #2 identifies as a Time Capsule. TC #1 does show that it's the gateway.
iNet has an "Airport Monitor" option. I select it; only TC #2 shows up.
What's odd is that the network still functions; TC #1 is the router/WAN interface, and all of that still works. I can get to the network from outside with Back To My Mac and I can see my Subversion repository (via http) and all of that. It's just that TC #1 doesn't appear to be a Time Capsule in terms of its visibility to Airport Utility and to Time Machine.
Ideas?

Maverick has changed a number of things.. which can mess things up.
Firstly reboot the network.. so everything off.. restart the modem.. wait 2min.. restart the TC#1.. wait 2min, restart TC#2.. wait 2min.. then restart the clients.
Do the TC disk show up?
Any continuing issue manually mount the TC disk.. in finder use Go, Connect to Server and type the address,
AFP://TCname
That will then hopefully get past this problem.

IPad 2 wifi issue with Apple Time Capsule + Screen bleed.

I have an iPad 1, iMac, Macbook Pro and two iPhone 4s all successfully working on wifi with my Time Capsule.
I have two networks set up on the time capsule both 5GHz and regular N.
My new iPad 2 can see both networks and acepts the passphrase to connect to them but I can't get to the internet via Safari.
I can use the internet when connected on 3G but neither of the wifi networks work!
I've tried rebooting, forgetting and reconnecting the network etc to no avail.
It's currently on 4.3.1 and I'm just downloading 4.3.2 to see if that helps.
Either way I think I'm going to have to take this one back as it has TERRIBLE screen bleed too!
Has anyone else seen similar wifi problems?
Thanks
W

Try updating the firmware on your router. The latest firmware is available here:
http://homesupport.cisco.com/en-mea/support/gateways/WAG120N
You should also move to WPA2 security.

Two Time Capsules on one LAN = big problem!

I am having a problem with a Time Capsule and a Airport (with a USB disk attached) that are both on the same LAN. We are in a shared office environment on a shared LAN for access to the internet. I have an Airport with a shared disk attached via USB. Another firm on the same LAN has just installed a Time Capsule. When I tried to connect to MY shared disk I get a dialogue window asking for the password to the other firms Time Capsule! It's as though my Mac thinks MY shared disk is connected to their Time Capsule. After checking for any software updates restarting the Airport, disconnecting the USB drive etc several times the problem suddenly resolved on my end. I then tried to connect to the other firms Time Capsule disk from one of their Mac's and now it tries to connect to THEIR Time Capsule disk on MY Airport!!
Anyone have any ideas?
Thanks in advance.
Wiz
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1). Would my solution be to follow the Airport Utility set up instructions to 'add to network' the new device?
When you first power up the new device and open AirPort Utility, choose the new device and select the "join" option, then you will be given an option to "extend" the wireless network in a later step during the configuration.
2). Could I then run my iTunes library from either the new Extreme's external HD, or the new TC's connected external HD?
Yes, you could move the iTunes library to the new drive and then "point" the iTunes application to the new location. I assume that you already have a backup of the library, correct?
If you are planning to use Time Machine to backup your Macs, keep in mind that Time Machine backups to a drive attached to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme are not supported, so the Time Capsule would be the recommended device if you plan to use Time Machine.
Also keep in mind that if you move the iTunes library to the Time Capsule, Time Machine will not be able to backup the library since it is already on the Time Capsule.

I just purchased two Macbook Air along with two Time Capsule (2TB) for my kids. Meanwhile I use a sagemcom ADLS modem/router for home use. Can I connect both Time Capsule and laptop which will allow both laptop to have their own backup system?

I want both of the computers to have their own independent time capsule.

want both of the computers to have their own independent time capsule.
I assume that you are asking about using the Time Capsules for Time Machine backups here, correct?
If yes, both MBAs will be able to select the specific Time Capsule that they will use for backups, so "point" MBA1 to Time Capsule 1 and MBA2 to Time Capsule 2.
Since you will have plenty of available backup space if you use two Time Capsules, you might want to consider having each MBA back up to both Time Capsule 1 and Time Capsule 2.
This way, if one Time Capsule fails, you will still have a complete set of backups for both MBAs.

Is it possible to share one wifi with two time capsule which are both connected to the network via cable?

Hello Community,
this is my first contribute here so please do not expect a 100% question with all important information! I will do my very best!
Situation:
2 Time Capsule (one 1st generation, one 4th generation)
both connected wired to my network
Question:
Is it possible to create one unique wifi Network with both TC's ? So wireless Devices connect to one TC (which is best at this position) but both TC's route traffic over wired connection?
Understand what I mean?

Hi Bob,
just configured it, but my primary TC's is in orange blink state now!
Error Message is "Double-NAT"! If my understanding is right, than the Problem is that my Router and my primary TC's does NAT!
Do I have to deactivate DHCP and NAT on my router or is there another way to work around?
Thank you so much
Christoph

HT201250 Continuing backups with a time capsule or other network cloud storage device

For over a year I used an external drive for my time machine backups. I purchased an external cloud (WD MyCloud) and yesterday I started to do a backup with it.
I read a post which stated that if you keep your external drive plugged in and then chose to replace the drive with the network drive, it will copy all the history to the network drive.
This did not exactly happen with me. So now, I have all the backups from the beginning of my computer till yesterday on an external 1TB drive, and for some reason I go as far back as about a month ago on my WD MyCloud.
I cannot copy from the external disc to the MyCloud because of the format issues. The MyCloud is formatted in exFAT so that it will work both with Macs and PCs, while my external disc is formatted for Mac only (HFS, I presume).
Is there any way that I can either somehow put the history back onto the network drive time machine backup?
Thanks for your help with this.

The apple refurbished store has the Gen4 2TB for $209..
http://store.apple.com/au/product/FD032X/A/refurbished-time-capsule-2-tb
and if you are prepared to live without the warranty I see Gen4 2TB go on ebay in Australia for $150.. plus or minus. Certainly the refurbished store price sets a pretty clear upper limit.
For your situation the TC plugged into the adsl modem would still work the best. AC wireless in the latest model will do you nothing unless your MBP is brand new.. all the older ones have 450mbit on 5ghz N wireless and it works extremely well as long as you can put the TC close enough.. otherwise the 2.4ghz works fine. There is no improvement in the latest model.. same disk size.. same usb2 port.. same N wireless speed. Even range for many people is no better. Regardless of all the antennas in the latest one. Without AC wireless clients up close the two perform line ball with each other.
As long as you do the initial backup by ethernet the incremental backup are fine.
As per Bob comment.. there is no modem with USB that is going to work for this. Even on a modem that does support a USB disk, they will NOT support TM extensions.. nor will it be reliable even if it did. People quickly discover that TM is really an all Apple invention.. and locating TM backups on other devices is just bound not to be successful. Heck it is not even that reliable now with Mavericks on a TC.

Is it possible to set up Time Capsule on one network and then access its stored data (movies) using Back to My Mac from another network that also has Apple TV to play them?

I recently purchased a Time Capsule to store data at my office. I have an Apple TV at my home that I would like to start using to play my movies. With the storage of the new Time Capsule, I am curious if I can somehow store my iTunes movies on the Time Capsule at my office and then use Back to My Mac to access the TC from my home and then play them via Apple TV. Does this sound possible? We have an iMac at the office that remains on 24/7 connected to the TC.

ATV cannot play movies from the TC, even if it is on your home network.. ATV is a streamer.. it is not a media player.. and the TC is a dumb as a board hard disk in a router.. so it has nothing in it either.
You cannot play movies from ATV without itunes, which streams to the ATV.
If the iMac is running 24/7 then you should be able to connect to the iMac remotely and run from iTunes on that, which could then play movies stored on the TC.. with the following issues.. if you use wireless on the iMac forget it. The iMac has to be ethernet connected as it has to pick up the movie on the library and play it back to the TC to network to your home.
The next issues is speed of slowest connection.
Your download to your home maybe great.. what is the upload speed from your office like??
If you pay for uploads and downloads you will pay for the movie 3x.. first to download it.. second to upload it.. office to net.. and third to download it again.. net to home.. Sorry but it is better to play the movie directly from online itunes store.
If you plan to try and play non-itunes movies over the connection, it won't work.. ATV as stated is linked to itunes and cannot play movie files.
Overall this sounds like you need to think it out a bit more.

Connecting two time capsules on one router

I have 2 TCs, TC1 will be used upstairs, TC2 downstairs. Both connected by cable to Netgear router. TCs will have different names. Can I set up each independently, do I need to bridge one? Any problems with possible interference? The single strength from TC1 can be seen downstairs but starts to fade quickly as my wife moves her laptop around house.

1). Would my solution be to follow the Airport Utility set up instructions to 'add to network' the new device?
When you first power up the new device and open AirPort Utility, choose the new device and select the "join" option, then you will be given an option to "extend" the wireless network in a later step during the configuration.
2). Could I then run my iTunes library from either the new Extreme's external HD, or the new TC's connected external HD?
Yes, you could move the iTunes library to the new drive and then "point" the iTunes application to the new location. I assume that you already have a backup of the library, correct?
If you are planning to use Time Machine to backup your Macs, keep in mind that Time Machine backups to a drive attached to the USB port on the AirPort Extreme are not supported, so the Time Capsule would be the recommended device if you plan to use Time Machine.
Also keep in mind that if you move the iTunes library to the Time Capsule, Time Machine will not be able to backup the library since it is already on the Time Capsule.

I am having wireless connectivity issues with my time capsule

Over the last 3 days my wireless devices have been having issues with connectivity.
Network setup:
Modem - Motorola SB5102 Cable Modem
1 TB Time Capsule 802.11n (second generation)
The devices are approximately 3 feet apart.
Wired Device:
Mac Pro (2008 build) running OSX 10.6.8, Airport Utility 5.6.1
Wireless Devices:
Playstation 3
Macbook Air
iPhone 5c
iPhone 4
I am having issues with internet connectivity. The wireless signal strength is fine as all devices can find the network. However when connected to the network accessing the internet on the Macbook Air, or either iPhone is slow and streaming services such as Netflix cannot connect. I have intermitant connectivity to the Playstation Network on the PS3.
I have wired both the Macbook Air and PS3 directly to the Time Capsule and have no issues, internet is accessible and streaming services are fine.
I have power cycled all the devices (Time Capsule, macbook, iphones, PS3, modem) to no result.
I am looking for any other suggestions that may help me with my wireless connectivity issue.

A Gen2 TC is probably on its last gasp.. and it is well overdue for replacement.
If you want to get more life out of it you normally need to repair or replace the internal power supply.. This is not done by apple or any of their repair centres.
Just do ebay search and you will find sellers with replacement supplies.
Otherwise to test, do a full factory reset..
I would also downgrade the firmware.. 7.5.2 will work just as well for you and has less bugs than 7.6.x firmware.
To downgrade hold down the option key when you select firmware version.
The Factory Reset universal
Unplug your TC/AE. Hold in reset. and power the TC/AE back on.. all without releasing reset and keep holding in for about 10sec. The time is not important.. it is the front LED rapid flashing that indicates you are in factory mode.
Release reset.
If it doesn’t flash rapidly you have released reset at some point and try again.
Be Gentle! Feel the switch click on. It has a positive feel.. add no more pressure after that.
TC/AE will reboot after a couple of minutes with default factory settings and will wipe out previous configurations.
No files are deleted on the hard disk.. No reset of the TC deletes files.. to do that you use erase from the airport utility.

Two time capsules for one Mac

I have 3 TB data on my Mac. The biggest Time Capsule is 2 TB.
At the moment I do only backups from one of my hard disks with 1 TB. I manage the additional backup of 2TB with Chronosync, but I really would like to do it with Time Machine.
Is there any possibility to add a second (or a third) Time Capsule to backup the rest (additional 2 TB) also with Time Machine?
Thanks for any help!

You could buy the smallest time capsule and connect a huge USB hard drive and select the USB drive as your back up location. Of course you could just add the huge hard drive to a USB port on your mac and do it that way (cheaper).
If you go ahead and use the Time Capsule for Time Machine backups don't do the first backup wirelessly it will take forever with that amount of data.

I want to setup the time capsule on one network but use it on another

I want to back up all my music onto a time capsule, but take the time capsule to different location so that I may have my music there as well.
Can I do this?

You will almost certainly have to re-configure the Time Capsule to work on the "other" network, but the data on the hard drive will not be affected when you do this.

I'm having issues with my Time Capsule Generation 3. The wifi range no longer extends past 30 or so feet and it happened very suddenly. Any ideas?

My Time Capsule Gen 3 which I have had for around 5 years and had been working like a champ for that time suddenly won't extend the wifi range past 25 to 30 feet. It happened quite suddenly and is wreaking havoc in the house. Any ideas on what the problem could be and any thoughts on quick and affordable solutions?

5 years is well and truly past the lifespan of modern domestic electronics that does 24/7 operation.
SImply replace it.
You can get a Gen5 AE second hand dirt cheap now.. around $50. and they have much better wireless than earlier gen TC.
Otherwise just get another new TC.

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