No wire network from time capsule

Hi,
I bought a time capsule and want to create a wireless network with it. If I use a ethernet cable, I can make my back-ups and install the time capsule. It seems to be working fine, but I cannot create a wireless network.
Anyone?
Thanks, Jurgen

Hi, and welcome to Apple Discussions.
I'm sorry to hear you are having trouble setting up your wireless network. Have you followed the directions that came with your Time Capsule?
If you would like to get some help from here then you'll have to provide more information, such has what you've tried and what happens.

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I recently switched my main network from Time Capsule to my Airport Express so I could play music etc... But since then every few hours I'll get an error saying the Time Capsule can't connect, then maybe 20 minutes later both the Airport Express and Time Capsule eventually start flashing yellow... If I leave it all overnight it just seems to fix itself or if I turn it off/on it all fixes itself... I have always had strange issues with Airport Express even one I had 2 years ago... But Time Capsule when I bought it I never had any dramas, the only reason I switched is so I could listen to music wirelessly... Are there any settings in Airport Express that I would need to look at? And also do I need to update any of my settings in Time Capsule to make it work better with Airport Express?

These are the logs if there is a guru out there who can see an issue would be much appreciated!
Jun 26 04:41:49 Severity:5 Initialized (firmware 7.3.2).
Jun 26 04:41:51 Severity:3 No Address for NTP server time.apple.com.
Jun 26 04:41:51 Severity:5 Deauthenticating with station ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff (reserved 3).
Jun 26 04:41:51 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Jun 26 04:41:55 Severity:5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <10.1.1.2/255.0.0.0> gateway <10.1.1.1> dns <10.1.1.1> wins lease <3600> domain
Jun 26 04:42:00 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:1c:b3:74:eb:01
Jun 26 04:42:00 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:1c:b3:74:eb:01
Jun 26 04:42:06 Severity:3 No Address for NTP server time.apple.com.
Jun 26 04:42:08 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:1f:f3:c3:3c:6a
Jun 26 04:42:08 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:1f:f3:c3:3c:6a
Dec 05 00:16:00 Severity:5 Clock synchronized to network time server time.apple.com (adjusted +13977217 seconds).
Dec 05 00:16:09 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:17:36 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:17:37 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:19:00 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:19:00 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:19:26 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:19:26 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:25:04 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:25:04 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:28:17 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:28:17 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:31:34 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:31:34 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:32:47 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:32:47 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:33:12 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:33:12 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:34:16 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:34:16 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:34:47 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:34:48 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:35:25 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:35:25 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:36:01 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:36:01 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:41:24 Severity:5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <10.1.1.6/255.0.0.0> gateway <10.1.1.1> dns <10.1.1.1> wins lease <3600> domain
Dec 05 00:42:20 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:42:20 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:43:45 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:43:46 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:44:01 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:44:01 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:45:40 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:45:41 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:45:49 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:45:49 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:46:15 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:46:16 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:46:24 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:46:24 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:47:08 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:47:08 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
Dec 05 00:47:16 Severity:5 Associated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:47:16 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:48:10 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
Dec 05 00:48:11 Severity:5 Rotated TKIP group key.
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Dec 05 00:48:25 Severity:5 Installed unicast CCMP key for supplicant 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
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Dec 05 01:05:05 Severity:5 Disassociated with station 00:21:e9:03:77:f7
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Dec 05 01:09:31 Severity:5 Connection accepted from [fe80::21c:b3ff:fe74:eb01%bridge0]:56612.
Dec 05 01:09:31 Severity:5 Connection accepted from [fe80::21c:b3ff:fe74:eb01%bridge0]:56613.
Dec 05 01:10:34 Severity:5 Internet Configuration leased -- host <10.1.1.6/255.0.0.0> gateway <10.1.1.1> dns <10.1.1.1> wins lease <3600> domain

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The Express must be configured to "create a wireless network". AirPort Utility will do this for you automatically, but you will first need to perform a Factory Default Reset or Hard Reset on the AirPort Express and then start over with the configuration again.
Connect the Ethernet cable to the Express before you open AirPort Utility. Post back if you need more tips on how to set this up.

Problems wirelessly extending 5Ghz network with Time Capsule

Summary:
My Time Capsule wirelessly extends a 5Ghz "n" network provided by my Airport Extreme, but the Time Capsule frequently fails and stops providing Internet access to connected computers. I'm not sure if the problem is with the Time Capsule or with the Airport Extreme it's connecting to.
Setup:
Airport Extreme (dual band) connected to cable modem. It provides a 5Ghz "n" network and a 2.5Ghz "b-g-n" network. This is in the bedroom.
Time Capsule (non-dual band) joins the 5Ghz network and extends it. This is in the office, maybe 40 feet away, line-of-sight. There is a laser printer connected to the Time Capsule via ethernet.
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There are no wireless devices, such as cordless phones, in the house. The microwave is NOT in use when the problems arise.
*The Problem:*
Frequently, the MacBook loses its Internet connection, though it is still connected to the 5Ghz network through the Time Capsule. When this happens, it can only see the Time Capsule it's connected through (and other devices that are connected to it) but no other devices on the network.
When this happens, other devices that are connecting to the 5Ghz network through the Airport Extreme can no longer see the Time Capsule or any devices connected to it, such as the laser printer or my MacBook. This includes the living room computer, which has never been able to complete a backup due to this problem.
The Time Capsule's and the Airport Extreme's indicator lights both stay green.
If I change the Macbook's connection to the 2.5Ghz network, it can see the devices connected to the Airport Extreme, but can no longer reach the Time Capsule.
*Unsuccessful Solutions:*
This was happening in a previous incarnation of the network, when I had a non-dual band Airport Extreme providing the main network, the Time Capsule connected via 5Ghz, and an Airport Express connected via ethernet to the Time Capsule to provide a b-g network.
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The other day, I modified the setup so that the Time Capsule doesn't extend the wireless network wirelessly, only through Ethernet (so the attached printer will work, but the computers will connect directly to the AEBS. The Time Capsule stayed connected long enough for me to do a full backup (125GB) from the downstairs computer.
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Then plug it in to existing router.. we recommend LAN router to WAN on the TC but even that is not 100% necessary.
If you want to link by wireless, to a non-apple router that is bad.. recommend strongly against it. Join a wireless network is super slow.
If you have a desktop Mac you can plug it directly into the Mac by ethernet.
But we need to know how the Mac is connected to internet.
I have given some info on one layout here.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4817218?tstart=30
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Wired Ethernet from the TC to the AirPort Extreme will result in much better performance. It sounds as if you are not configuring the AirPort Extreme correctly.
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Unplug the Ethernet cable from the AirPort Exteme if it is not already unplugged. With the AirPort Extreme powered on, hold in the reset button on the Extreme for 10 seconds and release. Allow a full minute for the Extreme to restart
Connect the Ethernet cable to the WAN "O" port on the Extreme.
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Disconnect any Ethernet cables that might be connected to the Time Capsule, but leave it powered on
Hold in the reset button on the back of the Time Capsule for 8-10 seconds and release. The reset button is located next to the AC power socket.
Allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart to a slow, blinking amber light
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Click on Time Capsule
The example below shows an AirPort Express. You will see Time Capsule on your screen.
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Password..................Type in the exact password that the Netgear wireless requires
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Put the TC in bridge before you plug it in.. ie do the setup in isolation to the rest of the network..
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It all depends on what you mean by "extend".
If you plan to "extend" by connecting the Time Capsule to the Verizon router using a wired Ethernet cable, this can be accomplished.
If you were hoping to connect the Time Capsule to the Verizon router using wireless only, unfortunately the Time Capsule and Verizon products are not compatible for that purpose.
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think about the speed of wifi here
speed at 802.11n = a theoretical 540Mbps (less in real world scenarios)
Mbps = Mega bits per second
MBps - Mega bytes per second
8 bits = 1 byte
8 mega bits = 1 mega byte
How long would it take you to download a 1 gig file from the internet wired into your modem? About 10-20 min? And that is taking into account that the info is being uploaded hardwire. Now imagine that same file over wireless in your home being upload by the Airport card in your computer. People over look upload speed when considering these things. The wireless upload speed of your Airport card is what is limiting this. Just a limitation of the technology, not a fault of Apple just stating the numbers here.

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