Problems using Time Capsule in mixed Network.

My NAS started to play up so I invested in an Apple Timecapsule as we have several Macs and the beast is supposed to support other OS's, including Linux and Windows.
Mac side words like a dream. Mr Apple's stuff generally does in my experience.
I can mount the disk in Linux (Ubuntu) but the operation is most odd. I can copy files from my Linux machine to the Time Capsule but not all types of file can be "seen" by my Mac. In particular, jpg files don't show up at the Mac end. They do show as being there to Linux.
I've not tried Windows yet, that gets minimal use here.
Has anyone mastered using a Timecapsule as a simple NAS under Linux and can offer some tips, please?
I've pretty well Googled this to death, there are conflicting versions of what are claimed to be working fstab entries (including the one I'm using) but no examples of what I am observing.
This is my fstab entry:
//<ip_address>/Data/Files /media/macnas cifs uid=brian,credentials=/home/brian/<credentials_file>,iocharset=utf8,sec=ntlm 0 0
The aim is to use the Time capsule as a back disk for my Linux machines as well as my Macs.
Any assistance greatly appreciated.
Brian
PS: Previously I was using on of my Linux systems as a Time capsule server for my Macs, that was easy to get working in comparison going the other way!

What Mac OS are you running?
There can be some interesting issues with Mavericks.. it might simply have permissions wrong.
Or the files are hidden.
See the commands in this thread might help.. since you seem to be a bit of Linux eggs spurt.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5766289?tstart=0
TC is really not suited to NAS duties. So good luck with backups on it.

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I want to use the HD in my time capsule as a network drive in addition to backing up my macbook pro and imac desktop. I also have a couple of PCs anda yamaha tuner/amp on the network. Can this be done?

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Using Time Capsule with existing network?

I am planning on purchasing a Time Capsule, but would like to know if it's right for me before I buy it. Can someone please answer these questions I have about it;
What security do I have available on the Time Capsule to stop other people on the network accessing my backup, any attached devices and the settings of the Time Capsule?
If I plugged my Time Capsule into a network switch (switch is connected to the main router), will I then be able to attach ethernet devices to the Time Capsule without any speed loss for those devices?
I already have wifi but I would like to set up the Time Capsule with a different name and password (and leave the current wifi alone). If someone connected to the Time Capsule, can they access the devices which are connected to the original wifi, and the ones connected to the main router by ethernet?
Can I easily create a partition on my Time Capsule, so I can have 100GB of space available for copying/sharing files directly and then the rest for Time Machine backups?
Can iOS access the files or back up to the Time Capsule?
If I connected a printer to the Time Capsule, can iOS devices use it to print?
I know there's a lot of questions, but I'd appreciate any help with any of the questions.
Thanks.

What security do I have available on the Time Capsule to stop other people on the network accessing my backup, any attached devices and the settings of the Time Capsule?
There is a device password that will be required of any user who wants to access the Time Capsule disk. If the Time Capsule is also configured to provide a wireless network, users will need to enter the wireless network password to be able to connect to the network.
If I plugged my Time Capsule into a network switch (switch is connected to the main router), will I then be able to attach ethernet devices to the Time Capsule without any speed loss for those devices?
In this case, the Time Capsue would be configured to operate in Bridge Mode. It functions as another Ethernet switch in that type of setup. Speed should not be affected.
I already have wifi but I would like to set up the Time Capsule with a different name and password (and leave the current wifi alone). If someone connected to the Time Capsule, can they access the devices which are connected to the original wifi, and the ones connected to the main router by ethernet?
Yes, since the Time Capsule will be in Bridge Mode, devices that connect through the wireless on the Time Capsule will be on the same network as your main router...users connecting through the wireless on the Time Capsule and will be able to "see" other network devices.
Can I easily create a partition on my Time Capsule, so I can have 100GB of space available for copying/sharing files directly and then the rest for Time Machine backups?
No. In order to partition the Time Capsule drive, it would need to be removed from the Time Capsule case, placed in a separate caddy or enclosure and then connected directly to your Mac to allow Disk Utility access to the disk for the partition procedure. Then, you would have to reinstall the Time Capsule drive back in the Time Capsule case.
In addition to a lot of work, this will void the warranty on the product.
Can iOS access the files or back up to the Time Capsule?
iOS devices back up to iTunes on your computer. Then, when a Mac backs up to the Time Capsule using Time Machine, all of the data is backed up. In other words, iOS devices cannot back up directly to the Time Capsule drive using Time Machine.
Using an App like Filebrowser, it is possible to have the iOS device browse the contents of the Time Capsule drive, but the iOS device will not be able to open files that have been backed up using Time Machine.
The iOS device will likely open most other normal files stored on the Time Capsule drive if the proper App is installed on the iOS device.
If I connected a printer to the Time Capsule, can iOS devices use it to print?
Yes if the printer is AirPrint compatible. Check this Apple support document to see if your printer is on the list of compatible devices.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
Otherwise, you can add an App like Print Central to the iOS device to possibly allow printing from the iOS devices.

Problems using time capsule to extend wireless network

Hi all,
For some months I had to move to Germany for work (I'm from Italy, sorry for my English).
I am sharing internet with some other people, the wi-fi router is in their apartment, so basically I don't have access.
As the signal is strong enough only in one room I would like to use my time capsule to extend it also in the other rooms.
But when I try to extend it, my macbook pro connects to the network I would like to extend and the time capsule is not seen anymore.
To see the time capsule again in the airport utility i have to reset it to factory default.
Do you have any idea?
The wireless network is WPA2 protected, the provider is the German "Unity Media".

As the signal is strong enough only in one room I would like to use my time capsule to extend it also in the other rooms.
Apple's "extend" feature will only work if the Time Capsule is "extending" the wireless signal from another Apple wireless router. In other words, the "extend" feature is not compatible with wireless routers from other manufacturers.
You will need to connect the Time Capsule to the wireless router using a wired Ethernet connection. Connect from one of the LAN <-> ports on the wireless router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule. Then, you can configure the Time Capsule to provide a separate wireless network for your use.

Using Time Capsule to extend network

Hello: I have a Belkin N1 wireless modem router (ADSL) and have my Time Capsule connected the the modem via ethernet cable. I have the modem at the moment connected to my MacBook Pro via ethernet cable, and am able to connect to the Internet in that manner. My problem is that I cannot sem to extend my wireless network with my Time Capsule, which is what I want to do. Any advice or help? Thanks in advance.

I first tried connecting my new Time Capsule to my 2Wire gateway (DSL modem and router) via the ethernet cable to form a parallel network, but some incompatibility kept messing up the gateway's settings (resulting in losing Internet and phone altogether). I have since used the Time Capsule to extend the network via wireless only. This currently seems to work, although I have lost access to the Time Capsule on more than one occasion this afternoon for no apparent reason. I have not yet been successful in further extending the network using my Expresses -- which are used to connect ReplayTVs to the network.
Unfortunately, I cannot find a way to turn off the router function on the gateway (a previous DSL modem allowed me to do this -- most recently, I had my Extreme connected up via ethernet to the 2Wire gateway and forming a parallel network).
In case I need to replace the gateway to get this to work properly and in a stable fashion, does anyone know which AT&T DSL appropriate modems are most compatible with the Time Capsule?

Problem using Time Capsule as Router

I just purchased an Airport Time.Capsule.802.11AC 2TB router for my home, which for the last year worked happily with a an inexpensive router. My home system is reasonably complex, with a guest house with an Airport Express used as an wireless access point, and and Airport used in another part of the house. Both the Express and Airport extend the network (and have done so in the past).
Since installing the Time Capsule 2 days ago, I have had no end of problems, first with getting devices to connect wirelessly; I seem to have (generally) solved this problem by deleting the old wireless details and entering the new wireless access details (even though the access point name and password remains the same).
Still, problems plague me. The Airport seems to intermittently report that it cannot extend the network; internet access speeds are sometimes slow or non existent (last night, download speed was 2MB/S, upload speeds noon existent). I suspect this must be because of some conflict within my system: I use a cable modem, and right now all wireless clients gain access via DHCP.
I've attached my 'settings' for the router.
Is there a setting which is obviously out of place, or some other idea as to how to debug? I wonder if the router is using a new wireless protocol what older iPads/laptops/etc cannot speak to as quickly, but dismissed that as somewhat illogical.

How can I determine if it is a firmware fault?
Because you test precisely for where the fault is..
To do that you measure local lan speeds, connectivity and reliability using ethernet and wireless.
And then do the same with WAN.. you will discover where the problem exists.. if it is wan speed or drop out then you can be very sure it is WAN bugs.
This is as I stated an issue with the AC model.. and all the firmware seem to be affected but you should be on 7.7.3 as the earlier ones are not secure.
Why would Apple ever release such a device with a known fault?
The following is pure speculation .. and might get deleted.. !!
Why did apple release a bad update for iphone 6?? Lack of testing.
http://bgr.com/2014/09/25/iphone-6-and-iphone-6-plus-ios-8-0-2-release/
Why do they produce phones that bend? Lack of testing.
http://www.macrumors.com/2014/09/25/apple-responds-to-bending-issues/
This is more typical apple response .. ie in normal usage they are fine. ie it is end users that are at fault. Should not wear tight pants.
In networking there are huge numbers of products in the marketplace. To get reasonable products to market you need to test vigorously and update continually until you find all the bugs.. Since Apple released the AC model there has been two firmware updates.. one on the day of release.. and one recently with the ssh bug.. (one other was withdrawn after a few days.. as typical it caused more problems than it fixed.. which is lack of testing). For a new leading edge product this is totally inadequate. But I am sure it worked fine on the two different cable modems they tested it on.. and 3 different dsl modems and 2 different fibre setups.. unfortunately there are thousands upon thousands of modems and routers out there. A large beta program is required.. but Apple could not do that as it would be releasing hardware without marketing fanfare.
I personally have these issues with the Airport Extreme and Time Capsule on my ADSL.. it simply does not work reliably. No other router I have tested fails. I have tested lots.. but the Apple cannot maintain a pppoe connection to ISP equipment. All other routers can. For some it works perfectly.. for some it doesn't work at all.. for me it drops out at 2min intervals. It is simply unsuited to the task. Find another way to use it .. or return it. Clearly they don't get enough returns to believe the issue is that big.
In the forum we deal with it every day.. eg today.
ISP Speed issue after installing TC
Just do a search for SB6121 or SB6141 which seem particularly prone to the problem.

Delayed Connection to Internet using Time Capsule on a network

I have a Time Capsule connected to a Verizon Actiontec DSL modem/router. It is connected in bridge mode.
The problem I am having is that when I first access the internet it takes a long time, then after the first page loads all the subsequent pages load fast and well. It is almost like there some connection issue at the beginning that the software eventually corrects.
Also, when I bring up the Airport Utility, if often shows at first the Internet as "amber" and "disconnected" while the Time capsule is green. But I know if I access the DSL/modem at 192.168.1.1 it always shows it is connected.
Has anyone heard of such an issue before, and how it can be corrected?
Thank you.

what version is your TC?? A1xxx from the base and firmware revision.
Or just post the picture from airport utility. You can pick up the model from the full summary page.. hold down the option key and double click the icon of the TC in airport utility.
The later firmware on Gen1-4 is less than robust.. downgrade to 7.6.1
The 7.7.3 firmware on the Gen5 is also issue prone but more the hardware can have issues.. if the actiontec modem has ethernet ports set to auto the TC may not negotiate correctly.. Try and set it to 100mbit full duplex .. if that is not possible use a crossover cable or a small 10/100 switch between the TC and the modem.
I have a Time Capsule connected to a Verizon Actiontec DSL modem/router. It is connected in bridge mode.
Is "It" the TC or the Verizon as it is unclear exactly which you are bridging.. I am guessing the TC.

Using Time Capsule on college network?

I have a large media library which I want to take with me to college next year. I am planning on buying a 2TB Time Capsule for the backups and storage space. I will not be able to be connected to the time capsule's 802.11n connection from anywhere except my dorm room, but is it possible to share (and definitely encrypt) the time capsule over the whole network so I can access it anywhere on campus? The time capsule itself will be connected to the campus's internet via ethernet cable. I'm unsure as to the port forwarding capabilities of the network. Would it just make more sense to leave the time capsule at home and share it over the internet?

Check what your College says..
Normally it will ban routers on the network. People who don't know what they are doing will connect it to LAN and supply dhcp back to the network. This is a receipe for disaster.
As well as wireless... just imagine wireless router in every room in a college. The wireless will be such a disaster. Every single room will compete for 3 available channels on 2.4ghz.
WAN access to the TC will depend on a huge number of factors.
Do you get a static ip address from the uni system?
Do you get access via standard ports.. what ports are blocked by the uni system?
Here things get really messy. If the uni gives you a private IP on their system.. then it is unlikely you can reach it anyway. And they are more than likely to block anything but a few standard ports to protect their system.
A big hard disk in the computer and a large external drive are probably going to get you a lot further than messing with the uni network.
Ask students who are there now.. during Open Day or whatever ask them what they do.
See if there is a computer club.. the geeks will know.

Can I use Time Capsule as home network drive? I need to store data from my old pc's.

I am a new user of MacBook Air and Time Capsule.
I still have a lot of data on my old pc's and would like to store it on Time Capsule (2TB).
Is it possible?
Thank you in advance for advice.

Yes, you can. Note that everything you’d like to keep should be on at least two drives; one may fail at any time.
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I am planning on using my time capsule as a network and essentially an external hard drive - not just back up, is this ok?

I am planning on using my time capsule as a network and essentially an external hard drive - not just back up, is this ok?

Most users should use the Time Capsule for backups. This assumes that "original" copies of your data are on the computer and backups of this data are stored on the Time Capsule.
If either the Time Capsule or the hard drive on your computer fails, there are at least copies of your important data on the other drive.
If you are asking if you can place "original" files on the Time Capsule, do you have a plan to backup those files?
If the Time Capsule drive has a problem....and your only copy of your important data is on the Time Capsule....you will lose everything.
If you are asking if this is OK, the answer for most folks would be "no".
Can you clarify if this is what you are asking?

I installed a new router from my ISP provider and now I can't find my Time Capsule or "Guest" network. What do I need to do to correct this problem?

I installed a new (and supposedly better & stronger) router from my ISP provider (Verizon) and now I can't find my Time Capsule or "Guest" network.
My Mac is not backing up because it can't find my Time Capsule network & my "Guest" network has also disappeared.
What do I need to do to correct this problem?

You must reset the TC to factory and start over. The TC simply remembers too much from the previous setup to work in the new one.
If your new router is going to take the router role, then the TC will have to be bridged and you will lose your Guest wireless.. the way around this is to use the Verizon router as your guest wireless and the TC as your main wireless.
The Factory Reset Gen1-4.
Unplug your TC. Hold in reset. and power the TC back on.. without releasing reset for about 10sec. When the status light flashes rapidly; release it.
Be Gentle! Feel the switch click on. It has a positive feel.. add no more pressure after that.
TC 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.
Factory reset Gen 5
Hold in reset for about 5sec until the status light flashes quickly.
If your AirPort Time Capsule still doesn’t respond, do a similar reset to the Gen1-4.
Unplug your AirPort Time Capsule .. hold in reset and power the TC back on.. without releasing the reset.. wait until status led flashes rapidly.

Using Time Capsule to backup a small office network

Hi all,
I am hoping somebody may be able to tell me if this is a good plan or not. I have been really struggling to find a good network backup solution. I've been trying to make a Lacie Ethernet Disc Mini work but have finally given up on that one.
I am trying to find a simple solution to backup a network of 5 macs. 1 is currently plugged straight into my router, another router port extends to switch in another building which has 4 further macs along with other network devices connected. Crucially, there is no wireless access from this building to the router.
Would all macs backup to the Time Capsule, including those that are wired via the switch? If so, at what speed? I have heard suggestions that it can be a very slow process?
I'm not worried about any kind of streaming - purely a good backup device.
All advice very gratefully received,
Regards
Richard

Hi Richard,
I have a small business and chose to use Time Capsule as a backup for my company's network. We have 12 workstations and use all Macs, some wireless and some not. I'm an experienced Mac sys admin and have setup many networks, including designing and installing the network we currently have, which is driven by a Leopard Server.
Based on a year of experience working with Apple's newest airport extreme and capsule products, I would not use them in business and am moving towards a wireless network hd using Carbon Copy Cloner as my software. This is due in part to numerous calls to Apple for support on these items, having to reset them dozens of times, and being told by Apple support that using these products for business is not recommended.
Carbon Copy Cloner is a great tool for a backup, especially for workstations, as you can create partitions for each computer on your HD and CCC will create *bootable* backups of your HD - a great lifesaver if a computer fails and you don't have time to reinstall everything.
I will be putting the capsule and extreme devices on Craigslist for sale and hope to recoup enough to get the wireless network drive, which my research shows is the best way to get network backup solutions for small business.
I hope this helps.

How do i use my time capsule as a network to store files, etc.?

How do i use my time capsule as a network to store files, etc.?

There is no difference in setup..
Only trouble.. be warned this is quite problematic. With Mavericks even more so.
See Q3 here.
http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html
Take particular note. The TC is not a NAS or file server.. it can be pressed into use as one.. but will suffer..
1. Slow spin up of the disk and fast spin down. Causing streaming and library issues with itunes.
2. iphoto is easily corrupted.. don't move it to a network drive at all.
3. no backup.. the TC cannot back itself up.. it is designed as a backup target for Time Machine. but Time Machine cannot backup network drives.. and nor did apple build in a backup.. it was never needed. After all it is a backup.. not a file store.
4. you cannot partition it. You will have issues with TM if you do store both data and TM backups on it.
5. You can use USB drive plugged into the TC, and experience a new definition of pain and suffering.. well slow file transfer anyway.
Good luck.

I have an Airport Extreme as my router and am using time capsule to extend the network in my new house. My ISP is only providing me 4-5 ip addresses and wants me to set up my router to issue out new ip addresses for all my devices.How do I fix this?Help

I have an Airport Extreme as my router and am using time capsule to extend the network in my new house. My ISP is only providing me 4-5 ip addresses and wants me to set up my router to issue out new ip addresses for all my devices.How do I fix this?Help.
They said I need to change my settings to NAT settings. I haven't been able to figure out or find anything. I have also spoken to Apple Support on the phone for hours without being able to figure out how to do this ( i don't think he knew much either lol.) Please help me because I've got about 15-20 devices in my house that require to be connected to the internet and this is just making things ridiculously slow and painful for me.
Thanks!

It is on DHCP & NAT under router mode yet my isp is still the one issuing ip addresses to my devices instead of the router issuing them

I was using time capsule to extend a network. now i want it to be the primary base station. how do i convert this?

i was using time capsule to extend a network. now i want it to be the primary base station. how do i convert this?

Thanks for the info. Since this is a cable modem, you will need to fully reset it so that it will associate correctly with the Time Capsule when it is reconnected.
I don't have the manual for your Ubee model handy, but most modems will reset if you power them down completely. That means pulling the power cord from the back of the device or unplugging from the wall. Leave the modem powered off at least 30 minutes...longer will not hurt a bit.
Next, perform a Factory Default Reset on the Time Capsule per this document:
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
After the modem has been powered down and Time Capsule has been reset, connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the WAN port (circle icon) on the Time Capsule.
Power up the modem and let it run for 2-3 minutes by itself
Then power up the Time Capsule and let it run a minute or two
Next, open AirPort Utility and configure the Time Capsule to "Create a wireless network". Let us know what operating system you are using on your Mac or PC if you have additional questions or need more details on this.

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