Questions before I purchase a Time Capsule.

I have a few questions that maybe somebody on here can help me out on. I have an external drive that I am currently using with Time Machine but I want to create a wi-fi network so I would like to buy the Time Capsule 500GB model which should be enough for me but would I be able to plug my existing drive into the Time Capsule so that my wife can back up her macbook to my external drive but wirelessly through the TC? sorry if that sounds confusing.
Also is it possible for a macbook to share an itunes library on my imac with the TC? Would the songs be able to be played on the macbook in another room without be played on the imac which houses the files?

Robert Ressler wrote:
I want to buy the 8 Gig as it is what I can afford right now. If I load it up with say 6-7 gigs of music will I have room for movies. If I purchase movies or tv shows can I keep them stored on my Itunes and transfer them back to the touch when I want to just like I can do with music. Is the Touch really worth all the money. I know the Classic holds tons more but I love the internet WiFi on the touch as well as how just plain cool it is. Any opinions?
Hey Robert,
You can always keep the songs and video on the computer and not sync them to the ipod.
Is the touch worth all the money?
YES =) I love my touch and wouldn't want to be without it.
And I do have one small suggestion... Don't buy the 8GB, hold of and keep saving the other $100 you need to get the 16GB model. If you want to be able to carry a decent amount of video with you or if your song collection gets larger, you will be very happy if you hold off till you get the extra cash and buy the 16GB version.
Just think about it $100 = double the storage space.

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I recently purchased a time capsule and thought I would put my itunes on it as an external drive as my mac book air only has 120gb. However I can not be connected to the internet and the TC at the same time in order to download the files to the TC. Help?

I recently purchased a Time Capsule and put my iTunes library on there so that I wasn't using up my hard drive space. Only 120gb on my mac book air. However when I download songs from iTunes I can not be connected wirelessly to the internet at the same time. Can I hard wire my TC in to my mac so that I can treat the TC as just an external hard drive? Thanks

Initially, you asked if you can hardwire your MBA to the TC. The answer is yes, by using the optional USB Ethernet adapter that Apple provides. However, in order for your MBA to access the TC's internal or USB-attached HDD, it would need to establish a network connection to it. This would be true of any NAS device on an Ethernet network. Therein, lies the problem. Your MBA cannot connect to two networks simultaneously.
One option then, would be to have two separate iTunes Media folders; one on the MBA & the other on the TC. This way, you can download the music to your MBA when connected to the Internet at the AirPort lounge, and then use iTunes Consolidate Library feature to transfer the audio files to the TC's iTunes Media Folder location. A great program to help maintain multiple iTunes Librarys and/or Media Folders, that you may want to consider, is PowerTunes.

HT1178 I have purchased a Time Capsule 2TB recently, and I have not been able to complete the initial setup.

I have recently purchased a Time Capsule 2 TB. I have connected it to my BT Infinity Hub via ehternet cable. After connection, the orange continues to flash.
The capsule shows both an IP address and a LAN IP address. It also indicates that its network is Iain's Wi-Fi Network (setup by default).
the Capsule has a couple of messages as follows:
1. Double NAT - This Airport base station (Capsule) has a private IP address on ethernet WAN port, using NAT. It suggests changing setting from DHCP and NAT to bridge mode.
2. Setup over WAN - This Airport base station (capsule) is setup over ethernet WAN port, which decreases network security.
I have tried a soft reset, but nothing has changed and I do not know what changes I need to make to allow the capsule to complete its setup.
I would appreciate an expert opinion on what I need to do to fix the Time Capsule setup.

Please open AirPort Utility and click on the Time Capsule icon
Click Edit in the small box that appears
Click the Wireless tab at the top of the next window and change the Network Mode to "Off"
Now click the Network tab at the top of the window
Make sure that the setting for Router Mode is Off (Bridge Mode)
Click Update to save the settings
You should have a green light in about 30 seconds. All is well now.

Would you recommend the purchase of Time Capsule.

I am interested in purchasing a Time Capsule unit to backup three Mac Computers. I will be moving to OS 10.5 very soon and will use Time Machine for backup. Also, I will use the airport features regularly. The unit will be connected via ethernet into a home network. Would you recommend purchasing this unit?

Yes. I own two TC. I don't use it for TM but use more for serving my network. I use AFP function alot. Have transferred files from Detroit to Pittsburgh using AFP.
TC has eliminated my need to use flash drives and any other method to transfer files the old way.
Use it as a central 'holder' for my ATV movie files so my streaming Powerbooks can be used more efficiently regarding the itunes library.
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Question before I purchase Apple TV

Hi All,
I plan to purchase an Apple TV later today but I have one quick question. I currently have a Macbook Pro and I have recently downloaded my favorite TV show to it from iTunes. Up until this point, I have been hooking up my laptop to the TV in order to watch the shows on a bigger screen. I read that the Apple TV can stream content from my Macbook Pro (which I have a Time Machine backup for) to the Apple TV, but if I download directly to the Apple TV I won't have a backup for that because I don't have a Time Capsule. The question is; If I get the Apple TV, will my library be split between my Macbook Pro and Apple TV or will I be able to duplicate the information on both devices? Thanks.

If you set the Apple TV to sync with your computer, anything purchased on it will be transferred to the computer and backed up from there.
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Nothing but problems since we purchased the Time Capsule

I must admit I was very eager to purchase the TC and replace our aging Airport Base Station (the ufo shaped one)
However at the worst under the old base station it would lock up once a week and need a reset. The TC (even without using the HD because I gave up on that early on) it is way slower than the old one and seems to lock up at least once an hour. I have tried everything I know to make this thing not lock up on us so often. At first I was convinced that this thing was overheating... (No vents on it apple???)
I tried the obvious and have it up off the desktop and away from everything possible to give it plenty of room to dissipate the ton of heat this thing seems to generate. Its running cooler now but it is still locking up? OR slowing down to an absolute crawl on the wifi before reseting the thing brings it back to some semblance of working again.
The hard-drive is blank - wiped clean after the three failed attempts at using it for a backup hard drive. (Wired or wifi) All i ended up with was the sparse bundle that seems to be useless.
At this point all we are even trying to use this thing for is a wifi hub at this point and its failing at that!
Apple? What do I do? Return it? Can I get my money back on it?
Its near useless!
(Die hard Apple fan - very disappointed in Leopard (see other posts) and Time Capsule)
Release an update? Please? Or tell me I can swap this for something that works? Was there faulty hardware?
Hello? Anyone?

dude, my sympathies. I hate mine for the same reasons. Whenever TC tries to make a backup, I get a message saying the connection was interrupted. Consequently, it drags down my internet connection with it and all that will work is a hard reset. I don't really don't see how this renders time machine functional, supposedly working in the background; yeah right.
I think this problem is as serious as a Mac without a functional mouse or keyboard.

I want to install hybrid drive in Macbook pro. I bought my Mac book with lion and am now running mountain lion. I was told I needed install disk to set up new drive before restoring from my time capsule.Is this correct and if so how do I get disk osx10?

I purchased a Mac book Pro in Aug 2012 with lion and have upgraded to mountain lion. I currently am looking to install the segate 750 gig hybrid drive. I watching video I shows me needing a OSX 10 disk to boot off of when the new disk is in and the use time capsule to restore system from back up drive to new hybrid. Hope I got this correct so far. that being said my Mac Book did not come with a disk therefore is one available, when I get to point of restoring from back up with it be the same mountain lion system I had. Sorr if this sounds redudant.. Thank you in advance

Connect the new hybrid drive to your MBP. Start up your MBP holding the OPTION key, the two HDD icons will appear. Select the 'restore' icon on the right. When you get to the menu where you have 4 options, select Disk Utility. Format the drive and then you can use the option of restoring it from Time Machine.
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I just purchased a time capsule 1TB and the installation instructions don't really say weather I have to run a ethernet wire from my modem or will simply plugging it in run it....wire or not? sorry folks I'm a bit of a computer illerate

Question Do I have to wire the time capsule to my modem or will it perform wirelessly . I am just using it for everyday backup thanks community

A Time Capsule is a combination wireless router and server grade hard drive. You can get rid of your existing wireless router if you want and replace it with the Time Capsule. This way you can use the same wireless network for your Internet access and for your Time Machine backups done wirelessly in the background via the same wireless network.

Newbie Question: Any problems networking a Time Capsule to PC via ethernet?

I'm new to Apple. I was thinking of replacing my existing WiFi router which is connected to a standard cable modem with a Time Capsule and using it to back up both my Win 7 desktop and the Macbook Pro (Mountain Lion). Connection to Desktop would be ethernet, MBP would be WiFi. There is also a new HP 710 printer with WiFi connection. Are there any foreseeable issues doing this? Any problem with PC internet connections using Time Capsule? How good is the Time Capsule as a router?
I've done some searching but mostly just come up with people who have had problems so I'm wondering if this is generally a smooth process
Thanks a lot!

hockeymagnet wrote:
Thanks, that's some help. The router I have is ok. DLink Draft N. When you say wireless performance is poor, do you mean data transfer to the drive or speed in general. ?
Wireless speed Bob has stated are link speeds.. actual transfer speeds are much slower.. The TC is only N lite on 2.4ghz.. so your dlink is probably faster even at draft N and with decent external antennas, probably has better range. 5ghz in the TC is very poor range.. but there are only a couple of routers now that you can call good. Eg Asus RT-N56U is specifically reinforced 5ghz.
Internet is so much slower, that G wireless is perfectly adequate for most people. But for data transfer to the hard disk over wireless you want the best speed you can get.
Still trying to determine if it is at all tricky to set up for Windows. i.e. does the drive have to be partitioned and formatted for Windows?, what Backup software for Windows, i.e. does Windows backup work with it?, etc.
Thanks again
You do need to fix the TC name and wireless name so they are SMB compatible. ie short no spaces pure alphanumeric. Other than that windows should work ok.. you can load bonjour for windows which helps locate network products of the Apple kind.
Mixing data and TM backups on a TC is another issue. Read a bit from friend Pondini..
http://pondini.org/TM/Home.html
Q3 here is highly relevant. http://pondini.org/TM/Time_Capsule.html
Most back up software will work fine.. but the low end win7 version MSBackup may not use network drive.. you need pro or ultimate.. which is all nonsense to get more money out of you.. Don't bother with MS backup at all. There are excellent windows backup software.. readily available .. just google for reviews.. I use Macrium Reflect to do whole disk images. It is free .. my kind of pricing. But you need to pay for a license to do incremental. Acronis True image is available free with lots of WD external disk products and you can purchase it for good prices.
BTW the most important thing with a backup software is how well and how easy it is to recover. Macrium Reflect creates a boot CD for you running linux or windows PE.. it helps you easily find the network location of the backup.. and restores a whole disk image in 1-2hours.. depending on the size. You can put in a brand new disk.. and have a computer restored in no time if you are smart and use a boot partition and data partition. Set them to different backups.

Should i wait before i buy a time capsule please?

well after reading through a lot of posts on here, i was shocked to find that most are negative!!
i was all ready to get the 1TB version this week, but i think i should hold off for the moment!
so when do you guys think TC will be fixed and as apple replied/responded to any issues please?
thanks!

Bad Monk wrote:
well after reading through a lot of posts on here, i was shocked to find that most are negative!!
i was all ready to get the 1TB version this week, but i think i should hold off for the moment!
so when do you guys think TC will be fixed and as apple replied/responded to any issues please?
thanks!
Get it. You will freikin' love it.
Don't be concerned about the negativity flying around here. After all, this is a forum / messaging board. People naturally tend to take the initiative to post when they have problems.
They most probably won't change any hardware; just firmware & in fact, the very first public Time Capsule firmware update was released last night.
Unfortunately I've learned the hard way & seen it many times before; The fact of the matter is that PEACE OF MIND IS PRICELESS. PERIOD.
Knowing that my years of digital video + pics + LOTS of work is being backed up lets me sleep at night.
Not only does Time Machine allow you to restore individual files, it also allows for full disk partitions, even your bootable partition (boot to Time Machine to restore).
Do it. Just do it. 1 TB, there's no other way.

I am the only person in my family with a mac. If my family purchases the Time Capsule, will they be able to use it to back up their files with their PCs?

Yeah, I have a macbook but everyone else has a windows computer. If we buy this will they be able to back up their files on the Time Capsule wirelessly as well? Also, if I put a backup onto the Time Capsule, will everyone be able to see what is on my back up, or will I just be able to see the back up for my computer?

Also, if I put a backup onto the Time Capsule, will everyone be able to see what is on my back up, or will I just be able to see the back up for my computer?
Only you will see the backup of your Mac.
will they be able to back up their files on the Time Capsule wirelessly as well?
You will need a special Windows application like Genie Timeline Pro to be able to backup the PCs automatically to the Time Capsule. Otherwise, you must manually copy the files over.
Check with the Genie folks on backup details for the PCs before you buy.
Genie Timeline Pro | Overview | Time Machine Backup Software for ...

OK To Purchase Used Time Capsule TB1? How Important IS Time Capsule?

Naturally I would prefer to buy a new unit but I am unemployed and have not had Time Machine set up for over a year an a half. If I can grab a used on on Sleazebay and save over 100 dollars isn't it worth it as long as the unit has the box, cables, software etc.?
ALSO: Am I crazy running my Mac without a backup? I understand that it is wise to always back up but maybe I don't grasp the importance. Basically I surf the web, use IPhoto, IMovie etc. but nothing for work.
Thanks!

OneArmMan wrote:
Naturally I would prefer to buy a new unit but I am unemployed and have not had Time Machine set up for over a year an a half. If I can grab a used on on Sleazebay and save over 100 dollars isn't it worth it as long as the unit has the box, cables, software etc.?
I wouldn't be too hesitant to buy a used Time Capsule. The software isn't important, as there's little if anything on the disc that isn't already on your Mac.
Am I crazy running my Mac without a backup? I understand that it is wise to always back up but maybe I don't grasp the importance. Basically I surf the web, use IPhoto, IMovie etc. but nothing for work.
One question: How unhappy would you be if you lost all your photos in iPhoto?

I recently purchased a time capsule.

Could you tell me how to make a partition of time capsule?

Allow me to point you to this Excellent Link by Pondini
http://web.me.com/pondini/Time_Machine/Time_Capsule.html

I purchased a time capsule last year and we have been using for our backup of our apple devices (iMac, laptop, iPad and now 5 iPhones). we have not used it as our router for wifi but would like to now switch to it. need directions for switching please.

i am using time capsule for backup only but would like to switch to it for our wifi. directions on apple discuss original set up of time capsule for wi fi but not switching from existing wi fi router. were can i get help with this?

Well, it depends on what ISP you use.
Reply back with your ISP and connection type (cable, ADSL). Also, do you use an ISP router or do you have a modem connected to a router that you provide?

Questions before I purchase Lightroom

Hello, I'm quite interested in buying Lightroom 5.2. I tried the RC which ran out now. Yet, I have a several questions that I can't really find good conclusive answers to, that I'd like to get answered before buying LR. Please don't write maybe like this or that (assumptions), since I don't want to start my whole workflow and then realize that I have to change everything around, so please answer, if you know for sure that something works and you are, preferably, using that method too. Please just write e.g. 1. Do ... or see (url). or 2. Doesn't work etc. Here we go:
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http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308135?tstart=0 In Lightroom, are all videos supported if it's supported in Quicktime (maybe not all functions) like e.g. Flash videos (.flv) already work for me in Quicktime, Photoshop, etc. Details: I read the supported formats, but as I see, some also depend on Quicktime, so I'm wondering if it ignores e.g. .flv arbitrarily, even if it could support it.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308136?tstart=0 Can I create a Snapshot and replace that with an image (or linking another Photo as the current photo)? Details: I made adjustments in iPhoto till now, now I want my masters (unedited) JPEGs, few RAWs, create a snapshot and set the edited photo as the one to be kept. If it's not possible, any recommendations (besides the usual backup the masters and import the edits).
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308137?tstart=0 This is the biggest question, where I mainly want a conclusive answer: How do I manage Lightroom photos when using 2 computers, keeping all edits made on either one of them, using the same photos for editing. I won't use DNG. Details: I mainly use my older MacBook Pro, but would like to be able to use my PC as it's way better (Specs: i5 2500K, 16GB RAM, SSD, USB3, nVidia GTX 560 TI etc.). I have 2 external HDs that I could use, one for Backup and one for the actual Photos/Edits. I'll probably need to use it as my internal HDs are quite full, and I can't just delete stuff or move it to an (Developer programs, Lossless music, etc.). Based on this, how do I back up the whole thing e.g. Photos folder (all photos and edits, and preferably presets too)?
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308138?tstart=0 Is Lightroom 5.2 fully compatible with PS CS6? E.g. some ACR 8.2 stuff only works with Lightroom AFAIK. Will that mean that I can't edit them in PS? Is there a list of the exact edits I shouldn't make, if I want to be able to edit in PS?
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308139?tstart=0 When selecting multiple images in LR 5.2 RC on my Mac, using the Filmstrip view, how do I delete all selected files using a shortcut (as opposed to the right-click context-menu > remove selected photos)? Details: Using backspace asks me if I want to delete it, I choose from disk, but it just deletes individual photos, so if I have 3 selected, I need to do this 3 times.
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308140?tstart=0 Is it possible to see the photo details (CMD+I for e.g. Aperture, ISO etc.) in fullscreen view?
http://forums.adobe.com/thread/1308141?tstart=0 Is it possible to keep photos in Lightroom, but hide them (not reject, as that'd trash them, once I do the cleanup shortcut thing, I think CMD+SHIFT+Backspace)?

Hello and thanks for the answer. I do believe it's possible, but as I just needed those questions answered (besides lacking some know-how), it was way better to ask here. I have purchased it now, although, I could've actually used the trial and after 30 days purchase and enter my serial key.
Well, I'm done purchasing/downloading it, so gotta set it up soon.

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