Setup Time Capsule

I purshache my first apple devices, Time capsule 2TB and Apple TV2. Using windows laptop I instaled the airport. My friend used the capsule to send me videos. when I try to setup my home network the Airport can´t see the capsula. I need help, Is the first time I use apple products.

Hello REMAZA. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Since Time Machine (TM) backups will eventually use up the entire 1 TB of the Time Capsule's (TC) internal hard drive, you basically have three options:
o Create a Disk Image on the TC's hard drive of the required size to store your non-TM backups.
o Temporarily remove the TC's hard drive; re-partition it to at least two partitions (one for TM backups, the other for non-TM data), and then, reinstall it.
o Add an external USB drive to be used specifically for either TM or non-TM backups depending on what you dedicate the TM's internal drive for.

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How is easy is to setup Time Capsule as a wifi router

How easy is it to setup Time Capsule as a wifi router?

The following would be the basic setup steps for the Time Capsule (TC):
Modem/Router Power ReCycling
o Power-off the Cable modem, TC, & computer(s); Wait at least 30 minutes.
o Power-on the Cable modem; Wait at least 15 minutes.
o Power-on the TC; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
Either connect to the TC's wireless network or, temporarily, connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to one of the LAN ports of the TC, and then, using the AirPort Utility in Manual Mode, check these settings:
AirPort - Base Station
o Base Station Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
o Base Station Password: (optional)
o Contact: (optional)
o Location: (optional)
o Set time automatically (optional)
o Time Zone: <select your time zone>
o Status Light: Always On (Default)
o Allow configuration over Ethernet WAN port (unchecked)
o Advertise configuration globally using Bonjour (unchecked)
AirPort - Wireless
o Wireless Mode: Create a wireless network
o Network Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
o Allow this network to be extended (unchecked)
o Radio Mode: 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible)
o Channel: Automatic
o Wireless Security: None
AirPort - Wireless - Wireless Options
o Region: <select your region>
o Multicast Rate: 2 Mbps
o Transmit Power: 100%
o Create a closed network (unchecked)
o Use interference robustness (unchecked)
Internet - Internet Connection
o Connect Using: Ethernet
o Configure IPv4: Using DHCP
o IP Address: <provided by your ISP>
o Subnet Mask: <provided by your ISP>
o Router Address: <provided by your ISP>
o DNS Server(s): <provided by your ISP>
o Domain Name: <provided by your ISP>
o DHCP Client ID: (optional)
o Ethernet WAN Port: Automatic (Default)
o Connection Sharing: Share a public IP address
Internet - DHCP
o DHCP Range: 10.0 1.x
o DHCP Beginning Address: 10.0.1.2
o DHCP Ending Address: 10.0.1.200
o DHCP Lease: 4 hours
o DHCP Message: (optional)
o LDAP Server: (optional)
o DHCP Reservations: (optional)
Internet - NAT
o Enable default host at: (leave blank)
o Enable NAT Port Mapping Protocol (checked)
Once you have verified Internet access, I strongly suggest that you use wireless encryption (WPA or WPA2) to secure your network.

Cannot setup Time Capsule

I have a Comcast gateway cable/router. I am unable to setup Time Capsule, after dozens of resets, hours with both Comcast and Apple support, and two visits from Comcast field techs. I took the TC into the nearest Apple store for service. The device was still under warranty. The "genius" confirmed a defective TC, so I got a new one. Brought it home, tried to set it up following the directions, and still no luck.
I am able to set up using an Airport Express but not TC. Is it possible that the replacement is also a lemon?
Fortunately, I have established a wifi network using the Comcast gateway. But it uses only the 2.4GHz channel, which dramatically reduces download speeds as compared to 5GHz channel.
I am certainly open to suggestions and advi

The TC should be in bridge mode.. plugged into the comcast router. Do the setup before you plug it in... if it fails, use ethernet directly to the TC and give us a few screen shots of the summary page.
I would also use 5.6 utility.. frankly I think you can get in a knot if you use 6.1 because it auto sets things it shouldn't.
How to load 5.6 into ML.
1. Download 5.6 for Lion.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Click to open the dmg but do not attempt to install the pkg.. it won't work anyway.
2. Download and install unpkg.
http://www.timdoug.com/unpkg/
Run unpkg on the desktop.. it is very simple.. drag the AirPortUtility56.pkg file over to unpkg.. and it will create a new directory of the same name on the desktop.. drill down.. applications utilities .. there lo and behold is Airport utility 5.6 .. drag it to your main utilities directory or just run it from current location.
You cannot uninstall 6.1 so don't try.. and you cannot or should not run them both at the same time.. so just ignore the toyland version.. the plastic hammer.. and start using 5.6.. a real tool.
For screen shots see this post.
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4668746?tstart=0

Lion Server setup & Time Capsule

Greetings,
I am new to lion server so please bear with me. Some of my question me seem dumb to some of you. But to me the only dumb question is one not asked. So please bear with me.
Server and time capsule will both do NAT, DHCP. Which should I use for the network Server or Time Capsule. I am connecting with a Brighthouse cable modem with a Dynamic IP. I have the Time Capsule in Bridge Mode with a static IP 192.168.0.6. The server is Static with 192.168.0.5. Brighthouse wireless is disabled as I like the time capsule wireless. Time capsule is providing WI-FI. Brighthouse router/Modem provides the Router at 192.168.0.1.
I have a domain name abc.net. Should I set up lion server first and then set up Time Capsule after it is working? Do I set this up as a .local, .private or .net account during server setup? I want to be able to get to my computer from my domain name and handle my mail.
I set this up once and it worked for about 2 hours. After that it would never see my computer. So I am setting up server again but wanted to see if I could get a little first time guidence this time. I also signed up with DYNDNS for DNS updating and that just seemed to throw a whole new batch of problems in.
So any help would be great... Not dumb with computers, but new to apple servers. And I don't do geek well!!
I think all the IP numbers, what I need to change on Netfirms to get to my computer get me confused in the setup.
Thanks

Server and time capsule will both do NAT, DHCP
Sure.
Which should I use for the network Server or Time Capsule
Why do you think you need to use either of them?
Ideally, you should have ONE device on your network running NAT, and ONE device running DHCP.
From your description it sounds like your Brighthouse router is running NAT therefore there is no need to run NAT anywhere else.
The chances are that the Brighthouse router is also running a DHCP server for your LAN, therefore there is also no need to run DHCP off the Time Capsule or the Server. You've already got those bases covered.
So, at least without more information, I'd be inclined to say: neither.
Should I set up lion server first and then set up Time Capsule after it is working?
Probably. It depends on what your plans are for the Time Capsule. If you're using the TC as a wireless base station then it doesn't need to be running until you're ready to connect wireless clients.
If you're using the TC for backup, you don't need it until your server and/or clients are setup and ready to backup.
Since the TC is not (as per the above) running either NAT or DHCP, there's not much else to do with it.
So focus on the server.
Do I set this up as a .local, .private or .net account during server setup?
That's entirely up to you, although there are a couple of options. First off, though, realize that there is no, zip, nada connection between the hostname you use on your internal LAN and any public domain. It's 100% valid for your server to be called foo.bar while serving web content for abc.net and getting email for xzy.com, all at the same time.
Personally, I tend to set them the same (e.g. abc.net in this case), but others will recommend a different approach. It's largely personal preference.
I want to be able to get to my computer from my domain name and handle my mail.
If you're talking about getting to your computer/mail from an external locale, that's 100% down to DNS and completely independent of what the server thinks its own name is.

How to setup Time Capsule for wireless backup only

I have a new Time Capsule that I want to set up for wireless backups of both my Macbook Air (with Time Machine) and a Windows Vista laptop. I have an existing home wireless network with my Att/Uverse tv and internet service. I do not want to disturb that network/internet setup.
How do I set up the time capsule to use it for wireless backup only? When I start the Airport utility setup, the first thing it asks is do I want to 1) set up new network, 2) replace existing router, or 3) join existing network.

Thanks. That got me the green light and a message that everything was set up properly. It started it's first Time Machine backup and everything looked good for a while. But now I have a new problem.
The backup failed twice. The first time it had a message that it could no longer find the time capsule, so I had to reset it and go thru the setup procedures again. Started backup again overnight, and this morning it tells me that it failed again. But this time I still have my green light, and the message is "a network problem may have interfered with the backup.
I don't know what else to do with the setup to get it to work. Right now it has started backing up again on its own, so I'll leave it going one more time. (I should tell you that all of this is occurring on my Mac. I have not even started setting it up on the Vista machine. I want to make sure it works on the Mac first). Any advice from anyone who had the same problems with setup would be appreciated.

Setup Time Capsule or Mac first?

I'm getting a new Mac and a new Time Capsule. I currently do not have a wireless network or computer. In which order do I want to setup each of these? I don't want to miss anything during the initial setup process of either.

The Time Capsule comes with documentation on how to install it and set it up. You need to first set up the computer in order to use Airport Utility to configure the Time Capsule.
The Time Capsule connects to your DSL or cable modem using an Ethernet cable. The Time Capsule creates a wireless network that you configure using Airport Utility in the /Applications/Utilities/ folder.
Read the documentation carefully and just follow the appropriate setup instructions.

Setup Time Capsule for: (1) Time Machine (2) File Server & Extra Storage HD

I have a TIME CAPSULE 1 TB.
Need to use it partially for TIME MACHINE, and also for keeping some data, such as, iPhoto pictures, and iTunes library.
How to setup?
At the moment drive is empty.
Thank you.

Hello REMAZA. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Since Time Machine (TM) backups will eventually use up the entire 1 TB of the Time Capsule's (TC) internal hard drive, you basically have three options:
o Create a Disk Image on the TC's hard drive of the required size to store your non-TM backups.
o Temporarily remove the TC's hard drive; re-partition it to at least two partitions (one for TM backups, the other for non-TM data), and then, reinstall it.
o Add an external USB drive to be used specifically for either TM or non-TM backups depending on what you dedicate the TM's internal drive for.

Cannot setup time capsule - Help!

Hoping someone can help me.
We had time capsule setup and the backups were working great since February. One day, we started to get constant errors that backup could not take place. Not sure, but we think it occurred after we had a power failure and the same day we did a security update.
We did something and it worked again, but then it totally stopped working. After going on the boards and reading other posts, we deleted the data on the time capsule and reconfigured it. Suddenly, we could no longer get air port utility to find the time capsule.
No matter what we do, we cannot get airport utility to find it. Any suggestions?

You might find useful advice on this Web page: Time Machine Troubleshooting.

Setup Time Capsule again after Partition?

Hey guys, i was just wondering after i partition my time capsule to use some of the space as an external drive will i have to resetup my TimeCapsule portion of the drive using Airport Utility? Thanks.

Not sure what you mean by "partition".
It is not possible to partition the Time Capsule drive using Disk Utility unless you first pull the drive from the Time Capsule case and place it in a separate enclosure....voiding the warranty.
If you decide to do this anyway, you'll have to move the existing data on the Time Capsule drive to another drive, then setup the partitions, then transfer the data back over to the Time Capsule.
Definitely not recommended unless you are experienced with things like this.
If you simply need to "reserve" a given amount of space on the Time Capsule for other data storage, you can use Disk Utility to set up one or more Disk Images for that purpose without having to pull the Time Capsule drive from the case.

How to setup time capsule as router

This is my first try at using time capsule. how do i set this up as a router. i have bell dsl modem and would liek to use the time TC to be the router for wireless and wired connection. If I setup IP Address 192.168.1.1 will this be same ip address I set for Router Address? Do I need to change the Connection Sharing option?
The modems IP is 192.168.2.1.
Under Airport Utility - Settings - Internet:
-Internet Connection Tab - connection using: Ethernet & connection sharing: off (bridge mode)
-TCP/IP tab - configure IP: manually; ip address: 192.168.1.1

You might want to check with your service provider to see if the device can be configured as a "bridge". That is the way it must be setup if you want it to work correctly with the Time Capsule.
You might want to look at this link for more information on your modem.
http://help.iglou.com/questions/92/Siemens+Speedstream+4200+Bridged+Configuratio n

How to setup Time Capsule to use wifi and 2 ethernet ports

Hi, I hope someone can help with this issue as I've been searching for an answer without success. Basically, can a Time Capsule (1st gen) connected to a modem create a wireless network, as well as connect to an ethernet powerline adapter, as well as connect to an iMac by ethernet?
My original setup was as follows:
modem > time capsule (which creates a wireless network) > iMac
I bought an AirPort Express to use in another room. It was extending the TC wifi network, but the speeds weren't great so I've got a pair of powerline ethernet adapters. I wanted to add those into my current setup so that the Express can create a wireless network.
Anyway, before I can get to that stage, I'm having issues with the TC. I want to achieve the setup as follows:
modem > time capsule (which creates a wireless network) > powerline adapter 1 * > powerline adapter 2 > airport express
* But as well as connecting an ethernet cable to powerline adapter 1, also connect one from TC to my iMac.
When I tried connecting an ethernet cable to the TC in my original setup, the iMac lost connection to the internet. I've managed to get the following setup to work:
modem > time capsule (which creates a wireless network) > powerline adapter 1 > powerline adapter 2 > imac
But to achieve the setup I want, would require me to buy another powerline adapter (for the Express), and it seems silly to have to use a powerline adapter for my iMac when it is right next to the TC.
Any help would be appreciated.

modem > time capsule (which creates a wireless network) > powerline adapter 1 * > powerline adapter 2 > airport express
* But as well as connecting an ethernet cable to powerline adapter 1, also connect one from TC to my iMac.
When I tried connecting an ethernet cable to the TC in my original setup, the iMac lost connection to the internet. I've managed to get the following setup to work:
What you are attempting should work fine. The TC should be able to manage multiple ethernet connections as well as the wireless.
Investigate what is happening when you plug ethernet into the TC from the imac.
Please try it.. turn off wireless in the imac to ensure ethernet is the only connection.
But I would recommend you shut off the whole network at that point. Restart everything in order.. modem .. TC.. EOPs.. Express.. clients.. with 2min gap between them.
Now look at the imac and check the network preferences.. did it pick up the correct IP from the TC? It should have router (gateway) and DNS all correct using dhcp.. if not check the connectivity light on the TC.. does it come on when you plug in the ethernet cord?
Open a terminal on the mac and ping the TC address. does it respond?
Give a few screen shots of how the TC is setup.. bridge, router and what IP it is running. Even just the summary page.

Setup Time Capsule as wireless device and Time Machine with Ethernet?

I'm running the latest version of Airport Utility (6.3.4) with a TC a1254 and Macbook Pro platinum late 2007.
I have a modem/router Ryge model Wa41r.
Ive tried everything I could find in the forums and in expert pages and can't configure my Time Capsule as a Wireless Device connected to the modem/router and Time Machine with Ethernet Cable.
I tried letting it configure itself, it held the wifi signal for over 5 min then turned off. Never that way worked again.
Then I configured with other examples seen in Apple communities and expert Apple pages, but it conflicted with my routers signal. I turned off the Wireless Lan Interface and it turned off the Ethernet cable with the connection as well. I tried giving my TC different IP address.
So my Time Capsule gives me this status in flicking amber: Internet connection and Conflicting DCHP Range. (when I connect to my Mac the Internet works)
And strangely the wireless signal appears in my Macbook but not in my Android Phone.
Works fine doing backups when asked via ethernet.
Also when I go to check on it on Airport Utility in other wifi devices it appears but says "Device Not Found - device name- was previously part of your network. Check that is still in range...etc"

I would like to help you but you need to clear up some things..
A Time Capsule is plugged into the network by ethernet.. you back up to it using wireless or ethernet.. it should make no difference which.
When you say this..
Ive tried everything I could find in the forums and in expert pages and can't configure my Time Capsule as a Wireless Device connected to the modem/router and Time Machine with Ethernet Cable.
I cannot understand.. The Time Capsule plugs into the main modem router.. and should be in bridge mode..
Time Machine is not hardware.. it is the backup software on the computer.. there is no way you can connect Time Machine with ethernet cable. .you can connect the computer with Ethernet Cable..
But you need to clarify please.
If you wish to connect TC to the Modem router by wireless this is not possible. It must connect by ethernet.
You can connect your computer to it using either wireless or ethernet.
And strangely the wireless signal appears in my Macbook but not in my Android Phone.
It is likely the wireless name is not valid.
Make sure all names are short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric. 2-20 characters.. Do not use the Apple recommended names.. they can be totally wrong.
Also the password for wireless should be 8-20 characters but same rules.. pure alphanumeric mixed case and numbers.
Start again.
Factory reset the TC.
Factory reset universal
Power off the TC.. ie pull the power cord or power off at the wall.. wait 10sec.. hold in the reset button.. be gentle.. power on again still holding in reset.. and keep holding it in for another 10sec. You may need some help as it is hard to both hold in reset and apply power. It will show success by rapidly blinking the front led. Release the reset.. and wait a couple of min for the TC to reset and come back with factory settings. If the front LED doesn’t blink rapidly you missed it and simply try again. The reset is fairly fragile in these.. press it so you feel it just click and no more.. I have seen people bend the lever or even break it. I use a toothpick as tool.
N.B. None of your files on the hard disk of the TC are deleted.. this simply clears out the router settings of the TC.
Plug it into the main router by ethernet.
Do the setup via the airport utility in a Mac or iOS device.
Follow the setup instructions above.
Then you can connect to the TC LAN ports by ethernet or use wireless on the computer.
Your modem WA41R. I cannot find details in English . .they are all Spanish so we may be having difficulty of language here.
But if the modem is working as router the TC has to be in bridge mode.. it will not work properly in router mode.
So you should see it set as bridge here.

How to setup TIme capsule with a DSL router step by step?

Hi All,
Does anyone know how to conncet Time Capsule set by step through a DSL router?
I already have a DSL router, but want to connect my time capsule to that router.
Do i connect it through ethernet?, and is it possible to have my time capsule as a different router at home with a different password than the DSL router?, if so how is that possible?, is going to have the same download/upload speed as the DSL router?
Please help, thanks

You simply bridge the TC.
Plug it by ethernet into the adsl modem router and it will work fine.
nd is it possible to have my time capsule as a different router at home with a different password than the DSL router?,
No, the TC will cause trouble if you set it up as a router.. it has to be bridged. You only have a single adsl connection but there are some ISP that allow a secondary pppoe login and some modems that allow it. It is pretty difficult setup. Ask your ISP as there is often a charge that is very high for the second connection. It will still share the same link so there is no improvement in speed, merely two different authentications sharing the same line. The TC can do pppoe client but has nothing very fancy about it.

I cannot setup time capsule for first time

Hi!
I have a brand new macbook pro and time capsule 2tb 4th gen. I have been trying to set up the TC for some days now but it just won't work. Maybe it is because I live in China and I bought them in Canada (does not make sence but ok) but I keep on getting the message "your apple wi-fi base station does not a valid ip address"
I have an existing wifi connection so what I do is connect the modem to my TC (the cable that normally goes from modem to router -a chinese router provided by isp with an ip address on it and some admin things), then I open airport utility and follow the steps. I obviously do not get very far.. Does anyone know what I am doing wrong? I tried hard reset, power turn-off for 24h and all youtube videos out there and I have yet to see the (green) light!
Your help is very much appreciated!!
Chris

Download and install the real utiity.. v6 is a drainer.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Since the modem you already have is likely a router.. setup the TC in bridge.
Go to 5.6 airport utility, manual setup, internet tab.
Connection sharing.. off, bridge mode.
update the TC and plug the modem into wan (but any port is fine in bridge). WAN port has the circle symbol and slightly spaced from the others.. nearest the usb and power end.
Now setup wireless.. either turn it off and keep using wireless in existing router.. if available.
Or setup wireless name and setup as per your requirement.. but note.. TC are regionalised.. those sold in North America do not offer China as a region. You need specific ones for that region. So be careful that you do not use wireless in the wrong channel or power settings as I doubt the Chinese authorities will take kindly to you.

How to setup Time Capsule as wireless router cascaded under another router

I'm lodged on the second floor of a house where I get one ethernet cable coming out of an old 4-port NETGEAR router (connected to an ADSL modem that) on the first floor. The router gets an IP from the ADSL 87.xx.xx.xx and re-leases on the LAN 192.168.0.2 thorugh 99.
Up here I would like to set up my Time Capsule to create a wireless network. I need to use the connection coming out of the downstairs router.
All configurational combinations of these two routers that I've tried (plenty) are giving me horrible network conflicts between the Time Capsule and the down-stairs router. Even if I use static IP (192.168.1.100) and enable bridge mode on my Time Capsule, I get slow pings and 30% package loss pinging 192.168.1.1 (the router downstairs).
ADSL straight to the Time Capsule and assisted setup works fine so cables and my other hardware seem ok.
I've got access to configure all devices as I wish.
Thankful for help.

NO. Things are not ok!
Just as I accepted the package-losses and lowered experienced surfing-speed I realized that I couldn't send mails or upload files to my ftp.
Now I get systematic. I test both my wired and wireless connections with ping and through www.speedtest.net.
Test
Ethernet to my iMac:
Ethernet to bridged TC and wireless to my iMac
Speedtest.net (down)
1.98 mbps
1.90 mbps
Speedtest.net (up)
1.74 mbps
0.02 mbps
Ping* to router
0.8ms (0% package loss)
2.5ms (5% package loss)
Ping* to apple.com
178ms (6% package loss)
190ms (5% package loss)
* Ping averages calculated on 100 pings
What can one conclude / suspect from these numbers? Why does my upspeed drop? I also feel that it's slower to surf wirelessly. I don't feel that the 1.98 to 1.74 mbps drop accounts for that though. I know that conversion to wireless should make for a speed-loss. (I read 10% which seems to be what I measured here).

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