Time Capsule 500gb Help! Trying to set up

I just received a Time Capsule 500Gb model # MB764LL/A It should be working with my iBook G4 which is running on OX 10.5.8 and has the Time Machine software. I am connected wirelessly with the flying saucer Airport Extreme Base Station. I printed out the instructions which seem pretty easy except I do not have the 'set up' CD but my Airport Utility is 5.4.2 so thats current. I have 14 days to return this item and I don't think its broken, I just could be missing something. How important is the Cd? Thanks for any help in advance!!!!

There are a few steps to take when this happens.
Disconnect the ethernet cable from your computer to the TC for a moment and power down your computer.
Make sure the TC is powered up and then hold in the reset button until the amber light begins to blink quickly. Hold a few more seconds, then release the reset button.
Now connect the ethernet cable again and restart your computer to see if that helps.
If that does not do the trick, the next step is to try a Factory Default Reset as follows:
Power down your computer, etc as above.
Pull the AC power plug from the TC
Hold in the reset button and keep holding it in as you plug the AC plug back in
Release the reset button after 10 seconds
This is a bit tricky to do and you almost need 3 hands.
Then connect the ethernet cable and power your computer back up, etc.

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HT203177 I have a MacBook OSX 10.5.8 and a Time Capsule 500GB since July 2008. My problem is (for the 4th time in 4 yrs) the backup gets stuck in "preparing" indefinitely (hours). In the past, wile still under apple care warranty, tech support had me redo

I have a MacBook OSX 10.5.8 and a Time Capsule 500GB since July 2008. My problem is (for the 4th time in 4 yrs) the backup gets stuck in "preparing" indefinitely (hours). In the past, wile still under apple care warranty, tech support had me redo backup (loosing previous backups). Now I'm out of warranty and still having this problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I have a MacBook OSX 10.5.8 and a Time Capsule 500GB since July 2008. My problem is (for the 4th time in 4 yrs) the backup gets stuck in "preparing" indefinitely (hours). In the past, wile still under apple care warranty, tech support had me redo backup (loosing previous backups). Now I'm out of warranty and still having this problem. Any help is greatly appreciated.

I keep on getting this error when i try to copy files to my 2T Time Capsule, Please help im running out of space on my MacBook Pro.... The operation can't be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -50)

I keep on getting this error when i try to copy files to my 2T Time Capsule, Please help im running out of space on my MacBook Pro....
The operation can’t be completed because an unexpected error occurred (error code -50)

I would get an external drive today and copy all your stuff off the TC.. forget trying to load more onto it. There is a good chance after 3years (A 2TB should be only about 2years tops), the disk or the TC itself is on the way out. Do it immediately. If TM is also failing to backup you need to recognise symtoms of impending doom.
Unfortunately the error messages are archane and it is hard to discover their meaning.
You also cannot verify a network drive.. you can verify the TM sparsebundle though so do that.
A5. http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Reboot the whole network from off.. certainly if you run later OS it can simply lose the drive..
If you still fail to be able to copy to the TC.. then get that external and copy off it. Tell us if you can do that.

Time Capsule 500GB MB276

What is difference between Time Capsule 500GB MB276LL/A and Time Capsule 500GB MB276Z/A?
Or... what is difference between "LL/A" and "Z/A"? What is the meaning of these letters?

They are different markets.
LL/A is US
Z/A is UK (I think).
The actual difference is settings for wireless.. nothing else is different. The US model cannot be set for UK wireless region.. therefore it misses out on channels 12 and 13 for 2.4ghz for example. The UK model cannot be set to US.. so it always has 12, 13 when it should not use them. Power output can be different as each country has their own regs. Although in practice either can be used in either country without too much problems.
Once the region is set at the factory it cannot be changed. Apple do not provide a service to change it.. although it is actually possible but requires a serial console.
Apple regionalize their products and they are not supposed to be sold in other areas of the world.

Time Capsule, Airport, and Airport Utility - setting up for SBCGLOBAL

HI,
I'm new, and relatively new to the MAC world. I have an iMac 24, 2007 year model and I have kept all the updates current. I just today purchased a Time Capsule and I would like to switch from the Linksys to the Airport attached to the Time Capsule. I tried the typical customer setup but I was not successful. Anyone that can give me some tips I'll owe you 10 cents.
I'm using sbcglobal as my ISP through a Speed Stream 5100 modem and a Linksys WRT54GS version 3. The Time Capsul is the newest and latest (I guess version 7.5). A search on the keyword sbcglobal resulted in on thread that has been archived.
Help?

Wayne M, welcome to the discussion area!
There are several ways to configure a router to connect to your modem and internet service. During the setup of the Time Capsule in AirPort Utility, you were asked how you wanted to connect to your internet provider. Among these choices were:
Connect Using = Ethernet or DHCP
Connect Using = PPPoE
What we don't know is how your modem is configured now. If it is configured as a "bridge" (our guess), you would use the PPPoE method to connect.
Do you recall how you tried to connect when you tried the setup?
Message was edited by: Bob Timmons

Time Capsule advice, HELP!!

Folks,
I got an iomega 500gb ULTRAMAX external hdd from apple store last week. it is too noisy and has bad reviews now i have checked...
1) should i upgrade to a time capsule 500gb, which costs double the price of the iomega? is it worth it?
2) do i "have" to use the TC as my wireless router? i already have one...
3) i will connect TC to my mac, which is wirelessly connected to the internet.
if i then connect a printer to my mac/TC setup, can my PC print wirelessly from the other room?
many thanks in advance...

"should i upgrade to a time capsule 500gb, which costs double the price of the iomega? is it worth it?"
all depends upon how you are going to use the device. I don't really use TC for Time Machine backups, its too slow but I have and successfully. I do use it as a network storage device to transfer files among my computers and family members. I also use it over the internet to get or put files when I'm out of state , ie away from my home network. I use it for ethernet on my home network and wireless.

Today Apple retail unit sold me Airport Time Capsule. Now trying to install on my Mac which runs OSX10.6.8. Seems I should have newer OSX and Airport Utility version. What can I do please?

Today Apple retail unit/shop in sold me Airport Time Capsule. Now trying to install on my 21 inch iMac which runs OSX10.6.8. Seems I should have newer OSX and also newer Airport Utility version (mine is 5.6.1). What can I do, please? So much looking forward to using Time Capsule. It is not at all readable on box. Now with a magnified glass I can just about make out the installation requirements printed in tiny print at the bottom/base of the box! I have tried software update etc etc and to download Airport Utility update from Apple website. This was unsuccessful because of OSX, I gathered. Appreciate any similar experience and how it was resolved. Thank you. Tr

You need OS X 10.7.5 or later. Most likely you can upgrade OS X on your iMac. You already have 10.6.8 and access to the App Store. If your computer qualifies to run Mavericks, then that is what you would upgrade to, otherwise, you would upgrade to Lion.
Upgrading to Lion
If your computer does not meet the requirements to install Mavericks, it may still meet the requirements to install Lion.
You can purchase Lion at the Online Apple Store. The cost is $19.99 (as it was before) plus tax. It's a download. You will get an email containing a redemption code that you then use at the Mac App Store to download Lion. Save a copy of that installer to your Downloads folder because the installer deletes itself at the end of the installation.
     Lion System Requirements
       1. Mac computer with an Intel Core 2 Duo, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7,
           or Xeon processor
       2. 2GB of memory
       3. OS X v10.6.6 or later (v10.6.8 recommended)
       4. 7GB of available space
       5. Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
Upgrading to Mavericks
You can upgrade to Mavericks from Lion or directly from Snow Leopard. Mavericks can be downloaded from the Mac App Store for FREE.
Upgrading to Mavericks
To upgrade to Mavericks you must have Snow Leopard 10.6.8 or Lion installed. Download Mavericks from the App Store. Sign in using your Apple ID. Mavericks is free. The file is quite large, over 5 GBs, so allow some time to download. It would be preferable to use Ethernet because it is nearly four times faster than wireless.
    OS X Mavericks- System Requirements
    Macs that can be upgraded to OS X Mavericks
         1. iMac (Mid 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 7,1 or later
         2. MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 5,1 or later
         3. MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         4. MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 2,1 or later
         5. Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         6. Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
         7. Xserve (Early 2009) - Model Identifier 3,1 or later
To find the model identifier open System Profiler in the Utilities folder. It's displayed in the panel on the right.
     Are my applications compatible?
         See App Compatibility Table - RoaringApps.

Can I connect an external hard disk to time capsule? I tried but it doesn't show up. What would be the reason??

Can I connect an external hard disk to time capsule? I tried but it doesn't show up. What would be the reason??

The USB drive must be formatted for Mac in Mac OS Extended (Journaled), or if you want to use both Mac and Windows files, the drive can be formatted in FAT32.
A number of drives are formatted for Windows only in a format called NTFS. This willl not work on the Time Capsule.
In addition, the USB port on the Time Capsule is under powered. You almost always have to use a powered USB hub when you connect a drive to the Time Capsule...even if the drive has its own power supply.

Just bought new time capsule- need help setting up WiFi network with another router

Here ismy situation.
I had a wireless network setup up at home using a Belkin wifi router.
I have 2 macBooks (1 pro, 1 air) and 2 iphones that connect wirelessly and a desktop PC that is hard wired to the ethernet port. In addition, I have a Verizon wireless network extender plugged in by ethernet. All of the hard-wired gear is in our 3rd floor attic office (and the wireless signal was strong throughout the house).
The Belkin wifi router was plugged into a wall ethernet jack that is in turn wired into a Linksys router in the basement (along with multiple other ethernet ports througout the house) and is hardwired to the Cable modem next to it. All of the hard-wired ethernet stuff (including the router in the basement) was there when we bought the house, and I have no clue in the tangle of wires how to sort them out (but don't really think I need to)
I just purchased a TimeCapsule to do wireless backups of my 2 macbooks, and tried to set it up alongside the existing wireless modem.
Needless to say, this did not work well. I called AppleCare, and was told that the TimeCapsule needs to be the "1st" wireless adapter, so I went into the basement, and connected the time capsule directly to the cable modem, and then out to the basement router. The Belkin router still needs to be in the attic to supply the PC and the Verizon adapter (so it is near a window for GPS signal).
If I try to name the WiFi network the same SSID on both the TC and the belkin router (to have dual signal strenth coverage) the whole thing gets messed up and the TC cannot be "found" by the aiprort Utility software.
What I have done now is that I have 2 side-by-side wireless networks with 2 unique names (actually 3, because I enabled the 5Ghz signal on the TC), but our wireless devices do not "switch" automatically from one SSID to another stronger signal SSID as we move through the house
Here's the question: How do I name them the same so that the devices will switch effortlessly to the stongest signal? I understand it involves switching the "channels" but don't know how to do it right now. Currently, everything works, so I don't want to mess it up tinkering. Another caveat- there are several other wireless networks from neighbors houses that I can "see". I jsut downloaded a program called iStumbler that shows the channels, but not sure what to do with that info.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Here's the question: How do I name them the same so that the devices will switch effortlessly to the stongest signal? I understand it involves switching the "channels" but don't know how to do it right now. Currently, everything works, so I don't want to mess it up tinkering. Another caveat- there are several other wireless networks from neighbors houses that I can "see". I jsut downloaded a program called iStumbler that shows the channels, but not sure what to do with that info.
Any advice would be appreciated.
OK.. sounds like a mess.. or at least messy and the previous people should have left a log book with all the IP address info in it.. you have far too many routers.. but from here it is impossible to tell how they are configured. Most are probably just setup as AP.
Naming rule for wireless.. Same SSID same security different channel.
SSID ie wireless name to work on the PC side should have no spaces and no special characters. TC name should also follow that rule. So the devices need to all set with fixed channels.
Don't worry too much about iStumbler and what is outside your house.. there isn't enough channels at 2.4ghz anyway. And you are going to need to use them all. There are only three non-overlapping channels. 1, 6, 11 so set each device to one of those channels. The TC should be as close as you can to where you normally use the MacBooks.. and turn on the 5ghz. You will have to leave it to automatic name so the Macbook can also roam across from 2.4 to 5ghz. But if you care to use a different name and force it onto 5ghz the speed is much better as long as you are in the same room.
Roaming is great in theory.. often in practice it just doesn't work.. you need to step in and turn off wireless and then turn it back on.. you can quickly see which router it is connecting to by hold down the option key when you click the airport fan in the top menu area.. and look at bssid.. you will have to figure out which number MAC address relates to which router.
Also do not be surprised if Lion gives you issues. It seems to often drop out and lose connection to the TC as a backup device even if internet is still working.

I can't set up my time capsule - please help!

I can't seem to set up my Time Capsule at all since I switched Internet providers to Virgin. Whenever I try to it says that the network password is not correct but I KNOW it is. I've tried it wired via Ethernet with the wireless turned off but still it does nothing. Has anybody got a link to an absolute fail proof guide to setting it up. I've had a Time Capsule before that worked fine.
Thanks

LaPastenague is correct in saying you need to setup the Time Capsule in bridge mode. It sounds like you are using a modem router combo.
Just get a regular ethernet cable(same as a "patch cable") and connect it from the LAN port on the modem to the WAN port on the Time Capsule. Go through the setup as normal and if it asks you to put it in bridge mode do so. (if you are using Mac OS X 10.6.8 or earlier it will prompt you for it. If you are using a Mac OS X 10.7.5 or later it will automatically put it into bridge mode if it is receiving a private ip address).
To verify bridge mode:
10.6.8 or Earlier: Airport Utility > Select Time capsule > Manaul Setup > Internet Icon Along the top > Internet Connection Tab > Connection Sharing. If it says "Share a Public IP" Switch it to Off(Bridge Mode)
10.7.5 or Later: Airport Utility > Click on the Time Capsule > In the window to the right of it click "Edit" > Network Tab > Router Mode. If it says "DHCP and NAT" switch it to Off(Bridge Mode)
Hope this simplifies things....
Jesse

Just bought new Time Capsule, need help setting up...

Okay so I already have my wireless network set up in my house with two airport expresses, I have the airplay and wireless printer set up as well.
Just bought a time capsule today and want to know the best way to set it up. Is it best to use the TC as the "main" wireless router, connected to my cable modem? Is it harder to set it up this way, am I going to have to hard connect the printer to set it up with the Time capsule?
Thanks

Hi,
Personally, I would always use the AirPort device that provides the fastest wireless performance to create my main wireless network.
If you bought a Time Capsule 4th Generation, http://support.apple.com/kb/SP627 chances are high that it is the fastest device you own.
I would set it as "Create a wireless network" and set the two AirPort Expresses as "Join a wireless network" or "Extend a wireless network".
Enjoy your new device !
P-

Time Machine getting real-only error on 2TB Time Capsule --- Please Help

Hi,
My MacPro is running 10.6.2. I bought a 2TB Time Capsule on August 1st, 2009. The TC has been running okay, but painfully slow. On Tuesday, Nov 24th, 2009, the Time Machine reported that the TC is read-only now. I've spent 5 days, including Thanksgiving Day, researching and trying to resolve this problem. To my surprise this problem goes back several years.
I have tried all the solutions without success. I cannot afford to lose the sparse bundle on TC --- it's 1.56TB in size.
My home/office LAN includes a Linksys BEFSR81 Router, 2TB Time Capsule, an iMac G5, and my MacPro. That's all there is. The router is connect to the Internet through a Comcast Cable.
The TC was configured using the Airport Utility. The password is set at the TC level. The password is also set "Guests" (something I found in my research). Wireless is turned off because I'm using an Ethernet LAN.
Now the following is very Strange!!!
(1) Click on MacPro in the side bar. The Data disk is shown with a "lock" in the icon. It has only one permission: Everyone "No Access". I'm unable to change the permission.
(2) Click on the boot drive and make invisible files visible. Expand Volumes. Get Indo on the Data "folder". The permissions are:
everyone - read/write
don (Me) - read/write
admin - read/write
everyone - read only
There are 2 "everyone" entries!!! I can't remove either of them. I wonder if the second "everyone" is the problem?
Does anyone have any suggestions how to fix this read-only problem?
Is there a bug in the firmware? My TC version is 7.4.2.
Please help!
Thank you,
Don Leckie

Disk Utility didn't report any errors. I checked the log too.
The disk "Data" in TimeCapsule can be opened using the Finder.
The sparsebundle for the MacPro can be opened and each backup folder is accessible and can be written to. But TimeMachine still says that the TimeCapsule is read-only.
The sparsebundle for the iMac G5 cannot be opened from the Finder. The error message is that I don't have sufficient privileges. Trying from both the MacPro and iMac G5. TimeMachine still says the TimeCapsule is read-only.
I tried using fsck_hfs to try fixing the permissions. But I got the message that the disk Data was not a character device; whatever that implies.
Tomorrow I'm putting a call into Apple Support.
Thank you for your help!

Time Capsule Connection Help Needed (Flashing Amber)

Guys,
I've been trying to troubleshoot my Time Capsule connection for a week now and I have had zero luck.
I have a Imac with OSX 10.6.8 that uses AirPort v 5.6.1. I have a Cat-5 (ethernet cable) plugged from my Time Capsule port (looks like this <-->) into an available port in my cable mode/router. My Imac is also plugged into this router. The two cat-5 (ethernet) cables are side by side.
So....
Every time I plug in the Time Capsule I get the following prompt via AirPort.
AirPort Utility found a Time Capsule 802.11n (4th Generation) that is
reporting problems.
Time Capsule's Name : My Capsule
          IP Address: 10.0.1.1
          Versino: 7.6.1
          AirPort ID: 12:88:93:CC:FF:72
If this is not the AirPort wireless devise you want to setup you can select another from the list on the left. If you don't see it make sure.... Blah blah blah....
To make a long story tollerable I do see my Time Capsule on the left at the top. Its the only one and its selected by default. So I do the next logical thing right? I click "Continue" and AirPort reads the Time Capsule's configuration.... and then...... I get the error
An error occurred while reading the configuration.
Make sure your Apple Wi-Fi base station is plugged
in and in range of your computer or connected via
Ethernet and try again. (-6753)
Can anyone help me understand why I can grab the Time Capsule's IP Address but AirPort can not read the hardware's (Time Capsule) config?
I'm at a loss.
Could my ethernet cable be the issue?

Hackintosh,
Thanks man... Yes, I plugged it into the circle symbol with no joy. I also went to Wal Mart and baught a new seven foot cat-5 for $10. Again I still have the flashing amber light.
After plugging in the ethernet cable into the circle icon port AirPort returns the following prompt.
I reset the TC (ball point pen to the reset hole untill fast blinking amber light occurs) and entered the needed params and it returns this error.
An error occured close the configuation window and try again.
It must be a config parameter that I'm setting incorrectly. There's a bunch so who knows what I'm doing wrong.
I just need the to talk to my Imac so i can get a backup executed. A wireless connection will take too long.
FYI: The cat-5 is brand new and is 100% functional (green light on the TC and router.)

New Time Capsule... real problems setting up!

Hello!
Well.. here goes. Hoping some of you guys out there will be able to help!
Went and decided to treat myself to a Time Capsule yesterday seen as my small ext-hd i was using for backup is now full and only holds about a fortnights worth of back ups.
I tried for several hours last night to get it to work, unfortunately it didnt work.
I first tried the 'join existing network' and i set it up, only to get to the restart point and the system never found my time machine again.
I then did a full reset of it, and tried again, except this time choosing to 'replace existing network' - got all set up, and the same again - cannot find after restart/update of settings.
So i finally tried to create new network, got the green light, but then no internet.
I've gone through all the steps again today and i'm getting really annoyed now, very tempted to return to the shop!
My current set up that works is:
Cable broadband > Modem > Wireless Linksys WRT54GS Router.
I then connect wirelessly from my Mac (OS X Snow Leopard) to the web, and this works fine.
My current ext-HD is simply connected via firewire.
I was hoping to use the new time capsule to backup wirelessly, (with alot more storage!) and share my printer wirelessly, with the added benefit of possibly using the time capsule as a replacement router.
I've tried doing software update and the like with airport, but with no luck.
If anyone could help me get this set up right it would be much appreciated!
Many Thanks.

Have you powered your cable modem down for at least 25-30 minutes before you attempt to use it with the Time Capsule?
Cable modems need a complete reset whenever the device that they are connected to changes. Your modem is probably remembering your Linksys, so it will not provide the correct connection for the Time Capsule.

Time capsule newby help...

i am a complete idiot when it comes to computers...i bought a time capsule in october, 2008 and have never even taken it out of the box...until tonight...and i am at a loss...i want to add it to an existing network, i installed the cd and supposedly had the computer ready, plugged in an ethernet cable from my modem, qwest wireless pk 5000, from the ethernet 1 spot to the back of the tc in its internet WAN port...the light originally went to green, briefly, and then to amber where it was solid for a few seconds before constantly flashing amber...i have tried a reset, to no avail...my phone line is plugged into the back of the modem where i thought it was supposed to be for setting up the tc to an existing network...what am i doing wrong? any help would be greatly appreciated...

Hello tee... Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
plugged in an ethernet cable from my modem, qwest wireless pk 5000, from the ethernet 1 spot to the back of the tc in its internet WAN port
I believe that your "qwest wireless pk 5000" modem, is actually the Actiontec PK5000 wireless DSL router ... which is a combination modem/router or gateway.
With the Time Capsule (TC) connected by Ethernet, you actually have two routers in series. As such, you will want to reconfigure the TC as a bridge. This will allow the Actiontec to provide the required network services for the entire network.
To set up the TC as a bridge, either connect to the TC's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to one of the LAN port of the TC, and then, using the AirPort Utility, change this setting:
Internet - Internet Connection tab
o Connection Sharing: Off (Bridge Mode)
o Click Update to apply the new settings.

Time Capsule 500gb Help! Trying to set up

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