Time Capsule and Wifi internet radios

So I bought the Time Capsule to replace by old USRobotics router and am so far relatively impressed, apart from the problems in backing up that are filling up this topic. Who said Apple "just works", I wonder?
However I have had to keep my router going, because both of my Wifi internet radios will not work with the Time Capsule, whether it is set to 802.11n only, or even g/n. Only the signal from the b/g router will work.
Has anyone got a Wifi internet radio to work with a Time Capsule alone, and if so, how?

Bought the time capsule in Oct 2013. I have a Sagemcom 2864 modem from Bell but used through Teksavvy. The 5 ghz has been flaky until I upgraded to Yosemite 10.10.1 I think. I had a closer look at it and it appears that the wifi is ok. I was thrown off by the wifi symbol being all animated in the menu bar. I was able to ping the time capsule via wifi. All the status lights on the modem looked ok. Next time it happens, I'll see if I can get some more details. Do you know if there's anyway to get some logs from the airport utility?

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Time Capsule drops wifi/internet connection and flashes amber

Time Capsule drops wifi/internet connection and flashes amber. I've tried unplugging it and my modem but it continues to do this every so often. The time capsule is out in the open, so I don't think it's a heat issue. It's running firmware 7.7.3. Anyone else having this issue? Any suggestions on how to fix it? It's driving me crazy!

Bought the time capsule in Oct 2013. I have a Sagemcom 2864 modem from Bell but used through Teksavvy. The 5 ghz has been flaky until I upgraded to Yosemite 10.10.1 I think. I had a closer look at it and it appears that the wifi is ok. I was thrown off by the wifi symbol being all animated in the menu bar. I was able to ping the time capsule via wifi. All the status lights on the modem looked ok. Next time it happens, I'll see if I can get some more details. Do you know if there's anyway to get some logs from the airport utility?

New Airport Time Capsule Dropping Wifi/Internet with 7.7.1

Last week I bought a new Airport 2TB Time Capsule and had everything up and running within minutes. However, less than 24 hours later, the wifi signal started dropping devices all around the house. It started with the AppleTV, and eventually dropped our iPhones and iPad as well. The problem is one I've seen on these forums before (however, not with this new model).
I since exchanged it, and the new model is having the identical issues.
Basically, the problem is 1 of 3 things:
1. You'll look down at your iPhone (or whatever device that is wirelessly connected), and see a full wifi signal. However, you'll have lost access to the Internet. Using the AirPort app won't find the Airport Time Capsule. Sometimes turning off wifi on the iPhone and turning it back on fixes the issue, sometimes the Airport Time Capsule needs to be restarted.
2. The AirPort Time Capsule stops broadcasting SSID at random intervals. Even when standing right next to it, there is no way to join the network.
3. The Internet connection drops in the middle of a browsing session (usually while using an iPhone).
On both devices (the original new one, and the replacement exchange), I immediately ran the firmware update. So, I'm thinking this could be a firmware issue.
This router replaces a Linksys e3000 that was working flawlessly. It's connected to a Cox Cable Cisco DOCSIS 3.0 modem (modem only, no router). The AirPort Time Capsule runs in WPA2 protected mode. It's running DHCP and NAT, and 2.4 and 5ghz are currently running the same network name (although I've tried separating them to no effect).
I am at my wits end. I find it hard to believe that both of these routers are defective. And I also find it hard to believe that I'm doing something wrong in the setup of this simple device, considering I've been working with all kinds of very complicated routers for over a decade without this kind of problem.
So I come to you, community, for help!
Thank you in advance!

I don't have one.. but your testing is conclusive.. the TC is not stable on this firmware.. Apple will no doubt fix it .. I think their secrecy in marketing leads to less than adequate testing.. you are expecting to buy a mature product.. remember this is a ground breaker.. this is the first all new design since Gen1 TC.. all previous models used Maxell processor and chipset.. albeit with various wireless cards.. now it is broadcom.. processor and wireless.. this also runs apple written firmware.
Broadcom OEM firmware.(linux and hence open source) supplied to all manufacturers of products based on the chipset.. well that would be just wrong for apple... it has to be done in NETBSD,, so it is not open source.. the very thought.. open source.. . that would give everyone access to controls apple don't want you to have.. http setup even.. couldn't allow that.. so apple have to write the firmware from scratch and to match all those apple protocols. Hence where they are now now.
And your role is beta tester.. didn't you know.
Return it and stick with your Linksys (broadcom, Linux open source) until Gen 6 TC comes out.
Unless you like the bleeding edge.

Apple Time Capsule and Comcast Internet.. a Relationship from HE77

Hello,
I cannot believe I have waited this long to ask for help from you guys, but here I am pleading for advice..
I have Comcast Internet, and Direct TV television service. I've been experiencing major issues with both but I think that I've realized the issue. My wifi signal with Comcast All in One or the seperate modem.router they tried SUCKED!!! But I'm pretty sure that the issue is the fact that I have 2 digital baby monitors that run on a 2.4ghz frequency, which is exactly the frequency that Comcast wifi runs on.
The reason why I brought up the Direct TV thing is bc I've had them at my house several times because my Whole Home Media Center simply would not stay online, and when it did, its speeds were so slow downloading on demand content. But, everything in my house is slow, not just Direct Tv. This week the Direct Tv people hardwired their equipment directly to the Arris All in One Comcast router so that shoule alleviate that issue.
My thoughts are this. I know that my Apple Time Capsule can put off 2.4 as well as 5ghz frequency. So my questions are:
Can i have both the all in one AND the time capsule putting off their own wifi signals.. The all in one using their standard 2.4ghz for some things, and the Time Capsule putting of the 5.0ghz for others.. If so, how do I do this and not have any issues such as double NAT, and things like that?
Should I just put the All in One in Bridge mode, and simply use the 2.4ghz and 5.0ghz from the Time Capsule to address this issue? How do i do that? Also, would having the direct tv equipment plugged into one of the 4 ehternet ports on the All in One still allow it to pull internet from it, or should I just plug that into the time capsule as well?
Are there devices that for whatever reason will NOT be able to log onto the 5ghz frequency?
I keep hearing about bandwith this, and bandwith that.. I know I have a lot of devices pulling internet at once including, 5 direct tv recievers that somehow always need to be online, 3 iphones, 2 ipads, imac, apple tv, smart tv, laptop, xbox 360 (which really isnt ever even plugged in) Is there any reason to be fearful that the bandwith the Time Capsule puts out may not be able to handle this load any better or worse than the all in one?
I will but lunch and/or dinner for anyone that can help me get this working, i swear!!

But I'm pretty sure that the issue is the fact that I have 2 digital baby monitors that run on a 2.4ghz frequency, which is exactly the frequency that Comcast wifi runs on.
That will sure as anything mess up your wifi.
This week the Direct Tv people hardwired their equipment directly to the Arris All in One Comcast router so that shoule alleviate that issue.
Ah.. hard wired.. that is the solution. Do not use wireless for media streaming.. it is destined to fail.
Can i have both the all in one AND the time capsule putting off their own wifi signals.. The all in one using their standard 2.4ghz for some things, and the Time Capsule putting of the 5.0ghz for others.. If so, how do I do this and not have any issues such as double NAT, and things like that?
You cannot turn off 2.4ghz in the TC.. but that is unlikely to be an issue.
Bridge the TC.
Setup wireless to create a wireless network.. Use the same SSID as the Comcast all in one. Same security.. but use a different channel.. how you will do that with baby monitors x 2 I am not sure.. you may have to accept some overlap. There are only three non-overlapping channels, 1, 6, 11 .. pick the least signal one where you setup the TC.
Should I just put the All in One in Bridge mode
No you cannot do that. You can turn the wireless off though.
Also, would having the direct tv equipment plugged into one of the 4 ehternet ports on the All in One still allow it to pull internet from it, or should I just plug that into the time capsule as well?
That is why the unit cannot be bridged.. you will mess up the TV.
Are there devices that for whatever reason will NOT be able to log onto the 5ghz frequency?
Most old stuff.. only the most recent iphone and ipad are 5ghz. Most stuff requires 2.4ghz.
And there is an issue.. range of the 5ghz is poor.. you need high power wireless devices.. and none of the apple routers rate above mediocre. Even high power ones suffer dropoffs.
I keep hearing about bandwith this, and bandwith that.. I know I have a lot of devices pulling internet at once including, 5 direct tv recievers that somehow always need to be online, 3 iphones, 2 ipads, imac, apple tv, smart tv, laptop, xbox 360 (which really isnt ever even plugged in) Is there any reason to be fearful that the bandwith the Time Capsule puts out may not be able to handle this load any better or worse than the all in one?
To be honest it is not going to fix the basic problem.. you probably do not have enough internet bandwidth share.. but the more devices connected the lower time slice each one gets .. that isn't the main trouble though.. it is the efficiency also drops off. Apple routers have no QoS.. this is important.. some things need real time connections.. streaming media, voip, etc.
Other stuff doesn't .. uploading or downloading email or updates. It is important that a choked system has a way of getting the best out of limited resources.. and that is QoS Quality of Service.
Look at a better router.. I recommend Asus RT-N66U as having far superior range and handling QoS.
You should also do a proper site survey to see how much wireless signal you really have.. but again you run into trouble.. the baby monitors are not going to show up unless they are wifi based, which is unlikely.
Sorry but until you can finish with the baby stuff you are going to have to live with non-ideal world.

Time capsule and express internet settings

Hi there,
I have the following setup:
1. cable modem
2. connects to airport express (as it's beside my amp for airtunes etc) which also is the main station for my wifi
3. time capsule in office
So the airport express provides the internet access and time capsule is just for backups. Only thing is that the backups take AGES. I have figured out the reason for this is the data travels to main server (AE) then to the TC, before coming back and forth between the laptop. So it's taking a long time.
My question is thus: can I set up the main server to be the TC, and still use the internet connection from the AE?
Many thanks,
Saqib.

Saqib wrote:
AE: internet connection sharing: off (bridge mode)
Those settings look reasonable, but the "bridge mode" setting suggests that your cable modem is actually a router. What is its brand and model number?
The MBP varies in location but never more than a few feet from one or t'other station (TC/AE) - transmit rate varies from 100ish and above (from the details that appear when you option-click the wifi icon).
From that option-click display you can determine which base station the MBP is connecting to. Compare the "BSSID" value to the "AirPort ID" values of your base stations. If you can get the MBP to connect directly to the Time Capsule backups might be faster.
What value of "RSSI" (signal strength) do you see at the MBP?

Time Capsule and an Internet connection

I was getting an error with TC with regards to backing it up. I tried to reset the TC back to factory settings I bought this TC from Apple in 2009, Once I did that, I now no-longer have access to the Internet with the TC. It has a sold yellow light and my computer dosn't recognize it. can someone please help????? I was able to hook up a non TC router and it worked fine with no trouble. I am not sure if loading Maverick had any issues with this?

Hi, Under Water.
You should configure the Express to "Join a wireless network" or to "Extend a wireless network". (Either one will work.)
Connect your computer to your Express via Ethernet and open AirPort Utility. Press "Manual Setup" and authenticate if necessary.
Go to the "Base Station" tab. Give the Express a name and password.
Go to the "Wireless" tab. Set the Wireless mode to "Join a wireless network" or "Extend a wireless network." Enter the name of the wireless network created by your Time Capsule (or select it from the list). Check the box that says "Allow Ethernet clients" (if you're joining) or "Allow Wireless Clients" (if you're extending).
Provide the appropriate security mode and password for the Time Capsule's network.
Press "Update" and allow your Express to restart.
Then you can plug the solar system into the Express's Ethernet port.

Time Capsule and the internet

I am having some problems with my internet speed and I used speedtest.net as recommended by some other users. My connectivity is @ 1.0 mb/s. I am wondering if this is something with my set up or with my ISP. I have verizon dsl. Any input would be appreciated, thanks!

Welcome to the discussions, cwinicky!
Just a few quick questions and suggestions.
Do you know what your speed should be from your ISP? There are usually different packages available at different price points.
Can you connect your computer directly to your modem and check the speed that way? If you are checking ethernet connectivity, you could compare the speeds when hooked up directly and also through the Time Capsule to see if they are about the same. If they are, and you are not getting the speed that you should, contact your ISP and have them do a line test.
As a double check, you could also try another speed test. Something like http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ should do the trick.
Post back on your results.

Time Capsule Dropping Wifi/Internet Connection

My 2 TB 2013 Airport Time Capsule has been dropping signal the last several days. I have tried all of the troubleshooting but nothing has solved the problem. I payed over $300.00 for this and its not proving to have been a very good investment. Has anyone else had this issue and solved it?
To be clear all of my devices stil pickup the Airport Time Machine but are either unable to connect or are connected but without internet access. The machine works fine some times and other times it messes up again.

The setup is wrong..
Thanks for the screen shot.. that indeed answered my question.
You see the LAN IP is your public IP.. this is wrong. The TC is either bridged or set to static IP.
But it has to be working as the main router of the network.
The reason you are having trouble is the ISP only will pass one IP and the first device to turn on captures it. The rest will have wireless without internet.
So start over.. make sure the TC is in router mode.. the best way is simply do a factory reset and start again. Go into the manual setup of the TC if the automated setup put you in this situation.
Make sure internet is set to dhcp.
And make sure the Network tab is set to DHCP and NAT
You might need to power cycle the cable modem.. this can take 20min off time.. and sometimes more.. for it to correctly allocate the public IP to the TC.
In the new setup.. change your names to short (2-20 characters), no spaces and pure alphanumeric. Your list in the first post includes windows devices.. and the current name is not SMB compatible.
Wireless names should also follow suit. JWD as shortened form of the TC name.
JWD24ghz for the 2.4ghz name
JWD5ghz for the 5ghz name..
Just while you have issues.. set names to both bands.. so you can pick and choose.. again works better on non-apple stuff. And you can also try fixing wireless channels which also can help.
For 2.4ghz wireless there are only three non-overlapping.. 11, 6, 1 which I list in backwards order because that is the best way to try them..
For 5ghz.. a low channels.. 36-44 pick whatever.. and a high channel >100..
Post your results.

Time capsule and Bell internet hub

Just changed services from Rogers to Bell, but can not seem to connect my time capsule or airport extreme. How should I set up?
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Do a full factory reset of the TC.. this is important when you change ISP.
Power down the router.. hold in the reset with a bent paperclip, toothpick etc.. power up the TC without releasing the reset.. keep holding for about 10sec until the front led flashes rapidly. Then do a new setup.
If you are supplied with a modem router.. setup the TC / AEBS in bridge mode.
If you have a pure modem, then the TC or AEBS has to be in router mode.. whichever is plugged directly to the modem.
If it is a cable service and pure modem, you must turn off the modem as well. This is required because the single IP that is given has already been captured by whatever computer or device was connected to it.
Sometimes 5min is enough.. sometimes 15min.. or more is needed.. it depends on the service and provider.

Losing connection to Time Capsule and WiFi

I'm not sure if this is the right forum. If not, please point me to the right place.
Periodically, I lose connection to the internet on my computer, though I can access it on my iPod Touch. If I get the screen that tells me I have no internet connection, I can re-connect OK (sometimes have to re-enter my password and sometimes not). But once in a while, I simply have to re-boot the computer to get access.
I've tried to find out why I lose the connection, but no one here could help, so I just got used to the minor irritation. Now I am trying to find out if there is a way to force a reconnect without having to reboot the computer.
Can anyone provide assistance?

CharlesLewis wrote:
I'm not sure if this is the right forum. If not, please point me to the right place.
A better place might have been the "Getting Online and Networking" section of the "Mac OS X v10.6 Snow Leopard" area: http://discussions.apple.com/forum.jspa?forumID=1343
Periodically, I lose connection to the internet on my computer, though I can access it on my iPod Touch.
You might try resetting your connection settings using the steps listed in this message:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=10695921&start=1
They're not guaranteed to solve the problem, but they'll only take you a minute or so to try.

Set up 2 tb new time capsule for wifi with apple tv. etc. and wireless backup without any internet....

My title says it all, I have the 2 tb time capsule with no internet at this time. Goal is to create a wifi to be able to use my MAC (OS 10.86) with my wireless printer, apple tv, and to back up data and use time machine all wirelessly. Please take me through the steps needed to make this happen.....

How do you get internet??
I understand that the TC is not going to be part of that but it still matters how you get internet.
The setup is basically very simple.. The TC still needs to be in router mode.. ie on the network tab it should say dhcp and nat. You will get several errors .. ignore them.. that is because there is no WAN connection.
That is all that is needed.. You can then connect everything via wireless and it will create a network where each device has connectivity to the others.. just no internet.

I don't have a DSL or cable modem to access the Internet ... just a mobile WiFi (there is no cable available at our house). How do I connect my Time Capsule to the Internet via the mobile WiFi?

I don't have a DSL or cable modem to access the Internet ... just a mobile WiFi (there is no cable available at our house and the mobile WiFi is our only option). How do I connect my Time Capsule to the Internet via the mobile WiFi?

LOL!!
I am in Australia and the ISP... I think both the main ones would fit your description to a T.. big T in particular.
Your router is really unsuitable.. if it is only wireless and no ethernet.. just buy an ethernet one.
Do a search on ebay.. 3g router.
But you can get the TC to join a wireless network.
It is a non-standard setup that Apple will not support.. the option is hidden.
If you are on Lion download the 5.6 utility. Go to the wireless set up page and hold down the option key whilst selecting wireless mode.. a new option, join will appear. You can then put in the ssid and passkey of the 3g router.
But please note the end result of this setup..
very slow speed. The TC is now a second wireless hop from your clients.. this will halve the speed.
In this mode the ethernet are deactived.. for reasons only Apple know, they decided you should not use ethernet when doing this.

I have a time capsule and airport express one floor lower, the signal keeps dropping. Would an airport extreme give me a longer range for wifi?

I have several computers. My equipment is upstairs in a house, apple time capsule and downstairs airport express. Lately the downstairs computer keeps disconnecting from the internet. Would replacing the airport express with and airport extreme give me a greater range for my wifi connections?

Yes. Question is... would the difference be enough.
The extreme has a bigger & more powerful antena array. But if that alone still doesn't suffice, you also have the option to use the express to EXTEND from the Extreme.

I just bought a time capsule and it will not connect to preexisting home WiFi.

I just bought a time capsule and it will not connect to preexisting home WiFi. The Airport Utility recognizes one of my neighbors networks but not mine. I have ATT&T U-verse. I understand I can use the Airport time capsule as a router but would prefer to use it in my existing network

tallswag wrote:
I have a similar hookup, I have a Airport Extreme & Time Capsule. I would like to connect my Extreme to the Time Capsule "6th gen". I would also like to use the LAN ports on the Extreme. Can this connection be done wirelessly or wired? I'm using a Mac Tower that does't have a wireless card if that's important.
As long as you have two apple routers then it is up to you which way you do it.
You can connect them by ethernet and use it setup as roaming network.. for wireless.. it will simply be bridged on the router side. Ethernet is much the faster solution.
But if you want to use wireless link that is also fine if the range is not too great. Then ethernet to the computer.. so you effectively have a wireless bridge...
so, Cablemodem----Airport Extreme- - - - - - - -wireless link- - - - - Time Capsule------computer
Where the more solid lines are ethernet.. that is possible setup. And using the TC directly on ethernet to the computer will keep your backup speed good while also giving you hopefully your full internet speed so that works well.

Can I use the new Time Capsule to backup my mid 2010 Macbook Pro? Also can I want to free up my hard disk, can I save my photos and files on the time capsule and later access through wifi?

Can I use the new Time Capsule to backup my mid 2010 Macbook Pro? Also can I want to free up my hard disk, can I save my photos and files on the time capsule and later access through wifi?

Can I use the new Time Capsule to backup my mid 2010 Macbook Pro?
Yes, if you are asking about using Time Machine to backup the Mac.
Also can I want to free up my hard disk, can I save my photos and files on the time capsule and later access through wifi?
You are not thinking of deleting the photos and files on your Mac, are you? If you do this, you will have no backups for those files.
Another concern is that Time Machine backs up the changes on your Mac. At some point, Time Machine will automatically delete the photos and files from the Time Capsule.....you just don't know when this might occur.
In other words, only delete files from your Mac that you can afford to lose.

Time Capsule and Wifi internet radios

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