Time capsule as wifi extender

I have set up my time capsule in wifi extender mode and now I have lost acess to my backup disk in time machine. Airport Utility can not find my time capsule. I am currently using Mac OS X v 10.6.8. Thanks for the help.

The Time Capsule can be used to extend the wireless network provided by another Apple (Express, Extreme, or Time Capsule) base station. What is the make & model of the wireless routers that he is using? Just to make sure I understand, his network configuration is such that he is extending one wireless router with another that is located in your part of the duplex ... correct?

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    Yes.. wireless after sleep or reboot is a problem. See the info from Tesserax.
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    Post back when you have all the info.

  • I just got a new MacBook Air -- Moving data over from the Time Capsule over WiFi??

    I just bought a new MacBook Air because my MacBook Pro 2008 died completely. I own a Time Capsule and it backed up regularly. I'd like to just move over all my data to my new 256GB MacBook Air, but it doesn't seem to be recognizing the Time Capsule over WiFi? I had the Time Capsule set to backup over Ethernet. Does this mean I can only access my files vs. Ethernet? Does that mean I need a USB to Ethernet adapter?

    Backing up other Ethernet doesn't prevent access via Wi-Fi.
    If the Time Capsule creating a wireless network?  If not, you'll need to configure it to do so in order to allow the MBA to connect to it.  If it does, can you connect the MBA to the Time Capsule's network?
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  • Time machine ethernet backup to time capsule works, wifi does not

    Hi all.
    I recently updated my old time capsule to one of the new tall ones ME182X/A with a 3GB drive.  I transferred over the backup file of my Macbook Pro according to the Apple instructions (Time Machine: How to transfer backups from the current backup drive to a new backup drive) and whilst connected via an ethernet cable, time machine works fine with the new time capsule.
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    I've tried deleting the ".inprogress" file, as per some websites, but this doesn't solve the problem
    turning off spotlight, doesn't help
    I have no anti-virus software running
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    Any suggestions?
    Thanks again,
    John

    Here are the steps I would use.. do not connect by ethernet at all whilst you do them.
    Factory reset the TC.
    The Factory Reset universal
    Unplug your TC/AE. Hold in reset. and power the TC/AE back on..  all without releasing reset and keep holding in for about 10sec. The time is not important.. it is the front LED rapid flashing that indicates you are in factory mode.
    Release reset.
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    Make sure the password for disk and wireless etc.. are 8-20 characters pure alphanumeric mix of case and numbers.
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    See A4 pondini for a full reset.
    http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
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  • Configurer time capsule en wifi

    Bonjour
    Depuis plusieurs jours maintenant je tente de connecter ma nouvelle time capsule 2To sur mon reseau wifi, sans succés
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  • Time Capsule as router, extending my wifi range connected to my modem/router

    I have been using my time capsule as a router, having it connected to my modem/router. I created a new wireless network, and it has been working fine. I had to reset my modem/router the other day because i got tv channels from the same telecompany, and they said i had to do that to get it working with my tv. Ever since the wireless network from my time capsule has not been working. It comes up and i  can connect to it, but i don't have any internet. I have since tried to hard reset the time capsule and configure the wireless network again the same way i did the first time, but it's not working..

    I checked the ip and everything of the TC while being wirelessly connected.
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    Subnet mask: 255.255.255.224
    Router: 89.10.123.30
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    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=0 ttl=64 time=0.057 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=1 ttl=64 time=0.072 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=2 ttl=64 time=0.057 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=3 ttl=64 time=0.127 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=4 ttl=64 time=0.160 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=5 ttl=64 time=0.106 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=6 ttl=64 time=0.105 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=7 ttl=64 time=0.086 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=8 ttl=64 time=0.129 ms
    64 bytes from 89.10.123.12: icmp_seq=9 ttl=64 time=0.108 ms
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  • Time Capsule & Airport Express Extended Network loses connection!

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  • Does Time Capsule receive Wifi signal? or it must via connected via cable to a router?

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  • New Airport Time Capsule Dropping Wifi/Internet with 7.7.1

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    Unless you like the bleeding edge. 

  • HT3728 I am trying to use my airport time capsule as an extender on my network, but I can't find it anywhere now.  Tried a reset, but device is lost.

    I set up a new network with a new AirPort Extreme station.  I was able to reset all of my old devices, Airport Express, etc., by I haven't been able to get my time capsule to attach to the new network.  It just doesn't show up anywhere. 

    Ultimately I am using it as an extender itself.
    Thanks, but I'm not sure that you understand that an extender can function using a network Ethernet wired connection or a wireless connection.
    So, we asked for clarification on what you wanted to do in our previous post. We asked......
    Will the Time Capsule "extend" by connecting using an Ethernet cable to the AirPort Extreme?
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    We also asked.....
    Are you still using OS X 10.6 as your profile indicates? If not, what is the operating system you are using?
    We have a Time Capsule, have seen this issue, and know how to fix it. So we can likely help, but we cannot see your network, or know your thoughts, so we must ask for your assistance.
    It is possible that you are not comfortable providing the information that we requested. We understand. In that case, please wait for another person to respond to your question.

  • I can use my time capsule for wifi, but can't connect for backup

    I have been using my TC for a couple of years now, always as a router and backup disk.  I went on a long trip then came back and tried to connect to it, I can use the wifi, but I can't connect to the disk to see it or use it for backups.  I also have a PC connected to the TC and I can see the contents on there through explorer.
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    how do I get the Mac addresses for each device (this won't be a problem, I demand the device, check it, and then return it).
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    Look for Wireless Clients and click on the numerical IP address that is displayed
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    Look for the Hardware Address. It will be displayed as xx : xx : xx : xx :xx : xx
    Write that down and note that it is your Mac.
    Now, connect another wireless device and repeat the sequence.  Click on the "other" listing that you see to find out more info about that device.  Write down the ID or Address and note what device it is. Then power it off.
    Do the same for each wireless device that you want to have limited access.
    Post back when you have all the info.

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