Time capsule error: Time Machine could not be configured. The built-in network interface could not be found.
Trying to install a new time capsule. I get access to the time capsule via Finder and I am able to surf the web. When trying to chose backup disk, it allows me to chose the Time Capsule from the list and type my password. I then get the following error message:Time Machine could not be configured. The built-in network interface could not be found.
What now?
iblastoff wrote:
glad im not the only one with this issue...
i've been able to do one single time machine back up. tried to backup today and i am getting the "time machine could not be configured. the built-in network interface blah blah blah" crap.
Besides this "me, too" complaint with no information, what have you done about it?
Have you tried this: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3275#5
What is your backup destination?
What sort of Mac do you have (please update your profile)?
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This is driving me crazy just suddenly happened, any ideas?, have tried the network interface.plist thing without success.iblastoff wrote:
glad im not the only one with this issue...
i've been able to do one single time machine back up. tried to backup today and i am getting the "time machine could not be configured. the built-in network interface blah blah blah" crap.
Besides this "me, too" complaint with no information, what have you done about it?
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What is your backup destination?
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