Time capsule & gameing suport

dose anyone if i can use the xbox 360 wii and ps3 on time capsule or do i have to relate to something else i wood really aprecite it if someone out ther could give m some ansers ive been working on it for 2 days and seems i cant figure how to get to set up my wifi for my games.
much apreited in advanced

update so i called geeksquad and asked ther opinon on what i should do and they told me that i need another router from At&t and get a diffrent line so i can open up another ip adress is that true.
wood i need another router and another line to get both time capsule and my d-link router to work together?

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Is time capsule A1254 still supported in 10.9 mavericks airport utility?

is this time capsule model suported with 10.9 mavericks? like will it backup wirelessly with time machine? will it work with usb drives, will it show usb printers connected wirelessly. etc

You are not understanding my answer.
Your question was
will it show usb printers connected wirelessly. etc
Previous versions of AirPort Utility in Leopard, Snow Leopard, etc operating systems showed that a printer was connected to the USB port on the Time Capsule if that was the case.
The version of AirPort Utility in Mavericks does not display whether you have a printer connected to the Time Capsule or not.
If you want to see whether or not a printer is connected to the Time Capsule when you are using Mavericks, you can do so by looking at Printing & Scanning in System Preferences.
Printing is supported at the USB port of the Time Capsule in all models and all versions of the operating system. The only thing that changed in Mavericks was you must now look in System Preferences > Printing and Scanning to see if a printer is currently installed on the system.
A USB printer will work just fine with the Time Capsule when you are using Mavericks, provided that you have installed the printer correctly.....but you will not "see" the printer in AirPort Utility, like you did with earlier operating systems in Leopard and Snow Leopard.

How to open NAT in Time Capsule? (for gaming)

Hi there.
*How do I open NAT on my Time Capsule?*
I've tried to go to +Airport Utility > Time Capsule > Internet+, but there's no NAT tab (like I've seen in different solutions on the internet). I only have one tab called +Internet Connection+. In the bottom of this there's a text saying (forgive me if it's a bit off, I'm translating it to English):
"+Choose whether this Apple-unit shall share a single IP-adress with wireless clients through DHCP and NAT, distribute a selection of static IP-adresses only through DHCP or function as a bridge.+
+Sharing of connection: Off (bridge function)+"
(I think the off-option is selected by default in the dropdown, other options are: Share a public IP-adress and distribute a selection of IP-adresses)
I'm asking this because I'm playing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 on Windows 7, running boot camp on my MBP. My setup is a Time Capsule and Airport Express linked together - the Time Capsule is the main station. The reason why I'm mentioning all of this is to give as much information possible in order to solve the problem.
Thanks in advance

Welcome to the discussions!
DHCP and NAT are disabled when the Time Capsule is configured as a "bridge"....Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode).
If you need to enable NAT on the Time Capsule, you must set the Connection Sharing to "Share a public IP address" on the Time Capsule using AirPort Utility.

Time Capsule, hardwired to TWO xbox 360's, and NAT issues.

Hello All,
I currently have an older Linksys WRT54G (version 1.0 LOL) which has been working fine for years. I recently bought my son an XBOX 360 for Christmas and we went through the issues of NAT and Call of Duty, and basically I have become quite knowledgeable on this topic. I recently added a SECOND XBOX 360, as it became apparent that one would not do with three boys in the house (Plus COD is a blast on line).
So I created a second Live Account and got the two xbox's running online stably with NAT wide open on both. This required abandoning the Linksys Firmware and installing "Tomato" on the WRT54G. That works GREAT. No modifications were required for the rest of the network including...
Macbook by Wifi, Minimac Hardwired (ya ya wifi works but hardwire is better), Airport Express (used only to stream music to stereo in family room - from ANY PC/MAC running Itunes...Itunes is VERY NICE), HP printer with network adapter, 5 other PC's including a mix of VISTA, XP, XP Pro, and multiple IPHONES, A Palm Tungsten C, WII, DS and of course the two hard wired XBOXs. NO Problems. The Tomato configuration only required the modifications for the XBOXs specifically as the rest of the network settings were not change after the firmware update.
What am I interested in? I'd like to upgrade to a Time Capsule for several reasons. One Newer wifi, faster, two frequencies, backup space for growing Mac branch of our network, and as the internet sharing router. AND to be able to access the TC from the internet for file access anywhere! LOVE THAT FEATURE. This requires the TC to be the first device after the cable modem as far as I can tell at this point. (any input on this specific feature would be great).
So I want to configure the TC with the input from the Cable modem as the main distribution of the internet. Then from the other NETWORK ports connect to my 20 port router for the rest of the house, as well as to the other items currently connected at the site of the current LinkSys Router (Mac Mini, Sony TV).
Also I need to maintain the current XBOX set up with (as well as Wii) with full open NAT on both XBOXs.
My question: Anyone here currently using the TC for hardwired connectivity for an XBOX with XBOX live running with open NAT for TWO XBOXs?
The issues with NAT and TWO XBOXs is that you cannot simply use PORT FORWARDing or PORT Triggering to make sure that the traffic goes to the correct xbox. The XBOX uses specific communication ports and the ROUTER needs to keep the traffic flowing properly or you get disconnected or never get open NAT (must have for XBOX live and internet gaming). There are many write ups on using Port Forwarding for one XBOX and setting the second one in the DMZ, but this does not work all the time.
The "Tomato" firmware on the LINKSYS allows fooling the router into giving a 'pseudo static' ip address to the XBOX's by doing MAC address based reservation of an IP number and then letting the DHCP give the xbox an IP address. The MAC address based reservation makes sure that the XBOX always gets the same IP address which for some GD reason must be in order for the traffic to be routed to the correct device. (you can of course use the same MAC address reservation for any device on the network).
Second Question: For those using the TC AND a second WiFi Router to do WIRELESS connection to the XBOX - which device do you have configured as the main INTERNET sharing router? I have read hear what appears to state that the TC is the main router and the other WiFi the secondary. Thus the ROUTING is still being done by the TC and the other wifi device is being used simply as a WiFi Access point/switch. If this is the case would the firmware on the TC allow the proper routing for TWO XBOXs on the network?
Thank you,
Mike

The ports are 53, 80, 88, and 3074. Since you are trying to make two Xbox consoles use those ports and you are trying to connect to a server, what you need to do is to use Port Range Triggering. You can't use Port Range Forwarding since it will only set those ports into listening mode to the IP address you set it. So if you use Port Range Forwarding it will only be open/available to one console(the one using the IP address).
You need to use PORT RANGE TRIGGERING. Disable Port Range Forwarding and DMZ. You need to enable UPnP as well if your Linksys router have this option (other model doesn't have this option but it is said to be enabled in default settings according to their tech support).
To solve the lag problem set your MTU size to 1364. This settings will work even if you have one or multiple consoles running behind the router.

Time Capsule... can it be accessed when traveling?

I bought the TIME CAPSULE a couple of days ago for two purposes and we picked this one for ONE MAJOR CAPABILITY that we need and I can't get it to work and have now been told that it WILL NOT DO THIS :
     1. We needed a new wireless modem, ours is about 6 years old, we use our xbox for online gaming, we all have iphones ( 4 people), we have two ipads, and and mac book. All of these apple devices obviously use the wifi and we also bought our two boys HP computers for Christmas, so once they are set up will also be using the wifi.
          I was told that the time capsule could withstand a large number of devices "pulling" on it's wifi and that they send out two different "networks" one that the iphones and ipads would sign on to the one that was better for phones and tablets and that the Mac Book and other computers and the xbox would sign onto the other one and that this is one of the reasons that it can handle so many devices....
     2. We need a large hard drive to take the photos, movies, songs, etc. off of my Mac Book, our phones, other smaller HDs (250/500gb) and store them to free up space on our devices so that they can move faster and just to have them backed up....
WE NEED IT TO BE ACCESSIBLE FOR OTHER LOCATIONS ( when we are traveling for world). We were told that we could access the files the pics, song, or movies from anywhere as long as we could get onto the Internet. My husband just deployed, instead of taking several small hard drives with him, he thought I would have this working and that he would be able to access them. He wants to be able to watch the movies during his downtime. We were told by the sales person that this would be no problem, easy. That we could sign on to the time capsule from the Internet. THIS IS NOT WORKING... I went back to the store and was told by another sales person that this IS NOT POSSIBLE and that it is mainly used for back ups and can only be accessed by the devices on the actual network in the house.... Uggg, I am sooo aggravated because I am trying to get all of this set up.
So, the sales person told me to just by the AIRPORT EXTREME ( because it will do all the things we need in a modem) and to buy the separate 3T HARDRIVE made by another brand but is made for this type of use and actually as an "APP" as well that can be download on mobile devices and the file that are on it can be accessed from anywhere in the world with the right password.
CAN SOMEONE TELL ME WHICH IS MORE ACCURATE?? PLEASE AND SOON. I'D LIKE TO START GETTING FILES UPLOADED ASAP SO THAT MY HUSBAND WHO IS DEPLOYED CAN ENJOY THAT SMALL PIECE OF HOME.
I already have the TIME CAPSULE hooked up and it is working fine as a modem and it is doing the "TIME MACHINE BACK UPS" but I am not able to up load the pics and movies and I am also not able to figure out how to make it accessible to my husband over the Internet. I am ready to take it down.... I have already bought the AIRPORT EXTREME and the other 3T HARDRIVE.
I just need to know what to do.... and I will return which ever items cannot do what I need. I am not a computer expert and I don't understand all of the "computer lingo" that you guys are using on here. I am not completely stupid though and I do know the basics and also how to set up the stuff. I have a very good back ground in computer uses and software and a little bit of knowledge on LAN and setting them up.
If someone could please advise me of the best decision or even if the TIME CAPSULE even really has the capability of being accessed from another location I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank You so Much,
RoyalT

Its ok. Thank you for replying. I meant router. lol. I have another question... I have looked at the back to my mac... so you are saying if I travel and take my mac book and use back to my mac I can access it?????
Well here is the issue, as I said, my husband is deployed and he is the one that will be trying to access it. I have the mac book here with me. He has an iphone,ipad, and a windows based laptop with him... Is there a way for him to access it with these devices, to include the windows laptop?
If all of this works can I load pics and movies on it and him be able to access them and then watch the movies?
I appreciate your help. I am not a ******* but I just need help.
Thanks so much!!!

Router Smackdown: Time Capsule vs. Belkin N+...How To Measure a Winner?

After I bought and installed the Belkin N+ Wireless Router, I got the Time Capsule as a gift.
So my question is: *How would I go about determining whether the Belkin is a better router than the Time Capsule?*
My home setup:
Ethernet: iMac
Wireless: 2-3 laptops, 2 iPhones
Uses: Almost exclusively websurfing, email, occasional video clips, no gaming, no entire movies/shows (yet)
Would a valid comparison be measuring upload/download speed (via Speakeasy, for example) with each router connected?
Or are there other performance measurements?
And, finally, anyone who's switched from another router to the Time Capsule have any comment on it as a router?
Thanks for any input.

The Belkin N+ Router is hateful....
I own one after replacing my Netgear DG834n.
I only wish I had bought another Netgear...
The interface is horrible, the device itself is clunky, I am on the phone to Belkin right now because it is not working with my iPhone.
My reccomendation, go for NetGear, not only is the interface simple and now quite mature, they are experts in the field unlike Belkin who also makes a world of other stuff...
Just a side note, is the DG834n will look great with a time capsule as it has the same white casing.
Hope this helps...

Adsl and Time Capsule..how to set up?

Hi
I have just upgraded by router to a new 2 TB time capsule. However I am in the UK and on ADSL so I needed
to buy a modem. I am in a rural area and my speeds are pretty slow around 3.8 down and just 0.37 up.
The modem time capsule combo is not very effective and introducing a lot if signal noise which has seen my speed drop to 2.8.
Pure modems are quite hard to come by in the UK, most are modem routers, I have tried a draytek vigour 120 and like a lot of reviews it was ok while it lasted but the Drayteks are notoriously short lived.
I have ordered a new Billion modem router, what's the best way to connect the time capsule to it? The billion router is not AC. They will sit next to each other, will the TC wifi interfere with the billion wifi? And should I turn it off, or will it be ok left on, that way I can use AC for TM backups? But will I just be crowding my airwaves!
I was thinking on router and just using the time capsule in bridge mode?
I Would like to make the most of my limited speeds,

You can run both the billion and the TC wireless but there is little point. With the two sitting together just turn off the wireless in the billion.
There is no slow down in the ethernet connection.
Wireless though is a possible cause of issues when you have such poor bandwidth.. if anyone is sharing the adsl upload link with you, then you will definitely have issues.. the billion might have some QoS and that should be used to keep your gaming packets at the top of the priority queues.. Billion used to also have throttling but it is much less effective in the latest modems.. but you can set limits to other users as far as possible. Throttling is far more effective than QoS because it works all the time.. reserving bandwidth for the games to give low latency.. you will find QoS takes time to clear the queue before it can control speed. QoS only kicks in when the link is saturated.. so you must set it exactly to your line so it will kick in at the right point.

Xbox Time Capsule ethernet moderate NAT

I am using DSL, 6 mbps
Time Capsule with latest firmware
ethernet cable to Xbox 360
Xbox network test shows that I am running a moderate NAT. Experiencing significant lag.
How can I get the NAT to be open?

Update: I have purchased a Linksys N-Gaming adapter, and it has enabled me to connect to the Time Capsule wirelessly.
I still haven't been able to change the NAT settings on TC in order to get an open NAT with the Xbox Live connection.

IMac G4 + Time Capsule

First off, I'd like to say hello to fellow board users, and thanks in advance for any answers.
I've been looking into buying a Time Capsule to create a Wi-Fi netwrk for use on both my computer and gaming console, but unfortunately I have an old iMac G4 from 2001-ish (possibly 2002) that does not have an AirPort card. I was wondering if it is possible to hook up the computer to Time Capsule simply by using a USB or Ethernet cord, or if it is compatible at all.
Thanks again.

The Time Capsule has three Ethernet ports intended for use with a computer.
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Trying to setup Time Capsule, how do i fix status that says "double NAT", preventing wifi from working?

In setting up Time Capsule, it won't connect to wifi. In the status pop up of the Time Capsule under the Airport Utility it says "Double NAT". I dont' know how to fix that.
Thanks.

This is one goofy modem that acts as if it is a router, so that is why the Double NAT issue is appearing.
There are two ways to tackle this:
1) If everything seems to be working OK, you have the option to click to "Ignore" the Double NAT error in AirPort Utility and the Status light will turn green.
Double NAT is usually not too serious of an error on a simple home network, but it will be a deal killer if you have an online gaming console and want to play games interactively on the Internet.
Your connection will slow slightly because of the multiple NAT firewall layers the signal must pass through, but you will likely not notice this in normal browsing, email, etc.
2) Reconfigure the modem to act in "bridge mode" only and then change the method that the Time Capsule uses to connecf from Ethernet to PPPoE service. There will be no NAT errors this way and this is what AT&T recommends....see link below.....but we are talking about some major surgery here.
http://www.att.com/esupport/article.jsp?sid=KB401764&cv=801,902&title=Connecting +a+non-AT%26T+provided+router+to+your+AT%26T+Internet+connection#fbid=kfca5LRlzv D

Time Capsule added to existing router - Can this slowdown my whole network?

I recently added a Time Capsule (latest 1TB version) to my exisiting network. It looks like this:
Cable Modem -> DLink 1GB Gaming Router -> Time Capsule (Via CAT6)
The Time Capsule has 2 computers wired to it. All other devises on my network are wired to the Dlink.
I added the Time Capsule with the default settings as an addition to my existing network.
Around the same time, I have noticed that my Internet performance on all my devices had been spotty. I am getting lag on my Xbox Live games, with my voice chat breaking up (although I can hear other people fine.) My downloads are noticably slower on all PCs, Xboxs, and my AppleTV.
I went to DSL Reports and ran a test. It was in the 2000's for both up and download.
I have had trouble in the past with my Cable Internet. I suspect it is Comcast with some problem outside my house. I do not get their TV and know they put filters on the line. I put in a support call with them and they warned me that if they do any work inside the house, there will be a fee...
Does it sound like adding the Time Capsule could have caused a general slow down accessing the Internet from all my devices, even ones not connected to the Time Capsule? (I only have 2 PCs wired to it.) (And I am not using wireless on anything. It is all Cat5 and Cat6 connections)
What should I be getting from DSL Reports on my speeds?
Is there a utiltiy that can show me if the speeds/connections in my house are OK?
Thanks...

[email protected] wrote:
I have set up my time capsule via Airport utility to "connect to existing network"
Is that the exact wording of the option you chose? In AirPort Utility I see options of "Create a wireless network", "Join a wireless network", and "Extend a wireless network". (Perhaps the difference is due to language usage.) The option to "Join a Wireless Network" is only useful for sharing disks and printers. It doesn't support Ethernet ports.
if I plug the MBP into an ethernet port on the time capsule it is not recognized
With some options there's a checkbox to "Allow Ethernet Clients". If you see that, try it.

Time Capsule intermittently drops connection

Hello all.
Right around the release of Mountain Lion I started having issues with my Time Capsule. I'm not sure the issue has anything to do with Mountain Lion directly since I didn't actually update until today thinking it may help solve my issue. But basically, my TC intermittently drops the Internet connection just long enough to interrupt what I'm doing but comes back in just a few seconds. For example, if I'm playing a game, the game server will disconnect me. I wait about 30 seconds and then I can log back in. If I'm browsing a website the page will just freeze and go blank or came back in just a few seconds depending on how long the signal seems to be gone. The computer I'm on when this happens the most is not using wireless, I run an Ethernet cord directly to the TC since wireless is generally unreliable for gaming but I have experienced the issue on other devices.
My setup is my TC is being used as a router so it's connected directly to the modem from my ISP. There are a few other devices directly plugged into the TC and a few that use it wirelessly. I've done some troubleshooting and if I connect my computer directly to the ISP modem I have no issues, so I know it must be the TC. Nothing about my setup has changed in over a year and this problem just randomly cropped up. The only thing I can think of is a few weeks ago I reset my router to factory and renamed my network when I got rid of my Airport Express and started using Apple TV. But this issue started even before I set up Apple TV so I don't think it's that.
I've been researching the issue for days and can't seem to find a solution. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks!
Time Capsule 802.11n 3rd Gen
OS X Moutain Lion 10.8.1
Airport Utility 6.1 and 5.6 installed

My setup is my TC is being used as a router so it's connected directly to the modem from my ISP. There are a few other devices directly plugged into the TC and a few that use it wirelessly. I've done some troubleshooting and if I connect my computer directly to the ISP modem I have no issues, so I know it must be the TC. Nothing about my setup has changed in over a year and this problem just randomly cropped up. The only thing I can think of is a few weeks ago I reset my router to factory and renamed my network when I got rid of my Airport Express and started using Apple TV. But this issue started even before I set up Apple TV so I don't think it's that.
What modem (make and model.. and type of broadband) is it and is it working as a router.. when you say you test by plugging directly to the ISP modem .. what changes do you have to make for that to work?? Does the TC show a double NAT error when it is connected to the modem?
Gen3 TC have a nasty board fault.
Can you check the log and see if you are getting disconnection error messages.
Can you downgrade the TC firmware to 7.5.2 just to test? If you are correctly using it with a single router in the network,, either the modem router or the TC.. as the only router.. I have a pretty poor opinion of the later firmware. It is only a test and you can upgrade again to 7.6.1 without any big hassle.
But do save the configuration and do a full factory reset when you go backwards.
See board fault info here.
https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s/apple-time-capsule-repair/new-issue-with-a1355-gen-3-tc
What you are seeing is exactly how this fault first manifests.

PS3 & Time Capsule Compatability

Hey all. I was wondering if the above items are compatible for WiFi gaming. I don't want to try and stream one to another, just need it so I can play games online. Thanks
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Nightmare317 wrote:
Hey all. I was wondering if the above items are compatible for WiFi gaming. I don't want to try and stream one to another, just need it so I can play games online. Thanks
To be clear - is all you are looking for to use the Time Capsule as an 802.11 access point for the PS3?
If that is the case - yes, both are Wi-Fi certified devices. Note that the PS3 is only a 2.4 GHz device and won't be able to use the benefits offered by the Time Capsule's second band. Also, some access points are not capable of simultaneous 5 GHz and 2.4 GHz operation, I am unsure of whether the Time Capsule is in this category.
Of course, my opinion regarding this combo is best stated by Randall Munroe of XKCD Comics - http://xkcd.com/654/
*disclaimer* I am not now, nor have I ever been, an employee of Best Buy, Geek Squad, nor of any of their affiliate, parent, or subsidiary companies.

Time Capsule Amber blink and Number 1 beside name

Hi:
After a month of normal operation, Time Capsule apparently lost part of its settings. We had to reinstall it. Some of the settings were there but the device turned to bridge while we had DHCP and NAT.
After few little issues, we got it back fully working for our MacBook, iPhone and iPad. But the AirPort Utility now shows the device with the icon number 1 (see screenshot). The amber light blinks and despite that everyone can connect to the Internet.
The device is running firmware 7.61 which I believe it is the latest.
Anyone saw this before?
Best regards
Claudio

Double NAT is usually not too serious of an error on a simple home network, but it will slow down the network somewhat due to multiple NAT firewall layers.
You want to avoid the NAT errors if possible. That is simple Networking 101.
If you plan to add an online gaming console, these types of devices will not work with a Double NAT on the network. Firmware updates may not install smoothly in the future as well.
The simplest solution would be to configure the Time Capsue in bridge mode....as most gateways or modem/routers are either very difficult to configure as a "bridge", or in some cases, it is just not possible.
If your ISP will help you with this...and will support it....that's great.

Time Capsule / Airport Extreme client mode and alternatives

I have three PCs on a boat.
I want to create a wired Ethernet with shared internet access via wifi from a remote, land-based access point. I have no control over the broadband router at the other end (so putting an apple device at the other end is not an option).
I read here:
http://bc.whirlpool.net.au/bc/hardware/?action=hview&modelid=264
... that the Time Capsule supports "client mode", so I bought a TC today with fingers crossed.
As soon as I configure the TC for client mode, it disappears off the wired Ethernet. In the instructions for the TC, there is a diagram showing the TC operating in what looks like client mode, but without any Ethernet devices attached. My interpretation is that if it does support client mode, it only does so as a wireless network drive and USB hub (ie no wired Ethernet). Correct?
So, I think my options are:
1. Plug a wireless gaming adaptor into the WAN port on the TC and use that to connect the TC to the remote broadband connection.
or
2. Take the TC back to the shop and get a gigabit router with aftermarket dd-wrt firmware to enable it to run in client mode, and then buy a gigabit NAS.
Am I talking sense?
Hopefully,
R

Thanks for your reply...
I am thinking of keeping the Airport Extreme as I have my PS3 and my Xbox 360 Elite connected to it by Ethernet and my Wii connected by Wi-Fi.
So the Wireless clients are the iMac, iPhones / iPod Touch, Nintendo Wii and my Canon Wi-Fi printer... all of which necessitate the 802.11n (b&g compatible) setting on the AEBS
I think that means that the Time capsule, Apple TV, Macbook and Airport Express will run on a throttled back 802.11n when ever there is no activity from the other devices... I am not entirely sure how the b&g compatible setting works.
One of my favourite things about my setup is being able to use the iPhone Remote App to control my Macbook, Apple TV and Airport Express. Sadly, I have to have iTunes running on my computer as Apple Tv won't transmit its content to Airport Express which would be the ideal.
Time Capsule has now been setup but I want to connect the HDD by USB and then use it as a Network drive, hopefully at 802.11n speeds. I will look into partitioning the Time Capsule but it has almost 300GB of Movies and I don't want to have to start again with all of that...

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