Time capsule not working as wireless router

I am having trouble with my time capsule working as a wireless router. It appears in airport utility and the green light is on. It is backing up my computer which is hardwired with via ethernet. The network setting is on bridge. Any thoughts?

Your first statement and last statement are in conflict.
I am having trouble with my time capsule working as a wireless router.
The network setting is on bridge.
If the TC is set to bridge it cannot work as a router. To be a router the TC must be set to dhcp + nat.
If you already have a router, then the TC should be in bridge. That is correct. If the modem is pure modem then the TC is in the wrong mode to work.
You should have the wireless set to create a wireless network..
Use all short names, no spaces and pure alphanumeric. Set a different name for 2.4ghz and 5ghz until you sort the problem.. if it is just connection to wireless issue.
Please clarify what is the problem.

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Time capsule not working as wireless base station suddenly

I have been using my time capsule as base station for wireless network in our house for some time and suddenly network is not working for all wireless devices in the house. Desktop imac is connected to internet via ethernet cable through time capsule and works fine so I know problem is not with cable modem or signal coming to house. Laptops appear to be connected to my network fine but when attempting to connect any site through safari or firefox I just get the spinning wheel thingy.

Check that the laptops are getting DNS and router (gateway) from the TC.. if not reset it and do the setup again.
What OS are you actually running on the laptops.. this problem started with Lion and is much worse in ML.. it is actually not a Snow Leopard issue which you list as the OS.

Time Capsule not working as a router

I've done a search, but can't find anything that jumps out to me as the same issue.
I've recently ditched all my PC gear. Now have the following:
Mac Mini
2TB Time Capsule
MacBook Air
iPad
My issue is with the internet connectivity of the Time Capsule. I have the mac mini connected via Ethernet. It can get on the internet no problem. None of my wifi devices can at all. My ISP only allows two devices to ping out, and they need to be registered via MAC address. No big deal, except my Time Capsule isn't functioning like a router. So, the MAC address of my Mac Mini is registered, and it's working, but I can't register the Time Capsule. I'm pretty sure I'm missing something easy, but can't for the life of me figure out what it is. Figured instead of banging my head against the wall, I'd see if anyone had something similar happen to them?

Register by MAC address to the first device is generally used by cable companies. But the Modem acts as the first port of call and whatever device first is turned on, picks up the public IP address and the MAC is registered. It just works.
Your issue might be that the first device to register has a very long lease. Since you cannot power cycle you should ask the IT admin of the building who controls this setup to release and renew the IP after you plug in the TC otherwise it will not be recognised.. for days or weeks or however long the lease is set to.
But it could be 24hours.
Plainly you got the Mac Mini working.. how did you do that??
Sometimes you can just try overnight.. remove the Mac and plug in the TC.. but it is far easier to talk to the admin and get him/her to simply renew the lease.
The other method we use is spoof the MAC address of the device currently plugged in. ie grab the MAC address of the Mini and use it in the router.. to pretend it is really the Mini.. the router on the other end is none the wiser.
TC AFAIK, has no ability to spoof, but almost every other broadband router made can do it. Apple designed it for lowest common denominator in terms of networking ability.. to put it mildly.
Note your internet might be already behind a NAT.. if you use the TC or any other router in NAT mode there is an issue of double NAT with every site that requires interactive connection because there is no possible link from the site to your PC by forwarding the port. Double NAT effectively blocks it.
Check the IP you have on the Mini now.. if it is a private address.. ensure it is not 10.0.x.x by the way otherwise the TC will not work due to routing considerations. But any of the private IP address ranges are not routable over the internet and will give you issues.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Private_network

Can I Use My Time Capsule as a 2nd Wireless Router? Pls Help

Thanks for trying to help. I have a Time Capsule that I'm currently using to back up my files. My next door neighbor is willing to share his internet with me for half the monthly cost. He already has a wireless router and I can connect to it (no probs) except the signal strength is not so powerful since I'm a couple feet far from his router. I was wondering if I can use my Time Capsule to hook up the internet via WIFI through his wireless router (that way I have a stronger signal strength from my Time Capsule). Basically using my Time capsule as a 2nd wireless router.
Neighbour's wireless Router = Time Capsule = My Macbook
If I can please tell me how to set this up in details please. thanks for your time.
Message was edited by: Thomas Pink

You are trying to set up the Time Capsule as a Wireless Router
and Repeater? - To share an existing wireless network, wireless?
The AirPort Extreme was capable of repeating (like a transceiver)
to and from an existing wireless network, to expand upon it; but
only did this with another AirPort product, such as an Express.
The Time Capsule and many of its features are outlined here, with more
information: AirPort + Time Capsule: http://www.apple.com/support/airport/
You may have to direct your question regarding expanding an existing
wireless network, to the Discussions section for the specific products.
Usually, the "extend a network" wireless feature in the software setup
only applies to the use of a second Apple AirPort-type base station;
such as the Extreme, Express, etc. The compatibility is between the
AirPort-like Apple products; but a bridge could be made if an Express
were attached to the other wireless network via Ethernet cable, then
the Time Capsule may be able to see it. This would require testing.
Apple - Support - Discussions - AirPort (+ Time Capsule)
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=140
Good luck & happy computing!

Setting Up Time Capsule as a Second Wireless Router

Thanks for trying to help. I have a Time Capsule that I'm currently using to back up my files. My next door neighbor is willing to share his internet with me for half the monthly cost. He already has a wireless router and I can connect to it using my macbook (no probs) except the signal strength is not so powerful since I'm a couple feet far from his router. I was wondering if I can use my Time Capsule to hook up the internet via WIFI through his wireless router (that way I have a stronger signal strength from my Time Capsule). Basically using my Time capsule as a 2nd wireless router to expand my neighbor's network. Like repeating (like a transceiver) to and from neighbor's wireless network, to expand upon it.
Internet = Neighbor's Modem = Neighbor's wireless Router = Time Capsule = My Macbook
If you can please tell me how to set this up in details on my TC please. thanks for your time.

802.11g AirPort Extreme Base Station -> 802.11n Time Capsule
With "mixed" AirPorts, you will need to configure both routers into a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Your neighbor's AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) will be the main and your Time Capsule (TC) will be the remote base station in this WDS.
To simplify setup, you should connect your TC directly to the AirPort's LAN port by Ethernet. Once the WDS is configured, you can disconnect the TC and place it at the desired location.
The following are the basic configuration steps to create a WDS:
(Note: To facilitate the WDS set up, jot down the AirPort IDs (MAC addresses) for each of the base stations to be used in the WDS. The AirPort ID and is printed on the label on the bottom/side of the base station.)
Main Base Station Setup - AEBS
o Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up as the main base station.
o Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh computer, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows).
o Select the main base station, and choose Manual Setup from the Base
Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window.
o Enter the base station password if necessary. If the base station is using the
default password of public, you will not be prompted for a password.
o Click Wireless in the toolbar, and then choose “Participate in a WDS network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu.
o Click WDS and then choose “WDS main” from the WDS Mode pop-up menu.
o Select the “Allow wireless clients” checkbox if you want client computer to connect to this base station.
o Click the Add "+" button and enter the AirPort ID of the base station you want to connect to this base station.
o Click Update to send the new settings to the base stations in the WDS.
Remote Base Station Setup - TC
o Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up as a remote base station.
o Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh computer, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows).
o Select the remote base station, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.
o Enter the base station password, if necessary. If the base station is using the default password of public, you will not be prompted for a password.
o Enter the same network password as the main base station, if necessary.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar and click Wireless. Choose “Participate in a WDS network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and choose the same channel as the main base station from the Channel pop-up menu.
o Click WDS and choose “WDS remote” from the pop-up menu.
o Enter the AirPort ID of the main base station in the WDS Main field.
o Click Update to transfer the settings to the base station.
(ref: Pages 42-46 of "Designing AirPort Networks.)
802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station -> 802.11n Time Capsule
o Open AirPort Utility and select the base station that will connect to the Internet.
o Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Wireless.
o Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.
o Next, select the base station that will extend this network, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open its configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Choose “Extend a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then choose the network you want to extend from the Network Name pop-up menu.
o Enter the base station network and base station password is necessary.
o Click Update to update the base station with new network settings.

Will a time capsule work connected to a Sky wireless router, or should time capsule replace the Sky wireless router

I cant work out whether I should connect my new time capsule to my existing Sky wireless boadbannd router, or does the time capsule kit replace my Sky
router .I would really appreciate a none technical answer to my dilema before I open the box.

It depends on what the sky router exactly is..
If it is a modem, then you definitely have to keep it.. is it satellite or some sort of wireless internet??
If it is a router that plugs into an existing modem then in all likelihood the TC can replace it.
If the sky router can be bridged then the sky router can be kept but the TC work as the router.
And finally even if the sky router is locked and you cannot do anything.. the TC can still work as a bridged device to provide backup and wireless connection within your network.
So however the situation it is possible to use your TC.

Time capsule not working over ethernet cable

my time capsule is connected to a router (also transmitting a wireless network) using ethernet cable. I can connect to the time capsule using both mac and windows over wireless, and I have internet. However, there's no internet when using ethernet cable (I see the time capsule in my airport utility, and I have it on bridge mode. Still, no internet.)

How old is the TC? What model, A1xxx from the box or rubber mat?
Failure of the ethernet ports does happen on the Gen3 but it is pretty odd.
I would test with another ethernet cable.. check the connectivity leds go on when you plug the cable in. If not, it cannot work.. get another cable or try another port or device.
Make sure the ethernet is set to auto in the computer.
Tell me what IP gateway and dns address it is getting. We can work forward from there.

Will my Time Capsule also work as a router or do I still need a router

will my time capsule alos work as a wireless router or do I need to connect it via my wireless router? Duke of Ashtead

See answer to your other same question.
Please do not double post questions on the forum.
Thanks!

Time Capsule not working with HP LaserJet 1022nw

Hello there,
We had an Airport Extreme 802.11n base station that our HP LaserJet 1022nw was wirelessly connecting to, and it was working fine for the last 18 months. Then, we switched to a 1 TB Time Capsule, and had the Time Capsule import all of the settings from our Airport Extreme. Now, the HP LaserJet 1022nw can no longer see our wireless network in its SSID list... and when we manually type in the SSID information & WPA password information, it still cannot connect.
So when using the Time Capsule, we cannot print wirelessly to our HP LaserJet 1022nw. If we unplug the Time Capsule and re-plug in the Airport Extreme, the HP LaserJet instantly works perfectly again.. it sees the wireless network, it connects just fine, and we can print wirelessly again. But as soon as we unplug the Airport Extreme and plug in the Time Capsule instead, the HP LaserJet cannot communicate at all with the Time Capsule.
All of the settings on both the Time Capsule and the Airport Extreme are IDENTICAL. The network name is NOT hidden. They both have the exact same WPA/WPA2 security settings. They are both set to 802.11n (b/g compatible). We have completely reset the HP Laserjet to its factory default settings and started from scratch; we have reset both the Time Capsule & the Airport Extreme as well.
Everything has up-to-date firmware, including the HP Laserjet 1022nw as well.
But whatever we do, the HP Laserjet 1022nw will only communicate wirelessly with the Airport Extreme, NOT the 1 TB Time Capsule.
Any ideas how to solve this problem?
Thanks,
Scott

UPDATE: We just temporarily solved this problem by switching our Time Capsule to 802.11b/g mode ONLY (essentially turning OFF 802.11n mode altogether). We did this by going into the Airport Utility, clicking on the "Airport" button at the top, going into the "Wireless" tab, and holding down the OPTION button while clicking on the pop-up menu for "Radio Mode"... and then choosing "802.11b/g compatible" from the list. As soon as we did this, our HP printer INSTANTLY saw our network again and joined the network on its own automatically.

How do I use Time Capsule as my main wireless router and get rid of my other router?

I haven't been able to figure out how to use my Time Capsule as my main router, currently it's connected to my old router and isn't doing much as I'm still getting internet from my old, not as good router. How do I take advantage of the Time Capsule's capabilities and make it my main router? (Preferably get rid of the other one.) The Time Capsule doesn't have an ADSL port which is why I've found it difficult to do this and even when connected to the other router I'm still receiving internet from that one and not the Time Capsule.

SpaceMunt wrote:
Thanks, very helpful. The current modem/router I'm using to connect to the Time Capsule is in fact and ISP one, so now I just need to figure out how to "Connect to a network using ethernet to extend the network or create a second network" because whenever I try use that option it can't find the network it's extending and doesn't work.
You can only extend another Apple router wirelessly.

HT1175 3TB time capsule not working with new iMac

I have a 3TB time capsule that's c. 2 years old. It worked perfectly with my old iMac. I bought a new 27" one when it came out this year and since the time capsule will not work.
I had to clear all the data as a starter. Now it gets a little into the backup taking c. 1 day then resets. It's connected via ethernet cable and has been told to join an existing network.
Currently it says it's backing up 922,498 items, after 2 hours (this is the third attempt, it resets then has no record of the old backup) it says 10kb of 789.44 GB - About 4,664,440 days remaining!!
To clarify I'm trying to use Time Machine with the Time Capsule.
Please help!!

You have made a mistake in the setup.
You do not "Join an existing networking" and use ethernet.. they are mutually exclusive.
What you are doing is backing up over double hop wireless which is slowing to a crawl.
You need to put the TC into bridge mode.. and plug it into the main router by ethernet. Then use wiretess to the TC if you are too far away or ethernet if you are close by..
As soon as you put the TC into join a wireless network it deactivates the ethernet.

Time capsule not working properly after moving to a new house

Hello,
I have a macbook pro and a refurbished time capsule 2tb. I purchased both in 2013 and the time capsule at that time was used as both a wireless router for our house and my back up.I recently moved and didn't have access to the time capsule for over a month. Once I settled into the new house I plugged the power cable and internet connection into the time capsule and assumed that automatically it would keep working. It appears that it is backing up my system as I can pull up the application and see appropriate in-time documents however it consistently has a slow orange light blinking. I am not currently using it as a router as we have xfinity and have a different router for the house and when I try to use the time machine instead it cannot connect.
My internet connection is fine and I would like to leave it as is. It also appears the back up function is working for my mac. The question is, does the orange blinking light matter and or is it indicating that I am improperly using the machine? It it because the ethernet cable is attached and can the time capsule work without this?
I have tried resetting the capsule with the 10seconds hold on the reset button etc as seen on other posts but the orange light remains.
Thoughts?
Thank you for your time and assistance,
ahahn063

The question is, does the orange blinking light matter and or is it indicating that I am improperly using the machine?
The amber light is like the "Check Engine" light in your car. It blinks for a reason......the Time Capsule has a message for you.
That message might be that there is a firmware update available for the Time Capsule that needs to be installed....or....that AirPort Utility has detected that the Time Capsule is not configured correctly to work with the Xfinity router that you are now using.
To see the message.....open Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility
Click on the amber dot
Then look for a Status setting, and click on the small amber dot there
A message will appear to tell you why the Time Capsule is whining, along with a suggested action to fix the issue.
If you are still having difficult, we for you to post back with the exact message that you see.

Time Capsule not working - need help

Hi guys,
I just bought a Time Capsule to replace my Linksys E2000. The E2000 was running fine but I wanted a wireless external HD, which the Time Capsule provided.
So I've set the Time Capsule up with all the same settings for my ISP, which are as follows:
IP address: 121.73.247.68
subnet 255.0.0.0
gateway 121.73.247.1
dns 203.97.78.43
203.97.78.44
After doing all the setup and plugging the ISP internet cable into the WAN port, the Time Capsule light went green.
The problem is I have no internet connection!
I can ping the router (10.0.1.1) but that's it. No DNS server response and no web access. I've fiddled around with the settings for ages and have run out of ideas.
I'm kind of annoyed with Apple - this has definitely not 'just worked'.
As soon as I plug back in my E2000, everything works fine. So I'm pretty sure it's not a problem with my ISP or the cable modem.
Anyone have any ideas?

I found another post on this site (can't locate it now though), but someone else had the same problem and I did something similar to him and I finally got my TC and modem to work together. I unplugged the power and cable from the modem for about 20 minutes total. During this time the TC was still powered and plugged in to the modem. Then before I powered the modem, I unplugged the power for the TC for about 5 minutes, plugged power to TC back, then connected cable on modem followed by power to modem. It miracously worked after that, I didn't even have to change any settings through AirPort for the TC.
I have NO clue why this particular sequence of events worked, but I know I did all of those steps (maybe not in that particular order) and had been unsuccessful.
The post I read earlier used the following steps - Keep the TC connected to the modem the entire time, unplug power for the TC for 5 minutes, then plug power to TC back. Unplug power & cable from modem (can't remember if he left it unplugged for a specific time), then connect cable & power for modem.
The only reason I left my modem disconnected for 20 minutes was because I had read it takes varying amounts of time for the modem to reset. I don't have a reset button on my modem so that wasn't an option for me and calling the ISP to reset my modem didn't work either - I did that twice on Saturday with no success, but I don't remember if I had the TC still connected? I tried so many different things over the last 48 hours, but all I know is the steps above worked for me.
Hope it helps you as well.

Time Capsule not working with new modem

I have been using my TC with our motorola modem for 2.5 years. On Friday last week, the modem crapped the bed and AT&T sent us a new modem, a netgear. The modem is working fine; when I connect the ethernet cable directly to my laptop the internet work perfectly, however when I try to get the wireless network going through my TC, there is no connection. All the lights on the modem work fine and every time I try to work with the TC, it says that it is working fine as well. It seems like something is not communicating between the modem and the TC.
I've tried restarting both machines numerous times, I've checked and rechecked the WEP password, the IP addresses are fine, and I'm still lost
The modem works. Time Capsule Works. I don't get it!

The new netgear is probably a modem router whereas the old Motorola was pure modem.. not sure but possible.
Reset the TC and set it to bridge modem.. plug into the netgear modem router.. and it should work fine.
If the new netgear is in fact a pure modem.. you need to turn it off and put the TC in place.. wait up to 15min for the ISP to renew the lease on the MAC address then turn on the cable modem.. wait then turn on the TC. But this is not necessary if it is a router.
What is the model number of the netgear so I can check this.. ?

Time Capsule not working anymore as extender

Hello all,
I have had a working wifi network for the past several years utilizing an airport extreme as my base station with my TIme Capsule in the bedroom functioning as my extender. With my old Time Warner Cable modem, everything was working great until TWC made me get a new high speed modem. After I got the new modem from them, the wifi was definitely faster in the living room in front of the Airport Extreme, but I had practically no service in the bedroom even though airport utility said the connection for the time capsule was excellent. I got rid of the TWC modem and purchased a Surfboard SB 6141, and I have the same exact problem. Can anyone tell me why this is not working properly? Is this a common issue? Is there anyway I can see if this is a problem that can be fixed? If I unplug the TC in the bedroom, my download speeds are much better, but not as fast as in the living room bears the AE.

When you change the modem or main router you need to reboot the whole network.
The particular model you got.. Motorola 6141 happens to be troublesome indeed with the apple routers.
I recommend you simply factory reset both the AE and TC.. you can do both of them the same way.
Factory reset universal
Power off the TC.. ie pull the power cord or power off at the wall.. wait 10sec.. hold in the reset button.. be gentle.. power on again still holding in reset.. and keep holding it in for another 10sec. You may need some help as it is hard to both hold in reset and apply power. It will show success by rapidly blinking the front led. Release the reset.. and wait a couple of min for the TC to reset and come back with factory settings. If the front LED doesn’t blink rapidly you missed it and simply try again. The reset is fairly fragile in these.. press it so you feel it just click and no more.. I have seen people bend the lever or even break it. I use a toothpick as tool.
N.B. None of your files on the hard disk of the TC are deleted.. this simply clears out the router settings of the TC.
I would then take both back to 7.6.1 firmware.
Hold down the option key whilst you select version of firmware in the utility.
Using airport utility reset the names of everything.. use all short names, no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
Use for example name like AEgen4 and TCgenx (fill in the actual gen for x)
Use short wireless names AE24ghz and a different name for 5ghz so you can force the extend to correct band.
eg AE5ghz
Also try locking the wireless channels.. test on 11, 8, 6 on 2.4ghz and try 36 and 149 on 5ghz.
I also strongly recommend using the v5 airport utility.. it will show you the actual link speeds between the AE and TC. v6 airport utility is a toy version with pretty pictures and no content.
You can see from my set in the centre of the main AP and the extend wireless units on each side.. all of these can be opened at the same time and you can keep track of the links.

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