Time Capsule set up Question(s)

I am finally setting up my time capsule and I want to run a back up off of my Mac Book Pro.
I have a wireless network already set thru the airport express.
My time capsule is 802.aan Wi Fi Hard drive, the flat hard drive model (not the latest currently in the stores that stands up).
My MacBook Pro runs on OSX version 10.9
I have the TC connected to my internet router via ethernet and I have an ethernet cable connecting my TC to my Mac Book Pro
The status lights for the ethernet cables are green.
However, the TC status light blinks amber.
When I open the Airport Utility it shows the internet (green) and recognizes my Express (not lit), but it does not show the TC.
When I "click" on the Express icon, a message states theis version of AP Utility doesn't support this station.
Do I have the set up correct? Do I want my Airport Express lit green? And why does it not recognize my TC
Please advise .

You must setup the TC again.. factory reset and then connect to the wireless which is shown under wifi as
Apple Network a1234d The last number being different for all routers based on the MAC address.. only via wireless can the new utility work.. but once setup then you can use ethernet.
Mavericks airport utility seems to be even worse than previous ones.

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HT1175 I am trying to setup my Time capsule via a ethernet cable as a back up for a new iMac. The on button on the time capsule set up window keeps failing to stay on. Any ideas what to do?

I am trying to setup my Time capsule via a ethernet cable as a back up for a new iMac. The on button on the time capsule set up window keeps failing to stay on. Any ideas what to do?

A PC can have more issues connecting than a Mac.
But it really should not matter.. so just try it in situ.. press and hold the reset.. once it starts up, it will return to default IP, 10.0.1.1 the PC should then be able to find it via the airport utility.
If not drag it over to the Mac and plug in there by ethernet.. or since it is a laptop, really should not be that difficult to drag the Laptop and plug it into the TC.
Important thing is to get access to the TC.
The Mac if it is running lion, then you MUST download and install 5.6 airport utility to do anything useful.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482

Time capsule set up and bootcamp

Dear All,
I am having problem with my time capsule setting up. I have followed all the instructions, and have hopefully installed it correctly. The green light is on. Last thing to do is to turn it "on" by slidding the bar to on. Unfortunately, at this point, I get the message: You haven’t selected a location for Time Machine backups., a list of possible locations appears and the only option available for back up is Bootcamp, which obviously is not the right location, in particular as bootcamp apparently would need to be formatted....
Why is the time capsule not available. Could bootcamp be in conflict with time capsule? How can I add the time capsule to this list of available places?
Any help would be very welcomed.
My Apple shop already changed my time capsule for a second one, and with this second time capsule I am having the same problem. Nobody in Apple shop can help.... To be honest, it used to work until Apple "expert" installed bootcamp and installed window on the mac. Is it possible that when installing bootcamp, something changed for the worth?
Many thanks in advance,
Yannick

yannick chastang wrote:
I am having problem with my time capsule setting up. I have followed all the instructions, and have hopefully installed it correctly. The green light is on. Last thing to do is to turn it "on" by slidding the bar to on. Unfortunately, at this point, I get the message: You haven’t selected a location for Time Machine backups., a list of possible locations appears and the only option available for back up is Bootcamp, which obviously is not the right location, in particular as bootcamp apparently would need to be formatted....
Please try to distinguish between Time Capsule, an Apple Wi-Fi base station with an integrated disk, and Time Machine, backup software that's been included with OS X since version 10.5. You seem to be muddling them together.
Why is the time capsule not available. Could bootcamp be in conflict with time capsule? How can I add the time capsule to this list of available places?
Boot Camp has nothing to do with the problem. I'm not sure this is necessary or useful, but I'd try using AirPort Utility (manual setup, Disks panel, File Sharing tab) to "Enable file sharing", then select a security method and update the Time Capsule. Then mount the Time Capsule disk (look for your Time Capsule in a Finder sidebar or use the Finder menu option Go -> Network) and see if you can now select that disk in the Time Machine setup panel.

Can't find European land in Time Capsule setting

I have purchased TM from USA and can't find European land in Time Capsule setting.

Apple sells products that have been "regionalized" for different parts of the world. North America, South America, Europe, Southeast Asia, etc, for example.
It is not possible to change a Time Capsule from one region to another. The reason for this is that different regions have different wireless standards and regulations. See this link for all the details:
List of WLAN channels - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A Time Capsule purchased in the USA will operate from 100-240 Volts and 50/60 Hz automatically, so power wise, it will work just about anywhere in the world if you have the right kind of AC wall socket adapter. (A power transformer or converter is not needed).
But, you will have to be careful about using higher 5 GHz wireless channels on the USA Time Capsule while in Europe, since the use of higher 5 GHz channels is not legal in most European countries at this time. In other words, keep the 5 GHz channel on the USA Time Capsule at Channel 36, 40, 44 or 48.

Time Capsule not connecting to WEP printer. Time Capsule set up for WPA2. Can I use both standards with one Time Capsule?

How do I get a WEP printer to connect wirlessly to the new Time Capsule set for WPA2? High security is needed do to large Apt Complex.

Actually, you can but it would require that you reconfigure the Time Capsule (TC) for "WEP (Transitional Security Network)." This Wireless Security option allows for both WEP and WPA clients to connect ... BUT does NOT support the AES/CCMP encryption protocol introduced by WPA2. Note: The WPA2 standard supports both the TKIP (used in WPA & WEP) and AES/CCMP (used only in WPA2) encryption protocols.
If you require the stronger AES protocol, WEP clients or WPA clients that only support TKIP will not be able to connect.

Time capsule/time machine set up question

Hi there,
I'm getting my new Macbook Pro tomorrow and am going to set up time capsule and have a couple questions on the best way to do it. I want time machine to back up my macbook at a regular interval. I also want it to back up my external hard drive manually (ie once every couple of months when I think about it).
Normally my external hard drive will be plugged into the back of my time capsule so I can access it from the macbook. I realize I'll need to plug it in to the macbook to back it up as I'm pretty sure the Time Capsule won't back up an external hard drive plugged into it. I'm just not sure what settings I need to change in time machine to acheive this.
Also, I have my Imac on the network which i don't want backed up with Time machine. Will it try to back it up automatically when I turn on Time Machine? What do I need to do to prevent this?
Thanks for your help,
Dug

Hello Dug.
I want time machine to back up my macbook at a regular interval. I also want it to back up my external hard drive manually (ie once every couple of months when I think about it).
This is no problem.. leave TM to do its hourly backups. It is faster that way and it will simply clean up the backups at the end of the day and end of week to remove the excess and repeats.
Read how TM actually works as it is good to understand.. It is not a simple piece of software.
The general info at the top here is great.. about TM and clones.. as well as the article on TM and magic.
http://pondini.org/TM/Home.html
This covers a lot more of the details.
http://pondini.org/TM/FAQ.html
I realize I'll need to plug it in to the macbook to back it up as I'm pretty sure the Time Capsule won't back up an external hard drive plugged into it.
Correct.. TM only backs up the disks plugged into the Mac.
It cannot backup network drives.. ie the TC. Or anything plugged into the TC.
You can setup TM to backup the external drive by removing it from the exclude list in preferences. When it is plugged in you might need to still go to preferences and remove the exclusion .. it will take a long long time to backup.. And I personally think this is the wrong way to do it. I think you are better keeping the backup of the external drive separate. I would use (I do) carbon copy cloner, which works great and is far more flexible than TM.. you can then backup the external USB drive plugged into the TC occasionally to the TC without any unplugging.. (although I would plug the MBP into the TC by ethernet). Which reminds me your first backup of the MBP should be by ethernet.. if you Mac has no ethernet port buy the thunderbolt to ethernet dongle..it is not expensive and well worth the money.
TC cannot do anything.. it is a dumb as a board hard disk in a fairly dumbed down router.
Also, I have my Imac on the network which i don't want backed up with Time machine. Will it try to back it up automatically when I turn on Time Machine? What do I need to do to prevent this?
TM is controlled by you.. if you don't want TM to back up, don't turn it on.. I am lost why you think TM will start automatically backing up. It won't.. it is going to sit there off.. and you can leave it off.

First time setting up time capsule...questions on best way to set it up.

To anyone that can offer some advice,
I am currently living in Denmark, only for another 5 months or so and bought a time capsule today for back up purposes of my macbook 13 inch purchased in February of 2009. I am currently running Mac OS X Version 10.6.5. Here is my situation...My roommate and I currently have a wireless router/modem combination that was provided by the cable company. I want to back up my computer wirelessly and get the best performance out of my time capsule without interupting my other wireless network. My roommate runs a PC and has zero interest in computers (other than internet usage) and will not be using the time capsule to back up. In a best case scenario, I do not want to interfere with his current internet connection to the provided router. (essentially he won't even know I have a time capsule)
I haven't taken the time capsule out of the box yet, I want to set it up perfectly so my computer is backed up and will be backed up wirelessly for the next 5 months and when I move I simply take it with me and no issues occur. My questions are these....
What is perfect set up method for me?
Where do I plug ethernet cables for optimum performance?
Should I keep my TC located on ground floor next to current wireless router or can it be in my bedroom?
When I unplug the TC and take it home in 5 months...will setting it up as a wireless router in my new apartment affect the data stored on it?
I hope this post is clear and someone can provide some insight.
Thanks

b2tree wrote:
My roommate and I currently have a wireless router/modem combination that was provided by the cable company. I want to back up my computer wirelessly and get the best performance out of my time capsule without interupting my other wireless network.
that can easily be achieved.
What is perfect set up method for me?
assuming your room is on the same power circuit as the room where your friends's router is located, and if you're willing to spend a little extra $$, i would recommend this:
● get a pair of *powerline adapters* _*such as these*_.
use them for an ethernet connection between the main router and your TC
● using *airport utility* (in your applications > utilities folder), i would set up the TC in +*bridge mode+*
● have it create a wireless network, give it a name, secure it (also password protect access to the TC's wireless router side !)
Where do I plug ethernet cables for optimum performance?
the *powerline adapters* come with a short ethernet cable. connect one to a free LAN port () on your friend's router and the other to the WAN port () of your TC.
Should I keep my TC located on ground floor next to current wireless router or can it be in my bedroom?
following my recommendations above you can set it up in your bedroom
When I unplug the TC and take it home in 5 months...will setting it up as a wireless router in my new apartment affect the data stored on it?
no.
JGG

Airport Extreme and Time Capsule – A few questions

Hey guys,
I have a Belkin Modem/Router with a USB port for storage, but I just found out it only has 10/100 Ethernet, and can only mount 1 hard drive to that storage port. Other than that, it works fine and I am happy with it. Its stated wireless speed is 300mbps, and it supports 802.11n draft 2.0.
I also just got a Mac, and was considering a Time Capsule for using Time Machine (Or, because am also considering a Drobo, just a straight Airport Extreme).
So my questions are:
1. Is there any point in keeping the Belkin to use as my modem if it’s got 10/100 Ethernet ports? Will that make the Time Capsule/APE (And hence the attached drives/devices) perform at the slower speed?
2. I don’t know if I can just “turn off” the Belkins Router abilities anyway. Assuming I can’t, will having 2 routers on my network even be possible? (Mac’s software is infinitely more user friendly, and I’d want to use it for my network).
3. Is there a limit to how many Hard Drives I can connect to an Airport Extreme/Time Capsule? (My Belkin can only share one, even via a USB Hub – it only sees the first drive.)
4. For now, my storage drives are standard HDD’s from WD and Seagate, but I am considering a Drobo (Some form of RAID storage is happening in the next few months, for sure).
In either case:
a) Will Airport Extreme recognize my External Hard Drive as a Time Machine Backup Destination? (And as a Drive to store other media)
b) Will Time Capsule recognize my external hard drive, in addition to itself (Since it’s also a Hard Drive?)
5. This page: ((http://www.apple.com/airportextreme/features/harddrivesharing.html) says: “You can set up password-protected accounts for everyone on the network or allow read-only access to certain files and folders.”
Some folders, I don’t even want to allow read only access to. Can I require a password before they can be viewed, or modified/deleted? (If I go the time capsule rout, I would want to protect the drives attached to it, and probably not the HD on the capsule itself).
6. Also, the rest of my computers are PC’s, and I was wondering if it’s possible (and safe) to set up time machine to backup to the time capsule for Mac, and allow the other PC’s to backup to it using their version of “Time Machine” too?
I know this will leave less room for mac and PC backups, but it would free up room on my Drobo / HDD’s
7. Can Time Machine backup wirelessly to other drives, such as http://shop.nextbyte.com.au/Script/MCH/Products/532195-NextByte-WDBACG0020HCHAES N-WD-My-Book-Live-2TB
Thanks so much for your help.
P.S. Can anyone recommend a good modem to use with the Airprort/Time Capsule?

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Time Capsule and iPhone question

I recently replaced my Airport Extreme (802.1b/g) with a Time Capsule and went through the standard installation and setup procedure - no problems. I assumed that the TC was operating in 802.11N mode - there did not seem to be an option to set during the installation process. I must admit that I did not notice a marked improvement in my network speed but assumed all was well. Now some weeks lated I bought an iPhone - it immediately connected to my network. I did not even think about the N vs b/g issue. Now reading this forum I noticed that iPhones are b/g so does this mean my network automatically "downgraded" from N to b/g or has it always been running in b/g. Note I before I installed my T/C I turned-off my old AE.
I cannot figure out how to determine what mode my network / TC is running in. Can I easily swap back and forth when I need to have my iPhone connected.
I have read the thread on this forum on how to have 2 bridged networks - one with N and one with b/g (might be a good way to put my old AE and Airport Express to some use) - since I'm no network wizzard I like to keep things simple - by doing so I seem to avoid many of the issues I read about on the forum
Thanks for any advice.

Hi Pat, I have an iPhone too and I'm quite disappointed that my nice new N router will be running at much lower speeds. When I'm at home I use both my MBP and my phone and switching back and forth doesnt sound appealing.
Anyway, to answer your question, open up the Airport Utility and click Manual Setup at bottom right. Then click on Wireless from the 4 tabs you'll see and choose the appropriate setting from the Radio Mode drop down menu.
Hope this helps!
deburn

Time Capsule - Perhaps a question too early, but interesting possibilities

I'm quite intrigued with Time Capsule. My main concern with backup is making sure that in case of a catastrophe, my information is not lost. I don't care about music/movies, etc. I can always replace the CDs/DVDs commercially--as long as I keep a list of what I have/had. Photos, home movies, and personal legal and financial documents are a bit more difficult to replicate. Especially the photos--I'd be devastated to lose pictures of my family.
Today, I pay $20 per month or so for back-up of vital information, to be stored offsite (presumably protection from a fire, etc.), but this is not enough to store my photos, so I have Time Machine for the pictures backing up to another drive. Not the most elegant solution, but the "rip to DVD periodically" approach is too unreliable (who remembers to do it?).
I work in a small office where there is a VPN set-up, connected to my house.
My question is simply this. Could a Time Capsule be set up in my office to backup machines automatically at my house? From my office computer, I can ping various devices on my home computer (can print to a networked printer at home, and from home print to a computer at the office, etc.). Is there any reason why technically this would not be possible (presumably the Time Capsule can be password protected, work as a wired network device, etc., etc., etc.).
Perhaps there is no answer today, since no one owns a Time Capsule to attempt this, but with the cancellation of the other back-up service, presumably, that $20 per month is freed up to do something else, and a TB of storage would backup all the files I need for quite some time...
Thoughts?

My question is simply this. Could a Time Capsule be set up in my office to backup machines automatically at my house? From my office computer, I can ping various devices on my home computer (can print to a networked printer at home, and from home print to a computer at the office, etc.). Is there any reason why technically this would not be possible (presumably the Time Capsule can be password protected, work as a wired network device, etc., etc., etc.).
Since you are able to successfully access your home network, via VPN, from the office, there's a good chance you should be able to access the Time Capsule's hard drive as well. My best guess, at this time, is that you should be able to backup your home computers with a Time Capsule from your Office.

Time Capsule set up and wifi network OK but MacBook doesn't see capsule as airport device. Do I need to do a hard reset and start again?

I recently bought a Time Capsule and sucessfully set it up in accordance with the instruction book. The home network and guest network seem to work fine but my MacBook cannot find the Time Capsule wirelessley.
Initially I set up the time capsule connected to the MacBook with an ethernet cable. The Time Machine got 30GB way through a 60GB initial back up and then stopped for no obvious reason. Since then the capsule has not been visible to the MacBook. I have tried to reconfigure through Airport Utility but even after reperated rescans the capsule remains invisible.
Any help would be extremely welcome.

1. i would restore the express to factory defaut by holding the reset button on the unit with a paperclip while you are powering it on
2. if it restored, you should be able to see it in your wifi icon at top of screen as "airport express"
or you can see it in airport utility
3. then if you want to connect it wirelessly to your time capsule, you would choose "extend network" and put in relevant security and password....this would make the express a wireless access point, fed by your time capsule(main router)
if you chose to do it wired which is a better way if you have access to ethernet port at wall, you would choose "create a wireless network" and then under the "network" tab you would choose "Bridge Mode".....this would make the express a wired access point, fed by your time capsule(main router)

Please help - Time Capsule Set up problems

I bought a Time Capsule almost a year ago at the same time as my iMac, but have only tried to set it up in the last 3 weeks (so its the 6"x6"x1" version). I followed the set up instructions numerous times but kept getting an error message in Airport Utility. I rebooted my broadband and tried the factory reset of the TC.
Eventually I contacted Apple and after repeating everything whilst they were on the phone, they made an appointment for me at the Genius Bar to have the TC checked over. The Apple rep was able to access the TC using the internal Apple network and a normal port but had the same problem I did using the WAN connection so deemed the item faulty and replaced it.
My new TC is exactly the same and this time Apple advised me to ask my BB provider if there were any firmware updates required or reasons why I would be having problems. They also checked that I had the latest iMac software and Airport Utility. BT (my BB provider) went through a series of tests and concluded that my BT Home Hub 3 was faulty and have replaced it.
So now I have a new Home Hub 3 and another new TC and I've still got the same problem. I only want to use the TC for backing up my iMac with Time Machine but Id like to do it wirelessely. Can someone please tell me what I should do next as I can't believe its still down to faulty products.

I have just been watching Internet traffic on my McAfee security software on my BB and it shows that my router and TC both have a green light for access through the firewall, until Airport Utility gets to the point in its routine where it shows 'joining to the TC' and then my router loses access to the Internet and gets a red light as connection lost. Is that normal, and/or does it help diagnose what the problem might be?

Time Capsule setting up and not showing up on utility

Hi,
I'm just trying to set up a time capsule with two laptops. I've already got a wireless network and so wanted to add it on as a backup. The first time I plugged it in, my laptop (macbook pro) found it immediately on opening Airport utility and I went through the setup process. Then it said that it was having problems connecting to the network and to start again? So I went back, and it's not finding it, asking to rescan constantly. I've tried installing the software on another laptop (macbook) and it's doing the same, not showing up. I've tried restarting the computer, the time capsule, the router, tried doing the re-start to factory settings thing with the bit on the back... and it still won't show up. The capsule is connected by ethernet cable to the router. I'm still getting wireless from the router.
Thanks, J

What has happened likely is that I think the default configuration of the TC is to set itself up as a router. So it's done that and it's now running its own wireless network that is different from the one you normally use. If you look, you'll probably see both of them. In order to modify the TC settings you need to be on the same LAN subnet. What I would do is hook up the TC and a laptop just by themselves. Connect in to it that way. Configure it to put it in "Bridge Mode." Turn off the wireless unless you want to use it as another access point. Then give it an IP address that is an unused address on your local subnet (ie: 192.168.1.x or similar). You can find what your local subnet is by looking at your current wireless router and seeing what LAN address subnet it uses. Then once the TC is connected, hook it back up to your network and you should be good to go.

Time Capsule set up with secure business laptop

I just purchased a Time Capsule and am seeking suggestions on how to set it up based on the following circumstances:
In addition to multiple personal laptops/computers, I work from home and have a business laptop that is highly secure and do not have the ability to download AirPort (as suggested within the set up manual). In addition, I am certain there will be issues with the internal Time Capsule hard drive (since my business computer has the ability to detect and shut down all unauthorized external components as a violation of information - Flash drive, memory stick, etc. I can't even use the laptop to charge a cell phone!). Is it possible to use the Time Machine as my wireless router without downloading AirPort? And is possible to set up so that this business computer does not read or have access to the hard drive? Note: My business laptop is also connected to a highly encrypted VPN/LAN router (which is than connected into my existing wireless router).
I see that it is possible to connect the Time Capsule into an existing network. Is this done by just connecting a ethernet cable between the Time Capsule and current Router. Any other special set up info needed? Does this just turn the Time Capsule into a hard drive and disable the wireless router fuctionality? By setting up this way, does it slow down the transfer rate?
Any computer guru suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Ldbenney wrote:
Is it possible to use the Time Machine as my wireless router without downloading AirPort?
First, don't confuse "Time Capsule", an Apple Wi-Fi base station, with "Time Machine", backup software included with OS X since version 10.5. Airport Utility is only needed to configure a Time Capsule. You'd only need it on one of your computers.
I see that it is possible to connect the Time Capsule into an existing network. Is this done by just connecting a ethernet cable between the Time Capsule and current Router.
That's one way.
Any other special set up info needed? Does this just turn the Time Capsule into a hard drive and disable the wireless router fuctionality?
Depending on what you're trying to accomplish, you might want to use AirPort Utility to turn off wireless operation and put it into "bridge mode". You could also configure a "roaming network".
By setting up this way, does it slow down the transfer rate?
Between what and what?

Time Capsule Set Up With Neighbor's WiFi

I use my neighbor's WiFi (with permission and password). I can't get the set up for my time machine to work. I keep hitting this wall where it no longer can find my wireless device (the time capsule) after I "connect" the airport utility to the existing network upstairs. What am doing wrong?

Does the neighbor's computer(s) connect to the time capsule successfully? That might be a clue...?

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