Time Capsule Settings?

Hello,
I have a router in my home that works perfectly fine and we can connect to the internet. I am trying to setup my Time Capsule for Back Up purposes only. I do not need it as a router.
What setting is the best? I have seen I can allow it to join another network and extend it's range, but does that mean it will slow down my connection if it is currently backing up?
Thanks

Thanks, but will this mean if I back up my Mac wirelessly, will it slow down my connection speed for my other devices connected to the internet?
Yes. All network clients must share the same overall bandwidth of the wireless network. So whether someone is performing a backup or streaming HD video, it will reduce the overall bandwidth for other users on the network.

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Is there a capability to save/export the time capsule settings file when using the iphone/ipad airport utility. the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app.

is there a capability to save/export the new airport 2TB time capsule settings file when using the iphone/ipad airport utility. set-up wasn't a problem but the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.

the "file" button does not exist on the latest airport utility app v6.3 to save the configuration file.
Sounds like you are a bit confused with version numbers.
Latest AirPort Utility version for the iPhone / iPad is 1.3.3. There is no option or capability to export/import settings on the iOS version(s) of AirPort Utility.....although you could take a series of screen shots and save them for future reference.
AirPort Utility 6.3.x is found on a Mac.....not on iPhone / iPad. Export and Import options are found under the File menu in 6.3.x.

Time capsule settings in airport utility

I have a time capsule that I have setup to act as the wireless network for my house and it is also my time machine backup. I know how to protect the data from my backups by protecting the disk that is linked with time machine. However, it seems that anyone who signs on to the time capsules wireless network can (through airport utility) change the settings of the time capsule. I want other people in my house to be able to use the wireless network, but not be able to change settings or create a time capsule back up for their computer. Ultimately I want to be the only one to be able to see any of my time capsule settings in the airport utility. Is there a way I can just set an admin passowrd that is needed to change any settings?
Thanks for the help, and hopefully this is clear. If not I would be glad to clarify.

You can change the login password to the TC. That will then lock anybody else out from seeing anything in the TC. They do not need to use airport utility to login to wireless.. Apple make this confusing by using airport to cover both the utility, the routers (at least the airport extreme and express) and local wireless client card being called airport. To make a network connection a client computer just needs to put the TC wireless name and password into the appropiate security box in the airport wireless client setup.. networking in system preference. not the airport utility.

Problem accessing Time Capsule settings after firmware 7.3.1 upgrade

I understand there are similar posts, but none provide a solution to my problem:
I bought a brand new Time Capsule and set it up. Everything worked fine and I could access it using AirPort Utility. After the initial setup I immediately upgraded the firmware from version 7.3 to 7.3.1. Now, when I try to access or change the settings, AirPort Utility first reports that it is "Reading the Time Capsule configuration...", and after about 2 minutes I get the message
"An error occurred while reading the configuration. -- Please make sure your Apple wireless device is plugged in and in range of your computer or connected via Ethernet and try again. (-6753)"
I performed a hard reset and could then access the settings again for another setup. At the end of the setup, AirPort Utility reports that it's "Writing the Time Capsule configuration...", and after about 2 minutes
"An error occurred while updating the configuration. -- Please make sure your Apple wireless device is plugged in and in range of your computer or connected via Ethernet and try again. (-6722)"
I also tried to access the settings using a direct Ethernet connection to my iMac, but to no avail.
Now, even though I can't access the Time Capsule settings, which is annoying, the device seems to be working: it creates a wireless network and I can access the Time Capsule hard drive.
Any solutions to this problem? Is it possible to revert to firmware version 7.3? Or do I need to wait for a firmware upgrade?

Great, thank you! Looks like this solved my problem.
I performed the reset, and then restored firmware version 7.3 using your great advice to *press the option key when clicking "Check for Updates"*.
I then used the setup dialog, put it my info and passwords, restart... oops, once again, I can't access the settings, even though I'm using firmware 7.3 which used to work when I first set up Time Capsule when it was fresh out of the box.
Reset, do the same thing again, still can't access settings and can't upgrade the firmware.
Reset, *first thing upgrade the firmware to 7.3.1*. I put in my info again, and finally, everything works.
One note: I'm not sure if that matters, but in the last step, I set up Time Capsule using the window that you get when you click the Time Capsule icon in the AirPort Utility. Previously, I would click "Continue" in the AirPort Utility for the assisted setup. This might not matter, but I want to mention it anyways in case it helps replicate this solution.

Airport Utility won't let me change time capsule settings....

I've had my TC about 2 weeks, and haven't had any problems until now....
when I am in close proximity, i use it with an ethernet cable, and if i am in other parts of the house i will set it to transmit wirelessly. up until now there hasn't been any problems with this. now however, it is connected via ethernet, and when i open airport utility it recognises the TC, but when i click continue to update the settings and change it back to wireless, it get's stuck on the "reading the time capsule's configuration..." page, and after five minutes says "there was an error with the connection-6722".
I can read files from the TC and write to it. i just can't update the settings! can anyone help??
thankyou.

crillix wrote:
but when i click continue to update the settings and change it back to wireless
This has me a bit confused as to why you're doing this.
I say this because my Macbook is sometimes directly connected to the TC over a wired network connection, and sometimes wirelessly via the TC. It has no trouble backing up regardless of what connection is utilized. I just leave the wireless enabled on the TC, and so have no need to re-configure the TC. I can read the TC configuration with the Airport Utility via either connection.
I'm not sure this helps, but am I missing something??
Mac OS X, Airport Utility & TC all at latest levels......

HP Laserjet Printer not available in Time Capsule settings

I have an HP Laserjet P1005 printer; very basic stuff. I had previously set it up so that it was connected to my Time Capsule. There were a few issues (I had to connect my MacBook Pro to the Time Capsule via LAN cable for the printing jobs to actually print) but I could use the printer.
I have recently moved offices which required disconnecting everything including my TC. Again, nothing unusual here and when I connected everything in I got back to work no problem. However, I can no longer use the printer (not even when I connect my laptop directly to the TC. I've gone into the TC settings to see that there is no printer linked to the TC. I've tried many times to set up a new printer in my preferences, but when I try to manually change the settings through Airport Utilities there is no printer available for me to choose.
Am I setting up the printer incorrectly? Maybe someone can help me set up the printer so that it comes up when I open Airport Utilities? And why do I always need to connect my laptop to the TC when I want to print; is it because the printer is pretty basic and can't link this way?
Any help will be greatly appreciated!
Andrew

I'm not sure if the following will help but here goes. I have two printers on my time capsule---A Brother multifunction that I have had on for about 2 1/2 years and recently added a HP Deskjet(both on USB). I first installed the printer directly to my iMac to make sure that I have no printer driver issues etc. Then I plugged the two printers into a USB switch(forgot to turn the HP printer on).. Then I figured my problem out. Printers only show up in the Airport utility if they are turned ON.
May be this will help.

5GHz option in time capsule settings

have also posted this in the airport extreme forum.
with a 2009 1 GB time capsule running airport utility 6.1 on mountain lion :
should i activate the 5GHz option under wireless settings in airport utility?
should i rename it different from my regular network, or let it be named the same by default?
why are there only a few countries in the drop down selection list? i am not in any of those, so can i just cheat and select any one?
would my 2009 time capsule be capable of dual band transmission, not just the 5GHz ... the wife and some visiting guests run android phones and MS laptops.
what would run faster because of this 5GHZ option .. just my macbbok pro, and not my iphone and ipads?
i've not managed to figure these questions out by googling, so hoping someone weighs in here.

If your 2009 TC is a Gen2.. A1302 then yes it can do both bands simultaneously..
So activate the 5ghz.
Change the name to SMB standard.. short, no spaces, pure alphanumeric.. the present name will give most non-apple (and even some idevices issues). Apostrophe in particular is not legal character in the windows world.. same applies to 2.4ghz btw which the iphone and probably android phones will use.
why are there only a few countries in the drop down selection list?
Because yours is an American release model.. Apple restrict models to regions.. it is in the part number.. your TC is USA release one, and can only be set to your region.. you cannot change regions.. Why, ask Apple. They deliberately limit it in bios.
what would run faster because of this 5GHZ option
5ghz is much faster.. but poor range.. you will get better speed from 2.4ghz at distance.. not all devices can connect to 5ghz as mentioned. What does connect and is able to do so nearby will be faster.

Time capsule settings changed now can't view files

Hi,
I changed my settings on my time capsule accidently and now I can't view my files. I click on the time Capsule in windows explorer and all I get is .com.apple.airport.sharepoint. I got this once before but can't remember how to fix it. I can see my TC files from my Ipad but not from my Windows 7 computer.
Help!!

The address is typed into the only place you can type addresses .. that is the address bar..
If it cannot reach the TC hard disk then you need to do some more fundamental checks.
1. Reset the TC to factory and start over.. Use all SMB names. As already stated.. all names must be short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric. Do it from a Mac or iOS with airport app.
2. Plug the windows computer into the TC by ethernet. Make sure the LED turns on .. connectivity on both the computer and the TC. Make sure the PC has an IP address from the TC by opening a command prompt and typing.. ipconfig
It should come up 10.0.1.x (x being any number).
3. To make sure you have bonjour simply load it again.. easiest is to download and install the windows version of Airport Utility.. http://support.apple.com/kb/dl1547
If it refuses to install or say it is already loaded then you already have it.
4. Make sure you set the file sharing page to Guest access on and workgroup to WORKGROUP.
5. Now type the name or the IP again into the address bar of windows explorer.
\\TCname or \\TCIPaddress.
You do not type what I put.. you type the actual name or actual IP. Clearly \\TCIPaddress will not work.. unless you named the TC TCIPaddress which would be rather odd. For example if the TC is default.. 10.0.1.1 then you type \\10.0.1.1 .. just to be clear.

Time capsule settings for ADSL

Hello
no doubt you get this alot, but here goes....
Im in Australia with an iMac (2005) plus a Time Capsule with a speedstream 4200 modem(optusnet) in bridge mode plugged inline.
I have set up the modem prior with settings from my new and current supplier (Dodo) and the speedstream works fine as a standard ADSL modem. I then reset the modem to full bridge mode, so that I can relocate the ADSL settings to the Time Capsule to act as the modem/router. it's this step Im having trouble with. I know it can be done as I've previously done it with Optusnet at another location.
Dodo say that the only setting I should need to put into a modem is:
VPI 8
VCI 35
[email protected]
PPPoe
I cannot find how/where to put the info in, or if im putting it in the right place.
Please help?

Nope but are you using Mountain Lion and the toyland utility provided therein??
Load 5.6.
How to load 5.6 into ML.
1. Download 5.6 for Lion.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Click to open the dmg but do not attempt to install the pkg.. it won't work anyway.
2. Download and install unpkg.
http://www.timdoug.com/unpkg/
Run unpkg on the desktop.. it is very simple.. drag the AirPortUtility56.pkg file over to unpkg.. and it will create a new directory of the same name on the desktop.. drill down.. applications utilities .. there lo and behold is Airport utility 5.6 .. drag it to your main utilities directory or just run it from current location.
You cannot uninstall 6.1 so don't try.. and you cannot or should not run them both at the same time.. so just ignore the toyland version.. the plastic hammer.. and start using 5.6.. a real tool.
Go to the internet page of the airport utility and choose pppoe client.

Video ichat and Time Capsule settings?????

I can video ichat with my brother with I plug the Ethernet cable directly into my Macbook. It works great. When I set up the wireless router as I normally would have it through my time capsule, Video Chat no longer works. The internet is fine and everything works great other than video chatting. Does anyone know what I need to do? Please advise, this is driving me crazy!
Thanks!

No, when the ethernet cable is plugged directly into the side of my MacBook, video chat with iChat works fine. But when I use the timecapsule as a wireless router, iChat no longer works. So the problem has to be with the wireless router settings/timecapsule. My firewall is set to "allow all incoming connections". I don't know what else to try? I appreciate any advice! Thanks!

Restoring Time Capsule Settings

I recently changed my wireless settings of my TC to 802.11n only (2.4 GHz) hoping to improve my wireless range. apparently my computer is unable to run the "n" and now my computer cannot find my TC. How do I go about changing it back to the way it was if my computer cant locate my TC. Thanks.

VegasAlleycat,
First, go up to your Airport Menu and select "Turn Airport OFF".
Wait 10 seconds and then turn it back ON.
Next, if your TC still doesn't show up in Airport Utility, hit "Rescan" from the "File" menu.
If that doesn't work, then post a new thread with greater detail regarding your setup and how your have the TC configured. Posting a new thread is likely to generate greater response then adding to old one.
Cheers!

HT3728 how do I access time capsule settings with iphone

Anyone know if there's an airport utility app for the iPhone?

mjmgrand1 wrote:
Anyone know if there's an airport utility app for the iPhone?
Google this bit..
airport utility app for the iPhone
Voila.. !!

Time Capsule settings for Windows vista Guest

I just recently set up my TC (AirPort 7.4.2) for wireless access for my MBP. I have guests from out of town who have laptops running Windows Vista. I've set up a Guest Network but they're unable to connect. Are there specifics steps that need to be taken in order for Windows Vista to be able to access the network? Any help would be very much appreciated! Thanks.

Ooops! My house guest was mistyping the password! All is working well.

Want my DVR to use wifi from Time Capsule

We have two wireless networks in our house which seems stupid. Until now, we've shrugged it off and ignored the wifi created by the fios router and use a wired Time Capsule to create a wifi network that we use. Now, there's a new feature where we could watch tv in other rooms on our iphone, ipads, etc. That's great except the TV is on the wifi that came with the FIOS router instead of the wifi the rest of us in the house are using.
So, I googled about it to see what I could do to combine the networks. It turns out you cannot extend the fios wifi with the Time Capsule because the Apple Airport devices have features for extending networks that the fios wifi doesn't have. I found I could turn off the fios wifi but then the DVR wouldn't have an internet connection. So, I thought, I'll change the DVR ot use the Time Capsule wifi, which I'd prefer because we want to keep that network. I checked the DVR and found the home network settings -- and it turned out to be a place where you can see the settings, but you can't change the settings there, but there has to be a way to set it up somewhere, no?
Ideally, I'd turn off the FIOS wifi and change the DVR over to use our existing home network. At the moment, we will have to switch networks, depending on what we want to do. We use the Time Capsule for backups, to share files, for airtunes, etc. It also extends thru the entire house whereas the FIOS one doesn't. If we wanted to use the new features to watch programs from ipads, etc, we'd have to switch them over to the other network while we did. It's just a bit of a pain.
Any ideas? Thanks!

liz4cps wrote:
We have two wireless networks in our house which seems stupid ...
Many folks have two or more wireless networks in a single dwelling (including me). It doesn't seem stupid to me and if there's a problem, one or both wireless networks can be disabled in the router or Time Capsule settings.
liz4cps wrote:
We ... use a wired Time Capsule to create a wifi network that we use ... the TV is on the wifi that came with the FIOS router instead of the wifi the rest of us in the house are using ... I googled about it to see what I could do to combine the networks ... I found I could turn off the fios wifi but then the DVR wouldn't have an internet connection ...
Maybe it's just a terminology issue, but none of the Verizon STBs or DVRs has wireless capability. Presently these devices only connect to the network using coax, although this may change in the future.
liz4cps wrote:
... I thought, I'll change the DVR ot use the Time Capsule wifi ... checked the DVR and found the home network settings ... but you can't change the settings there, but there has to be a way to set it up somewhere, no? ...
No. As in my earlier comment, DVRs and STBs connect to the network via coax and are fed IP addresses via the FiOS router. That's how they get Guide data, VOD, etc.
liz4cps wrote:
... Ideally, I'd turn off the FIOS wifi and change the DVR over to use our existing home network ...
The DVR will always connect to the network via the FiOS router. However there is nothing to stop you from disabling the wireless radio in the FiOS router, and having all your wireless devices (but definitely not your DVRs or STBs) connect to your preferred wireless network. You can use whatever security features, SSIDs, and passwords you desire on the alternate device, and have all your portable devices connect there.
I hope this is clear, so please review the above and come back with further questions if necessary. Good luck.

Windows 7 and Time Capsule

Hi to all, i have iMac and one pc with Windows 7.
I configured my Time Capsule with iMac, no problem, all is perfect.
I configured also usb print with bonjour and windows 7. No problem.
The problem is that windows 7 work really bad if i try to access to time capsule hard disk. It is slow, sometimes works, sometimes not and i have to reboot my pc. Sometimes my pc doesn't see time capsule.
I am angry...someone can tell me if time capsule is compatibile with windows 7 32 but ultimate?
Thanks

The interface with Time Capsule and my Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit is, at best, capricious. More often than not it is dysfunctional. Attempting to copy and paste files to the Time Capsule from Windows 7 environment is a fools errand.
Apple Support tugged my coat to the fact that the Time Capsule name should be twenty characters or less. Our experience demonstrated that attempting to configure Time Capsule using the AirPort Utility in Windows 7 was folly.
I switched over to my Windows XP Professional installation and successfully made changes in the Time Capsule settings from there.
Sorry I cannot provide more help than this.

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