Time Capsule - Some Quikc Questions Before I Buy One!

I was all set to buy an Airport Extreme this weekend but just last night, my backup drive died. So, TC is just an Airport Extreme with a disk in it, yes? No more, no less?
If so, two quick questions:
a) I assume you can partition the disk as part backup, part network share?
b) I assume you can hang extra disk(s) off the USB port and use it as a network share?
Anything else I should be aware of?
Thanks!

smallard wrote:
I was all set to buy an Airport Extreme this weekend but just last night, my backup drive died. So, TC is just an Airport Extreme with a disk in it, yes? No more, no less?
If so, two quick questions:
a) I assume you can partition the disk as part backup, part network share?
You cannot partition the TC's internal HDD without physically removing it.
b) I assume you can hang extra disk(s) off the USB port and use it as a network share?
Yes.
Anything else I should be aware of?
Make sure it's the newest TC as it supports dual band.

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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.
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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?
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No matter where you take possession there's no assurance of when the machine was manufactured. There is really just as good a chance of getting a perfectly good computer regardless of place of purchase. If there is a problem it's covered under warranty. You can have the computer replaced within the first two weeks. Afterwards they will replace or repair. Without Applecare's extended warranty the computer is warranted for one year after purchase.
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More likely there are a lot of people around here who think they are experts. As the remark goes, "An 'expert' derives from ex, meaning 'has been', and spert, meaning 'drip under pressure.'"
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I am not 100% sure I know how time capsule works so any info would be greatly appreciated. I am trying to work out the setup in my head I have had a read through these forums but I thought I would ask specific questions in relation to my setup.
When I connect the time capsule to the billion can I still use the billion for wireless or do I have to use the time capsule? Also do I connect the TC to the Billion using ethernet or wireless? I want the mbp to access the data on the TC via wireless and the pc via ethernet. I will be getting an imac once I sell my pc so that will also need to connect to TC. I will mainly use the TC for storing data but I might start using time machine as well. Is it possible for a ps3 to access TC?
I will be attaching a printer to it so I would want to be able to print from any computer that connects to the network.
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If you already have a working wired/wireless network, and a spare ethernet port on your router, just connect the TC to the router with an ethernet cable. Turn off the TC's wireless, and it'll work fine.
No need to change any of your connections, you can carry on using your existing router.
Printing will work fine from any computer connected to your router (or to the TC, if you wish), but the printer driver needs to be installed on each computer, and the printer has to be one that works with the TC.
I don't think that there's a way of using the TC as a server with a PS3. The PS3 needs to see a DLNA server - I don't think that there's any way to get this running directly on a TC.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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[http://manuals.info.apple.com/en/TimeCapsule_SetupGuide.pdf]
[http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1178]
[http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1175]

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Thanks guys (and gals) for the information. I guess I'll pick one up next week.
I thought about creating this thread the other day when I pulled up next to a 20'ish guy in a gray compact who had an iphone. I wanted to flag him down and ask questions, but that would have been odd.
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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.

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I have an iMac (Late 2007) in my bedroom office connected to the internet via ethernet to my Time Capsule. From there, my iMac is getting it's connection wirelessly. I have an Airport Express handy and I would like to use it to hook up some speakers in my garage and use my Apple TV (v 2.3) to pipe the music in. How would I go about doing this? I want to stay on the same network that I'm on, as my computer and 2 ATV's are already on this network, if possible. Right now, I have the AE plugged into an outlet and it's blinking yellow. What steps do I need to take? Walk me through this as if I'm an 8 year old. lol. Many thanks....

The AppleTV is a wireless client but not a wireless base station. Therefore the AirPort Express (AX) can not wirelessly connect to the AppleTV.
The AX can connect to the Time Capsule wirelessly. The AX needs to be configured to connect as a wireless client.
The music playing on the AX would be controlled via iTunes on your computer. It would not be controlled via the AppleTV.

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