Time Capsule & U-Verse - Set Up Questions

I've got AT&T U-Verse and want to use Time Capsule for my Macs, iPhones, and iPads (pretty much everything but my TV's - I'll let those continue to run through U-Verse).
I want to set up my Time Capsule so that I maximize speed for the aforementioned Apple devices. However, I do not know what to do when asked to set up my network by Airport Utility. Do I create a new wireless network? Do I replace my base station or wireless router? Do I join my current network?
I was thinking that I would have a network for my U-Verse devices and a network for my Apple devices. Can I do this? Is this my best option? Will I get the most out of Time Capsule's abilities?
Thank you for your help.

Having posted your question.. several other posts come up on the right side.. the top one pretty much answers your question rather than me doing it again.
https://discussions.apple.com/message/9957659#9957659
Using search is a good plan before posting.
In my opinion just set the TC to bridge, plug it via ethernet into the existing router. That is the best for all the devices.. and creates one flat network. You can use either the TC or the existing router wireless if it has it.. it makes no difference. Just use the strongest signal in that area of the house. So you can set them up with the same wireless name and same security but use a different channel.. this means using manual setup for wireless.

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My airport time capsule did not set up successfully, and then status light flash amber

Hi, Guys
I am the first time user of the time capsule, please help how to proceed?
I have set up the first time and my airport time capsule does not set successfully, then I try to reset to factory setting. After this, although I use the ethenet cable to connect the router to the airport, the status light flash amber, always, even after the reset.
Also, I can see that airport time capsule base station from the wireless network when airport is plugged in. However, when I want to access to it.

Thanks for your guidance, but the product is really anoying. First, I am sure that the airpor utilities is 6.3.
and I also follow your instruction that to set the IPv6 as local link mode. But still get the same error as mentioned in my first post.
Therefore, I have tried to use the bridge mode but could not find it, and therefore still can not set it up successfully, even though I reset the factory again(press the reset button 5 secconds at least).

Just bought new time capsule- need help setting up WiFi network with another router

Here ismy situation.
I had a wireless network setup up at home using a Belkin wifi router.
I have 2 macBooks (1 pro, 1 air) and 2 iphones that connect wirelessly and a desktop PC that is hard wired to the ethernet port. In addition, I have a Verizon wireless network extender plugged in by ethernet. All of the hard-wired gear is in our 3rd floor attic office (and the wireless signal was strong throughout the house).
The Belkin wifi router was plugged into a wall ethernet jack that is in turn wired into a Linksys router in the basement (along with multiple other ethernet ports througout the house) and is hardwired to the Cable modem next to it. All of the hard-wired ethernet stuff (including the router in the basement) was there when we bought the house, and I have no clue in the tangle of wires how to sort them out (but don't really think I need to)
I just purchased a TimeCapsule to do wireless backups of my 2 macbooks, and tried to set it up alongside the existing wireless modem.
Needless to say, this did not work well. I called AppleCare, and was told that the TimeCapsule needs to be the "1st" wireless adapter, so I went into the basement, and connected the time capsule directly to the cable modem, and then out to the basement router. The Belkin router still needs to be in the attic to supply the PC and the Verizon adapter (so it is near a window for GPS signal).
If I try to name the WiFi network the same SSID on both the TC and the belkin router (to have dual signal strenth coverage) the whole thing gets messed up and the TC cannot be "found" by the aiprort Utility software.
What I have done now is that I have 2 side-by-side wireless networks with 2 unique names (actually 3, because I enabled the 5Ghz signal on the TC), but our wireless devices do not "switch" automatically from one SSID to another stronger signal SSID as we move through the house
Here's the question: How do I name them the same so that the devices will switch effortlessly to the stongest signal? I understand it involves switching the "channels" but don't know how to do it right now. Currently, everything works, so I don't want to mess it up tinkering. Another caveat- there are several other wireless networks from neighbors houses that I can "see". I jsut downloaded a program called iStumbler that shows the channels, but not sure what to do with that info.
Any advice would be appreciated.

Here's the question: How do I name them the same so that the devices will switch effortlessly to the stongest signal? I understand it involves switching the "channels" but don't know how to do it right now. Currently, everything works, so I don't want to mess it up tinkering. Another caveat- there are several other wireless networks from neighbors houses that I can "see". I jsut downloaded a program called iStumbler that shows the channels, but not sure what to do with that info.
Any advice would be appreciated.
OK.. sounds like a mess.. or at least messy and the previous people should have left a log book with all the IP address info in it.. you have far too many routers.. but from here it is impossible to tell how they are configured. Most are probably just setup as AP.
Naming rule for wireless.. Same SSID same security different channel.
SSID ie wireless name to work on the PC side should have no spaces and no special characters. TC name should also follow that rule. So the devices need to all set with fixed channels.
Don't worry too much about iStumbler and what is outside your house.. there isn't enough channels at 2.4ghz anyway. And you are going to need to use them all. There are only three non-overlapping channels. 1, 6, 11 so set each device to one of those channels. The TC should be as close as you can to where you normally use the MacBooks.. and turn on the 5ghz. You will have to leave it to automatic name so the Macbook can also roam across from 2.4 to 5ghz. But if you care to use a different name and force it onto 5ghz the speed is much better as long as you are in the same room.
Roaming is great in theory.. often in practice it just doesn't work.. you need to step in and turn off wireless and then turn it back on.. you can quickly see which router it is connecting to by hold down the option key when you click the airport fan in the top menu area.. and look at bssid.. you will have to figure out which number MAC address relates to which router.
Also do not be surprised if Lion gives you issues. It seems to often drop out and lose connection to the TC as a backup device even if internet is still working.

Extending my wireless network using a Time Capsule (U-Verse)

I am trying to extend my wireless network but every time I make a change on my Time Capsule I lose all connections and have to start over....
Here is my setup:
My internet provider is AT&T U-Verse
Router - 2Wire (I do have access to the router)
Connected to the router is a netgear 8 port switch used for all of the wiring in the house.
In my family room at the wall jack I have attached a Cisco 8-port switch.
To the switch are several AV devices including my 3TB Time Capsule.
My wireless setup is controlled by the 2Wire router.
What I am trying to do is to use the Time Capsule to extend my wireless network so portions of my house will receive a stronger signal.
I attempted several do configurations but after reboot it either can't find the network, I lose my Internet (from the time capsule) or some other error.
I usually have to connect a cable to the TC and my MacBook Pro to reset everything back to what it was.
Can anyone offer me any suggestions on how to configure this properly?
Thank you
Elliot

Open AirPort Utility, select the Time Capsule and click Manual Setup.
Click the Time Capsule tab at the top of the screen and check the settings on this page for correct name, Time Zone, etc. My TC looks like this:
Next, click the Wireless tab to the right of the Time Capsule tab.
The Wireless Mode is set to Create a wireless network.
Wireless Network Name would be the exact same name as your 2-Wire wireless network.
If the 2-Wire is using WPA2 Personal security, make sure the Time Capsule is set the same.
Enter the same password as the 2-Wire for the Wireless Password
Settings should look like this:
Next, click the Internet icon, then click the Internet Connection tab
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Click Update to save the settings and allow a minute for the Time Capsule to restart to a green light
Very Important....
Next, power off the entire network....all devices, 2-Wire, Time Capsule, computers , printers, etc.
Wait a full minute
Start the 2-Wire first and let it run a full minute by itself
Start the Time Capsule next the same way
Keep starting devices one at a time until the entire network is back up
You should be in business now

Time capsule IP settings / NAT / DHCP / questions

I'm trying to set up a Time Capsule in my apartment, to use as a wireless router with several apple computers. I've been using an Airport Express in the past. I'm having problems setting up the computers to get individual IP addresses, not in conflict with each other, while still receiving the Internet signal.
My DSL comes with a stable IP address which I have assigned to the Capsule, along with associated subnet mask, router address (the router in the building from the service provider, which is working fine), and DNS server addresses.
Trouble is, if I set my capsule to assign IPs through DHCP or share a signal IP, it shows blinking amber on reboot. Strangely, as a bridge, with one computer assigned the same IP I'm able to get the internet, but if I want to use more than one computer, I get an error message about IP duplication. I'm also wondering about double NAT (which I'm not as familiar with). ANother question is whether to plug into the WAN or LAN port. The airport setup seems to want me to use the WAN port (and says that no ethernet plugged in there is a problem). Is it?
Finally, I was wondering if I can use my old airport express to extend my range and/or network a second printer in the other room. Do the two routers need to be connected by an ethernet cable? Can the airport express be remotely set up to use the same network the Time Capsule is plugged into from the wall?
Many thanks for anybody's help with this.

The airport setup seems to want me to use the WAN port (and says that no ethernet plugged in there is a problem). Is it?
Yes you want the DSL modem plugged into the WAN port.
Does your DSL require PPPoE? If so, after configuring the Time Capsule to get a connection using PPPoE... ensure that you DISABLE PPPoE on each of your computers. Only one device should be handling PPPoE.
Finally, I was wondering if I can use my old airport express to extend my range and/or network a second printer in the other room.
Yes as long as you configure the Time Capsule to work in an 802.11g compatible mode AND you configure both the Time Capsule and AirPort Express (AX) to wirelessly connect using WDS.
Do the two routers need to be connected by an ethernet cable?
No

Time Capsule can't set up as wireless network, but Airport Extreme works

I just bought a Time Capsule to use as a back-up hard drive and a wireless network. I currently have a Airport Extreme for my wireless network and it works fine. When I try to plug in the ethernet cable into the Time Capsule to set up a new wireless network - all I get is a blinking amber light on Time Capsule and Airport Utility can not find Time Capsule. When I plug the ethernet cable back into the Airport Extreme to see if my DSL is working - the Airport Extreme light is back on and I can connect to the internet. I updated the Time Capsule with the latest firmware so that's no it. Any ideas?

OK, thanks for the clarification.
First, make a note of the configuration settings in the Airport Extreme as you will likely set up the TC the same way. Open AirPort Utility, click on Manual Setup at the bottom of the pane and then click on the Airport icon at the top of the next page, which is a summary of your settings. Would be a good idea to write these down and keep them handy.
Then do a hard reset on the Time Capsule to get it back to factory defaults. You would do this by first pulling the power cable for a few minutes. Then using an unfolded paper clip or something small, hold in the reset button on the back while you plug the power cable back in and continue to hold the reset button for at least 10-12 seconds before you release it.
Power off your computer, then restart. When it's back up, connect an ethernet cable from the computer to the WAN port on the back of the Time Capsule. This should help Airport Utility "see" the Time Capsule so you use Airport Utility to configure it.
If you have set up the Extreme, the TC set up is basically the same unless you have changed the modem or some other things in your network.
Post back on your progress.

Time Capsule and iTunes set up not working, please help.

I have moved my itunes library to my time capsule and changed my itunes preferred path to its time capsule location. However when I restart my apple laptop, after having shut it off for the night, and open itunes (time capsule is visible and accessible to the laptop), itunes has reversed the preferred path I set to point to my time capsule to my local laptop hard drive instead. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
I have looked in other discussions concerning lost itunes file paths, however I never had this issue with my wired external drive; and I only start iTunes after I am sure that my computer can access the files on my time capsule. Thank you.
My laptop is a Macbook Pro 2.3 Ghz running Mac OS X (10.5.2)

If you're still experiencing "disconnects," even with the earlier firmware, but not experiencing these at all when directly connecting your computer to the modem, there is a good chance that one of the following may still be the problem:
o Bad Ethernet cable between the D-Link & TC.
o The TC is faulty.
o The D-Link is faulty.
o The TC & D-Link are just not compatible with each other.
o The ADSL signal strength, coming from your ISP into the D-Link, may need "tuning."
I'd start with trying a known good Ethernet cable. If that doesn't resolve the problem try contacting your ISP/ADSL-Provider next to see if they can run a ADSL line diagnostic to verify that there is a good signal to the D-Link; While you have them on the line, see if they can provide you with another modem.
Finally, if available to you, try temporarily replacing the current TC with another TC or another wireless router.

HT1178 scan cannot find time capsule for new set up

I have connected airport time capsule with ethernet cable direct to the computer, but the scan for the new time capsule comes up with nothing.
Can anyone suggest a way to scan manually when manual scan button is greyed out.
Thanks

Unfortunately, if you check the Specification page for the System Requirements for the new Time Capsule, it reads like this:
Setup and Administration
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 6 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3
or
Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3
http://www.apple.com/airport-time-capsule/specs/
So, if you have a new Time Capsule, you will not be able to use 10.6.8 to set it up and administer it.
If you have an iPhone or iPad handy, that could be used to set up the new Time Capsule.
If not, then you will need to upgrade your Mac to at least Lion (10.7.5) or higher.

Time Capsule Partitioning or HD space questions

I recently purchased a 1TB Time Capsule about a week ago and I have my Macbook and Mac Mini backing up to the Time Capsule currently. Macbook hard drive is 320GB and Mac Mini is 120 GB.
Now that those are backing up to the Time Capsule I want to start moving files (tv shows, music, etc.) to the Time Capsule from my MY Book 500GB. I know I can create a folder and start from there on the Time Capsule Drive but how do I know how much space i have to work with? My backups will keep filling up until it reaches the limits of the drive capacity as always, but since it isn't partitioned what will happen when i want to add more files (shows and music) to the folder on the Time Capsule? Won't it just read DISK FULL at the point where the backups have taken over the hard drive?
Wouldn't a quick and easy way be to parition the drive say to 35% Macbook 35% Mini 30% misc files?
I know I can hook up my MY Book 500GB external and store files there but I kind of want to phase the external drive out of my network setup and have the TC be my main hub of information.
Anyone have any solutions or Ideas for me.

Welcome to the discussions!
+Wouldn't a quick and easy way be to parition the drive say to 35% Macbook 35% Mini 30% misc files?+
The problem here is that it would neither be quick nor easy to partition the TC drive because you must remove it and place it in an enclosure to do so. On top of that, this will void the warranty.
Suggest that you look at Disk Utility to create a "disk image" on your TC disk. You can create as many images as you like and reserve a set amount of space for each image. Time Machine will leave these images alone when it starts to look for more space for its backups.

Just bought new Time Capsule, need help setting up...

Okay so I already have my wireless network set up in my house with two airport expresses, I have the airplay and wireless printer set up as well.
Just bought a time capsule today and want to know the best way to set it up. Is it best to use the TC as the "main" wireless router, connected to my cable modem? Is it harder to set it up this way, am I going to have to hard connect the printer to set it up with the Time capsule?
Thanks

Hi,
Personally, I would always use the AirPort device that provides the fastest wireless performance to create my main wireless network.
If you bought a Time Capsule 4th Generation, http://support.apple.com/kb/SP627 chances are high that it is the fastest device you own.
I would set it as "Create a wireless network" and set the two AirPort Expresses as "Join a wireless network" or "Extend a wireless network".
Enjoy your new device !
P-

Time Capsule with Double NAT status - Question.

Hi all.. would appreciate some advice.
I have a Time capsule set to DHCP/NAT.
I have a second Airport extreme connected to TC via eithernet (about 100 yards away) set to Bridge to further my signal on a big property.
I have several Aiport Expresses for Airplay only.
I recently called Apple and they told me to set my TC to DHCP/NAT and chose ignore.
I had problems with my computers connecting to the internet (they connected to my network, but not internet. Or occasionally I would get errors on my MBP that said could not connect this IP address is used by another device). It was sporatic. Apple told me this was likely because I have 20-30 wifi devices in my house and my ISP is not providing enough IP addresses. They told me that DHCP/NAT makes my TC 'be in charge' of these IP addresses.
I am using Frontier service. Modem from Frontier is Netgear B90 - 755044 - 15.
When I set up this modem, I turned the wifi portion off. And currently the wireless light on the modem doesn't ever blink, so I believe it is off.
So why am I getting the Double NAT error since my Modem appears to have the wifi portion turned off?
Thank you very much!

Thanks again Bob!
I called Frontier... they refused to show me how to put my modem/router in Bridge mode. Hypothentically, if I did that, would that solve this problem? Sounds like it would. They said they won't show me how to do it because they use PPPoE or something and if I put into bridge mode I won't get internet access. Is that true? They only use bridge mode for businesse they said.
I never wanted a modem/router.... I wish I only had a modem! . Maybe I will call them back and ask only for a modem. Good idea.
Attaching a screen shots below.
If I go into My connection at the top, hit Edit.... no where in there is a bridge option.
If I go to that green Enabled one under VC's... where it says PPPoE, there is a selection to choose Bridge.
See below.
But I'm too chicken and I don't know if that is the answer or not.
Thougths?
Thanks again Bob!

Time Machine/Time Capsule failure to set up

Please help. I cannot get my Time Capsule/Time Machine to work. I have Leopard, and a TimeCapsule connected via ethernet to my BT Home Hub (UK). This connects to my iMac wirelessly. Everytime I try to do my first back up it fails, various messages, such as can't mount disk, can't image disk. I am wracking my brain as to what to do to fix.
Please assist.
Thanks
Sue

Hi Thanks for the response. In desperation I went and dug out my old Maxtor back up drive. Plugged it in via USB, and Time Machine worked straight away.
Time Machine works fantastically - I am now wondering whether to just plug the Time Capsule into the USB?
Otherwise, it is going back to the shop!
Thanks again.
Sue

Time Capsule-unable to set up

Currently have iMac G5 (1.8GHz PowerPC G5 OS 10.5.8) with Airport Extreme Base Station Model A1143 and PowerBook Pro 15" (2.53 GHz Intel Core Duo OS 10.5.8)
and PowerBook Pro 13" (2.66 GHz Intel Core Duo OS 10.6.3). Purchased Time Capsule 1TB 802.11n WiFi HD Model A1355 with goal of using TC as wireless (replacing AEBS) and for Time Machine backups for these 3 machines. Verizon FiOS internet connection via Ultraline Series 3 Model 9100 EM. Plugged ethernet cable from Verizon FiOS modem into WAN port on TC (just like we do for our AEBS). Started configuration process, but would not complete. Diagnostics indicated nothing was plugged into WAN port. When I moved ethernet cable back to AEBS, airport connected immediately and was able to connect to internet again. Tried hard reset. G5 was unable to find TC at all. Green light does NOT light up on WAN port - figured was defective hardware. Returned to Apple Store and they gave me new TC. Same problem with new TC. Cannot believe I have 2nd defective TC. Have tried leaving AEBS as wireless and running ethernet cable from LAN port on AEBS to WAN port on TC but Airport Utility (5.5.1 - installed from disc that came with TC) unable to find TC. Tried running ethernet cable from LAN port on Verizon box to WAN port on TC. No matter what I plug in to any of the ethernet ports on TC - none of the green lights on the ports light up and G5 unable to find TC. I am not proficient with computers and networking and just do not know what else to do. Any suggestions??

fionalake wrote:
Plugged ethernet cable from Verizon FiOS modem into WAN port on TC (just like we do for our AEBS). Started configuration process, but would not complete. Diagnostics indicated nothing was plugged into WAN port. When I moved ethernet cable back to AEBS, airport connected immediately and was able to connect to internet again.
Welcome to Apple's discussion groups.
It's less likely that this applies to your case, but it's common for broadband modems to have to be powered down for several minutes in order to recognize a "new" device. I'd try that with the FIOS box.
Tried hard reset. G5 was unable to find TC at all. Green light does NOT light up on WAN port
Try the usual diagnostic steps: switch the Ethernet cable end-for-end, try a different Ethernet cable, try a different port on the FIOS router (if there are any). Is the status light on the TC turning on?
Airport Utility ... unable to find TC.
Try connecting your Mac to a LAN port on the TC with an Ethernet cable to see if that allows AirPort Utility to see it.

Time Capsule & NAS Multi-User Security Question

I want to know how time capsule manages multiple users backing up to the internal or USB drive attached to it. I understand that, in general, time machine uses all the drive's space, and just deletes the oldest backups, is this correct with the Time Capsule too? if so, how does every user get a fair share of the backup space? And if multiple users backup to the same drive (same Time Capsule), is there any security, or could someone just run the migration assistant to steal another user's data?
Oh, and if you backup to the drive attached to the capsule via USB, what do you see when you take that drive and plug it into your computer directly, is it like any time machine backup, or is it formated differently, like if there are multiple people backing up, is each person's backup stored in a password protected growing disk image or something? That would be great if it worked that way, where it would require a password to restore from the backup...

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Restoring time capsule to original setting

My time capsule stopped making back ups [last one in June 2012]. Now I want to restore it to original settings, don't care to loose back ups, have hard drives as well, how do I do this?

Welcome to the Apple Support Communities
See "How do I reset my AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule?" > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht3728 Then, choose "Factory default reset" and follow the steps to reset the Time Capsule. You can do it on AirPort Utility or pressing the reset button of the Time Capsule

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