Time Capsule using network share

Can I backup my Macs to time casule and write the backup data to a network share drive then write it to tape?  Can this be done
Thank you
Joel

It's generally not a good idea to back up a backup.  Any problem on the original will be copied to (and perhaps magnified on) the copy.
It's usually much better to make a separate backup, with a different app.  See  Time Machine - Frequently Asked Question #27 for some suggestions.

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  • Does time capsule accept network share?

    I want to be able to use my 2TB Time capsule (4th gen) to store H.264 or MJPEG video that is generated by  network camera's. Is that possible?

    Search here on apple discussions is appalling.. really I have posted this daily for a year..
    SMB is provided by the Apple TC.. but the apple names are not SMB compatible..
    Open whatever version of the airport utility you have.. hopefully you have a PC .. load airport utility for windows.. or up to Lion you can load 5.6 utility.. I have no idea how to use version 6 utility because it is a toy and I refuse to upgrade to toy versions.
    Click on manual setup.. in a real airport utility.
    On the menu items go to airport as the top selection.. and wireless in the sub selection.
    Now you change the name from that Apple horror story to something like above. Short .. no space.. no strange characters that windows cannot understand like apostrophe.. Set WPA2 Personal the above shot is wrong on that.. put in wireless password.. no spaces of course.. pure alphanumeric of course.. 8-12 characters.
    On the main airport page also give the airport an SMB compatible name.. instead of apple timecapule 876657
    TC for example would do very nicely.
    Go to the disk file sharing page.. as above. turn on the guest to read and write.
    Change the workgroup name to the actual WORKGROUP name .. by default although not always WORKGROUP.. sometimes Microsoft used MSHOME..
    Don't worry about wins server.. they are dead long long ago.

  • How can I set up a guest access point with a Time Capsule and an Airport Extreme? I am using a Telus router with the Time Capsule used as a wireless access point (bridge mode). I don't want the guest access point to have access to my network.

    How can I set up a guest access point with a Time Capsule and an Airport Extreme? I am using a Telus router with the Time Capsule used as a wireless access point (bridge mode). I don't want the guest access point to have access to my network.

    The Guest Network function of the Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme cannot be enabled when the device is in Bridge Mode. Unfortunately, with another router...the Telus...upstream on your network, Bridge Mode is indicated as the correct setting for all other routers on the network.
    If you can replace the Telus gateway with a simple modem (that performs no routing functions), you should be able to configure either the Time Capsule or the AirPort Extreme....whichever is connected to the modem....to provide a Guest Network.

  • Hi i would like to know how to extend the range of my time capsule wifi network(500G 802.11n) using an airport express. i have a double storey home and would like to extend range to my upstairs bedrooms.i have a time capsules network setup via a netgear a

    hi i would like to know how to extend the range of my time capsule wifi network(500G 802.11n) using an airport express. i have a double storey home and would like to extend range to my upstairs bedrooms.i have a time capsules network setup via a netgear adsl.i have a second imac upstairs which connects to time capsule wifi network (it is within range as it is directly abobe on 1st floor)
    could you tell me how best to set airport express up to extend my wifi range?

    Greetings,
    This is called an "Extended wireless network".
    Read this article for details and steps on how to extend your TimeCapsule's network:
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259
    Cheers.

  • Is it possible to share a disk on airport extreme for both Time Capsule use and Windows use

    Hello
         I was hoping to add some better backup capacity to our home. Can I use the same disk attacheded to the USB port of an Airport Extreme for Time Capsule use for our Macbooks, as well as general use by the windows laptops> If not is it possible to add multiple disks to the Airport Extreme and designate one for Mac Laptops, and the other for Windows use.
    Regards
    Ted

    Regardless of the client's OS, you can use the AirPort Disk (USB HDD attached to the AirPort Extreme's USB) port as a 'NAS' device. You also have the option of partitioning it if you actually want separate volumes to be used between Mac or Windows clients. I would recommend partitioning it for Mac OS Extended (Journaled) which would also format it for HFS+. Normally HFS+ volumes are not readable (natively) by Windows, but the Extreme's File Server will share this drive out with both AFP (for Macs) and SMB (for Windows/Linux) clients.
    However, one note of caution. Do NOT use this AirPort Disk for Time Machine backups as this is NOT supported by Apple. Although a number of users have done so, a number of them also post here complaining of corrupted backups.

  • Is there a way to see and have control over who connects to your time capsule wifi network?

    Ok, have this question. Have a time capsule wifi network. Have the latest mountain lion on my mac pro. I know if you go into airport utility, and you click on the picture of my timecapsule it shows what clients are connected to my time capsule aka using my internet etc.
    What I want to know, is there somewhere I can go on the mac where I can view who is connected to my time capsule wifi in more detail, see amounts of data they are using, and maybe even boot them off, or ban there computer from the network for a while if need be? Trying to assess what family members are using up all our data, and want to ban the appropriate offenders
    Even if Mac doesnt have anythink, if you know any third parties from the app store that have an app that is like a "tap" on the top of your Mac that shows networking details, that would be great too!
    Thanks heaps!

    Nope.. TC are not burdened with controls.. don't you know..
    In fact you will find it hard to find a wireless router on the market that mets your specs.. but there is a great 3rd party firmware.. called gargoyle.. this can be loaded like an official firmware in a NETGEAR WNDR3800 which is a fairly cheap very good solid wireless router.. bridge your TC behind this router running gargoyle and you can set quota for all your family members (kids I imagine). Quota can be set for daily, weekly even hourly.. and you can apply throttles or qos.. none of these controls even exist in the TC.

  • Solution for Windows 7 can not connect to Time Capsule Guest network

    Problem: Sony Vaio running Windows 7 (64bit) will not connect to my Time Capsule Guest network
    For added security, I set up a guest network at home. My friend brought over a Vaio and was unable to get an internet connection via my Guest network. The Vaio connected to the Time Capsule with no problem, with full bars, but was not able to get on the internet.
    After way too many hours going through useless online suggestions and even calling Apple tech support to see if there might be a known compatibility issue (where I was told they had no idea and I should call Mr Softy) I discovered that the Vaio had somehow set itself to use the DNS Server address of the Time Capsule, main network, not the guest network. (ie Main network uses 10.1...., Guest uses 172.1....) so once I set the Vaio to Obtain DNS server address automatically it fixed the problem and connected to the internet via the Guest network.
    Detailed solution:
    Configure Time Capsule Guest as follows:
    Network Name: fill in the blank
    Allow Guest Network to communicate: left unchecked
    Guest Network Security: WPA/WPA2 Personal
    Password: fill in the blank
    Configure Vaio:
    Set up new connection from the Network and Sharing center using the name given to Guest network
    (for password chose WPA2-Personal>AES>then your Guest Password)
    Select Manage wireless networks from left column in main Network and Sharing center window
    Select Adapter Properties
    Click on Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) to highlight it, and Select Properties
    Make sure both Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically are selected then OK & go back to Network and Sharing center
    Connection is active.
    Hope this helps those condemned to playing system admin for their windows brethren

    Great post!
    Here are a couple of more methods to add to your bag of tricks:
    Method #1: Use Win7's built-in diagnostics to remedy network maladies
    • Start > Start Search > type in: ncpa.cpl <Enter>
    • Select current active connection.
    • Click Diagnose this connection
    • Select Reset the network adapter
    Method #2: Use the ipconfig tool to renew the DHCP-provided IP address information
    • Start, then click Run, and then, type: cmd, and then, press <enter>
    • At the prompt, enter the following commands; press <enter> after entering each one:
    ipconfig /release
    ipconfig /renew

  • How do i use a time capsule as a shared drive and back it up to another time capsule using time machine ??

    how do i use a time capsule as a shared drive and back it up to another time capsule using time machine ??

    You cannot backup network drives with Time Machine.
    You can simply setup the TC in the network.. it is a shared drive.

  • How to back up Home folder to Time Capsule using Backup in OS 10.4.11

    I'm new to Time Capsule, but just set up one that I was given, which does 802.11n wireless. No problem connecting to my Intel MacBook and Time Machine. HOWEVER, using Backup v 3.2 on a Dual G4 running OS 10.4.11 was not seamless. The Backup app (needs a MobileMe subscription to use over 100 Mb) gave me the option of a Time Capsule backup, but kept failing to back up my Home folder. The reason given was not enough disk space. Not the problem; plenty of space when I accessed Time Capsule using Airport on my MacBook (OS 10.5). Finally I accessed the Time Capsule from the G4 using the path: Finder => Go => Network => Time Capsule => Connect => TC Password. In other words, I had to access the Time Capsule as if I were networking to another computer.
    So had Backup given me some instructions along this line, I wouldn't have had to dither around so long. When I quit Backup and reopened it, the backup plan for the home folder proceeded as normal.

    I've found a solution, no need to post a response. Thanks!

  • My MBP doesn't remember my Time Capsule wireless network when waking from sleep

    My MBP (OS 10.5.8) doesn't remember my Time Capsule wireless network when waking from sleep.  Thus, every time my MBP wakes from sleep, I need to select the Airport icon in the upper menu bar, select "Join other network", enter SSID and password.  This is very cumbersome.  And, I never had this problem when I was using the ISP's provided wireless router/gateway/DSL modem. Adding the Time Capsule and using it to generate the wireless network has introduced this problem. 
    It appears that this problem has to do with the hidden SSID.  I don't need the lecture on how hidden SSID provides no serious security benefit.  That's why I have the WPA2 encryption.  I'm interested in a solution that will allow the Time Capsule to generate the wireless network, maintain a hidden SSID, continue to use WPA2 encryption, but have my MBP recognzie and autoconnect to this network.
    Solutions I've alread tried:
    1. Open Network Preferences
    2. Select Airport from left hand column (and ensure Airport is at top of that list)
    3.  Select Advanced
    4.  Delete all Preferred Networks.
    5.  Apply settings.
    6.  Restart computer
    7.  Return to Network Preferences and from Advanced page, manually add my network with hidden SSID and WPA2 password
    This solution works fine as long as I don't take my computer elsewhere and connect to another network.  As soon as my preferred networks list gets another network, my MBP stops finding my TC network.  Since I take my laptop to a lot of places (it's a laptop, after all...) this is a problem.
    As I say, prior to adding the TC on my network (and using it to generate the wireless network), my MBP had no problem keeping 50+ preferred network names/passwords in the Preferred Network list, but always automatically finding/connecting to my home network without the need to "Join other network."  Thus, I assume the problem lies with the Time Capsule.
    Any ideas?

    LaPastenague, thanks for weighing in.  Didn't know that the hidden SSID capability was not IEEE standardized, and thus different devices will handle hidden SSID differently.  With my admittedly limited knowledge of how SSID/hidden SSID works, I'm still a little confused as to why my MBP would remember the generic router/gateway's hidden network, but struggle with the TC's hidden network.
    To my knowledge, when an SSID is broadcast by a base station (Airport, wireless gateway, etc.), a connecting device (like a laptop, iPad, etc.) detects this broadcast--this would be a passive reception of this SSID signal.
    When an SSID is hidden, the base station does not broadcast its identification.  Rather, a connecting device must transmit the name, and when the base station recognizes the broadcast, the connection is made. That's what you do when you select "Join another network" and manually enter the SSID.
    The idea with OS X's Network Preferences is that these steps, whether for hidden networks or broadcast SSIDs, become automated.
    Where is the potential for a different chipset between the TC and the previously used wireless router/gateway to alter this functionality?  Shouldn't the selection of an SSID by the MBP to broadcast to seek for a base station be a function solely on the MBP?  And once broadcast by the MBP, the TC should detect and reply? 
    Basically, the MBP can connect to the hidden TC manually just fine.  The MBP can connect to the old setup automatically just fine.  The MBP cannot connect to the TC automatically.  Aren't these automatic connection functions solely on the MBP?
    I'll try un-hiding the network and re-verifying that the problem is exclusively with the hidden network.
    Z

  • There was a problem connecting to the server "Time Capsule".  The share does not exist on the server. Please check the share name, and then try again.

    The following error pop's up as an [OK] dialogue box after logging in the iMac,
    There was a problem connecting to the server "Time Capsule".
    The share does not exist on the server. Please check the share name, and then try again."
    As it happens, a connection to the Time Capsule is established usually, anyway. On occasion it doesn't.
    I have a Volume, Data, on the capsule, which similarly, usually mounts, but occassionally doesn't, with access permissions denied.
    Any suggestions on how begin to work out how to achieve networking seamlesness?

    First, restart the Time Capsule by disconnecting the power adapter and reconnecting it. If other devices on the network can see it, you can skip this step.
    From the menu bar, select
     ▹ System Preferences ▹ Network
    Click the lock icon in the lower left corner of the window and authenticate to unlock the settings, if necessary. Click the Advanced button, then select the TCP/IP tab in the sheet that drops down. Click Renew DHCP lease.
    Try again to back up.
    If you still can't, open the Time Machine preference pane and delete the TC from the list of backup destinations. You may have to unlock the settings by clicking the lock icon in order to do this. Then add it back.

  • Time Capsule used as router attached to Comcast Modem. wireless stops working. All I have to do is unplug the TC and plug it back in and TC cycles up and have green light as well as the Comcast modem operates correctly. TC 4 yrs old. How do I correct?

    Time Capsule used as router attached to Comcast Modem. Wireless stops working with no light showing and Link indicator on modem off.
    All I have to do is unplug the TC and plug it back in.
    TC cycles up and green light appears as well as the Comcast modem operates correctly.
    TC 4 yrs old. How do I correct?

    I have the latest and greatest Time Capsule and Comcast. Here is the weird thing. If I have one network set up, then occasionally that network will wedge. If I set up a 5GHz and a 2.4GHz network, then one of them (usually the 5GHz) will wedge. I saw this with a previous Time Capsule, Apple said call Comcast. They checked it out and said it was Apple's problem. Apple said maybe you Time Capsule is bad, so I bought a new one. The problem persists.
    Tonight it's not complely wedged, but super slow. The 5GHz network is getting 0.45Mb/s while the 2.4GHz network is getting 17Mb/s. Both are coming in from the same Comcast cable modem. Apparently the Time Capsule treats them as separate.
    Is it the cable modem or the Time Capsule. I am betting on the Time Capsule, since rebooting it fixes the problem. Resetting the cable modem does not.
    Apple is NO HELP at all. They say reset the Time Capsule. Did that fix it? Yes. Problem solved! No, problem not solved. It will happen again in a few hours.
    Here's the traceroute. Note what happens a few hops away. At hop number 7 the ping times go up by a factor of 200.
    Huginn:~ darrell$ traceroute 128.114.48.10
    traceroute to 128.114.48.10 (128.114.48.10), 64 hops max, 52 byte packets
    1  10.0.1.1 (10.0.1.1)  0.952 ms  0.886 ms  3.428 ms
    2  67.170.200.1 (67.170.200.1)  43.269 ms  27.611 ms  21.004 ms
    3  te-7-1-ur01.scotts.ca.sfba.comcast.net (68.85.101.53)  11.252 ms  8.450 ms  9.778 ms
    4  te-1-5-0-7-ar01.sfsutro.ca.sfba.comcast.net (68.87.226.14)  15.026 ms  27.372 ms  15.516 ms
    5  he-3-9-0-0-cr01.sanjose.ca.ibone.comcast.net (68.86.91.45)  14.374 ms  17.450 ms  24.752 ms
    6  pos-0-0-0-0-pe01.529bryant.ca.ibone.comcast.net (68.86.86.122)  14.627 ms  15.408 ms  14.460 ms
    7  xe-1-2-0.0.paix0.tr-cps.internet2.edu (137.164.130.233)  1583.490 ms  2697.533 ms  3240.337 ms
    8  xe-1-1-0.482--2152.paix0.tr-cps.internet2.edu (137.164.131.62)  2413.800 ms  2937.085 ms  2667.384 ms
    9  dc-svl-core1--svl-px1-10ge-3.cenic.net (137.164.46.14)  4362.188 ms  2399.774 ms  1397.535 ms
    10  dc-svl-agg1--svl-core1-10ge.cenic.net (137.164.47.120)  588.755 ms  2447.772 ms  1795.253 ms
    11  137.164.3.49 (137.164.3.49)  3179.385 ms  1718.755 ms  240.350 ms

  • Airport Express, Time Capsule, Extended Network

    I have cable broadband entering the house downstairs and connects to Airport Express to broadcast wirelessly around the house.
    I work upstairs on my MBP and can connect to wi-fi ok.
    I also have Time Capsule upstairs without wired connection to internet, it creates a separate network so that I would have to connect to it for automatic back ups (which obviously disconnects me from wi-fi internet).
    What I would like to do is have Time Capsule join Airport Express wi-fi network so that I am connected wirelessly to internet and at the same time for Time Capsule to do its automtaic back ups.
    Is this possible and could somebody give me a step by step guide how to do it.

    You will need to know the exact type of wireless security setting that the AirPort Express is now using in order to configure the Time Capsule to "join" that wireless network. To do this....
    Connect your Mac to the AirPort Express wireless network
    Open Macintosh HD > Applications> Utilities > AirPort Utility
    Click Manual Setup
    Click the Wireless tab located just under the row of icons
    Jot down the exact setting that you see for Wireless Network Name and Wireless Security
    Close AirPort Utility
    Now, connect your Mac to the Time Capsule wireless network as if you were going to back up
    Open AirPort Utility and Click Manual Setup
    Click the Wireless tab under the row of icons
    Hold down the option key on your Mac while you click on the Wireless Mode selection box and select "Join a wireless network"
    Wireless Network Name = Same name as your AirPort Express wireless network
    Wireless Security = Exact same setting that you wrote down for the AirPort Express network
    Wireless Password = Same password as the AirPort Express network
    Confirm Password
    Click Update and close AirPort Utility as soon as you see the message that the settings have been stored
    Wait 25-30 seconds for the Time Capsule to restart to a green light
    Now, log back on to your AirPort Express wireless network
    Open AirPort Utility again as a check and you should see both the AirPort Express and the Time Capsule, which indicates that the Time Capsule is now on the same wireless network as the AirPort Express
    When you have confirmed this, you will need to reset Time Machine to tell it how to find your Time Capsule for backups as follows:
    Open System Preferences (gear icon on the dock)
    Open Time Machine
    Click Select Disk
    Click your Time Capsule disk to highlight it
    Click Use for Backup
    Click Connect (if prompted)
    Backups will resume in a few moments but they are going to take longer since the wireless is running at "g" wireless levels
    Please post on your results

  • HT4145 Does this article apply to OS X Lion and Airport Utility 6.0?  Reason: Airport Utility cannot find my Airport Extreme (4th generation) wirelessly on my Time Capsule configured network even although the firmware in both units is up to date.

    Does this article apply to OS X Lion and Airport Utility 6.0?
    Reason: Airport Utility cannot find my Airport Extreme (4th generation) wirelessly on my Time Capsule configured network even although the firmware in both units is up to date.

    I thought you were trying to Extend the network with an Express as the article mentions you pointed to...
    You can't find the Airport Extreme then...
    I woudl suggest doing a Factory reset....
    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3728
    Then you should be able to set it up just as you did when it was new....
    Factory default reset (using reset button)
    If the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule isn't accessible from AirPort Utility, the Factory Default reset can be accomplished by using the reset button.
    Unplug the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule from power.
    Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil, then plug the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule back in while continuing to hold the button until you see the light (LED) flash rapidly. This should happen after a few seconds.
    Release the button. This will factory default reset the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule.

  • Can't back up MBA on Time Capsule using Time Machine Via Wifi

    Hi,
    I can't back up MBA on time capsule using Time Machine via wifi.  I bought the time capsule new Dec 2014.  I was able to backup for the 1st 3 days.  In less than a week time, a message came up every time I tried to back up: "Time Machine couldn’t complete the backup to AirPort Time Capsule. The backup disk could not be found. Make sure the backup disk is connected or select a different backup disk".  So, there's been no backup at all for almost 3 weeks.  Wifi connectivity under Airport Utility is fine.  Green light on the time capsule is on etc.
    Please kindly advice what is going on with this time capsule wifi backup.  Do I have to connect the time capsule with MBA with a physical cable to perform this job?
    Many thanks in advance,
    On Ki

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