Time Capsule wifi range is not strong enough for our house

how do I extend range of my time capsule, it does not reach our entire house

You can get one of these. It will help you get more signal.

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Upgraded to Yosemite and now my Time Capsule says it does not have enough space to complete backup, yet it has 500 GB free space?

I have just upgraded to Yosemite and now my Time Capsule says it does not have enough space to complete backup, yet it has 500 GB free space?
I am using the latest mac book pro and hacvent added anything aside from the upgraded iOS so not sure why the Time Capsule is saying that there is not enough space.
How can i fix this problem?

Time Machine has to completely index all of the old backups that are already on the Time Capsule before you can run a new backup successfully.
That process is going to take a long time......probably 6-10 hours or more if your Mac is connected to the Time Capsule using a wired Ethernet connection.
If the Mac connects using wireless, it may take a day or two for the process to complete depending on the speed of your connection and the amount of data that you already have on the Time Capsule.
Wait a day or two for the indexing process to complete and then try to run a new backup again.

How to extend time capsule wifi range

I have recently purchasd a Time Capsule 4th Generation 2TB, hoping it would provide better wifi network all over my house. We live in a 2 story concrete building. It is not possible to connect both the floors with ethernet ( CAT 3 ) cables. I have my old wifi router D-Link DIR-300. Is there a way i can use DIR-300 to extend my wifi range.
Ground floor - Time Capsule
First Floor - DIR 300
Note: I do get a poor signal on the first floor on my MBP but my I phone 4 and I pad ( first Generation ) does not recieve any signal.
Since i already own a wireless router i did not want to spend on the airport express for the same purpose.
If anyone can help me connecting DIR-300 to TC to improve the network range.

I have my old wifi router D-Link DIR-300. Is there a way i can use DIR-300 to extend my wifi range.
Unfortunately, this would not be possible if you plan to connect the D-Link device to the Time Capsule using wireless only, since Apple and D-Link products are not compatible for this purpose.
If you can connect the D-Link to the Time Capsule using an Ethernet connection, it would be possible to configure the D-Link to provide additional wireless coverage that way.
If you cannot run the Ethernet cable, a pair of Ethernet powerline adapters might be able to send an "Ethernet" signal over the existing AC powerlines in your home.
In other words, you already have the wiring in place....you just need the adapters.
Unfortunately again....the Ethernet powerline adapters will likely be about the same cost as an AirPort Express. Since you note that you live in a concrete building....the adapters might be first choice over a wireless only setup.
In either case, you will not know how well the setup will work until you try. For that reason, it would be a good idea to have a good understanding of the store's return policy in case things do not work out as expected.

Living in Africa, internet not strong enough for software update

Greetings Apple,
I'm living in Mozambique right now and finding it very difficult to update the Apple updates. The internet that I am able to access is about as good as it gets here in this country. I'm going to have to find a way to do it and hope you will offer some suggestions.
Here is what happens:
When I go to the usual apple menu drop-down and select software update, it goes through the initial process, then begins the download, with the box: "downloading 2 items - downloading Mac OSX Update Combined . . . 1.37 GB of 1.06 GB - About 5 seconds"
but, part way through, something goes amiss (probably the Mozambican internet is interrupted as it usually is) and I never even get to the place where I can then install them. I consistently get a message box that says: "The update 'Mac OS X Update Combined can't be saved. Software Update can't connect to the update server. Make sure you're connected to the internet, and then try again.'"
Is there a way that I can go to the apple website, get the list of what is included in the upgrades, and then download them one at a time? That would help those of us living in less-than-ideal internet situations.
thanks for your assistance!
Autumn

Thanks for your reply.
I have also been doing this that you suggest.
I have gone to the Mac OSX v10.6.6 Update Combo page
and been trying over and over to download it, but am not able to. Also tried the Mac OSX v10.6.6 update (not combo). It downloaded 55.1 of 144 MB quite well, then stopped downloading, even though the internet connection was fine, and didn't go anywhere. This problem has been happening consistently for me.
I have gone to the download site and individually downloaded the following:
I did iTunes 10
I did Safari 5.0.3
what else am I missing?
Thanks again,
Autumn

Airport Time Capsule wifi not far enough

I just bought and installed an Airport Time Capule 3TB. It works great so far BUT it's installed in my office which is on one side of my house and on the first floor and my bedroom is on the second floor on the other side of the house. Any suggestions to extend the wifi so it will have a better signal on the other side of the house?
It's hard wired into my computer in my office so moving the unit isn't an option. Does Apple have something I can install midway thru the house to boost the signal?
Thanks for any help!

Does Apple have something I can install midway thru the house to boost the signal?
That would be an AirPort Express for a good choice, or an AirPort Extreme (same router as the new Time Capsule, but no hard drive built in) for the "best" choice.
http://www.apple.com/compare-wifi-models/

I just bought a time capsule and it will not connect to preexisting home WiFi.

I just bought a time capsule and it will not connect to preexisting home WiFi. The Airport Utility recognizes one of my neighbors networks but not mine. I have ATT&T U-verse. I understand I can use the Airport time capsule as a router but would prefer to use it in my existing network

tallswag wrote:
I have a similar hookup, I have a Airport Extreme & Time Capsule. I would like to connect my Extreme to the Time Capsule "6th gen". I would also like to use the LAN ports on the Extreme. Can this connection be done wirelessly or wired? I'm using a Mac Tower that does't have a wireless card if that's important.
As long as you have two apple routers then it is up to you which way you do it.
You can connect them by ethernet and use it setup as roaming network.. for wireless.. it will simply be bridged on the router side. Ethernet is much the faster solution.
But if you want to use wireless link that is also fine if the range is not too great. Then ethernet to the computer.. so you effectively have a wireless bridge...
so, Cablemodem----Airport Extreme- - - - - - - -wireless link- - - - - Time Capsule------computer
Where the more solid lines are ethernet.. that is possible setup. And using the TC directly on ethernet to the computer will keep your backup speed good while also giving you hopefully your full internet speed so that works well.

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.

Iphone not connecting to time capsule wifi

I recently got comcast connection via modem and it took me forever to connect it to my mac book pro (MBP), time capsule and iphone. Everything was working fine till yesterday, the modem was connected to the time capsule and my MBP and iphone were connected to the time capsule via wifi and life was beautiful. Yesterday, by mistake I disconnected the modem, plugged it back in but could not reconnect the iphone to the time capsule wifi. I hooked up my MBP to the modem, went to network> assist me> and was able to get the MBP to connect to the modem and also to the time capsule as wifi (like before). The MBP works fine as wifi, it will only connect to internet with the ethernet cable or as wifi, but not both. If I set the ethernet on the MBP, then it says "airport has a self-assigned IP address -------- and will not be able to connect to the internet" and gives the same message if I connect successfully to airport using assist me and reboot the modem, then it works fine as wifi but ethernet stops and says "ethernet has a self-assigned IP address -------- and will not be able to connect to the internet". Anyways, I am ok using ethernet or wifi on the MBP, but my iphone does not connect to the time capsule at all, it detects it but does not connect to it. I have tried putting in the IP address, subnet mask, router, dns and search domain as static into the iphone using the MBP airport settings. If I enter these as static, the iphone connects to the time capsule but there is no internet. I have the aiport utility app on my iphone which gives a green light for both internet and the time capsule. But my iphone has a 3G sign at the top right, no wifi sign at all. I also changed to airplane mode and then tried to connect to the time capsule, no luck there. I also reset the network settings in the iphone but no luck. From earlier posts on this, I also checked the channel settings, it is both 5 and 2.4 gHz, so no luck there as well. Please help. I need wifi on my iphone to keep my bill down. Thank you so much.

I just want to add that I can connect the iphone to wifi at the office. So the iphone hardware is ok. Please help

IPhone will not find Time Capsule Wifi network?

recently updated my phone to the latest and greatest, but now it will not find my Time Capsule wifi network... even when standing right next to the capsule itself.
this does not seem to be a problem with an old base station... just the time capsule has disappeared off of the phone's network list. my macbook pro and apple tv continue to function normally... only the phone that is acting up.
anyone have any ideas?

No immediate thoughts other than when I synced my iPhone with my Mac, which was set up to connect to the TC, the iPhone seems to be configured with all the right settings as if they had migrated across.
Perhaps try a resync ?

Have a 802.11n time capsule, the range of the wireless network has shrunk down to nothing over last few days. Used to be able to use wireless network anywhere in house, but now can only use in my office. Will not connect to iphones, ipad, itouch, or noteb

Have a 802.11n time capsule, the range of the wireless network has shrunk down to nothing over last few days. Used to be able to use wireless network anywhere in house, but now can only use in my office. Will not connect to iphones, ipad, itouch, or notebook. Worked fine last week, but over weekend just started having issues.

It is very possible that you may have some form of Wi-Fi interference that has appeared recently that is preventing your Time Capsule (TC) from providing a clean RF signal.
I suggest you perform a simple site survey, using utilities like iStumbler, or AirRadar to determine potential areas of interference, and then, try to either eliminate or significantly reduce them where possible. Look for other Wi-Fis that may be operating nearby. Note those with the strongest signals and which channels they are operating on ... then change the channel used by the TC to be at least 3-5 channels away.

Time capsule wifi not working

My time capsule wifi is not working. I believe the issue happened around a couple upgrades ago.
I've searched the internet the found that others have downgraded airport utility and time capsule firmware.
Airport Utility - 5.6.1
Time Capsule - 7.5.2
OS x yosemite
I'm able to see the time capsule and backup but I can't see the wifi SID.

That is gen3 and getting well past the 3year reliable period.
I think you are simply due for replacement.
You can update the firmware to 7.6.4 although on these old units I recommend no greater than 7.6.1
And I doubt it will fix anything. There is no reason 7.5.2 should not work.
I am unsure how you are getting 5.6 utility to work in Yosemite.. but try using the native airport utility.. which is 6.3
Please open the airport utility and set fixed names for wireless and the base station that are short, no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
Then lock the wireless channel but put no wireless password onto the TC .. if it still won't work, sorry it is dead on the wireless side and it is time to replace.

Strength of Time Capsule WiFi Signal

Dear Friends,
I am using time capsule model A1409.
In my opinion, the WiFi signal is not strong.
In my office with the range about 10 meter with some office obstacle like wall partition from gypsum / calc not a brick partition, my mac book air can not get the WiFi signal from time capsule.
Actually how much is the range coverage of tiome capsule signal?
How to adjust the power of WiFi signal transmisiion from time capsule.
Thank you.
Regards, Andreas

In my opinion, the WiFi signal is not strong.
In my office with the range about 10 meter with some office obstacle like wall partition from gypsum / calc not a brick partition, my mac book air can not get the WiFi signal from time capsule.
I agree.. it is very average.
10M through enough walls.. especially in an office with metal filing cabinets and shelves can be worse than bricks..
Power is by default 100% .. there is no way to turn it up.
Make sure your region is set correctly.
Apple intend you to buy Expresses to extend the wireless..
In an office I would use ethernet and locate the TC near where the wireless is needed.. if you need more wireless power, use ubiquiti..
When you go into the Apple store next time.. ask what wireless they use.. (hint.. it is not apple routers).

I don't have a DSL or cable modem to access the Internet ... just a mobile WiFi (there is no cable available at our house). How do I connect my Time Capsule to the Internet via the mobile WiFi?

I don't have a DSL or cable modem to access the Internet ... just a mobile WiFi (there is no cable available at our house and the mobile WiFi is our only option). How do I connect my Time Capsule to the Internet via the mobile WiFi?

LOL!!
I am in Australia and the ISP... I think both the main ones would fit your description to a T.. big T in particular.
Your router is really unsuitable.. if it is only wireless and no ethernet.. just buy an ethernet one.
Do a search on ebay.. 3g router.
But you can get the TC to join a wireless network.
It is a non-standard setup that Apple will not support.. the option is hidden.
If you are on Lion download the 5.6 utility. Go to the wireless set up page and hold down the option key whilst selecting wireless mode.. a new option, join will appear. You can then put in the ssid and passkey of the 3g router.
But please note the end result of this setup..
very slow speed. The TC is now a second wireless hop from your clients.. this will halve the speed.
In this mode the ethernet are deactived.. for reasons only Apple know, they decided you should not use ethernet when doing this.

How can I set up mhy Airport Express to extend my Time Capsule wifi wirelessly

I want to extend my wifi off my Time Capsule with an Airport Experess in a part of my house that has no data cable ran to it. How do I do this?
Thanks

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How can I set up mhy Airport Express to extend my Time Capsule wifi wirelessly
Assuming that you have the model A1264 or A1392 version of the Express, it must be located where it can receive a strong wireless signal from the Time Capsule to be able to extend it correctly.
A good general location would be a point that is about half way between the Time Capsule and other area that needs more wireless coverage.
You will use AirPort Utility on your computer to configure the Express. An iPhone or iPad could be used as well.
We can provide more help....if you need it....but we'll need to know what version of AirPort Utility that you are using on your computer....or whether you want to use an iPhone or iPad to setup the Express.
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Can I have my Time Capsule wifi and my Verizon router wifi on at the same time?

I want to have my verizon wifi on at the same time as my time capsules wifi but I don't know if it interfere. There's an app that you can use as a remote for your cable box but you need to be on your routers wifi.
Thanks,
Zach

Suggest that you run a few speed checks on both wireless networks with a computer in same room as the wireless router using a site like www.speedtest.net on your browser.
If you are getting close to your plan speeds, then you likely do not have interference issues.
Most routers will scan to find the best available channel to use, so assuming that your equipment is working OK, things should be OK. Try to keep the Verizon router and Time Capsule at least 6-8 feet, or a few meters from each other.
This assumes that you are not living in a crowded situation like an apartment complex, where intereference is pretty much a fact of life due to the very limited number of wireless channels that are available.

Time Capsule wifi range is not strong enough for our house

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