Trouble setting up Time Capsule on Networked Macs

I have 2 networked Mac desktop G5's. I am trying to setup Time Machine to backup to an external drive which is connected to the other Mac. The external drive is already setup as a Time Machine disk, and it works fine on the machine where it is plugged in. I would like to be able to use the same drive to setup a Time Capsule and backup the networked Mac.
I am at work, and we are not allowed to use Airport for security reasons. When I click on Choose Backup Disk and Setup TC, it runs Airport Utility to find Airport. Of course, it can't because Airport is not installed. Help!

Hi Joan. This might help, however depending on how your network is configured at work, this may not be possible since you have have no control over the networks settings.
*_Backing Up to A Time Machine Hard Disk Attached to Another Mac_*
First, this will only work if both Macs are running Leopard (10.5) or Snow Leopard (10.6).
Open a Finder Window.
Select the icon of the other Mac in the Sidebar on the left.
Click “Connect As…” in the toolbar of the window.
Enter the username and password of THAT Mac.
Check “Remember password in my Keychain” if you wish to avoid having to enter the password next time.
Click “Connect”.
The desired Time Machine disk will now appear in the Finder window. To mount it double-click the blue folder beside the drives name. This will mount it on your desktop.
Now open Time Machine Preferences and select the drive.
The countdown timer will start, or you could just select “Back Up Now” from the Time Machine menu.
Let us know if this resolved your issue. Cheers!

Similar Messages

Having trouble setting up Time capsule...

I just bought a new iMac last night. I also picked up Time Capsule and Apple TV. I'm having a problem setting up Time Capsule correctly. I'll go through what I did step by step and hopefully someone can help me as I've never tried to set up a wireless network before.
I'm connected to the internet via Comcast. I have the outside cable coming into the modem and the ethernet cable from the modem i have plugged into TC's WAN port (the one with the gear logo).
I start by opening Airport Utility ( I upgraded to the most recent version using the install disc that came with TC) and it recognizes TC in the left side of the window. It says it found TC with default settings and gives a name for it and an Airport ID. I click continue.
The next window prompts me to name the TC and assign a password. I do so and click continue.
The next window gives me some options about setting up a new or existing wireless network. It says it found some existing networks which I assume are my neighbors. I select "I don't have a wireless network and want to create one". I click continue.
The next window prompts me to give a name and security level to the new network. I provide a name and select WPA/WPA2 Personal and enter and verify a password. I click continue.
The next window asks whether I'd like TC to be in Bridge mode or Share a single IP address using DHCP and NAT.
If I click Share a single IP, a popup tells me "This will cause my TC to continue to blink amber and do I want to ignore this and continue?". So I figure this can't be a good thing and I click on Bridge mode not really knowing what it means.
The next window asks me to enter the TCP/IP info from my ISP. It also says to choose "Using DHCP" if I receive an IP address automatically. So in the box where it says "Configure IPv4", I select "Using DHCP" and there is an IP address and Subnet mask with numbers after each. Below that is Router Address, with fields for DNS Server, Domain Name and DHCP Client ID. These fields are blank. I click continue.
The next window says TC will use these settings:
TC name - Jim's Time Capsule
Wireless Mode - Create a wireless network
Network Name - Jim's Network
Wireless Security - WPA/WPA2 Personal
Connect Using - Ethernet
Configure IPv4 - Using DHCP
IP Address - (Provided Automatically)
If settings are correct, click Update to finish setting up your TC or click Go Back to change settings. I click Update and a box tells me that the device and its network service will be temporarily unavailable and do I want to continue? I click continue.
The next window tells me that the settings for TC have been updated successfully and its being configured. I then get a window reporting a problem.It says-
"Problem 1 of 1: Internet Connection
Your Apple wireless device does not have a valid IP address. Make sure your Apple wireless device is connected to your broadband modem or local network, verify your settings and try again. If you still can't connect, call your ISP."
There are two boxes with options. The first is "Connect Using" and "ethernet" is selected with "PPoE" being the other option. The second box says "Configure IPv4" and "Using DHCP" is selected, and "Manually" is the other option.
Obviously, I'm doing something wrong, but I don't have a clue. I'm getting online fine when I plug the ethernet cable into the back of the iMac. I've reset the modem by hitting the reset button. The light turns green on the TC but I can't connect to the internet. Any ideas? Feel free to call me a big dummy
Jim

Thank you, Jim Somoygi. I had a similar multi-hour odyssey with a AE and a Comcast cable modem.
This solved the seemingly endless blinking amber light:
1. unplug power from the modem and AE (or time capsule). Go get a beverage of your choice (wait a couple of minutes).
2. My modem has a battery backup (Comcast phone service). So, I pressed a tiny reset button on the back of the Comcast modem (it's made by Arris). With the battery backup, I'm not sure I would have been able to reset the modem simply by unplugging.
3. Make sure there is an ethernet cable connecting the cable modem and the AE or TC
4. Plug the modem back in, wait for the lights to come on. I also had to press a "standby" button on the front of the modem to get all the lights to come on.
5. Plug in the AE (or TC)
6. Green light on the AE (it's not easy being green)
7. Choose the appropriate Airport network & surf away.
I will say that the problem seems to be with the modem, rather than the AE. Once I reset the modem, I could configure the AE with ease. Once the AE is configured, it is absolutely rock stable. Before I fiddled with the network & brought this on myself, I enjoyed shockingly stable networking with the AE -- much better than with previous attempts with Netgear or Buffalo products (although I do like the ease with which Buffalo products can be configured together, using their proprietary handshaking protocol "AOSS").

Having trouble securing my Time Capsule wireless network

Hi everyone,
I purchased the Time Capsule to use as my main source of wireless connection in my living room some few months back. Recently, I have noticed that my wireless network has been acting slower than usual, especially during peak hours. Popping open up system preferences showed me that my Apple wireless network was unsecured.
Several attempts of changing the WEP password and locking it proved unsuccessful, as I was able to detect the network on my mobile phone and on several laptops I have at home. Changing it to WPA and WPA2 also didn't fix this problem.
I just wanted to quickly ask if I am doing something wrong? Why am I still able to see my own wireless connection even if I am not using my own computer? (I tested the connectivity by using a seperate laptop I have and I STILL found the network as being unsecured on this laptop and both on my mobile).
Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Why am I still able to see my own wireless connection even if I am not using my own computer?
By default, all wireless routers will broadcast their Network Names (SSID). However, in order to connect to ones that are secured, you would either have to enter the encryption key manually or it can be done automatically if stored in your Mac's Keychain.

Trouble setting up Time Capsule

I already have a wireless network using an airport extreme. I would like to add a time capsule for time machine backups only with ethernet cable only connected to my iMac. Can't seem to get the airport utility to see the time capsule. Any ideas on how to get this work?

Hi.
I sugest that you try this:
Turn your iMac Airport off
plug the time capsule ethernet cable to iMac
run airport utility
configure time capsule (turn wifi off, to prevent interference with your existing network)
turn iMac airport on
I've found that the airport utility doesn't work very well when you are connected to a wifi network and try to locate an airport express or a time capsule. I run snow leopard 10.6.8 and a wireless g network (until I get my time capsule to work as it should, so I can switch to wireless n)
If that doesn't work
turn your wireless router off
run airport utility
configure time capsule wirelessly (don't forget that after reboot, if you disable wifi, you will lose the connection)
turn wireless router on
Be prepared to hard reset your time capsule in the event of no being able to connect to it through the ethernet cable (and wifi is turned off)
Luis

I can access my time capsule from my mac mini at work but my macbook can only access it from my home network. how do i fix this?

I have a Mac Mini and a MacBook, both were configured at home to access the time capsule. I have since moved the mini to work to use there and it has no issues looking up files on the time capsule which remains at home. The macbook whoever can only access the time capsule from within the home network. I can't seem to find what I may have done differently. Can anybody help?
Not sure if your allowed to post two questions, but it's may be related. I find that accessing the files on the time capsule from the mac mini or the macbook is very slow. Accessing the same files from an older HP laptop is as fast as accessing its own hard drive. How can I speed up the accessing of these files from my apple products. One would think they would work fast and the 'windows' computers would take minutes to map the drive each time...
Thanks for any help.

I have since moved the mini to work to use there and it has no issues looking up files on the time capsule which remains at home.
This cannot happen by magic though.. you must have configured the mini to access the TC remotely.. which method are you using, BTMM and iCloud??
The macbook whoever can only access the time capsule from within the home network. I can't seem to find what I may have done differently. Can anybody help?
How is the Macbook configured to access the TC remotely?? If you are trying to use BTMM and iCloud, then it might be a case that with the mini running the connection cannot be done by more than one computer at a time.. this is generally the case although I do not know if that is specifically true of BTMM method. Try turning off the mini and leave it off.. (off not standby)... then reboot the TC when you are at home.. and then try and connect the laptop to the TC the next morning from work. See if it is then able to capture the connection.. if so start up the mini and I suspect it now will not be able to connect.. that will prove that the TC cannot cope with two remote connections.
There also could be another factor in here. If you are accessing the laptop via the same router as the mini is on.. then actually you cannot have two users mount the same files on a TC.. from the same IP address.. as far as the TC is concerned both devices have identical IP, that is the public IP of the work location router.
If you happen to not be using BTMM then the situation is even easier.. you cannot make two different devices connect to the same network resource using the same port. That is the failing of the NAT system.. one device uses the port then it cannot be used by a second device. You will need to do some fancy footwork and use a different port.
Anyhow tell us exactly how you are doing remote access.. otherwise I am just guessing.
Not sure if your allowed to post two questions, but it's may be related. I find that accessing the files on the time capsule from the mac mini or the macbook is very slow.
Are you talking about files you are hosting on the TC?? Not Time Machine backups??
Can you tell me exactly how you are accessing the TC.. please do a test..
Copy a file to the TC and from the TC using the Laptop.. Use a single very large file, eg 1GB movie file.
Give me a read and write speed.. you can use activity monitor to give me an aprox average speed as well as peak.
Do the same test from the same computer with wireless turned off running ethernet.
Then do the tests from the mini.. same ones.. copy large file to and from the TC by ethernet and by wireless.. when using ethernet make sure wireless is off.
I strongly recommend you set IPv6 to link local only for your wireless and ethernet setup in the Mac.
eg
Now do the test from the HP laptop and give me the results from that.
Is the issue wireless only.. ??
Then you might need to spend a bit of time fixing the wireless in the Macs.. you can run wireless diagnostics in Mavericks.
About Wireless Diagnostics

Setting up Time Capsule for backup only on existing wireless network

I have a wireless network already set up with a NetGear wireless router. Cable plugs into router, router connected via ethernet cable to my Power Mac G5 desktop, plus 2 PC laptops in the house also connect wirelessly to the home network via this router.
I want to set up Time Capsule as an external hard drive to back up all three computers -- I don't necessarily need to use it as a wireless router although i'm not opposed to that if it's easier to do it that way.
When i try to set it up using AirPort utility, i get the amber flashing light. Airport utility is able to discover the device, and then always asks if it's OK to switch networks. I've tried both "switch" and "don't switch"; either way when i try to set it up, AirPort utility stalls out on "Reading Time Capsule Configuration"; eventually giving me the error msg: "Base Station Error: AirPort Utility was unable to find your Apple wireless device."
All i want to do is mount it as an external hard drive so i can use Time Machine for backup, and be able to use it to also back up the PC laptops wirelessly. I need help in the following three areas:
1. How should I be physically connecting my devices if i want to do this? Which cables go in which ports? There is only one ethernet port on the back of my G5. The G5 can connect to the router either wirelessly OR via ethernet cable. I've tried G5-->Time Capsule-->Router, G5-->Router-->Time Capsule, Router-->G5 PLUS Router-->Time Capsule, and I've tried every variation on the regular ethernet and WAN ports. What's the right way to do this.
2. If i'm not setting up the TC as a Wireless Router, is AirPort utility even the right tool for setting it up? it seems to be confused by the two wireless networks and won't let me get past that point. Am I supposed to click "Switch" when it asks me to switch networks? Is there a way to just mount it as an external drive and bypass the AirPort utility setup entirely?
3. Once i get it set up so it's visible as an external drive and usable for Time Machine backup, how do i then make it available to the other PCs on the network so they can back up to it also?
Thanks for your help.

sarah,
You already have an existing wireless network.
You do not need to plug the Time Capsule into anything except power.
Set the Time Capsule to "Join an existing wireless network"...
That is all you need to do.
Then all the computers should see the Time Capsule.
If you can't see "Join an existing wireless network" in the choices, hold down on the option key and then click on the choices.
Give that a try.

Can you use time capsule for your mac and have readynas backup your pc's on the same network

Can you use time capsule for your mac and use readynas to back up your pc's on the same network

Sure, that is trivial setup.. they both have different names and IP addresses.
You should be able to use ReadyNas for TM backup but you should check the latest state of play for that.

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.

I can`t set my Time Capsule

Hi people, my doubt can seem quiet simple, but I'm unable to set my Time Capsule. I'll tell you.
I a new mac user, I've got a MacBookPro, and I just bought a Time Capsule (2Tb), but I don't know to set it for first time. I've followed the next steps:
1 - I've connect the TC to my router WI-FI by ethernet cable.
2 - I've plug in my TC.
3 - I've started my MacBookPro.
4 - I've started "Airport Utility" from folder "Utilities" (in "Applications").
5 - But then start the problem, 'cause Airport Utility doesn't find any base station or gadget, just say me that internet is OK, but the software can be hours searching with the next message: "Not found any Airport base station set. Airport utility will continue searching". So, after hours, I don't get any answer.
S.O.S. friends.
Thanks in advanced and sorry for my english.

But now, I've got a new question:
Does TC just work linked to the main router?
Is not possible that TC works by wi-fi, without cables?
Thanks.
Ok,, the TC is primarily designed to use ethernet WAN.. if you try and use wifi to connect it is not as good or reliable. You gain nothing.. but it depends on what you mean..
If the wifi from the existing router is good.. just turn off wifi in the TC.. plugged into the main router by ethernet you are now accessing it as fast as you would directly.. If you want faster connection, plug ethernet directly into TC lan port.
If you join by wireless to the existing router.. the ethernet ports go off.. there is no wifi from the TC to the rest of the network..it is just a client. And you will double hop the wireless which means half the speed.
Test it yourself.. that is the best way to learn. Hold down the option key and select wireless mode.. join will then be available.. although you may have to use 5.6 airport utility to do it.
The exception to this is if the main router is another apple model.. then the TC can use extend wireless.. but I am guessing that you have a wireless modem router not an airport extreme etc.

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

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 ?

I am setting up time capsule and have issues with DNS

Can't get internet connected and says DNS server not identified

Technicolor TG789vn is a gateway, which is a modem and router in one package. Please verify by checking the Technicolor information on this model below:
http:///en/solutions-services/connected-home/modems-gateways/xdsl-modems-gateway s/tg789vn-bonded
Assuming that things are working correctly, AirPort Utility should be able to set up the Time Capsule correctly with this type of device.
Shut down your Mac and then restart the device.
Power off the Technicolor gateway, wait a minute, then power it back up and let it run a few minutes.
Power up the Time Capsule for a few minutes, then hold in the reset button on the back of the Time Capsule for 8-10 seconds and release. Allow a full minute for the Time Capsule to restart to a slow, blinking amber light status.
Connect an Ethernet cable....that you have tested to make sure that it is working....from one of the LAN <--> ports on the Technicolor gateway to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule
On your Mac....open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AIrPort Utility
Click on Other WiFi Devices
Click on Time Capsule
The setup utility will open up with a configuration window mentioning that the Time Capsule will be set up to create a network
For Network Name......Enter a simple, short name that you want to call your wireless network.
For Base Station.......Enter a simple, short name that you want to call the Time Capsule. Mine is TC, for example
For Password.........Enter a password that will be used for the wireless network and base station
For Verify Password.....Enter the same password to confirm
Click Next
The utility will set up everything for you. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done and you should have a green light on the Time Capsule.
Select the wireless network that you created and enter the password to connect. You should be all set.

Setting up Time Capsule as an archive for a time capsule?

Hello,
I have a Time Capsule that I use as an external drive where I save and share photos/videos files across multiple Macs. It's great for moving files off of the Macs since we have thousands of photos/files and they are not small files. I'm on MacBook Pro with Mountain Lion OS X 10.8.5.
Since the primary Time Capsule (1.9 TB) has data I don't want to lose, I want to archive the Time Capsule content to another Time Capsule (2TB).
I have AirPort Utility Version 6.3.1. I've connected the archive Time Capsule to the primary Time Capsule via a USB connector, which is per the AirPort instructions.
In AirPort Utility, I go into the primary Time Capsule and select Edit. I select Disks within the Editor. I then click on the Archive Disks… button. "Destination", however, says "No AirPort disks available." So, I'm not able to select the secondary Time Capsule as the archive drive. I've read some pages about disk formatting and the disk needing to be unencrypted, but I connected the secondary Time Capsule to my Mac and did not find a way to identify or change the disk format or encryption option.
What do I need to do to get the second Time Capsule set up to be the archive drive for the primary Time Capsule that has the photos and other files?
Thanks for your assistance.

I have AirPort Utility Version 6.3.1. I've connected the archive Time Capsule to the primary Time Capsule via a USB connector, which is per the AirPort instructions.
Sorry but no.. the airport instructions are for a USB drive.. the TC is not now or ever accessible over USB.. it is a network drive.. you can plug a plain USB drive into it.. nothing more.
What do I need to do to get the second Time Capsule set up to be the archive drive for the primary Time Capsule that has the photos and other files?
You cannot change anything in the drive of a TC.. it is a network drive.. it is fully controlled by the firmware of the TC.
The only way you backup the TC is to use a software on the computer.. eg Carbon Copy Cloner will do it..
Have everything plugged in by ethernet.. mount both TC and you can make a backup from one TC to the other.
Archive will not work. that is only for a USB directly plugged into the TC.

How do i set my time capsule up to function as an external hard drive

How do i set my time capsule up to function as an external hard drive? Is this even possible? I had a friend tell me it woudl be a good set up to get a time capsule with my Macbook Air to use as a gigantic external hard drive but then was unbale to wlak me through the setup after I bought the equipment. Any suggestions?

It depends on what you already have equipment wise..
Just bridge the TC..
I cannot walk you through it either if you use v6 airport utility.. due to my refusing to run Lion until it gets network issues sorted.
Download and run the real utility http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Go to manual setup..
Internet tab
Connection sharing.. select off bridge mode in the drop down box.
You can then if you like turn off wireless under airport wireless.. The TC is now a plain network client with hard disk.
Personally I would keep the wireless on but sort the channels manually if you already have a wireless AP or router.

How to set up time capsule with BT home hub 4.0 & Openreach

Idiots guide needed.
My TimeCapsule (year old model) had been running well from my BT Openreach box (without using the Home Hub 4.0) but recently had issues with connection dropping - BT said they've sorted out their end and can't see any remaining issues and can't offer me any more support if I'm not using the Home Hub 4.0
I reset the TC to run straight from the Openreach Box still have issues with wi-fi dropping in and out (both on ethernet and wi-fi).
Can I:....
1) set up Time Capsule running from BT Home Hub 4.0 which itself runs from BT Openreach white box (thus continuing to get support from BT)
or should i go back to
2) Time Capsule running straight from BT Openreach Box
Can some one post an idiots guide to either option?
Other stuff that may be important.
Macbook air running Yosemite (mid 2011 model)
Apple TV
Airportexpress
Time Capsule
2 x iphone 4s
Kids PC
Ethernet and wifi for above - I generally run everything hard wired via ethernet.

The easiest and sure way is to use bridge on the TC as the method of connection. The TC then becomes a device in your network and gets its IP from the main router that I presume BT supply.
Method is,
1. Plug the TC WAN port into the BT supplied modem by ethernet.
2. Plug the computer you are using for the setup into the TC by ethernet.
3. Run the airport utility .. go to internet tab on the top menu..
In the bottom option, Connection Sharing choose off (bridged mode)
4. Go to the wireless page and setup wireless connection as you like it.. using whichever band you want. And make sure security is set to the highest setting, wpa2 personal. Put in a decent wireless passkey.
5. Press the update and fix whatever else the TC will show as needing fixing.. usually security stuff.
6. You can then disconnect the ethernet and connect by wireless if you want. Any port on the TC will now be a LAN port, including WAN.
This is assuming BT supply a wireless router with built in vdsl/other type of modem. If so you normally will not be able to bridge the modem, unless BT are using pppoe authentication which they haven't in the past.
If you really need to use the TC as a router then you will need to work out an alternative method. You can double NAT by placing the TC in the DMZ of the BT router if that is an option. It is not without issues in general.

Trouble setting up Time Capsule on Networked Macs

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for