Trouble with Time Capsule

I had MAC os X tiger. I just upgraded to MAC os X Leopard. I wanted to use Time Machine and the time capsule. I was using a Linksys wireless router.
I could not get the time capsule to link to the existing network so I ran the router straight to Time Capsule and started a different network. I can not keep a solid connection between the MAC and the Time capsule. WHY? how do I fix this?
I also had a sonos system running thru the Linksys router and the Imac and it worked fine...Now I can not get it to work at all? I need help please

Please describe the other networking equipment you have (such as a modem or router, including brand and model) and how you've tried to connect things.
Have you tried to configure the Time Capsule with AirPort Utility?

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  • Trouble with Time Capsule & Mountain Lion - unexpected error occurr when setting up connection to an existing network

    Hi,
    My TC was working perfectly fine until 2 weeks ago...
    I have 2 MacBook Pro 2009 & 2012, I used the TC has wireles external hard disk for Time Machine.
    I installed Mountain Lion on my oldest MacBook Pro (the newest has already Mountain Lion installed) 2 weeks ago. The installation was not straight forward... I tried to perform a clean installation, but I had difficulties with some applications.. anyway after a few days, everything went fine and smooth, I had to reconnect my TC with but it works fine, I could perform a few back-up with Time Machine.
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    The setup of the TC manually from v5 utility.
    Make sure you use all short names.. for the TC itself and for wireless.. I recommend different name for 5ghz as well.
    Use WPA2 Personal security and fix wireless channels.. check 11, 6, 1 in that order.
    For 5ghz try around 40 and around 150.. doesn't matter which one.
    Use ethernet if wireless fails..
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    I'm having a strange problem with my new Time Capsule. I'm getting 1000ms+ lag and some packet loss. It makes browsing even simple web pages incredibly frustrating with links taking 10-30 seconds to load!
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    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=0 ttl=252 time=1997.540 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=1 ttl=252 time=2002.292 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=2 ttl=252 time=2008.505 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=3 ttl=252 time=1993.462 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=4 ttl=252 time=993.110 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=5 ttl=252 time=28.129 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=6 ttl=252 time=2073.516 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=7 ttl=252 time=2092.614 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=8 ttl=252 time=2188.761 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=9 ttl=252 time=2043.099 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=10 ttl=252 time=1424.119 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=11 ttl=252 time=424.009 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=12 ttl=252 time=2029.975 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=13 ttl=252 time=1895.117 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=14 ttl=252 time=894.835 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=15 ttl=252 time=1002.566 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=16 ttl=252 time=1003.577 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=17 ttl=252 time=1002.520 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=18 ttl=252 time=12.046 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=19 ttl=252 time=1002.480 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=20 ttl=252 time=1032.643 ms
    64 bytes from 62.31.64.115: icmp_seq=21 ttl=252 time=1037.638 ms
    ^C
    --- 62.31.64.115 ping statistics ---
    23 packets transmitted, 22 packets received, 4% packet loss
    round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 12.046/1371.934/2188.761/678.090 ms
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    i have too some troubles : my internet connection failed with time capsule (radio stream or goggle access) to 0kbs, perhaps (i don't exactly know) when timecapsule is starting or finishing some backup ; i have no problem when using direct internet connection (without time capsule) ; and i have those troubles since one week or two (i have bought time capsule in mai)...
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    64 bytes from 212.27.40.240: icmp_seq=653 ttl=56 time=53.816 ms
    ^C
    --- 212.27.40.240 ping statistics ---
    654 packets transmitted, 607 packets received, 7% packet loss
    round-trip min/avg/max/stddev = 50.368/180.610/1477.341/308.931 ms

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    I know I need an ethernet cord to connect directly with the modem/router to the Airport Extreme.  I don't know what I will need to do after I connect it as it was so goofy when we set it up the first time (With the app it would disappear and not show up..) But my biggest concern is will I be able to still use the capsule as my hard drive and will I be able to do it wirelessly? (Even with it connected by ethernet, every day I have to re-connect to it before I can click on anything on the hard drive. It never shows up on it's own as my old HD did. That drives me nuts.) I do back up using the Time Capsule feature as well. I appreciate any help.

    I am still willing to plug in the ethernet cord to the modem/router and try it IF I was able to get a step by step instructions..
    Connecting the Time Capsule (TC) to the existing Winstream by Ethernet would be the basis for a roaming type network. This type of network allows you to basically "roam" with a wireless client and connect to either router. This, in essence, would provide you with an "extended" wireless network. The Apple routers can work with just about any manufacturers' routers in this fashion.
    The keys to having a successful roaming network are as follows:
    The routers must be interconnected by Ethernet.
    Both routers will broadcast their own Wi-Fi network, but MUST use the same Network Name (or SSID), wireless security type (WPA or WPA2), and wireless password.
    The TC MUST be reconfigured as a bridge.
    Connect a single Ethernet cable between one of the Winstream's LAN ports and the WAN (circle of dots) port on the TC.
    The basic steps are:
    Power-down the Winstream.
    Perform a "factory default" reset on the TC. Leave the TC powered-down after the reset has completed.
    Connect the TC to the Winstream using an Ethernet cable.
    Power-up the Winstream. Wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it to initialize.
    Power-up the TC. Wait at least 5 minutes to allow it to initialize. (Note: Since we just reset the TC it will be performing as a wireless router that will be broadcasting an unsecured Wi-Fi network with a Network Name of something like: Apple Network NNNNNN)
    Connect your computer to the Winstream's Wi-Fi network.
    Run the AirPort Utility. select the TC, and then, select Edit.
    Go to the Network tab.
    Change the Router Mode option to: Off (Bridge Mode)
    Select the Wireless tab.
    Verify that the Network Mode option is set to: Create a wireless network
    For Wireless Network Name, enter the Wi-Fi network name used by the Winstream.
    For Wireless Security, select the equivalent security type that is used by the Winstream. (Note: Use "WPA/WPA2 Personal" if the Winstream is using WPA/TKIP. Use "WPA2 Personal" is the Winstream is using WPA2/AES.
    For Wireless Password, enter the same password used by the Winstream.
    Select Update and allow the TC to restart.
    As far as your external HD, yes you should still be able to use it as before.

  • Can we share our photos in the family on different mac´s with Time Capsule?

    Can we share our photos in the family on different mac´s with Time Capsule?

    It depends on the size and number of photos you are sharing around.
    Nothing wrong with putting a copy of the photos on the TC if that works for you. Each person can access the photo just fine like that.
    I am not saying don't.. just beware of the risks so do it prudently..
    But if the library is too large, you will steal space on the TC that should be used for backups.. if all the computers in the network are backing up to it, don't use too much of the spare space.
    Better to buy a firewire drive (or USB but firewire 800 are much faster) and connect it to a computer that is regularly turned on. Share that drive to the network. It will then also be backed up correctly to the TC although again be careful of the amount of files, and still keep a straight copy backup somewhere else.
    I am recent convert so workflow on the Mac is not my forte.. so perhaps some of the wiser heads can also drop in and post a reply.

  • Backing up Mac HD with Time Capsule AND an external hard drive

    I am sure that this question has been asked one way or another but I can't seem to find the exact answer.
    I would like to back up my Mac HD with the Time Capsule AND another hard drive essentially to create two backups. Should one fail, I still have another copy as a precaution. The Time Capsule will be my primary back up because my external hard drive is usually switched off and will only be turned on from time to time to perform "less frequent" backups.
    With Time Capsule AND the external hard drive on, will Time Machine just update the backup on the external hard drive without becoming confused with the other copy on Time Capsule? In other words, can Time Machine distinguish between two different Time Machine Backup files and bring them up to date accordingly?
    I understand there is an archive function on the Time Capsule, which would also serve the purpose. However, I am wondering if there is another way.
    Thanks.

    Rheopaipo wrote:
    I am sure that this question has been asked one way or another but I can't seem to find the exact answer.
    I would like to back up my Mac HD with the Time Capsule AND another hard drive essentially to create two backups. Should one fail, I still have another copy as a precaution. The Time Capsule will be my primary back up because my external hard drive is usually switched off and will only be turned on from time to time to perform "less frequent" backups.
    With Time Capsule AND the external hard drive on, will Time Machine just update the backup on the external hard drive without becoming confused with the other copy on Time Capsule? In other words, can Time Machine distinguish between two different Time Machine Backup files and bring them up to date accordingly?
    I understand there is an archive function on the Time Capsule, which would also serve the purpose. However, I am wondering if there is another way.
    I don't think it's possible to configure Time Machine to back up to two locations without modifying its settings frequently.
    You might consider using that external drive to hold a bootable backup. You can create such a thing with either of the utilities SuperDuper! or Carbon Copy Cloner. If you pay the registration fee for SuperDuper! (~US$28), there's a mode where it will back up only what has changed, which makes the backup operation run quicker. (Carbon Copy Cloner may offer a similar feature.)

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  • Initial Time Machine Backup with Time Capsule

    Hello,
    I just started to back everything up with Time Capsule and Time Machine. The backup is 45 GB so it's going to take a while. Two questions:
    1. There is a Volume created on my Desktop called "Backup of [My Computer Name]". Is this supposed to happen?
    2. In the actual drive, there is a Sparse file, not the usual backups.backupdb folder that is created when attaching a drive via USB. Is this supposed to be like that as well?
    Thanks!

    Thank you for the response. I have a couple more questions.
    1. Is there a way to manually go through the files? I used to be able to when it was backing up locally through USB.
    2. If I change the folder name of the location of the Time Machine backups, do I have to start my backups all over again?
    Thanks!

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