VoIP router + Time Capsule

Hi All,
I'm considering to buy a Time Capsule in the next couple of days but before doing so I'd like to know if it's compatible to my current setup.
I currently have:
- VoIP+ADSL2 wired router (say 192.168.0.1)
- Airport Express (currently used as 802.11g access point) (say 192.168.0.2)
All Macs and PCs on the WLAN don't use DHCP and they all have 192.168.0.1 setup as default DNS Therefore all port forwarding is setup on 192.168.0.1.
My idea was to connect my Time Capsule as 192.168.0.2, change Airport Express IP to 192.168.0.x and use it just with my AirTunes.
I was wondering will this setup anyhow affect 802.11n bandwidth? Will my WLAN be able to operate with certain IPs as 802.11g (like my PC or PS3) and with some others 802.11n flawlessly (like my MacBook)?

Your description really sounds more complicated than necessary. Here's my setup..
Cable modem <-> Time Capsule router as a DHCP device <-> and an iMac, MBP, MBP, and Vonage VOIP adapter as peers over a gigabit Ethernet and a 802.11n/g wireless network.
Alternatively, you can run your TC wireless network simultaneous with another AE wireless network. Just select the AE from any one of yours computers when you want to play iTunes.
Note: I use Vonage VOIP within my environment. iChat and Vonage VOIP are both SIP aware therefore you should keep both devices as peers to one another.

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I have a Time Capsule and have been trying to install a VOIP phone to the capsule to enable to the phone to connect to the internet. It is an ethernet connection but the time capsule doesn't see to allow the unit to connect through to the internet

Open the network preferences and make sure the ethernet is getting an IP from the TC.. you do not need to change any settings .. all you need is network connection.. if the ethernet is working just turn off airport for the time the backup is going on. Once you turn off airport in the MBP the connection will be forced to ethernet. You can do it more correctly by rearranging the order of preference for network connection.. but for now.. just turn off airport.

Do I need an Apple Router (Time Capsule) to Use Airport Express?

I want to buy an Airport Express to use Wireless Printing, but there's one problem I still can't find out: Do I need a Time Capsule or any other Apple Router to use the Airport Express at all? I know I need one to extend a network, but what about anything else? What other features require an Apple Router? If most do, what are other options to connect it to my network?

Since you noted that you were using an iPad, are you looking for printing capability from the iPad?
If yes, you need an AirPrint compatible printer to be able to print directly from the iPad. An AirPort Express is not needed for this. Check this Apple support document for more details:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356
Connecting a printer that is a non-compatible AirPrint model to the AirPort Express will not make it AirPrint compatible.
So, before we get too much further here, it might be a good idea to understand exactly what your goals are and what devices you want to use.

Linksys Router & Time Capsule Router

I currently have a Linksys Router (as I have a phone line thru TMobile) and just purchased a Time Capsule Model:A1302. I am confused as to using both routers. Can I have 2 routers, and how do I set this up?
How do I turn off the Time Capsule Router if not?
I currently have 3 computers: 1 MacBook Pro, 2 HP desktops. House is a Ranch style with full basement (5600sf). Mechanical room is in lower level and that is where all wiring is located. Main house is upstairs.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks

In your case the quick erase is fine.. it takes like one min .. no data is erased just the file tables.. but that is fine.. to zero out the drive takes many hours as it is a low level format and is used when you are going to dispose of the drive.
What OS are you running??
Lion / ML do have issues with TC. It works but the OS loses its ability to find it.
The airport utility is a toyland device.. a plastic hammer.. great for plastic nails.. totally useless for the real thing.
If you are on Lion install 5.6 utility.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Also install the update to the update if you plan to use TM. Or spotlight.. actually just install it.
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1599
If you run Mountain Lion the installer for 5.6 AU will not work.. but there is a simple work around to keep using 5.6 utility.
Also download and install.. this very neat unpkg tool.
http://www.timdoug.com/unpkg/
Open the dmg of AU you downloaded.. drag the pkg file over the unpkg.. and it will unpackage the AU onto the desktop.. AirPortUtility56.. you can then find the utility under applications utiity and drag it to your main utility folder.

How do i link my time capsule through a virgin media router(netgear))

Hi i am trying to use. My new time capsule as the main wireless router . I have a virgin media netgear router VMDG280. rebooting the router time capsule and computer still results in a flashing amber light
Thanks
Steve

I have had the same problem but SOLVED IT this evening.
If you type in your IP address 192.168.0.1 into your google search line it launches you into your virgin media . Put in your username (in my case the default was 'admin' as I hadn't changed it and my password for my virgin media account (not the router password). this took me into the settings page to change my Superhub into a modem only. NB - you can change this back at a later date.
i then re-booted my virginmedia box and then did a soft reset on the Time Machine and BINGO.
I went into the aiport utility on my imac and it asked to create my own home network name and password. Everything works fine and connects to my new home network name in the wifi settings. The time capsule was able to see my network and is now backs up.

Can I Use My Time Capsule as a 2nd Wireless Router? Pls Help

Thanks for trying to help. I have a Time Capsule that I'm currently using to back up my files. My next door neighbor is willing to share his internet with me for half the monthly cost. He already has a wireless router and I can connect to it (no probs) except the signal strength is not so powerful since I'm a couple feet far from his router. I was wondering if I can use my Time Capsule to hook up the internet via WIFI through his wireless router (that way I have a stronger signal strength from my Time Capsule). Basically using my Time capsule as a 2nd wireless router.
Neighbour's wireless Router = Time Capsule = My Macbook
If I can please tell me how to set this up in details please. thanks for your time.
Message was edited by: Thomas Pink

You are trying to set up the Time Capsule as a Wireless Router
and Repeater? - To share an existing wireless network, wireless?
The AirPort Extreme was capable of repeating (like a transceiver)
to and from an existing wireless network, to expand upon it; but
only did this with another AirPort product, such as an Express.
The Time Capsule and many of its features are outlined here, with more
information: AirPort + Time Capsule: http://www.apple.com/support/airport/
You may have to direct your question regarding expanding an existing
wireless network, to the Discussions section for the specific products.
Usually, the "extend a network" wireless feature in the software setup
only applies to the use of a second Apple AirPort-type base station;
such as the Extreme, Express, etc. The compatibility is between the
AirPort-like Apple products; but a bridge could be made if an Express
were attached to the other wireless network via Ethernet cable, then
the Time Capsule may be able to see it. This would require testing.
Apple - Support - Discussions - AirPort (+ Time Capsule)
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=140
Good luck & happy computing!

Time Capsule added to existing router - Can this slowdown my whole network?

I recently added a Time Capsule (latest 1TB version) to my exisiting network. It looks like this:
Cable Modem -> DLink 1GB Gaming Router -> Time Capsule (Via CAT6)
The Time Capsule has 2 computers wired to it. All other devises on my network are wired to the Dlink.
I added the Time Capsule with the default settings as an addition to my existing network.
Around the same time, I have noticed that my Internet performance on all my devices had been spotty. I am getting lag on my Xbox Live games, with my voice chat breaking up (although I can hear other people fine.) My downloads are noticably slower on all PCs, Xboxs, and my AppleTV.
I went to DSL Reports and ran a test. It was in the 2000's for both up and download.
I have had trouble in the past with my Cable Internet. I suspect it is Comcast with some problem outside my house. I do not get their TV and know they put filters on the line. I put in a support call with them and they warned me that if they do any work inside the house, there will be a fee...
Does it sound like adding the Time Capsule could have caused a general slow down accessing the Internet from all my devices, even ones not connected to the Time Capsule? (I only have 2 PCs wired to it.) (And I am not using wireless on anything. It is all Cat5 and Cat6 connections)
What should I be getting from DSL Reports on my speeds?
Is there a utiltiy that can show me if the speeds/connections in my house are OK?
Thanks...

[email protected] wrote:
I have set up my time capsule via Airport utility to "connect to existing network"
Is that the exact wording of the option you chose? In AirPort Utility I see options of "Create a wireless network", "Join a wireless network", and "Extend a wireless network". (Perhaps the difference is due to language usage.) The option to "Join a Wireless Network" is only useful for sharing disks and printers. It doesn't support Ethernet ports.
if I plug the MBP into an ethernet port on the time capsule it is not recognized
With some options there's a checkbox to "Allow Ethernet Clients". If you see that, try it.

Setting Up Time Capsule as a Second Wireless Router

Thanks for trying to help. I have a Time Capsule that I'm currently using to back up my files. My next door neighbor is willing to share his internet with me for half the monthly cost. He already has a wireless router and I can connect to it using my macbook (no probs) except the signal strength is not so powerful since I'm a couple feet far from his router. I was wondering if I can use my Time Capsule to hook up the internet via WIFI through his wireless router (that way I have a stronger signal strength from my Time Capsule). Basically using my Time capsule as a 2nd wireless router to expand my neighbor's network. Like repeating (like a transceiver) to and from neighbor's wireless network, to expand upon it.
Internet = Neighbor's Modem = Neighbor's wireless Router = Time Capsule = My Macbook
If you can please tell me how to set this up in details on my TC please. thanks for your time.

802.11g AirPort Extreme Base Station -> 802.11n Time Capsule
With "mixed" AirPorts, you will need to configure both routers into a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). Your neighbor's AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) will be the main and your Time Capsule (TC) will be the remote base station in this WDS.
To simplify setup, you should connect your TC directly to the AirPort's LAN port by Ethernet. Once the WDS is configured, you can disconnect the TC and place it at the desired location.
The following are the basic configuration steps to create a WDS:
(Note: To facilitate the WDS set up, jot down the AirPort IDs (MAC addresses) for each of the base stations to be used in the WDS. The AirPort ID and is printed on the label on the bottom/side of the base station.)
Main Base Station Setup - AEBS
o Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up as the main base station.
o Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh computer, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows).
o Select the main base station, and choose Manual Setup from the Base
Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window.
o Enter the base station password if necessary. If the base station is using the
default password of public, you will not be prompted for a password.
o Click Wireless in the toolbar, and then choose “Participate in a WDS network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu.
o Click WDS and then choose “WDS main” from the WDS Mode pop-up menu.
o Select the “Allow wireless clients” checkbox if you want client computer to connect to this base station.
o Click the Add "+" button and enter the AirPort ID of the base station you want to connect to this base station.
o Click Update to send the new settings to the base stations in the WDS.
Remote Base Station Setup - TC
o Click the AirPort status menu in the menu bar and choose the wireless network created by the base station you want to set up as a remote base station.
o Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh computer, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows).
o Select the remote base station, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu.
o Enter the base station password, if necessary. If the base station is using the default password of public, you will not be prompted for a password.
o Enter the same network password as the main base station, if necessary.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar and click Wireless. Choose “Participate in a WDS network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and choose the same channel as the main base station from the Channel pop-up menu.
o Click WDS and choose “WDS remote” from the pop-up menu.
o Enter the AirPort ID of the main base station in the WDS Main field.
o Click Update to transfer the settings to the base station.
(ref: Pages 42-46 of "Designing AirPort Networks.)
802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station -> 802.11n Time Capsule
o Open AirPort Utility and select the base station that will connect to the Internet.
o Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open the configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click Wireless.
o Choose “Create a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then select the “Allow this network to be extended” checkbox.
o Next, select the base station that will extend this network, and choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu, or double-click the base station to open its configuration in a separate window. Enter the base station password if necessary.
o Choose “Extend a wireless network” from the Wireless Mode pop-up menu, and then choose the network you want to extend from the Network Name pop-up menu.
o Enter the base station network and base station password is necessary.
o Click Update to update the base station with new network settings.

Does the airport time capsule eliminate the need for my cisco linksys wireless router?

does the airport time capsule eliminate the need for my cisco linksys wireless router?

I understand that your network now looks like this:
Modem > Security Router > Cisco/Linksys router > Devices
If you do not want to use the Cisco/Linksys router and use a Time Capsule instead, then your network would look like this:
Modem > Security Router > Time Capsule > Devices

How can I resolve OSStatus Error 13 on Time Machine when connecting to Time Capsule on Lion?

This is a semi-rhetorical question: I have now resolved this for my own setup, However, there was very little information on this error in the fora, so I thought I would post my experience with getting a Time Capsule (2TB, 3rd edition) to work on OS X Lion after the AFP/NAS debacle.
Background
My third party LaCie Big Disk Network* NAS died when Lion came out.
I could access neither Time Machine nor the drive through Finder.
The excellent thread on "Lion: Connecting to legacy (pre-Lion) AFP services - and Mac OS X (server)" (https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3258472?start=0&tstart=0) allowed me to access the drive via Finder to save my files but, of course, Time Machine was still broken. That guide showed you how to lift security restrictions on AFP shares.
For reasons explained below [disclaimer: rant follows] I decided to ditch the LaCie and purchased a Time Capsule.
The Problem
Time Capsule connected via DSL to the net and set up a wifi network with a green light.
The "Data" mount for Time Machine was visible in Time Machine, but trying to access it showed the following error:
The operation couldn’t be completed. (OSStatus error 13)
Trying to open the share in Finder using the appropriate credentials showed:
The operation cannot be completed because the original item for "Data" can't be found
Things that didn't work
Turning lots of things on and off
Resetting the DSL modem, the router (Time Capsule), the computer
Repairing permissions
What DID work
Undoing the modifications made during the process of mounting the old LaCie NAS
To do this, open Terminal and enter:
sudo -s
chmod o+w /Library/Preferences
cd /Library/Preferences/
rm com.apple.AppleShareClient.plist*
(from https://discussions.apple.com/thread/3258472?start=0&tstart=0)
Then restart your computer.
This worked for me. I don't UNDERSTAND any of why this did or didn't affect the computer, so please don't ask me to explain how it worked or what else to try. I thought I would just put this out there for knowledge.
* LaCie have really got my goat. Unlike other manufacturers who seem to be trying to provide support for their drives (Western Digital MyBook), LaCie have stated outright that they will not be providing any updates for their Big Disk Network. This is a hard drive they describe as a "Professional NAS", though I can't think of many professions where £200 backups need to be replaced every two years to keep abreast of security updates. In their defence, the drive is no longer manufactured… but, IMHO, I don't see that as sufficient reason to abandon all support or updates immediately. Boo! On the upside, loving my shiny new refurb Time Capsule.

Our true genius died a little while ago.
But up to Mountain Lion he has tones of info ..
http://pondini.org/TM/Troubleshooting.html
Try some of the section C solutions.
It is more than likely network.
BUT do the following.
1. Install the widget A1
2. Reset TM, A4
3. Verify the backup, A5
4. Reboot the whole network and restart it in order.. modem.. TC.. MB Air.
No luck to this point.
Tell us exactly what OS you have.
The worst possible is Mavericks. If you are trying to connect to old backups after an upgrade it is hopeless.
I recommend you start over.
Simply wipe the TC and start afresh.
Manually mount the TC disk in Mavericks so you are sure it is working. Tell us if you run into trouble.
Most important.. in wireless network preferences are you running ipv6 in link-local mode.

First time setting up a Time Capsule on Windows 7

Hi all!
I know this is not a new issue but I can't seem to find the right answer to my problem.
I have a Time Capsule here and my actual setup is: Modem -> Router -> PC / Modem -> Router -> Time Capsule, and I would like to access my Time Capsule from my Windows PC.
I've installed the Airport Utility but it can't find the Time Capsule.
What should I do? Do I really need to connect it directly to my computer?

I have a Time Capsule here and my actual setup is: Modem -> Router -> PC / Modem -> Router -> Time Capsule
Just to be sure I understand your current network configuration. You have a single modem. You have a router connected directly to this modem via Ethernet, and in turn, you have both your PC & the Time Capsule connected to the router, each with its own Ethernet cable.
If this is correct, then the only thing necessary to allow the PC to access the Time Capsule's internal drive is to reconfigure the Time Capsule as a bridge.
To do so you would use AirPort Utility for Windows, as follows:
Run the AirPort Utility.
Select the Time Capsule, and then, select Manual Setup.
Select the Internet tab.
Change the Connection Sharing option to: Off (Bridge Mode)
Click on Update and allow the Time Capsule to restart.

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.

Airport Extreme/Time Capsule won't connect to internet

When my 10-year old Linksys router died 10 days ago, I bought an Airport Extreme 802.11n. I installed it and got internet access (My operating system is Mountain Lion and I have Comcast Cable Internet). I could access a USB-connected hard drive, but couldn’t get Time Machine to work. I was able to get my wireless printer to work when connected by USB to the Airport Extreme.
Then, a few days ago, Apple suddenly introduced the new Airport Time Capsule 802.11ac with built in 2 TB hard drive. Since I could still return the previous Airport Extreme, I bought the 802.11ac, unplugged the previous version, and followed the directions to install the new 802.11ac. I used the same network name, and – I thought – the same network password. But I could not connect to the internet. Kept saying that I did not have the right password – even though Keychain seems to confirm the password I used.
So, I unplugged the 802.11ac and plugged in the older 802.11n and that instantly restored internet access (my wife uses our network and needs internet access).
What to do? Probably return the 802.11ac. But does anyone have any thoughts on some sure-fire way to install the 802.11ac and get internet access? I see there is an app for installing via my iPad2. Perhaps I could install it and set up a separate network/internet connection and then log on to that with our other devices?
I installed the 802.11ac using the Airport Utility in updated Mountain Lion (Version 10.8.4). The Apple “Software Update” on my Macbook says no updates available, but perhaps there is some separate updated Airport Utility I should use. If so, where is it? Would appreciate any help from someone familiar with the new 802.11ac.

I did the power recycle, as the airport utility recommended, several times. Also, when I reconnected the earlier 802.11n, it locked onto the internet immediately. So, the problem does not appear to have been with the cable modem or the internet provider. It could have been with the router (Time Capsule) but I repowered it too. Most likely I made some mistake with the configuration. When I tried to log onto the internet, it said my password was incorrect. But as I mentioned, keynote confirmed the password I was using.
When I switched from the 802.11n to the 802.11ac, I used the same network name and - I thought - the same password. Perhaps I should have set up the network with a new name and password. The Apple set-up instructions are pretty vague about the steps to take in switching from from a pre-existing network or changing network names and passwords. Anyone have experience with this, which I assume would be the norm in most installations?

Time Capsule remote disk access

So i went into airport utility and enabled access disk via internet, enabled file sharing etc.
i put some movie clips and a couple of songs and files i wanted to access on there when im not at home.
music playback is fine....and editing PSD files off the disk is fine but movie playback is choppy at best...some of them are 20minute TV shows in both AVI and MP4 format tried in both itunes and vlc same scenario
i access the disk via various macs via Command+K enter my IP address.
(btw how do i get the same access to it via a windows based PC?)
is there a way to get a good stream remotely?
i tried via ethernet and 802.11n wireless
any ideas?

Here are some additional settings
Time Capsule=>Edit
hostname: [email protected]
username: my dyndns account user name at dyndns.org
password: my dyndns account password at dyndns.org
Disks=>File Sharing
Checked Advertise Disks globally with Bonjour
Secure Shared Disk: With Time capsule Password
Router:
Time Capsule's IP is set to DMZ plus enabled:
DMZ plus enabled explanation for 2Wire:Set the selected computer in DMZplus mode. All inbound traffic, except traffic which has been specifically assigned to another computer using the “Allow individual applications” feature, will automatically be directed to this computer. The DMZplus-enabled computer is less secure because all unassigned firewall ports are opened for that computer.
From a remote location, should afp://[email protected]/MyTimecapsuleDisk work? And will it work when the ip changes as it is dynamic?

Shareing Time Capsule files across WAN

I want to share files on my time capsule with a friend across the internet. Is this possible? My network configuration is as follows: ISP Modem/Router - Time Capsule - Airport Extreme (extending network). I have read multiple articles about how to make this work but I don't seem to be making headway. All of my software/firmware seem to be up to date. help?

The easiest way is via icloud now.. you have to have 7.6.1 firmware on the TC.. you also need airport utility v6 which is part of lion to set it up.
If you are still unable to setup btmm then check the Apple troubleshooting guides.
http://www.apple.com/support/icloud/back-to-my-mac/
You may need to bridge the modem and run the TC in pppoe client mode.. double NAT would be an issue.. bridged TC should be ok.

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