What is a apple time capsule? Is it a router?

mitch16 wrote:
Is it good for gaming and other devices?
No.. it has no upnp. Many consoles depend entirely on upnp to work.. eg xbox. If you want to run two xbox live sessions you must run upnp for it to work behind a NAT router.. Apple decided not to add upnp even though it would be a simple addition. They built their own port forwarding application NAT-PMP which is fine for apple stuff and useless to the rest of the world.

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How to setup apple time capsule with FIOSinternet and VZ router?)

Hello,
I have Apple time capsule and the VZ Router MI424WR. I current set up:
1. VZ router - wireless off, the rest is standard
2. Time capsule: Wireless on in Bridge mode
Result: Internet works but the wireless network is very in-stable. Airtunes is nearly not usable.
I searched in the Internet and there was several comments that is is not a good combination. Therefore it is recommended to convert the VZ router in a modem mode and use only the Time capsule as the router. I tried this several times I do not get it to work. I followed this procedure (http://data.agaric.com/node/2160) but then I need the PPPoE Account number and password. But there do I get this? The Verizon support was not really helpful.
Please, is there a good and complete description to solve that issue?
Thanks in advance
Moebius

Go back to your first setup ...
Verizon router with wireless turned off
Apple Time Casule with wireless turned on
Method 1:
With the Time Capsule in "Bridge Mode", if I remember correctly, you should connect the WAN port to one of the open ports on the Verizon router (I believe bridge mode also turns off the DHCP server on the Time Capsule, if not, find that and turn if off as well).   Change the addressing mode for the Time Capsule to "static" and assign it an address on the LAN which is not in use (choose something you know is out of the way but on the LAN -- I suggest 192.168.1.180 to start -- you can change it once you get everything working).
If it doesn't work this way for you, move the cable from the WAN port on the Time Capsule to Port 1 and try again.
Method 2:
This results in a router behind a router setup, but unless you have devices connected directly to the Verizon router, it shouldn't be a problem.
With the Time Capsule disconnected from the Verizon router, turn on "Connection Sharing" (not bridge mode) and make sure DHCP is enabled on the Time Capsule. You need to change the address range being used by the Time Capsule (which I think defaults to 192.168.1.x to another network -- I suggest, 192.168.2.x with a netmask of 255.255.255.0 and give the router an address of 192.168.2.1 on the LAN side. Now, connection the WAN port to one of the Verizon router LAN ports. If you had anything connected to the Verizon LAN ports, move those over to the LAN ports on the Time Capsule and reboot them.
Method 3:
This is the least desirable of the scenarios because it relies on Verizon's crappy radio in their router (the Time Capsule has a much better radio and support 802.11n as well as b and g) whereas Verizon's only support b/g.    Go back to the configuration for Method 1, but also turn OFF wireless on the Time Capsule and turn on wireless on the Verizon router.   Try both bridge scenarios described -- using the WAN port first and if that didn't work, then moving the connection to port 1.
There is no scenario where you can place the Verizon router behind the Time Capsule -- since I believe Verizon is using all MoCA connections for the WAN side of their connection (you'd have to get Verizon to convert you to ethernet WAN and then they would not support you most likely for any STB issues with your FiOS if the Time Capsule was between the ONT and their router ... so don't even bother wasting time there ... more headaches than it would be worth.
If you're still not sure exactly what each configuration screen on the time capsule should say, post some screen snaps (or the configuration settings/choices which you are unsure about and someone will likely know the answer here).

Use of Apple Time capsule as router on internet by at&t uverse.

I have installed the U-verse combo at my home. I also have an Apple Time Capsule which has a router. How can I use the router of my TC without using the router from at&t router. What I need is to access some websites that uverse is blocking.

How can I use the router of my TC without using the router from at&t router.
Well, the Uverse router needs to be in Bridge Mode in order for the Time Capsule to operate as a router for the network.
Unfortunately, the Uverse router.....(more accurately, the version of the router that Uverse uses).....will not allow the device to be configured as a Bridge.
The best that you might do is use the DMZ mode on the Uverse.....but this will still create a Double NAT error.....which will likely cause connection and browsing issues.....so DMZ might not be a solution at all.
What I need is to access some websites that uverse is blocking.
If Uverse is blocking connections now, they will still be blocked when you connect the Time Capsule.
For now, I would recommend that you check with Uverse Support and get them to un-block the websites that they are now blocking. They will likely deny that they are doing this, so you may need to ask for an upper level supervisor.

Apple Time Capsule Won't Stay Connected

After Verizon upgraded my router to the 9100EM my Apple Time Capsule Connects to the router but won't stay connected all the time. I have to go into router management console a couple of times a day and reboot it the restore connection. Time Capsule is connected to router by lan cable into port 1 of router. Time capsule set in bridge mode I believe. Just from time to time when I run Air Port Utility Time Capsule has green light but internet goes orange once i reboot I'm good for several hours then loses connection and have to reboot again. Tried looking for other settings to adjust but haven't found anything to help. If any body has any suggestions please help, it just gets old having to reset all the time

If you are using a Mac, which OS is installed?
Use Software Update to make sure you have all the latest updates.
Repair permissions.
Change your router (Airport) channel. Most times this all you have to do!

HT3728 What is the factory preset password on an Apple Time Capsule?

What is the factory preset password on an Apple Time Capsule?

public
is the default "device" password. There is no wireless password since the default network is open.

What is the most reliable modem for my Apple Time Capsule.

ooking at getting a new modem because my Router/Gateway (Arris DG960) is not translating my port forwarding from my Apple TC. I have done a lot research and the general consensus is that the best router is the Motorola SB6141. That being said over 75% of reviews that involved Apple TC's stated that they had a lot of trouble with it working with the TC. Most suggestions led me to the Zoom 5341J. It seams to have a much better success rate with Apple TC. Any other modems that I should consider? Anybody else own, experienced these routers? I am looking for a modem only, no modem/router.
Service: TWC
Speed: 50D/5U (Ultimate)
Router: Apple Time Capsule 2GB ME177LL/A 802.11ac
TWC Approves these modems:
Vendor
Model
Firmware version
DLink
DCM301
99.555mp10.011
Motorola
SB6121
1.0.6.8-SCM01
Motorola
SB6141
1.0.6.12-SCM00
Motorola
SB6183
9.2.0.0-GA-00-19-NOSH
Motorola
SBG6580
SBG6580-6.5.2.0-GA-06-077-NOSH
Motorola
SBG6782AC
SBG6X82-8.5.0.0-GA-05-15-NOSH
Netgear
N450 CG3000Dv2
V1.00.05
Netgear
C3000-100NAS
V1.01.05
Netgear
C3700-100NAS
V1.01.05
Netgear
CMD31T
V504b
Zoom
5341J
5.5.4.9J
Zoom
5350
5.5.3.6
Zoom
5352
5.5.7.13
ZyXEL
CDA30360
3.1.3.6NA

I thought the Motorola SB6141 was the best choice about 8 months ago when all the glowing test reports said it was best, and I had always had good results from their products in the past. So, it might be the best.
But, I tried 3 different SB6141s over the first week and none would hold an Internet connection more than 3-4 hours. Might have been a bad run....it happens.....but 3 trips to the store was enough, and Time Warner support said they had been getting reports of problems at the time with a firmware mixup on the Motorola, so I decided to toss a coin and try to get some work done.
I had no idea what to try next, but my wife was with me when I went out modem hunting.....and she liked the appearance of the Netgear CMD31T because she thought that it matched the AirPort Extreme nicely. Reason enough. It was "best" in her mind.
So, we tried a Netgear. Operation has been flawless since we plugged it in. Not one single drop that I know of in 8 months.....not counting a power outage during an ice storm.
The last time that I posted on a similar question to say that I had had good luck with the Netgear, it was only a few hours before another user trashed it, saying that the Motorola was the better product by far. And it might be. But, stuff like that is normal for the forums.
The Netgear might explode tomorrow, but I would probably try another if it did.
I have no idea what your results might be with any modem that you choose.

What is best method to discard a used Apple Time Capsule

I have a Time Capsule which became defective. How should I discard this piece of equipment? Is there any security issue regarding data on the hard drive?

The files on the hard disk are sadly still accessible to a knowledge person..
I would open the TC.. remove the hard disk. See https://www.ifixit.com/Device/Apple_Time_Capsule
Then you can plug the hard disk into a USB hard drive cradle you can obtain from any large computer store for a few dollars or millions on ebay.. and plug it into your computer and wipe it. You can then put the HDD back into the TC and sell it as broken on ebay.. there is plenty of demand for broken ones for parts.
If all of that seems over the top.. take it to your apple store and ask for it to be disposed of. Apple should be able to offer a secure disposal service. Since the failure of the device is their fault.. and the lack of ability to remove the hard disk is also a design flaw.. well it is easy enough for them to dispose of properly.
If it is a Gen1 or Gen2 .. you can buy a replacement power supply on ebay for $40 or so and fix it up .. then you can sell it off working.
See my website for more info on how to repair.
https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/a-deconstruction-of-routers-and-modem s/apple-time-capsule-repair

My Time Capsule has stopped backing up. I have an Apple Time Capsule which backs up by wireless. For the last 3 days it has not backed up. I get this message: "The backup was not performed because an error occurred while copying files to the backup disk.

My Time Capsule has stopped backing up.
I have an Apple Time Capsule which backs up by wireless. For the last 3 days it has not backed up. I get this message:
"The backup was not performed because an error occurred while copying files to the backup disk."
I have gone into Mac Help and followed this down to stage 4:
under shared it lists my time capsule and my husband's iMac - both use the time machine but we have switched his off temporarily. Clicking on my Time capsule I get "Connected" and "Sharepoint" - I didn't have to enter connect or password
I don't understand stage 5: how and where do I select the disk or volume that contains Time Machine backups ? How do I know which it is? My disk utility lists 160.04 TOSHIBA MK... with sub-heading Macintosh HD. It also lists (with a "CD" icon) HL-DT-ST DVDRW GS22N
Under stage 6, how and where do I Locate your backup ? I try dragging my Time capsule from Finder to the Disk Utility side panel but it won't go. What is my computer's name?
Please someone help! I'm completely stumped.
Thanks,
Maggie
Mac Help says:
If you back up to a Time Capsule or network disk:
Open the Time Machine pane of System Preferences, and slide the switch to Off.
Open Time Machine preferences
Open Disk Utility, which is in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
Open Disk Utility
Make sure the Time Capsule or network disk is turned on and available.
Open a Finder window, select your Time Capsule or network disk in the Shared section of the sidebar, and click Connect. If necessary, enter your user name and password.
On the Time Capsule or network disk, select the disk or volume that contains Time Machine backups. Depending on how your Time Capsule is set up, there may be one or more disks or volumes.
Locate your backup, and drag it to the Disk Utility sidebar.You can identify your backup by looking for your computer’s name in the backup’s filename.

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Help ReadyNAS NV+ as FTP server using Apple Time Capsule

I am setting this up for somebody else. I followed http://www.readynas.com/?p=1682 to configure the ReadyNAS RND4000 NV+ and then followed http://manuals.info.apple.com/en_US/Designing_AirPort_Networks_10.5-Windows.pdf starting on page 54 to limited success. At times I could log into the FTP server and it would Auth, but then timeout. Swapped it out with my Netgear WNR2000 and configured it and it works great. What am I missing on the Apple Time Capsule that only took me 5min to do on the WNR2000? Called Apple Care and they said they could not help since they do not provide phone support for FTP. I have spent nearly 6hrs on this and all I know is that I had it working within 5min using my WNR2000, but they really want to use their Time Capsule and I just can not get it to work.

FTP is a lot trickier than it looks and unfortunately opening ports even in a fixed range as you are doing on the readynas, (following that post you referenced). Did you open 5000-5020 for FTP?
As an odd co-incidence.. the apple utility uses port 5009 to access the TC.. when you forwarded ports in the area of the Apple Utility you may well have wreaked something. Try using different port range above 10,000.
I can understand why the Apple people would not talk to you.. they have deliberately left out ftp as a method of access to the TC.. but I have a suspicion that something else even inside it might be running ftp.. in which case when you port forward you might be messing up the internals. Or the internals are messing with you. To say nothing of the access to the internal server which could be blocked from remote access.. even if you forward the port. Apple phone support workers will have no idea about this stuff.
My recommendation for a windows network.. use a router that has normal http access. Keep the TC in the network bridged. You can get Netgear router cheap.
My other comment is, ftp has no security other than password.. it is open to man in middle attacks because passwords are sent in the clear. It is not really a great method of remote access unless you have a walled off ftp store that you don't care if others access. If you want to buy another router, get something that does vpn and use vpn to access the network.
BTW Apple do break things like vpn, ftp, telnet in some versions of their firmware.. this is a well known issue and happens across all the apple routers.. since Apple does not use those ports themselves they don't seem to give any great deal of attention to bug catching.. if you run apple network with apple products you won't need it.
eg
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/1435270?start=0&tstart=0
Do a google search for time capsule or airport (fundamentally the same thing).
I stick to my recommendation.. keep the TC as a bridged device... just buy another router.

Dolphin and Apple Time Capsule

Hello,
I need to recover some files on an apple time capsule on my university network. So I installed samba. When I use dolphine and go to Network, the disc appear here. However, I can not connect to it.
Could not connect to host for smb://NameOfTheServer.local:445/
I tried using other files manager but they also can not connect. They time out and says the can not connect to an ip starting by 169. I tried mounting manually the disk, but I do not think I use the good ip.
What can I do?
Thank you

Sadly my 'technical' discussions with ATT have never been helpful. Whether it is Uverse, or the phone. The take there is that I bought the product, it isn't theirs and so its not really their responsibility. Which I suppose has its place, they can't be responsible for every form of product out there. They don't sell this.

Saving onto Apple Time Capsule, any Adobe program crashes, then machine crashes. Help.

The file actually saves, but the program crashes. This is happening mainly in Photoshop and Illustrator (CS6), and most of the time I am forced to restart my machine to get it going again as I try to force quit the program and the OS crashes.
Any thoughts?
I'm on a Mac Pro running on Lion, but it also happens on my Macbook Pro, also on Lion.
Cheers

Hi, there is a long years old thread on the apple forum about this problem, and neither Adobe or Apple seems to pay any attention to it. Hundreds (if not thousands) of users experience complete system lockup's when they try to save files from Illustrator, Photoshop, Fireworks, Dreamweaver, etc. CS4 through CS6 versions to an Apple Time Capsule wireless device whether connected by ethernet or not. The problem is exclusively happening on Adobe products and only on the Time Capsules (oldest or newest version of hardware and software). I just felt like writing about it because I crashed my Mac Pro desktop when saving from Fireworks CS6 to my brand new Time Capsule, went over to my Macbook Pro to continue to work and it locked it up as well. It is a complete system failure and you cannot do anything but turn off your computer and re-power up, even after force quit attempts on the offending Adobe products.
It is singularily the most frustrating thing I've ever encountered on a Mac, and the only time I have ever had it truly lock the system hardware. I only wish Adobe and Apple would pay attention to their forums and do something about it. Meanwhile what we all do is save our work to our desktops and then transfer it to the Time Capsule, and less than stellar user experience.
Thought I'd mention it - maybe if enough people know about the issues (which has reported countless times to both Adobe and Apple), it will get investigated and fixed.
BK

Can I use the Apple Time Capsule to store my compressed DVD's and access from my iPad/iPod/iPhone while on a trip if I have the Time Capsule plugged in in the car/SUV?

Can I use the Apple Time Capsule to store my compressed DVD's & BD's to access from my iPad/iPod/iPhone wirelessly while on a trip if I have the Time Capsule plugged in in the car/SUV?

castruck wrote:
I would be accessing the files wirelessly from the iPad/iPod/iPhone to play the files.
what player do you intend to use? That is what I am wanting to check.. you understand there is no itunes server in the TC..
BTW if you want to use the TC in your car/SUV.. convert it to 12v operation.
https://sites.google.com/site/lapastenague/time-capsule-power-supply-repair-kits

Why won't my Apple Time Capsule Let Me Transfer files over?

Ok so I'm using Vista and wanting to back up my data but my Apple Time Capsule won't allow me to transfer anything more than 4Gb at a time and Windows keeps displaying an error message saying there isn't enough space when there is clearly 990Gb left!
I have to press "skip" just to get rid of the message or else it keeps coming popping back up. But when I go to view the files the folders are there but not the files and if there is any files in there they are all corrupted and won't play/view properly.
Although I can save files to it directly if downloading something and choosing a location although it does tell me it may not be able to save anything larger than 4Gb although there isn't an option to format it to NTFS??
Please help

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Speed drop page caused by Apple Time capsule????

hi all,
I have had BT infinity for about 2 months and prior to that I had regular 8MB broadband
the first fews days were great getting about 30-40MB
then the speed drops to below 1MB!!
I have an apple time capsule which is connected to the BT Homehub via ethernet for wireless printing, NAS drive, speakers and back up of my apple hardware (no windows based hardware in the home)
after numberous phonecalls to support this is what has happened:
reboot openreach hub and BT homehub brings speed back up again
First BT openreach engineers changed the white openreach modem
Second engineer said that everything was fine but the Time Capsule was the cause..
I have searched online and cannot see any reason as the time capsule is working fine.. it has never needed any re-boot etc etc
please any advice would help
Thanks
Bhav

You may be suffering http://community.bt.com/t5/forums/replypage/board-id/BTInfinity/message-id/51544 or a variant. Also summarised in http://community.bt.com/t5/BT-Infinity/BT-Infinity-2-Home-Hub-3-Speed-drops-to-less-that-1Mbit-Uploa...
It looks as if you will have to suffer occasional drops and reboots or similar (as in the threads) until BT fix the Hub firmware. Unlikely to be the Time Capsule.

HT1515 do i need to buy an apple time capsule to bridge my airport express or is it okay for me to just use my wi-fi router setup at home?

do i need to buy an apple time capsule to bridge my airport express or is it okay for me to just use my wi-fi router setup at home?

Sorry, I am confused by your question.
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What are you trying to accomplish?

What is a apple time capsule? Is it a router?

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