Which modem with time capsule

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Happy friday everybody!
I have now been a MBP owner for a week now and today I have purchased a time capsule to upgrade my wireless and provide a back up facility.
I have been using an unbranded wireless G modem router for 5 or more years now which has been fine until today. The problem is there is no facility to turn the wireless off, and I reset it as per the instructions from Time capsule.
I have my username and password but there are many settings on the modem that make no sense to me. Have a look at the manual? Good idea apart from its that old it came on a floppy disk and I don't have a drive anymore. I've tried messing about but I can't get it to connect. I am tryping this on my old windows laptop using a crappy usb modem.
So I'm thinking its time for a new modem, does anyone have any suggestions, I don't think it needs to be anything fancy, just something to port the internet through to the time capsule, but I'd like something with a manufacturers name on it, a printed manual and a website with info about it.
All help gratefully recieved.
Nearly forgot, I'm in the uk on ADSL.
Many thanks
James

This really depends on your internet provider. Check with them to see what works with their network.

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Modem with Time Capsule?

Hi there,
I currently have a set up as follows:
D-Link G604T (wireless modem) wired to Time Capsule and Windows PC
I also run a Windows laptop and Macbook pro on the wireless network.
I am looking at purchasing an iMac to replace the Windows PC and this is my question:
What is the best modem to puchase to replace my D-Link with the new setup? Will I only need to purchase a wired modem and the Time Capsule will supply the wi-fi network??
I'm in New Zealand and our internet speeds have a lot to be desired, but I'm hoping that in replacing my old D-Link that must be about 3 years old, I may achieve some faster access......
I hope that someone is able to give me some suggestions.
Many thanks

Unless the D-Link modem/router is simply defective, replacing that device with another modem will not improve your Internet connection speed.
The connection speed that you have now is controlled by your service provider. It will be the same speed if you "switch" modems.
If you need a faster Internet connection, then you will need to check with your provider to see if they offer a faster service plan....which will of course be more expensive.

Is it reasonable to replace Qwest Pk5000 modem with "Time Capsule" to serve as my modem/local Wifi/backup device?

I am both new and old. That is, I am an old guy who is relatively new to Mac and to forums. I could use some advice, please. I believe I want to buy Apple's "Time Capsule" (TC) to back up my 1 week old MacBook Pro and my old Win 7 Laptop. Currently I have Qwest as my provider. They have installed their ActionTek PK5000 modem.
Question, can I, or better yet, should I replace their modem with TC? I plan to use a wireless network for my home (iPad, wireless printer) and my kids when they come to visit. I believe Qwest won't support TC ... understood, but would it work? and would it be the smart thing to do? If so, would TC need to configured manually or would air port utitlity handle the details? Thanks for any advice. -- tom

tomfromprescott valley wrote:
I believe I want to buy Apple's "Time Capsule" (TC) to back up my 1 week old MacBook Pro and my old Win 7 Laptop.
That's possible, but a bit tricky. Apple's Time Machine software will back up your Mac to the TC, but you'll have to find a Windows app to back up the laptop. I don't do Windoze, but understand the WinClone app may work for that.
Further, mixing Time Machine backups on a TC's internal HD causes some conflicts. See #Q3 in Using Time Machine with a Time Capsule for an explanation and some possible workarounds.
Question, can I, or better yet, should I replace their modem with TC?
No. The Time Capsule is a wireless router with a hard drive. It does not contain a modem.
Usually, you plug the TC into the modem. The TC then provides the network.
But that modem is also a router (ie, provides a network), so you'll need to either turn its router function off, or configure the TC to join the existing network.
If so, would TC need to configured manually or would air port utitlity handle the details?
Either way, you use Airport Utility to configure the TC.

Linksys WAG160N with Time Capsule ?

Does anyone out there use a Linksys WAG160N ADSL2+ modem, with Time Capsule connected to it wirelessly, or even hardwired? I'd love to compare settings 'cos I can't get things to work.
Also, if someone does have the Linksys WAG160N and has successfully updated firmware from a Mac, would like to hear from them. I'm trying to update the Linksys firmware from version 1.00.07 to 1.00.09, but process just doesn't want to complete.
Cheers

First, WET11 only support WEP, no WPA!
To get TC to use WEP, you must run it as 802.11b/g only network. (You can enable it by opt-click the radio mode list box in the manual setup) And then WEP will appear under the security option.
I had one, and decided I don't want to run the Apple base station in b/g mode only, so I purchases an airport express in the end.

Creating wireless network with Time Capsule

hi, I just have couple of questions before installing the time capsule;
so far I have been using cable DSL modem, so my question is - is it possible to set time capsule as a wireless router, or does time capsule still have to be connected with DSL modem and then act wiresly with iMac?
I was thinking if i could replace cable DSL modem with time capsule
thank you

The Time Capsule has to be connected to your DSL modem. Otherwise you won't be able to connect to internet.

Which cable modems work best with Time Capsule?

Which cable modems work best with Time Capsule? I have Time Warner in SoCal. I am replacing my old Motorola cable modem (constantly cuts out and needs to be reset) and I also bought a new Time Capsule. I will be using the Time Capsule for my wireless network and for back ups. Thanks.

These are the cable modems supported:
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Motorola
SBG6580
Motorola
SB6141
Motorola
SB6121
Motorola
SB5101
Motorola
SB5101U
Motorola
SBG901
Netgear
CG3000D
Netgear
CMD31T
Zoom
5352
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5350
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5341J
ZyXEL
CDA-30360
If anyone has used one of these with Time Capsule, feedback is appreciated. Thanks.

Best modem to use with time capsule?

I'm having Time Warner Cable (TWC) come into install internet only on Thursday. I want to attach my new 3tb timecapsule to the network (which I just purchased so unused so far) and use as my wireless gateway and for wireless backup. TWC has a list of recommended modems we can use. I picked the motorola sb6141 but I saw a few posts on other threads here that is causes problems with Time Capsule over time and the speed diminishes. Of their list, would someone recommend one of these other options instead? Or should I just go with the motorola? Am not a tech savvy person, but can work with detailed instructions. So whatever would give me the least headaches? Thanks much!
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Model
Motorola
SBG6580
Motorola
SB6141
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SB6121
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SB5101
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SB5101U
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Netgear
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5352
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5341J
ZyXEL
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I have a brand new macbook pro (2 months old) so i'm assuming I have the latest of everything. I run the software update regularly.

You might want to read the discussion started in Feb 2014 with the title "What is the most reliable modem for my Apple Time Capsule." TWC was mentioned by two responders.
I am no technician and therefore cannot help beyond this referral. However,
I have a similar question about which modem to use with a Time Capsule. My ISP is Cox Communications, whose website suggests similar modem brand/types as mentioned in your list above, but also adds two Cisco models that are compatible with Cox internet. The Cisco models are DPC3000 (Preferred) and DPC3010 (Ultimate). I would like to get the DPC3010 but would like confirmation that the TC WiFi will work as flawlessly as it has been, while connected to a Linksys with DOCSIS 2.0 technology. Thanks for any advice.

Modem/Router to use with Time Capsule

Hi forum,
I would like to work around a DOUBLE-NAT problem that I am encountering in my business network.
Currently, my ADSL modem/router is an Orange Livebox which creates its own internal network (192.168.1.x).
My Time Capsule is connected through ethernet to this LiveBox in DHCP/NAT mode. It creates a second internal network (10.0.1.x). All the rest of the network equipment is attached wirelessly or by ethernet to the TC network. My goal is to manage the network (ports, dhcp addresses, etc.) through my Time Capsule, not through the Livebox. That is why I configured TC in DHCP/NAT mode.
The downside is that it creates a Double-Nat problem, because each packet is going through both networks (192.168.x.x and 10.0.x.x). Lately, Apple Support is telling me that this Double-Nat issue could be the cause for failing to answer iPhone calls directly from my MacBook Pro (new feature of Yosemite) when connected in my business network, where it works perfectly when connected from home in where there is no Double-Nat issue.
I contacted Orange Livebox technical support and asked wether it was possible to de-activate the router portion of the Livebox, at least the DHCP/NAT portion of the box since I would not mind to keep the built-in firewall of the box. But the answer was no. It looks like I cannot turn off the router portion of the Livebox at all, so my only solution for them is to enable the bridge mode on TC, which I still don't want.
I was told to buy a ADSL2 modem and replace my Livebox with it, so TC would effectively become the only router on the network. That looks to me like a satisfying solution (at least on paper).
Would any of you know and recommend a particular brand/model to work with Time Capsule. Ideally, what i would like this modem/router to do is :
Modem part: connect with my provider in ADSL2 and provides my credential to establish the connection
Router part:
DHCP/NAT = OFF
built-in firewall = ON
I assume it would be the best way to get the best of my Time Capsule (802.11n - 3rd Gen).
Thanks for your help or advices on the matter,
Lanceloz

I believe I followed your structure step by step. And here is what I got (see attached files). Hence my question about the TC hardware and software version that you are using.

No connection between modem and time capsule !

Hi everyone,
I have bought the last week a 1 TB time capsule which I intend to use with my Imac.
I have an ADSL modem that I want to connect to my capsule.
To install it, I followed line by line the Configuration guide provided with the capsule viz. modem (output LAN plug) connected to the capsule (input WAN plug)
I settled the capsule thanks to the software provided (Airport Express) and after transferring the settlings to the capsule, one error has been identified: something like "No WAN connection detected". After checking out on the capsule, an orange light twinkles permanently.
I then decided to have a look on the cables connections and found out that there were no light at the back of my time capsule so no connection at all between my modem and the capsule.
However, there is no problem for this connection when I connect my previous WIFI router to my ADSL modem so the problem cannot come from a defect of the ethernet cable.
For info, on my modem, ADSL lights are twinkling so no problem for the connection from my wall plug to the modem. But, still on the modem, the LAN lights do not twinkle (so no exchange at all with the capsule).
My own diagnosis is that the modem is not compatible with time capsule but I'd like to have a confirmation on this.
Could you please tell me your points of view? Or suggest me another reason? Hope somebody has had the same experience as me... I would not like to be the only one...
Thanks in advance.
Jokoko

My own diagnosis is that the modem is not compatible with time capsule but I'd like to have a confirmation on this.
It would really help us if you could provide the manufactuer and model number of your modem.
it's possible that another user reading this post may have the same modem and be able to help, or we can check to get specifications and support documentation online if we know what you have. As of now, I'm afraid that we know nothing.

No internet with Time Capsule

I cant get internet through my time capsule. When i run network diagnostics, the network status says that:
Airport, Airport Settings, Network Settings and ISP are fine, but the Internet and Server have failed.
I use a cable modem from virgin media.

gareth1962jones wrote:
I've just installed time capsule with one airport extreme - which is all working fine except that I now can't get into the internet: somehow, I've ended up with two wifi networks - a new one one that the Time Capsule works with but no internet and one that connects me to the internet but not Time Capsule (the wifi network I had beforehand)
I've connected my original wireless modem to the Time Capsule via an ethernet cable. Airport utilities tells me this cable is not connected so I suspect the problem is something to do with that.
Do I need a wireless modem at all with Time Capsule?
Unless you expect problems with range, you might try replacing your AirPort Extreme with the Time Capsule. There are ways to get them to work together, but you'll probably be happier and have less hassle just doing the replacement.
I'd start by using the "Manual Setup" option of AirPort Utility to do a "File -> Save A Copy As..." of your existing AIrPort Extreme configuration. Then connect the Time Capsule in its place and use "File -> Import..." to bring your old settings into the TIme Capsule. There are probably some things you'll need to tweak, but the old settings will at least get you going in the right direction.

Is PPTP-ADSL supported with Time Capsule?

As I figured out, internet connection via the WAN port with Time Capsule is only possible in two modes: Ethernet DHCP/static (mostly used with cable modems) and PPPoE (for DSL). However my ADSL modem requires a PPTP connection, which does not seem to be supported. I am stuck with this... any clues? No, and I don't want to use another router device to solve this issue... (which I have to do now).

Hi, I have the same Problem...
In Austria most of the DSL Prividers ONLY !!! support PPTP Protokoll for conecting to the WWW. Every 70 € DSL WLAN Router is able to support this Protokoll. I also hope that Apple will solve this problem with the next Firmware Update.

Getting invalid IP address with Time Capsule in new Comcast setup

Today I just got hooked up to Comcast. I was using Qwest. I have a Arris TM722 cable modem that is going to a switch. One of the connections in the switch comes to my office. From the port in the office I have a Ethernet cable going to my first generation Time Capsule. With a cable from the TC to my laptop I can get online and the light on the TC is green. My IP address on my laptop is 1xx.xx.xxx.xxx. This is the same numbers if I hook up the laptop directly from the cable modem.
In the Internet tab in Airport Utility I have Connection Sharing set to "Off (Bridge Mode). DHCP is set to manually. If I had DHCP enabled I am not able to get online using a Ethernet cable.
I have Lion 10.7.2 on the laptop and the firmware is 7.6 on the TC.
When I connect to my wireless network that is set in the TC I receive an invalid IP address 169.xxx.xx.xxx.
I have reset the cable modem and TC twice and still cannot get a vaild IP address when I connect wirelessly.
Any suggestions on how I can get this to work would be highly appreciated. I had no problems wirelessly when I used Qwest DSL service.

When you had Qwest, you likely had a gateway device, which is a combination modem/router in the same package. If my guess is wrong here....you need to pretty much ignore everything else below.
Bridge Mode would have been the correct setting for the Time Capsule in this type of configuration since the Qwest device was handling DHCP assignments for all devices on the network. The Time Capsule was simply passing through that information to connected devices.
It appears as if you now have a simple cable modem.....which can deliver only 1 IP address. Then you have the cable modem connected to a switch. You cannot insert a switch between a simple modem and a router (Time Capsule). (You can if you have a gateway device).
The switch must come after the Time Capsule, not before the Time Capsule in this type of setup.
The Time Capsule is getting the IP address from the cable modem via Ethernet and passing it through in Bridge Mode when you connect a computer using Ethernet.
In order to connect the computer using wireless, you would need another IP address. But.... the cable modem is already delivering the only IP address that it can provide, and that is the Ethernet connection for a device.
My suggestion would be to completely reset both the modem and Time Capsule again and then connect the modem directly to the Time Capsule.....not to the switch.
The Time Capsule should be configured to "Create a wireless network". When it does this, it will also choose the Connection Sharing setting of "Share a public IP address" because it is now the main router that must supply the DHCP info and IP addresses to the network.
The Time Capsule is going to supply IP addresses that look something like 10.0.1.2 etc. to connected devices on the network.

Can I use Extreme with Time Capsule to extend my gateway router and still use Capsule as "external HD"?

Bought Airport Extreme with Time Capsule version 7.7.2 with 2 Terabytes Feb 2014. It was probably an expensive mistake, but after searching for weeks for a external hard drive, it seemed reasonably priced to just use the capsule as my external hard drive for the price I paid. Spend an hour with Apple Care to get it working-had to use ethernet cord to my iMac OS 10.8.5 processor 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5. I did not "need" the airport as we have a Winstream SAGEMCOM modem/router (Sagemfast 1704) But, I was desperate and about to lose my old external hard drive with literally had 3 computers worth of information on it. It had already "died" once, but got it back, so once I got the airport/capsule and was told I just paid for an expensive HD, I had no time to take it back to get something else-I had to transfer my info right then. We (Apple Care) could not get it to work as a HD wirelessly. It may be because it was being set up for the first time; I don't know. I was hoping I would get a transcript of all done so I could do it myself if needed later on, but when I looked at my email-they didn't do that. (Don't know if that is normal, I was used to other "techs" sending the email.) So now I really want to try to move my airport and "extend" our wifi as it said on the "box" that you could do...
Our Windstream router had to be placed in the lower level at the bottom of our stairs. The stairway is "open" (no door going down the steps). I want to place the Extreme at the top of the stairs so that we can use some things in our offices or not have Netflix on our TV lose connectivity when we all are on our computers.
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.

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.)

Problem with Time Capsule WIFI Network

Here's what happened to me suddenly at 15.
I have 1 TB Time Capsule connected to DLINK adsl modem. Time Capsule is connected by Ethernet to a PC, by wireless an iMac, MacBook, PC Notebook, 2iPhones, 1 iPad. Password-protected network.
Start the iPhone to tell me that the password for network access is not right. Therewrite, same problem. It does not connect anymore. Then I try with iPad. Even theycan not surf, it asks me the password, says "Unable to access the network xxx".
I go to the PC and I have no problem connecting. I turn on the notebook, same problem, does not accept passoword and can not connect. Restart the iMac and thenworked up and surprise me asking for the password of the wireless network, I enterthe correct password, and does not connect.
Recovery Time Capsule, change the network name etc etc. ...
same Problem
Am referring again, do I reset everything, I create new network ..
With PC and iphone does not change anything, not even with iPad, beginning with the iMac is connected, but the connection is very slow ... and then stops.
When I connected the iMac via Ethernet and even navigate without any problems.
So I think that something is broken or damaged at the wireless Time Capsule.Yesterday I updated Airport Utility ... maybe you can 'hit something?
I also googled and I read that many TC died after 18 months. I have bought for Christmas 2010 ... and have now gone 18 months!

Maybe now it's ok. The problem was caused by the utility airport update on my Pc with Windows 7. I installed 5.5.2 version again, and now no problem with all devices.
Anyone can explain me if is it possible?

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