Questions & Answers for Time Capsule - 2 TB

What the second poster said is true. The NAT "Firewall" is only useful in protecting computers behind it from attacks originating from the internet, but it does nothing to prevent your computer (or any computer on your network) from establishing an "out-going" connection. Put simply, a router with NAT enabled is taking part in an internet conversation that is all "one way". The router will "dial out", but will not accept any incoming communications from a source that it's not already established a connection with. If the router is set up properly to close vulnerable ports, it's effectively invisible to the internet.

With that in mind, however, any software (as well as any virus, malware, bot, or whatever) that is already behind the router and on your computer can "dial out" with impunity. That's where your OS's software firewall comes in. The software firewall will block both incoming AND outgoing communications that are not authorized.

But the question was "... do I need to buy one?" No, not typically, but it depends on how much security you think you might need. The Mac OS and Windows 7 firewalls work perfectly well to protect from 99% of any potential threats that most users will face, in my opinion. Now, if you happen to spend a lot of time in the more nefarious corners of the internet (i.e. - Torrent sites, etc...) then you're asking for trouble and might consider a more robust, third party firewall.

Do you need to wear a flak vest when you visit your local Farmer's Market? Probably not. Do you need to wear a flak vest when you visit a Farmer’s Market in Baghdad? Probably wouldn't be a bad idea....

• Answered by Christopher K from Shoreline
• 08-Apr-2010
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Yes. Time Capsule's specifications state: "Line voltage: 100-240V AC"

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 28-Oct-2011
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No,this works as an router and you should get free modem from the network carrier. This is an wireless hard drive with router fixed in it. It works with all wifi powered gadgets. So you need an modem to make an connection with time capsule.

• Answered by Harsha V
• 25-Jul-2012
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Chris,

I have just recently left the ADF (Navy).

Time Capsule is a saviour, plug it in and load your movies/photos/music and you are pretty much set.

If you have your iPad/iPhone get an app like 'Airplayit', install the server on your laptop and then the client on your device and multiple people can access your server. Last year when I was on a course I had around 6 people watching movies from it at once and there was no lag...

If you do not feel the need to use your laptop at all, just download 'filebrowser' and your set, no need for a server via your laptop. Stream music/movies directly from the time capsule. (Preferred options)

You will only need a PC/MAC to set up your password(s) and initial share settings.

My mate also brought one and we joined the two together and extended the network on the ship, doubled the wifi area and allowed more people to use it.

You do not require an internet connection, it would just be handy when you aren't deployed

Overall, it works fine, it's easy to use and your mates will love to share.

Luke
(Si vis pacem, para bellum)

• Answered by Luke E from Rockingham
• 30-Oct-2012
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NO,UNFORTUNATELY IT IS JUST A ROUTER,A VERY GOOD ONE I MUST SAY,WICH CAN BE USED TO EXTEND,OR BE ADDED TO YOU'R EXISTING NETWORK SETUP, EITHER WIRELESSLY OR BY ETHERNET CABLE , IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO BE USED AS A SERVER WHEN YOU ARE ON THE GO AND NEED FILES FROM IT, WITHOUT REQUIRING A COMPUTER TO BE ON, JUST BY USING YOUR APPLE ACCOUNT. I CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY APPLE ADDS A MODEM CHIP TO THIS THING AND MAKES THIS PRODUCT A COMPLETE SOLUTION SO WE DONT HAVE TO USE THE WORTHLESS ROUTERS OUR ISP'S SUPPLY US WITH AND REDUCE THE CLUTTER.

GOOD DAY SIR.

• Answered by James W
• 03-Feb-2013
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No, a Time Capsule has never had the ability to replace a modem. A DSL or cable modem should be connected to Time Capsule's single Ethernet WAN port if you wish to connect to the internet.

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• 22-Jun-2010
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You put them in a shared drive, or folder.

You can create a folder on your time machine the same way you would create one on your desktop or elsewhere. You find the time machine in 'finder', click on it, click 'Command-Shift-N' to create a new folder. Name the folder the same way you would any other. Now you can drag whatever files you want into that folder and access them wirelessly.

• Answered by Alexis G from Madison
• 28-Feb-2011
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