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Time Capsule - 1 TB

Back up a lifetime's worth of memories with the Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support. Choose from 1TB and 2TB models.1

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Overview

Wireless backup for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard.

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Automatic backup with Time Machine.

Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard to create the perfect no-hassle backup solution. There are no cables, and you can back up all the computers in your home to a central location. New technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule using Snow Leopard up to 60 percent faster than before.2

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Server-grade storage.

The massive 1TB or 2TB server-grade hard drive2 gives you all the capacity and safety you need for backing up all your Mac computers.

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Easy wireless networking.

Connect your DSL or cable modem to Time Capsule, then quickly set it up with the easy-to-use AirPort Utility, which is included for both Mac OS X and Windows. In minutes, you and up to 50 others can use your Mac computers or PCs to surf the web, stream video, share photos, and more — without wires.4

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Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi.

For maximum range and compatibility, Time Capsule works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing all the devices on the network to use the most efficient band automatically. It uses the latest 802.11n wireless technology, so you can enjoy up to five times the Wi-Fi performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.4 And improvements in antenna design give you up to 50 percent better performance and up to 25 percent better range than with the previous-generation Time Capsule.5

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Guest networking.

Set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors. Simply enable the guest networking feature, and your guests can use the Internet but can’t access other parts of your private network, such as your computers, printers, and attached hard drives.

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Wireless drive sharing.

Time Capsule also works great as a wireless hard drive, whether you have a Mac or a PC. It sets up in a snap, giving you a networked hard drive you can use for storing and sharing all kinds of files. If you’re a MobileMe member using a Mac with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard, you can even access the files on the drive over the Internet.6

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Print without wires.

Print documents, photos, and more from any room in your home or office to a central printer connected to Time Capsule via USB. (See system requirements.)

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Strong security and access controls.

Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP.

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Works with iPhone, Apple TV, and more.

Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices — all at the same time.

What's in the Box

  • Time Capsule
  • CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), AirPort Disk Utility for Windows,and Bonjour for Windows
  • Power cord
  • Printed and electronic documentation

System Requirements

For Time Machine backup:
  • Mac with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard
For setup and administration:
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability
  • PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1), CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability
For wireless client access:
  • Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability
  • PC with 802.11a/b/g/n
For shared hard drive:
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on Time Capsule CD
For shared printing:
  • USB printer
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on Time Capsule CD
  1. (1) 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
  2. (2) Testing conducted by Apple in October 2009 comparing preproduction Time Capsule (Late 2009) with shipping Time Capsule (Early 2009) units. Testing was conducted on preproduction 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based iMac (Late 2009) systems. Performance will vary based on system configuration, network, file sizes, data sets, wireless interference, and other factors. Performance tests are conducted using specific systems and reflect the approximate performance of Time Capsule.
  3. (3) Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with Time Capsule.
  4. (4) Performance is based on a comparison with Apple’s 802.11g products.
  5. (5) Based on a comparison with Apple’s previous generation 802.11n products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
  6. (6) MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee and Internet access required. Terms of service apply.
 
 

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Be warned !!!

    Written by PM from Frederiksberg C

    Oct 20, 2009

    Anybody looking to buy this product, be warned as you will only get approx. 18month lifetime and no way of getting your data back when it fails.
    See this dicussions at the TC forum
    Topic : Time Capsule Powered Off, Won't Power Back On     …More

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Great...except for the short lifespan

    Written by SG from Costa Mesa

    Oct 20, 2009

    I loved the function, wireless ease of use and simplicity, at least when it worked. Alas, mine died after approximately 18 months of service. Not what I'd consider acceptable for something you'd expect to be heavy-duty since it's advertised as having a "server-grade" hard drive.

    C'mon Apple, we expect better.     …More

    272 of 314 people found this useful

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Unreliable

    Written by LM from Oklahoma City

    Oct 21, 2009

    I used it as an external drive I had LOTS OF INFO in it and it quit working. i LOST EVERYYHING. If the internal drive crashes there is no way of fixing it …More

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Another dead time capsule

    Written by EH from Fort Wayne

    Nov 3, 2009

    My time capsule died the other day after 19 months. This is pretty dismal for a backup device which you would expect to be extremely reliable... …More

    43 of 47 people found this useful

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    2.0

    Mine Died as well

    Written by GW from Odessa

    Nov 3, 2009

    This is one product apple needs to fix and make it right with all the people that had the same expeince. They all seem to last 18 Months. Great while they work. …More

    34 of 36 people found this useful

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Died after warranty expired

    Written by EB from Park Ridge

    Nov 3, 2009

    I had some initial trouble setting up Time Capsule, then it started working. After about 13 months, backups stopped working altogether, but after restoring to factory defaults and reformating the internal drive using Airport Utility, it started working flawlessly—until a couple of days ago. Then it was hit by what looks to be a design defect that has affected thousands of Time Capsules, and it died. It won't power up and all of my backups are gone. Stay away from this product, at least until Apple acknowledges the problem and decides to do something about it. …More

    41 of 43 people found this useful

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  • I see units are failing after 18 months. How long is the Time Capsule warranty? (I'd hope at least 3 years.)
    • Asked by TH from Byron Bay
    • Sep 30, 2009
    Best Answer

    One year -- see www.apple.com /support/airport/service. You can extend it with an AppleCare Protection Plan.

    "How long is my product covered by Apple’s warranty?

    Your product is covered by Apple’s One-Year Limited Warranty. Warranty service for eligible repairs is available at no charge for twelve months from the date of original retail purchase (”date of purchase”)."     …More

    • Answered by DK from Cupertino
    • Oct 1, 2009
    • 38 of 52 people found this useful
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  • So can this replace my wireless modem to allow my Internet and printers to be used on a wireless home network? I'm on a 24" iMac.
    • Asked by MM from St Albans Park
    • Oct 5, 2009
    Best Answer

    It will replace the wireless part, but you will still need a modem for your cable or DSL. Many DSL modems have it's own router built in, this moves your Apple router one step away from the actual internet. This disables certain features that require a direct connection to the internet such as Back to my Mac.

    If you do have two routers you will get a Double NAT error in Airport Utility and a flashing amber light on the Apple router. If your internet provider can't help you turn off the router in your modem they may be able to replace the router/modem they sent you with just a modem. I had to explain what I was trying to do to get them to replace it. If they can't replace it and you want to, or have to, stay with this provider you can set the Apple product to Bridge Mode where you're passed through directly to your ISP's router so services like iChat can connect to the destination directly.     …More

    • Answered by RS from Alameda
    • Oct 12, 2009
    • 15 of 16 people found this useful
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  • Does time capsule automatically see aditional external drives and back them up as well as the mac book pro internal drive?
    • Asked by CS from London
    • Oct 2, 2009
    Best Answer

    Yes.
    In Time Machine preferences, you are shown a list of all hard drives, internal and external, connected to your computer. You can select which ones you want to back up using Time Machine, in this case, to your Time Capsule.
    I have an external hard drive for extra memory, and I am able to back it up to my Time Capsule.     …More

    • Answered by CK from Deerfield
    • Oct 10, 2009
    • 14 of 14 people found this useful
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