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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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
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.)
Strong security and access controls.
Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP.
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.
Most Useful Reviews
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
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 …More649 of 742 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
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. …More538 of 619 people found this useful
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
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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Most Recent Reviews
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Set up with Verizon FIOS - No problem!
Written by MA from Stoneham
Nov 25, 2009
Three things were holding me back on this purchase 1) the much reported overheating of vintage 2008 TCs 2) will it work well with Verizon FIOS wireless router 3) price. I am putting my faith in Apple on the overheating issue since the new model TC has not been out long enough to know for sure. Hard to believe they wouldn't fix a known problem from a previous gen product. The initial set up was super easy, pretty much plug and play. The only configuration change on the FIOS router was to turn off the wireless feature. This step is a piece of cake as long as you know your router i.p., User ID and Password. Be sure to select 'create a new network' and not 'bridge' mode when going through TC software set up. Otherwise you may lose some TC functionality. Also, follow set up guide and hard wire TC to computer for the initial Time Machine back up. My wireless network was pretty fast before (802.11G) and I am really amazed that it is now blazing fast and the wireless range has increased substantially as well. Given drop in external HD costs, the product is a little pricey but for me not having to be on the phone with support for hours on end is well worth the extra cost. …More
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
GREAT
Written by LL from Simsbury
Nov 24, 2009
I just got the new Time Capsule 1TB. it works flawlessly... and i dont kno what people are talking about it getting hot... i backed up over 100gb all at once and it only got warm... just like any harddrive would and like every TB external i ever had... i actually had a maxtor which felt like it was on fire compared to this one. Im very impressed. and the network speeds are extreamly fast. i cannont complain at all.. i also hooked up my canon MP620 to it and it made it work wirelessly without a problem (which if people who run Snow Leapord and have that printer can tell u, making it wireless is a complete hassle, because the lack of drivers and such.) but with this it hooked up wirelessly in less than 5 min. i love it. …More
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Time Capsule - 1 TB
Awesome
Written by BP from Abilene
Nov 24, 2009
I have had my time machine for a few months now and it is amazing. It works exactly as advertised. In fact, my internet connection sped up once I started using it. Way better then my Linksys router and being able to print from any computer in the house without having to buy a wireless printer is a great bonus. I have and will continue to recommend this product to everyone I know. …More
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Questions & Answers
Most Interesting
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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
If you are using the Time Capsule with a computer that's covered under AppleCare, the Time Capsule is covered. Note that they do NOT have to be on the same receipt. From the AppleCare Protection Plan terms & conditions:
"An AirPort Extreme Card, an AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule, an Apple-branded DVI to ADC display adapter, Apple RAM modules and MacBook Air SuperDrive are also covered under APP if owned by you and used with the Covered Equipment."
Also, from Apple's page advertising the plan:
"An AirPort Extreme Card, AirPort Express or AirPort Extreme Base Station, Time Capsule, MacBook Air SuperDrive, and Apple RAM when used with a Mac covered by the AppleCare Protection Plan"
Note that I (and others) have verified this in practice - I am getting my dead 18-month old Time Capsule replaced under the APP on my MacBook pro. …More- Answered by RG from Portland
- Oct 23, 2009
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What is the average life span of 2TB time capsule? Do you lose access to your data if your Mac fails and you have to get a new computer??
- Asked by DT from Santa Barbara
- Oct 19, 2009
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Mine lasted 19 months and many others are reporting a similar lifespan.
After that if you're not up to disassembling it and putting the hard disk in an external enclosure, there is no other way to access your data. But the failure has to do with the internal power supply. So your data stays in the hard drive. …More- Answered by JA from west hollywood
- Oct 31, 2009
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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
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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
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Most Recent
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Does the Time Capsules Wireless support WPA/WPA2 Enterprise (eg using 802.1x authentication with a radius server backend)?
- Asked by MK from Pikesville
- Nov 25, 2009
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i understand i can connect tc1 to bt home hub but that i must disable the hub wireless signal and 'bridge' . How is this done in VERY simple terms
- Asked by CS from newcastle
- Nov 24, 2009
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how many computers can be used on one time capsule?
- Asked by MH from Santa Rosa
- Nov 23, 2009
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backup boot *and* external hard drive on Time Capsule?
- Asked by BS from PHILADELPHIA
- Nov 21, 2009
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Does the earlier Time Capsule 500 GB have dual band?
- Asked by RY from Waukesha
- Nov 21, 2009
