Time Capsule - 3TB
Back up a lifetime's worth of memories with Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in OS X. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support. Choose from 2TB and 3TB models.1
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Overview
Wireless backup for your Mac.
Automatic backup with Time Machine.
Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in OS X Leopard or later 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 75 percent faster than before.2
Server-grade storage.
The massive 2TB or 3TB server-grade hard drive 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 available as download 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.3
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
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 OS X Leopard or later, or an iCloud member with Mac OS X Lion, you can even access the files on the drive over the Internet.5
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 iPad, iPhone, Apple TV and more.
Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPad, 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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Easy Setup
- Written by Gary H from FORSYTH
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A Year ago I gave it one star, but now...
- Written by Hank F from Portland
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Good
- Written by Jason T from New York
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Most Recent Reviews
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Awesome innovation!
- Written by Martin R from Zionsville
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It was nice while it lasted....
- Written by Rodolfo R from Richmond Hill
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Excellent product!
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Most Interesting
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Can the Time Capsule act as an iTunes Media Server?
- Asked by Vijay T from Chicago
- Mar 20, 2010
Best Answer
The Time Capsule / Airport with external drive can act as media STORAGE, but neither will run as a media SERVER. You will need at least one Mac running iTunes, with sharing turned on, and/or a media extender program like Null River's Media Link which will create a standard uPnP front-end that a PS3, Xbox or similar can poll.
A Mac Mini is often used as a media server... but might not be as cost-effective as other solutions... …More- Answered by Jason H from Wells
- Aug 4, 2011
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Can I use Time Capsule as 1) NAS and / or 2) iTunes server?
- Asked by Don C from Los Angeles
- Nov 29, 2011
Best Answer
You can configure a TC to join an existing network as a client. However, it doesn't work (or least not for all intents and purposes). I bought it for the same purpose, but got shocking performance (< 1MB/sec). I called Apple support and was told that "a TC is not meant to be used in client mode". (If you configure the TC as the base station that provides the network, you get normal performance (better than 15MB/sec).) The recent firmware update (7.6) did not fix the problem, so you effectively cannot use a TC as NAS.
You don't need to use all of a TC's disk for Time Machine. You can concurrently use it to store other files. (Obviously, the files on the TC won't really be backed up, seeing that they are on the same disk. If the disk dies, you lose those files, even if you back them up on the TC.)
You can't use a TC as an "iTunes server". But you can tell iTunes to use a TC to store it's files on. Again, if the TC joins an existing wireless network, it will work only very poorly though. …More- Answered by Michael H from Holland Park
- Dec 4, 2011
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So ... if I buy a Time Capsule, I don't need my Airport Extreme Base Station any more, is that right?
- Asked by Guy S from Edmonton
- Nov 27, 2009
Best Answer
In my case, the Apple instructions worked perfectly. I first installed the Time Machine and created the home network, with all of my computers recognizing it--no problem for me at all. Then I took my old Airport Extreme and followed its instructions for creating a relay bridge to extend my wireless signal from the Time Machine to all over the house. I would go back to the start, find the user manuals--online if you don't have them printed out--and start by setting up the Time Machine to receive an input from your cable or DSL modem, and to connect wirelessly with all your equipment--or you can use ethernet cable. After the network is working, then try to set up your Airport as a wireless relay bridge to extend the wireless area of good reception. …More
- Answered by David K from Houston
- Feb 1, 2010
Recently Answered
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I am interested in buying a 1T TC but am worried about it not working after 18 months or what not?
- Asked by Matthew M from Gretna
- Jan 20, 2010
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The failure rate of all HD's on the market after 3 year is 60%, I don't know what its at at 1.5 years but you are better off with an extra HD in one of your computers that can easily be replaced if it starts throwing errors or corrupting data. If you are worried about it working in 18 mos. there is also applecare... This only replaces the device and not the data however. Short of a drobo or raid solution, apple offers some of the best dependability around. Just remember, you normally get whatyou pay for, and if it ounds too good to be true.... …More
- Answered by Alfred S from Roseville
- May 3, 2012
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What is the best upgrade option for a Time Capsule?
- Asked by Walter A from Hialeah
- Dec 22, 2009
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Does the time capsule have a built in airport extreme? I don't need one of each?
- Asked by Don T from Stevenson Ranch
- Nov 14, 2009
Best Answer
"Does the time capsule have a built in airport extreme?"
If you mean WI-FI router, than yes.
"I don't need one of each?"
If you mean Time Capsule and Airport Extreme together? No.
The Time Capsule comes with all the great features. It's gonna be your backup drive and your wireless router in one. Plus you have the option to attach additional external hard-drive(s) and/or printer to it via the USB port included on the back. Trust me, you gonna love it. …More- Answered by Szilard S from Destin
- Nov 15, 2009
Featured Question
Any difference in performance between the 2TB and 3TB models?
- Asked by Jason L from Hoboken
- Apr 22, 2012
