Can the TC do double duty. i.e. as an internet router/back up device in one home, then as a back-up device only in a second home?

Here's the deal, we have two homes. In the main house we would use the TC to replace an existing Airport Extreme to function as the wireless internet router (as the Extreme currently does, working with a device from our microwave wireless provider) plus, of course, as back-up for three Macs.

Then, when we travel to California for winter, can we bring the Time Capsule down there, plug it into a wall outlet and use it simply as a back-up AND bridge device with the existing AirportExpress. (I'd rather not undo the Express as it plugs into the wall behind the stereo amplifier/tuner and is hard-wired into it for iTunes, Pandora, etc. play over the amp which then plays throughout the house speakers.) Would the TC function OK in a network as a 'subordinate' to the Express?

• Asked by E. William B from Sagle
• Apr 18, 2010
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Does TC slow the computer down

I was keen on buying the Time Capsule until I read that it slowed the computer down while it is running. Is this True?

Is there a way round this, like only turning on the time capsule only when I want it to perform a back up?

• Asked by Mark R
• Dec 2, 2010
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Already have a home network that worked great until I bought an iMac. Now I can't print through my pc or access them like before. Do I need a TC?

Every one of the sales people I talked to said the iMac would integrate seamlessly with my existing home network. I have a brand new Belkin system that I received for Christmas. When I set up the Belkin network, I was finally able to print from every computer in the house. Xbox ran fantastically. Could access pictures, documents, etc. (whatever was shared on each pc) through each computer on my home network.

Now that I have an iMac, I cannot see the hardwired computers on the network. It only recognizes the wireless kids' computer. I've tried hardwiring the iMac through the router. Same deal. I can access the internet, but have no access to the hardwired network. I am thoroughly frustrated.

I am considering buying a TC for this reason (if I'm going to purchase something, I'll go with the TC instead of the Airports). PLEASE tell me if there is some simple solution I'm missing. I am willing to go with Apple, but the Belkin system was working great until the addition of my BRAND NEW iMac. Received for Valentines day. PLEASE help.

Thanks

• Asked by Karen W from Danville
• Feb 15, 2010
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Can I connect computers to each-other through a time capsule to share files?.

I have an Imac connected to a Time capsule via an ethernet cable for internet, slingbox and backups and have a Macbook pro that uses the TC wireless network to connect to the internet. Both macs see the time capsule no problem, but cannot see each other. Is there a way of setting up my home network so my two computers can see each other as well as the TC?.

• Asked by Matthew N
• Dec 29, 2010
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I enjoy using the time capsule to automatically back up my MacBook. Can I schedule the TC to back up a PC on my home network or back it up manually?

• Asked by Jim D from Versailles
• Apr 24, 2010
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do I have to use the TC as an internet router and connect it to my modem or can I just use it as a wireless external harddrive?

I just want to use the TC as a wireless external harddrive and have it on my desk...do I have to have it plugged in to the wireless modem for the wireless hard drive back up to work?

• Asked by Cole D from Mint Hill
• Oct 17, 2009
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Would a TC affect my BT wireless Home Hub working? - i am happy with my internet set-up so dont want to affect this in any way!

• Asked by Derek H
• Dec 28, 2009
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Can I restrict internet access on a TC by user and/or time of day or of the week?

I currently use a Cisco router where I open and close internet access by MAC address depending on time of day and day of the week. For instance MAC address xx:xx:xx:xx: gets internet access from 9AM to noon and then from 7PM top 9PM on week ends, and no internet access until 7PM during weekdays. On the other hand another MAC address gets a different set of rules to access the internet while my, (MAC) and my wife's (PC Running Windows 7) computers have no restrictions.

I'm told by a sales rep in a computer store that there's "No problem", doing that but that guy also sells fridges and video games so I'm looking for a little more comfort.

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• Asked by Jean-marc B from Vaudreuil-dorion
• Aug 31, 2010
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When traveling in hotel if wireless internet is not available but hard wire connection is. Can TC be used to set up a personal wireless system.

and how hard is it to set up. Then when I return home and want to use another internet connection what step would I need to take to reestablish my wireless system at home. Or is there another way to do this. I want to have a wireless portable system that I could use different internet provider (Home, Hotel, another hotel) but also want to be able to use the storage (2T) wireless anywhere as well.

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• Asked by Richard V from Napanee
• May 12, 2010
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Can we use TC to share files between two windows 7 computers and 1 mac?

We are a small business and we are looking to back up a mac and to share files between 2 windows 7 computers and 1 mac computer. Does the Time Capsule do this? I was also wondering if we can use it to enable wireless printing to a Ricoh Aficio MP C3500? I don't know much about computers and would appreciate any help I can get. Also is it possible to back up the windows computers onto the TC?

• Asked by Jeffrey D from Evans
• Aug 3, 2012
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