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  • Can the Time Capsule act as an iTunes Media Server?

    Alright, here is my setup today:

    I have a PC, which is effectively a glorified iTunes Media Server. The only time I use it is when I want to purchase music from the iTunes Store. From there, I sync up my Apple TV and iPod.

    I am getting a MacBook Pro from work, but don't want to clog it up with all my media files.

    Here is what I would like to do:
    Backup both my PC and MacBook Pro to the Time Capsule via the Wireless Network.
    Connect a Printer to the Time Capsule so I can print from either the PC or MacBook over the Wireless Network.
    Use iTunes on the MacBook to Purchase Music and Sync iPod and Apple TV with the media stored on the Time Capsule.

    The Time Capsule has potential. Will it allow me to accomplish all of this? What about the AirPort Extreme and a USB Hard Drive?

    Alternatively, can I use the Apple TV for Media Storage and use iTunes on my MacBook?

    Sorry for all the questions, but I've been looking for the ideal solution and I keep running into snags. I imagine I'm not the only one out there looking to accomplish this :)

    Thanks in advance everyone.

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    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...

  • Can I use Time Capsule as 1) NAS and / or 2) iTunes server?

    So I have a few devices which access the network at home:

    - MacBook Pro
    - MacBook Air
    - iPad 2
    - iPhone 4
    - Apple TV
    - Samsung internet-connected TV
    - Playstation 3
    - Xbox 360

    I'm trying to decide on a single device which can act as an NAS, a single depository for files, and as an iTunes server to use primarily with Apple TV but certainly not limited to this.

    Can the Time Capsule function as both, in addition to being the Time Machine back up machine? Neither? Maybe one? No one seems to have a clear answer on this.

    Frankly, if it does only Time Machine back ups, I'll be looking elsewhere.

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    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.

  • So ... if I buy a Time Capsule, I don't need my Airport Extreme Base Station any more, is that right?

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    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.

  • Can TimeCapsule be put into bridge mode? Can I avoid a double NAT? My router or PIX will NAT the clients; Can I bridge the connection?

    I have a DSL modem which can of course attach to this. Is it only capable of acting as a router or can it be put into bridge mode so I can put my Cisco PIX behind the DSL modem. In this way currently the PIX assigns a DHCP address to attached clients. Nothing is mentioned about this device having firewall capabilities and I require them.

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    Yes, very easily. Just go into the manual setup and you will see bridge mode. You can also turn off NAT and the DHCP server so that all the router in the Time Capsule transparently passes everything through. At the same time you can use the wireless capabilities. I have an older model of TC which provides only one wireless network so I have my DSL router do the 802.11g network for devices like the iPhone, and the TC does the 5GHz 802.11n network for my MacBook Air and iMac.

  • does time capsule support WiFi protected setup (WPS)?

    Just got a HP Photosmart Plus e-All-in-one 8210 series printer when I bought my new mac book pro. I was wondering if Time Capsule supports WiFi Protected Setup (WPS) for easy one-buttin wireless setup?

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    No, to my knowledge the Time Capsule does NOT support WPS. That it GOOD news, since WPS has been broken! WPS is no longer considered safe. It should be disabled on ANY router, no matter what brand or model.
    While WPS is off, do a 'manual' configuration. To make your printer join your WLAN, go to its setup panel and enter the name (ESSID) and password and -if necessary- tell it to use DHCP. Then it will happily join the network automatically and you're done.

  • Can TimeCapsule be used to backup an iPad ?

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    No, an iPad backup is accomplished through iTunes by connecting it to your computer, not to a Time Capsule.

  • Can Apple TV access time capsule without turning on my Macbook Air or without it being in the house?

    I am trying to figure out a convenient place to store my large itunes-based music/movie library. My Macbook Air can't hold it all. So, I would like to store it on an external device, but I want that device to be accessible by apple TV when the Mac air is off or out of range (when I am travelling). Can TC serve this function?

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  • Time Capsule as an External Hard Drive + Ethernet Cable question

    In reading up on the Time Capsule, it can be used as a router and for storage purposes.

    Some questions:
    1) can the Time Capsule be used just as an external hard drive, not for back up purposes at all? Is there a setting that needs to be checked to make sure that it doesnt back up anything at all.

    2) can I move files from a macbook or pc to the time capsule via an ethernet cable for faster speeds? Do I need a special ethernet cable?

    3) can I also move files from a macbook or pc to the time capsule via wifi if I want, just wondering if it is possible?

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    Time capsule works fine as an external hard drive, no problems. When your Mac asks if you would like to use time capsule for time machine select "no".

    If you connect via a cable, things are faster and you can transfer data to the Time capsule no problem.

    If you switch your Mac to WIFI you can connect to a Time Capsule and move files to the TC hard drive just like normal.

  • Can the time capsule be used as a DLNA compatible media server?

    I want to know if the time capsule can be used as dlna media server to store my files (videos,photos,music) and stream it with my other dlna device (Digital photo frame, ps3)?

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    Apple products are not generally DLNA-compatible.

    You would require either:

    * An Airport Express to stream music to A/V receiver, or
    * An AppleTV to stream video, photos, etc

  • Can I store my movie library on the time capsule and play them on my mac. do I need to have apple tv in addition to do this

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    Yes, you can. The only reason you would need an TV is if you were actually wanting to stream the movies to your TV. If your movie library is part of your iTunes Library, you may need to tweak some preferences to get it to be able to play it in iTunes, yet keep it stored on the Time Capsule drive.

  • Can you expand the Time Capsule's storage capacity with an external USB hard drive?

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    You can use it for storing files, it will not increase the space available for backups using Time Machine. Drives attached to the USB port on the Time Capsule will show up as separate drives to connect to, and mount as different icons on your computer.

  • if i buy new time capsule, can i stream videos from there to my apple tv?

    I'm talking of the apple tv 2010 and the newest time capsule as of today 2011. I know I could stream my mac to the apple tv, but this mac is running out of space and was thinking of getting a 2 TB time capsule to resolve my dilemma of continuing buying digital movies.

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    No, this is not possible as of yet. You can place your iTunes song and movie library on time capsule and have it stream to your macbook or iPhone but it is not possible to stream with ATV2. An iTunes library requires iTunes to run and at the moment it can only be done through a computer, laptop, or iPhone.

  • Setup Apple TV with Time Capsule

    I have a recent iMac and Mac Notebook set up using a Time Capsule 1TB.
    Both Macs can access the internet and use the Time Capsule's disk.
    I now want to add Apple TV to the setup.
    I'd like to use Apple TV to:
    View pictures and movies stored on my Macs on my HD TV (LCD)
    Is there a help document that outlines the set-up procedure using the Time Capsule wireless network?
    Can screen display windows on my Mac(s) be sent to (mirrored) on the HV TV?
    Can applications like Adobe Bridge be used to display images (through Apple TV) to the HD TV?
    Thanks

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    I bought Apple TV today and have successfully joined it to my Dlink router and have turned home sharing on my Apple TV, and iMac. I followed the prompts and everything worked right away. You can only access the Itunes library so as long as your pictures and media are in there they are accessible. I then downloaded free Apple tv remote app for my Iphone and turned on home sharing and paired remote with Apple tv through setup menu. I know the question was quite some time ago but I posted in case others came looking. Setting up my new Time Capsule now.

  • Time Capsule for Macbook Air as External Harddrive

    So i was wondering if i got an Time capsule for my Macbook air if it would work as an external hard drive? Would it work wirelessly as well? I also own an iMac, ipad, would these devices be able to access files on the Time Capsule?
    Thank you very much for any help.

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    The hard drive on Time Capsule can act as an external hard drive (over both the wired and wireless networks) for any Mac OS X devices on your network. iOS devices (ie iPad/iPhone) don't have that capability.

  • Connecting Time Capsule to ATT Uverse Router

    What is the best (and easiest) way to connect a Tiime Capsule to the AT&T Uverse router and Time Capsule to my iMac (so, I can use Time Machine for backing up)? Can I also connect my HP priinter to the TC (I can connect via USB or wireless); which is the best route to go for that? Right now the HP is connected to my iMac via USB.

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  • does the timecapsule have a builtin firewall

    I want to hook my TimeCapsule directly to the comcast modem. Does the time capsule have a firewall to protect me or do I need to go buy one?

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    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....

  • Verizon FIOS comes with a built in cable modem and wireless router. How can you use YC in this situation?

    Interaction with Verizon FIOS

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    To use the additional network features (guest, dual-band), the Time Capsule CANNOT be in bridge mode.

    So, to address your question, here's what I suggest:

    Connect the LAN port (output) on FIOS to WAN port (input) on Time Capsule.

    Configure the Time Capsule to create a wireless network (NOT BRIDGE MODE)

    Put the FIOS into bridge mode, and disable the wireless antenna (source of wireless interference for the Time Capsule)

    At this point, the FIOS becomes a very large modem. The Time Capsule distributes IP addresses, allowing guest and dual-band networks. Everyone is happy, and any problems with the network can be resolved with a single call to Apple--short of loss of service. :)

  • can I use time capsule as a wireless router too?

    can I use the time capusle as my wifi router, as well as a backup, and will it be as fast as
    my belikn N router

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    Yes (cut and paste below from apple...dont know about speed)

    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. Within 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

  • Will time capsule allow me to share itunes, backup and sync iTunes across all my Apple devices?

    Time Capsule and iTunes

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    iTunes can only be shared through "home sharing". In other words, the music will only exist on one computer, but can be accessed through any other macs on your network. (Obviously there are permissions to be given/gained to do this, it isn't available to everyone)

    Backups can be accessed from any computer in the network, however as Time Machine is set up to be 'device specific' in its access, it does require a level of technical know how to access the back up of another machine from the Time Capsule.

    Finally, with the sync of your music across your devices, not at the moment, but it sounds like this is where apple is going with iOS 5 and iCloud. Ultimately the idea seems to be that your music will be accessed from the 'cloud' where it is stored. Check into iCloud for more information on what Apple want to do with iCloud and how it relates to your needs.

    Cheers.

  • Can Time Capsule back up a PC running Windows Vista?

    Both of our family's MacBooks AND my wife's PC are able to use Time Capsule wireless signal with no problems.

    The Macs are effortlessly backed up by the Time Capsule using Time Machine.

    But even after installing Airport Utility onto the PC using the DVD/CD that came with the Time Capsule, the PC's Airport Utility can't find my Time Capsule. Page 18 of my little Time Capsule Setup Guide shows the PC being able to do this, so maybe something is wrong.

    Is it possible for Time Capsule to automatically back up ALL our computers, both Mac and PC?

    Thank you.

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    SyncToy - a free download will allow you to do this (I'm doing it in Win 7 but assume it works with Vista), but not as elegantly as time machine. You essentially set up 2 folders to sync and it keeps files there. On Windows 7 you can then set up a script - as described in the Help File for SyncToy - that automatically launches and does the sync once a week (or whenever you want it to).