1255 Questions from the Community
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if I have a 3TB iMac would I need a 3TB time capsule or would 2TB TC be ok
- Asked by Phillip M
- Mar 10, 2013
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I want to replace my old 1st Gen Airport Express. I happen to also need a new backup/hard drive. Will TC be compatible an older Macbook Pro 2008?
- Asked by Alison P from Long Island City
- Feb 9, 2013
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will a time capsule be necessary once the cloud is fully active
Trying to decide if I should purchase a new time capsule for our second home where I use one dedicated computer and a few laptops or will the time capsule become useless once we have the cloud. If that is the case then it seems that airport extreme would be better choice as I now have airport express.
- Asked by Steven E from Byron
- Sep 25, 2011
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Let's say i backed up 250 gb worth of data on my Time Capsule, if i delete everything from my hard-drive can i still access all that's backed up?
What i want to do is buy a 2TB Time Capsule, and use that to back-up everything on my 250gb external hard-drive and 200gb hard-drive on my macbook pro. Now if i back all that data up and delete everything on both disks to free up space... will i be able to access the data stored on the Time Capsule? And if so will i be able to move single files or will i have to import ALL the backed-up data back into its disk of origin? Does this make sense?
- Asked by Antoine L from Sydney
- May 4, 2010
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Best AnswerYes, you will be able to mount the Time Capsule drive. You can access everything from the Time Capsule just like it was on your Macbook.
- Answered by Dan K from Plano
- May 5, 2010
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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?
- Asked by Joshua H from Houston
- Jan 12, 2010
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Best AnswerWhat 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....- Answered by Christopher K from Shoreline
- Apr 8, 2010
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I use a Retina Macbook Pro which obviously doesn't have an ethernet port. Can the TC work wirelessly without the need of the TC being hard wired?
I have a few quick questions regarding the Time Capsule.
I'm interested in getting the 2TB version to backup my rMBP, an iMac and 2 external usb hard drives.
I'm assuming that back up works wirelessly for each device, once setup using the Airport Utility? There is no need to hardwire each Mac to setup and continue to use Time Machine on the TC?
I won't need to buy a Thunderbolt Ethernet adapter for my rMBP in order to use the Time Capsule on this machine?
The TC doesn't (and can't) replace my main router?
Thanks!- Asked by Chris J
- Mar 12, 2013
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Time Capsule is a complete AirPort Extreme combined with a wireless hard drive that is Time Machine capable. The Time Capsule hard drive provides storage, but Time Capsule has no independent memory, only firmware to operate itself.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Sep 28, 2011
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Is there a way to connect my time capsule to the hotspot created by my iphone 5 on the LTE network (I have no ethernet cable for DSL/WAN)
I have read that the airport express may be able to be used as the wireless bridge (connect to the iphone hotspot and then into the TC) but I can't find a definitive answer. If the AE can do it I would have thought the TC could but I can't find a way.
Internet is only provided by LTE through Iphone 5
I want to use my TC as a source for ethernet and extend/or create wifi
I need to get an ethernet connection for two home theater products that don't support wifi- Asked by Brad T from Saskatoon
- Mar 15, 2013
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Does Time Capsule work with both 110v and 220v?
Specifically, will a TC bought in the US work in China?
- Asked by Terry B from Chatham
- Aug 31, 2011
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Best AnswerYes. Time Capsule's specifications state: "Line voltage: 100-240V AC"
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Oct 28, 2011
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Will my PS3 recognize the time capsule? I would like to stream avi files movies to my ps3 if I were to save it in the time capsule.
- Asked by Ronald P from New York
- Mar 7, 2013
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automatic backup
Does time capsule perform automatic backup?
- Asked by Mark W from San Mateo
- Nov 10, 2009
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Best AnswerThe answer is: NO.
The Time Capsule is only a hardware that can be used for backing up your system.
If you have a compatible system like Mac OS 10.5.* or 10.6.* than you can use Time Machine feature to schedule automatic backups if you using a PC than you gonna need a third party backup application.- Answered by Szilard S from Destin
- Nov 15, 2009
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Can you connect an external hard drive to the time capsule?
- Asked by Waylon B from Sand Springs
- Feb 20, 2010
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Best AnswerYes you can via USB. Not only that but with a USB2 hub you can add several drives and a printer. The drives and printer will be available to all on your network.
Cheers
rich- Answered by Richard E
- Feb 22, 2010
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Does the TC store photos in their events or individually?
- Asked by Kim P from Gold Coast
- Feb 21, 2013
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So does this replace my linksys router? I have a standard (non router) modem. Will it have an IP address just like my linksys to set security etc?
And also besides serving as a router it will also backup my macbook pro wirelessly via time machine?
Can it back up to separate macbooks via time machine also?- Asked by Joel S from Fox Island
- Sep 30, 2010
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Best Answer"So does this replace my linksys router?"
Yes, connect your modem's Ethernet cable to the TC's single Ethernet WAN port.
"Will it have an IP address just like my linksys to set security etc?"
Yes, exactly.
"And also besides serving as a router it will also backup my macbook pro wirelessly via time machine?"
Yes, if its running OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard.
"Can it back up to separate macbooks via time machine also?"
Yes, within the limitation that your TC should be 2 to 3 times the capacity of all the hard drives being backed up.- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Oct 4, 2010
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does the time capsule wifi range equal the Airport Extreme?
- Asked by Stanley L from Berkeley
- Oct 20, 2009
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Best AnswerYes. Time Capsule = Airport Extreme + Hard Drive
- Answered by Alberto H from Winter Park
- Oct 21, 2009
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can i set up my time capsule on edge?not laying flat.to save space.
- Asked by David P from Carver
- Feb 24, 2013
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I'm in the army and I'm travelling around a lot, I want to use the time capsule as a external hard drive for my ipad,does it work like that??.
I haven't got enough room I my ipad for all the stuff l
I'd like to use it for. I want to put films and my pictures on the time capsule and then take it with me where ever the army may send me. Will it work or is it more of a router?? Do I need the Internet or will it connect via a wireless??- Asked by Christopher D
- Oct 19, 2012
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Best AnswerChris,
I have just recently left the ADF (Navy).
Time Capsule is a saviour, plug it in and load your movies/photos/music and you are pretty much set.
If you have your iPad/iPhone get an app like 'Airplayit', install the server on your laptop and then the client on your device and multiple people can access your server. Last year when I was on a course I had around 6 people watching movies from it at once and there was no lag...
If you do not feel the need to use your laptop at all, just download 'filebrowser' and your set, no need for a server via your laptop. Stream music/movies directly from the time capsule. (Preferred options)
You will only need a PC/MAC to set up your password(s) and initial share settings.
My mate also brought one and we joined the two together and extended the network on the ship, doubled the wifi area and allowed more people to use it.
You do not require an internet connection, it would just be handy when you aren't deployed
Overall, it works fine, it's easy to use and your mates will love to share.
Luke
(Si vis pacem, para bellum)- Answered by Luke E from Rockingham
- Oct 30, 2012
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NO,UNFORTUNATELY IT IS JUST A ROUTER,A VERY GOOD ONE I MUST SAY,WICH CAN BE USED TO EXTEND,OR BE ADDED TO YOU'R EXISTING NETWORK SETUP, EITHER WIRELESSLY OR BY ETHERNET CABLE , IT IS ALSO POSSIBLE TO BE USED AS A SERVER WHEN YOU ARE ON THE GO AND NEED FILES FROM IT, WITHOUT REQUIRING A COMPUTER TO BE ON, JUST BY USING YOUR APPLE ACCOUNT. I CANT WAIT FOR THE DAY APPLE ADDS A MODEM CHIP TO THIS THING AND MAKES THIS PRODUCT A COMPLETE SOLUTION SO WE DONT HAVE TO USE THE WORTHLESS ROUTERS OUR ISP'S SUPPLY US WITH AND REDUCE THE CLUTTER.
GOOD DAY SIR.- Answered by James W
- Feb 3, 2013
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Would it be advisable for any reason to use Time Capsule AND iCLoud?
- Asked by Diana P from Seal Harbor
- Dec 5, 2012
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Best AnswerYes. One reason being that iCloud keeps everything you CURRENTLY have, whereas time capsule will keep EVERYTHING you have EVER had. May not seem useful until you realize you accidentally deleted something and want to retrieve it. Also, can be useful if you need to restore or replace your computer. It's like a safe deposit box, it's a really good idea to have one.
- Answered by Brian S from Durham
- Jan 12, 2013
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is these a modem + router......???
i have dsl brodband .......so do i need modem separatly to connect to internet ...... or this device works as both adsl modem + router ....????
- Asked by Rohan P from Ahmedabad
- Jul 16, 2012
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Best AnswerNo,this works as an router and you should get free modem from the network carrier. This is an wireless hard drive with router fixed in it. It works with all wifi powered gadgets. So you need an modem to make an connection with time capsule.
- Answered by Harsha V
- Jul 24, 2012
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