Questions & Answers for Time Capsule - 2TB

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....

• Answered by Christopher K from Shoreline
• Apr 8, 2010
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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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Yes. Time Capsule's specifications state: "Line voltage: 100-240V AC"

• Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
• Oct 28, 2011
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The 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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Yes. Time Capsule = Airport Extreme + Hard Drive

• Answered by Alberto H from Winter Park
• Oct 21, 2009
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Chris,

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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Yes. 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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