Questions & Answers for Time Capsule - 3TB
1252 Questions from the Community
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How do I extend Time Capsule's range? Is there a gizmo? I'm a Mac man.
The walls of my old house are very thick and the wi-fi signals reach no further than the office and kitchen.
- Asked by Bruce B from Poppi [ar]
- Mar 17, 2010
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Increase the "Transmit Power" setting and decrease the "Multicast Rate" setting in AirPort Utility.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Mar 23, 2010
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Can different security protocols be used on the two bands? E.g. WPA-AES on the 5Ghz and WEP on the 2.4Ghz band? thanks!
I have one wireless device (Nabaztag) that only works on 802.11b and only WEP security, a desktop wired via ethernet, a Macbook Air and a laptop PC. I don't want my whole network to be slow (WEP slows things down a LOT compared to WPA-AES) and insecure, so dual band could be ideal - if I can run this one gadget on WEP/2.4Ghz and the computers on WPA/5Ghz. thanks :)
- Asked by Nathan O F
- Jan 21, 2010
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modem
do i still need a cable modem for the internet if i have a time capsule? even it's already an ethernet plug?
- Asked by Maria P from Gainesville
- Aug 5, 2010
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If you do not already have internet service setup at your location, a modem or gateway device connected to Time Capsule by Ethernet cable will be necessary to access your ISP's service.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Aug 6, 2010
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If I have Mac OS X 10.5.8 will time capsule still work on my mac
- Asked by Kyle P from Calgary
- May 31, 2010
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Can I make a backup of my TimeCapsule backup?
The issue I'm wanting to avoid is loss of data if I lose both the computer and the Time Capsule (i.e. fire or theft). So can I attach an external hd to the Time Capsule and set it to make backups of the Time Capsule backup. I would then rotate external hard drives, keeping one locked in a fireproof safe or off-site. Or is there another way to achieve this?
- Asked by Brad E
- Aug 12, 2010
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Since you can not Time Machine a Time Machine, you could not do this using Time Machine, but can easily use your Mac's Disk Utility "Restore" function to clone an exact copy onto an external HD.
I would prefer to use Disk Utility "Restore" to clone a Mac's entire internal HD directly to a FireWire external, rather than use USB external - FireWire is MUCH faster if you have it on your computer (some Macs don't have FireWire).- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Aug 15, 2010
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will this work with Lion OS
Will time machine hardware work with the new Lion operating system
- Asked by William M from Londonderry
- Jul 28, 2011
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Yes, Time Capsule does work with Mac OS X 10.7 (Lion). Although imprecisely stated, nevertheless, this is stated in the above listed "System Requirements" as "v.10.5.7 or later"
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Sep 30, 2011
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My MacBook Pro has Time Machine in the dock & I have an Airport Extreme. Is Time Machine the same as Time Capsule? Is Time Cap already on my MacBook?
Sorry, I am a novice obviously. My Mac needs to be repaired and I'm trying to find a way to backup my Mac before bringing it in. I keep reading about Time Capsule but see a lot of negative reviews. I hate to buy it esp. if I already have it. Thx!
- Asked by Karen T from West Sacramento
- Aug 21, 2010
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Time Capsule is a wireless hardware, designed primarily for back-ups.
Time Mashine is a back-uping software which may use Time Capsule or not.- Answered by Boris N from Manhattan
- Oct 13, 2012
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I have an iMac, a MacBook and Time Capsule. Is there a way to share files between my iMac and MacBook using the Time Capsule?
- Asked by Kenneth H from Keswick
- Mar 25, 2010
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Yes. I use my Time Capsule to share files with two PC and an MacBook Pro.
Go > Network > Shared > Your time capsule's name > enter password > Data > create folder(s) to store your files.- Answered by Neal F from Okemos
- Jun 1, 2010
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Can I plug a US bought Time Capsule 1T into the UK mains?
- Asked by Vit K
- Oct 16, 2009
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Yes. Like all computer products nowadays, the power supply is "autoranging". Thus all you'd need is a U.K.-to-U.S. adapter, or preferably, a standard "figure-8" replacement cord.
- Answered by Matthew R from Santa Fe
- Oct 19, 2009
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My 250GB G5 (backed up to 1TB ext hard with time machine) is now full. Can i use TC to expand diskspace and leave time machine on existing drive?
I have an imac and macbook pro both backed up thru time machine to a 1TB Western Digital Mybook external hard disk, connected via firewire to the imac. However the hard disk on the imac (250gb) is now full and the macbook will be full soon. I would like to free both up by using a 1TB Time Capsule as my central hard disk, connected wirelessly to imac and mackbook if possible. How do i do this without disturbing the current time machine set up. Or can i just plug the Time Machine external drive into Time capsule and continue without loads of configurations??? I can't erase the time machine because there is important data on it which was deleted from the imacs hard drive. Can anybody suggest a solution to set up a home network which optimizes the disk space, incorporates printer and remote access to data which is all backed up.
- Asked by Frank C
- Jan 19, 2010
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You can't do either easily. Once the data is on the TC, Time Machine cannot back it up.
Plus, note that Time Machine will, sooner or later, DELETE the backups of anything that's no longer on your Macs.
And Time Machine stores backups made locally differently than those made over a network, so you can't continue backing-up to the ones on the external HD if you connect it to the TC.- Answered by James P from Clermont
- Nov 29, 2010
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i bought my mac desktop in 2008 and i do not have wifi can i still use the time capsule?
- Asked by Carolyn C from Chicago
- May 9, 2010
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Yes, use Ethernet cable to connect your desktop to one of the three Ethernet LAN ports on the back of a Time Capsule.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- May 10, 2010
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Can the TC be shared by mac and pc or is it one or the other but not at the same time?
I have a pc and mac. I would like to know if I can use the TC as an external hard drive for both at the same time.
- Asked by Chris W from Katy
- Oct 8, 2009
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As long as both computers meet the requirements for accessing the Time Capsule, both will be able to use it.
You might almost think of the Time Capsule as a separate little server all on it's own: It allows access between 2 different networks, acting as a gateway/firewall/etc. On top of that, it hosts both a printer and disk space. You are not restricted to using the disk space strictly for backups, as you can access the space across a network (via Mac or PC) and place arbitrary files on it.
That said, I've only just picked one up and so far I have not seen any option to repartition the disk space. Time machine also places configuration files in the root directory, so I'd suggest making your own sub-directory and using that for your non-backup items, or risk accidentally cleaning up something important to the backups when you clean up your own files. For myself, I'm just now starting the PC backup to it using 3rd party software.- Answered by Eric P from Thornton
- Oct 12, 2009
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does time capsule back up mail,notes etc
Irealise time capsule backs up programs and images but what about notes etc that are in mail?
- Asked by Anne D from Brisbane
- Sep 19, 2010
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Yes, Time Machine can be used to backup your entire system on the Time Capsule. This includes even locally connected USB hard drives. You can choose to exclude files, folders, or entire volumes from your backup.
- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- Sep 22, 2010
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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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"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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I've a mac and a pc. can TC be used for both simultaniously.
- Asked by Paul N from Roselle
- Dec 12, 2009
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Yep :) (and if you install the software from the CD on both. you can even back them up at the SAME TIME :)
- Answered by Rakan A from Bronx
- Aug 7, 2010
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Does the latest version of Time Capsule work with OS Lion?
- Asked by Paul G from Eltham
- Aug 12, 2011
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Yup — and what a joyous pair it is!
- Answered by Jose H from Woodside
- Sep 4, 2011
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does the time capsule have gigabit ports
- Asked by Shea S from Venice
- Nov 7, 2009
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The specs for the time capsule say that it has a gigabit wan port and 3 gigabit lan ports.
- Answered by Richard D from Circle Pines
- Nov 8, 2009
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how long is the warranty for this product and can you get applecare for it?
- Asked by Kerwin G from Springfield
- Feb 9, 2010
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The standard warranty if for 1 yr. AppleCare is available for 69.00USD and extends it to 2 yrs.
- Answered by Steve B from Tolleson
- Feb 11, 2010
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Apple Responds
Time Capsule comes with a one-year limited standard warranty. Customers who have purchased the AppleCare Protection Plan for Mac or the Applecare Protection Plan for Apple TV also receive Time Capsule technical support and hardware coverage free of charge.
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Can the TC also stream music wirelessly to my stereo as with Airport Extreme?
I'm about to buy a TC, and also want to be able to stream music wirelessly from my mac to stereo system.
Will I also need to buy Airport Extreme or can TC do this too?- Asked by Lorraine D from Altrincham
- Oct 31, 2009
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No, only AirPort Express has that feature. Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme do not have audio out ports.
- Answered by Todd J from Seattle
- Oct 31, 2009
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how many user can log on the internet?
some time the TC does not let people get on line, not sure why?
I was wondering if there is a max on how many people can get on?- Asked by Martin H from Manhattan
- May 4, 2011
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50 simultaneous users. Remember, this would include iPhones, iPads, iPod Touches, etc. so you should use password protection, or others might access your network and crowd you out before you know what has happened.
Might it be that the Time Capsule was setup using AirPort Utility>AirPort>Access Control to be available only during limited hours, or to limited devices?
Those attempting to log onto the network must always use the correct network name, network security method, and network password, exactly the same as everyone else on the network is using.
If someone is trying to connect from outside the Time Capsule's broadcast range, or just on the edge of it, that might be the cause of failure to connect.- Answered by Andrew H from Carmel
- May 5, 2011
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