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Time Capsule - 1 TB

Back up a lifetime's worth of memories with the Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station with simultaneous dual-band support. Choose from 1TB and 2TB models.1

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Overview

Wireless backup for Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard.

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Automatic backup with Time Machine.

Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard to create the perfect no-hassle backup solution. There are no cables, and you can back up all the computers in your home to a central location. New technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule using Snow Leopard up to 60 percent faster than before.2

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Server-grade storage.

The massive 1TB or 2TB server-grade hard drive2 gives you all the capacity and safety you need for backing up all your Mac computers.

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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. In 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.4

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Simultaneous dual-band Wi-Fi.

For maximum range and compatibility, Time Capsule works simultaneously on both the 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands, allowing all the devices on the network to use the most efficient band automatically. It uses the latest 802.11n wireless technology, so you can enjoy up to five times the Wi-Fi performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.4 And improvements in antenna design give you up to 50 percent better performance and up to 25 percent better range than with the previous-generation Time Capsule.5

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Guest networking.

Set up a separate Wi-Fi network with a separate password for your visitors. Simply enable the guest networking feature, and your guests can use the Internet but can’t access other parts of your private network, such as your computers, printers, and attached hard drives.

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Wireless drive sharing.

Time Capsule also works great as a wireless hard drive, whether you have a Mac or a PC. It sets up in a snap, giving you a networked hard drive you can use for storing and sharing all kinds of files. If you’re a MobileMe member using a Mac with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard, you can even access the files on the drive over the Internet.6

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Print without wires.

Print documents, photos, and more from any room in your home or office to a central printer connected to Time Capsule via USB. (See system requirements.)

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Strong security and access controls.

Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP.

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Works with iPhone, Apple TV, and more.

Time Capsule works with Mac computers, PCs, iPhone, iPod touch, Apple TV, and virtually all 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless devices — all at the same time.

What's in the Box

  • Time Capsule
  • CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), AirPort Disk Utility for Windows,and Bonjour for Windows
  • Power cord
  • Printed and electronic documentation

System Requirements

For Time Machine backup:
  • Mac with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard
For setup and administration:
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later, CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability
  • PC with Windows XP (SP3) or Windows Vista (SP1), CD drive, and Ethernet or wireless networking capability
For wireless client access:
  • Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability
  • PC with 802.11a/b/g/n
For shared hard drive:
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on Time Capsule CD
For shared printing:
  • USB printer
  • Mac with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
  • PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on Time Capsule CD
  1. (1) 1TB = 1 trillion bytes. Actual formatted capacity less.
  2. (2) Testing conducted by Apple in October 2009 comparing preproduction Time Capsule (Late 2009) with shipping Time Capsule (Early 2009) units. Testing was conducted on preproduction 3.06GHz Intel Core 2 Duo-based iMac (Late 2009) systems. Performance will vary based on system configuration, network, file sizes, data sets, wireless interference, and other factors. Performance tests are conducted using specific systems and reflect the approximate performance of Time Capsule.
  3. (3) Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access; fees may apply. Some ISPs are not currently compatible with Time Capsule.
  4. (4) Performance is based on a comparison with Apple’s 802.11g products.
  5. (5) Based on a comparison with Apple’s previous generation 802.11n products. Comparison assumes AirPort Extreme network with 802.11n-enabled computer. Accessing the wireless network requires an AirPort- or AirPort Extreme-enabled computer or other Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a/b/g/n-enabled computer. Actual performance will vary based on range, connection rate, site conditions, size of network, and other factors. Range will vary with site conditions.
  6. (6) MobileMe is available to persons age 13 and older. Annual subscription fee and Internet access required. Terms of service apply.
 

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Be warned !!!
    • Written by PM from Frederiksberg C
    • Oct 20, 2009

    Anybody looking to buy this product, be warned as you will only get approx. 18month lifetime and no way of getting your data back when it fails.
    See this dicussions at the TC forum
    Topic : Time Capsule Powered Off, Won't Power Back On     …More

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Great...except for the short lifespan
    • Written by SG from Costa Mesa
    • Oct 20, 2009

    I loved the function, wireless ease of use and simplicity, at least when it worked. Alas, mine died after approximately 18 months of service. Not what I'd consider acceptable for something you'd expect to be heavy-duty since it's advertised as having a "server-grade" hard drive.

    C'mon Apple, we expect better.     …More

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Unreliable
    • Written by LM from Oklahoma City
    • Oct 21, 2009

    I used it as an external drive I had LOTS OF INFO in it and it quit working. i LOST EVERYYHING. If the internal drive crashes there is no way of fixing it …More

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    2.0

    Great Idea, Lame Product
    • Written by GR from Los Angeles
    • Mar 13, 2010

    Time Capsule, is a mediocre, over-priced product.

    The Bad:
    1. As a wireless-N router, Time Capsule blows.
    2. it needs to reboot every time you make the smallest change to the settings
    3. 'Airport Utility', the OS-X software that controls the Time Capsule, blows.
    4. Why can't you just use any network-attached-storage for Time Machine?
    (Profit margins, that's why. And, yes, you can, there's a hack.)

    The Good:
    1. Good WiFi range
    2. MobileMe support     …More

    5 of 5 people found this useful

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    2.0

    Unexpectedly failed after about 20 months
    • Written by LM from Princeton
    • Mar 11, 2010

    The time capsule just stopped working for no good reason. In addition, I have had numerous problems maintaining a stable connection with this product. It frequently trumped all running programs. Very disappointing. …More

    36 of 37 people found this useful

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  • Time Capsule - 1 TB

    1.0

    Troubled Apple hardware
    • Written by JN from Denver
    • Mar 9, 2010

    I have been using Apple hardware since 1988, bought 30 plus computers since then and have had wonderful results. Yes, a few glitches here and there, but all were corrected. I have the Original Airport base station (802.11g) and it has worked flawlessly over the years.

    Upgraded, to A Time Capsule about 14 months ago (to take advantage of Time Machine for 3 wireless MacBooks and a Mini, and to get better speed, 802.11n). The Time Capsule went down permanently, unable to recover the backup data, so I replaced it with another from the Apple Store, two weeks ago.

    The replacement goes completely dead, so that I have to unplug the power source from the back of the unit, then wiggle the cord end back in until I finally see some power lights. This happens a minimum of 3 times a day!

    Now, I might have reasoned, bad luck getting two bad units, but after reading many reviews here about unit failure, I'm thinking this is a bad product and Apple needs to redesign it entirely, so that it performs like other Apple hardware.

    Not everyone has had problems, but enough so that purchasing A Time Capsule is a dice roll. Good luck!     …More

    64 of 68 people found this useful

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  • What is the average life span of 2TB time capsule? Do you lose access to your data if your Mac fails and you have to get a new computer??
    • Asked by DT from Santa Barbara
    • Oct 19, 2009
    Best Answer

    Mine lasted 19 months and many others are reporting a similar lifespan.
    After that if you're not up to disassembling it and putting the hard disk in an external enclosure, there is no other way to access your data. But the failure has to do with the internal power supply. So your data stays in the hard drive. …More

    • Answered by JA from West Hollywood
    • Oct 31, 2009
    • 87 of 98 people found this useful
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  • Can the TimeCapsule be used for storage as well as backups? E.g. like a external disk connected to your MacBook Pro.
    • Asked by SL from Arnhem
    • Oct 6, 2009
    Best Answer

    Yes, it can. If you open up the finder you should see your Time Machine listed with the name you gave it. If you select it, it will ask for the password you gave it and it will ask if you would like to remember this in keychain so that you can access the TM whenever you need. Access is over the net work as usual and can be accessed via any other computers on your network. This is great for keeping common data or transferring data between computers, much as a drop box. …More

    • Answered by PJ from Tewksbury
    • Oct 6, 2009
    • 32 of 37 people found this useful
    • 4 more answers
  • So can this replace my wireless modem to allow my Internet and printers to be used on a wireless home network? I'm on a 24" iMac.
    • Asked by MM from St Albans Park
    • Oct 5, 2009
    Best Answer

    It will replace the wireless part, but you will still need a modem for your cable or DSL. Many DSL modems have it's own router built in, this moves your Apple router one step away from the actual internet. This disables certain features that require a direct connection to the internet such as Back to my Mac.

    If you do have two routers you will get a Double NAT error in Airport Utility and a flashing amber light on the Apple router. If your internet provider can't help you turn off the router in your modem they may be able to replace the router/modem they sent you with just a modem. I had to explain what I was trying to do to get them to replace it. If they can't replace it and you want to, or have to, stay with this provider you can set the Apple product to Bridge Mode where you're passed through directly to your ISP's router so services like iChat can connect to the destination directly.     …More

    • Answered by RS from Alameda
    • Oct 12, 2009
    • 35 of 37 people found this useful
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