Questions & Answers for AirPort Time Capsule - 2TB
533 Questions from the Community
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I already have a wi-fi network, can I use the Time Capsule as storage alone?
We just purchased a new router, so I do not need wi-fi ... I do however need extra space for dvds that I have loaded on my mac. Am I able to use the Time Capsule for storage? will my apple tv be able to play my movies?
- Asked by Brandon K from Pewaukee
- 10 25, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (I already have a wi-fi network, can I use the Time Capsule as storage alone?)
Best Answer:Yes you can. When you go to set up AirPort Utility it will ask you whether you want to use Time Capsule as a router, it will have several options. And you can select no to the router and choose to just make it a wireless hard drive.
- Answered by Tristan T from North Port
- 11 10, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I already have a wi-fi network, can I use the Time Capsule as storage alone?)
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If my Wifi interface lists 802.11 a/b/g/n as what I have, will this AirPort Time Capsule work with my Mac? I am running on OS El Capitan 10.11.6.
- Asked by Kimberly S from Waukesha
- 05 19, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (If my Wifi interface lists 802.11 a/b/g/n as what I have, will this AirPort Time Capsule work with my Mac? I am running on OS El Capitan 10.11.6.)
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has ethernet cable connection between time capsule and imac priority over WIFI connection
At the time my iMac gets its Internet access over WLAN of a Router/modem.
The connection between airport TimeCapsule and the iMac is also wireless.
After updating to Sierra (coincidence?) I get very often the message that the backup on the TimeCapsule is corrupt, and time machine initiates a new backup. I want to try the next backup over a cable connection between the Computer and the TimeCapsule.
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1. What happens if I connect my iMac 27 2012 to the Airport Time capsule per Ethernet cable, but the WLAN on the iMac remains active? Will the connection between the iMac and the TC be through cable or through WLAN?
2. Will the iMac WLAN function?- Asked by Dimitar L
- 05 16, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (has ethernet cable connection between time capsule and imac priority over WIFI connection)
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How good is this version of TC at preventing overheating? I have an older one that overheats and crashes every couple of days.
Older versions of TC overheat and crash. Does this one work better?
- Asked by Simon S from Newbury
- 05 15, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (How good is this version of TC at preventing overheating? I have an older one that overheats and crashes every couple of days.)
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do i need a modum if i have a time capsule
time capsule setup
- Asked by Daniel W from Uraidla
- 04 8, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (do i need a modum if i have a time capsule)
AnswerYes the Time Capsule connects to your modem
The modem is what's creating the internet connection the Tome Capsule is taking that internet connection and broadcasting it wirelessly.- Answered by Evelyn M from Brentwood
- 04 9, 17
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Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?
i.e. will it support two instances of Time Machine so both Macs can independently backup to the Time Capsule?
- Asked by Josh H
- 06 20, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?)
Best Answer:Yes, the Time Capsule will do this without any setup differences of any kind. Once you establish a connection by entering in the Time Capsule's drive password, then the rest is just the same as backing up the first Mac.
I have two Macs that I am backing up, and found it incredibly simple.- Answered by Shawn F from Riverside
- 07 23, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?)
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Can I backup one Macbook Pro to two Time Capsules on same WiFi network?
I use Time Machine to backup my Macbook Pro onto a Time Capsule, which is also my WiFi router.
Thinking of buying a second Time Capsule, which I would use to extend my WiFi signal in the house.
If so, could I set Time Machine to backup my MacBook Pro onto both Time Capsules (so that I have a second backup disk, in case one Time Capsule fails..)?- Asked by Dumitru Stefan R
- 07 11, 16
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I backup one Macbook Pro to two Time Capsules on same WiFi network?)
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Best Answer:
To see if your Mac supports 11ac, go to "about this mac" in the apple menu. Click "more info". Then click "system report". Go to "wifi". In "wifi" look at "interfaces". You should see "supported PHY modes". This will tell you whether your mac supports 802.11ac
- Answered by Jim G from Mesa
- 10 23, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (How do I know if my 2011 purchased iMac will support 802.11 ac wireless?)
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Can I use the airport time capsule to also backup my iPad and iPhone
- Asked by Michael P from Valley Park
- 07 21, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use the airport time capsule to also backup my iPad and iPhone)
Best Answer:Yes you can backup your iOS device, but only through your Mac. Backup your iOS device to your Mac regularly and backup your Mac to your Time Machine regularly. That is also free as opposed to buying iCloud storage for backups.
- Answered by Buford N from Renton
- 11 15, 14
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use the airport time capsule to also backup my iPad and iPhone)
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can I use a 3TB HDD to back up my airport time capsule 3TB?
- Asked by Thomas C K from Buckhannon
- 04 9, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (can I use a 3TB HDD to back up my airport time capsule 3TB?)
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How many gigabytes make a terabyte?
- Asked by Susan C. B from Scotts Valley
- 12 4, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (How many gigabytes make a terabyte?)
Best Answer:There are 1024 MB in one GB, the same where there are 1024 GB in one TB.
- Answered by Julie S from Paragould
- 01 9, 14
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What's the difference between the AirPort Extreme and the AirPort Time Capsule?
I'm thinking about buying one for my 2013 MacBook Air, but the only differences I can find between the two products are the names and the prices.
- Asked by Price F from Abingdon
- 10 7, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (What's the difference between the AirPort Extreme and the AirPort Time Capsule?)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme
Best Answer:The AirPort Extreme is a wireless router. The Time Capsule is a wireless router with a built-in hard disk drive for backup purposes.
- Answered by Ryan C from Berea
- 10 13, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What's the difference between the AirPort Extreme and the AirPort Time Capsule?)
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Why is the yellow light blinking on my time capsule?
- Asked by Linda E from Mpls
- 01 20, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (Why is the yellow light blinking on my time capsule?)
AnswerCould be a few things. If you have an iPhone, you can download the Airport Utility app and it will tell you what the problem is.
If your wifi is still functioning correctly, more than likely you just need to update the firmware. So far I've encountered the blinking yellow light when there's an update, no internet connection, and the occasional random automatic reset. (Not sure if the automatic reset is an intentional thing or a glitch, but either way, the light blinks while it is resetting and then goes off once it is done.)- Answered by Britni W from Mobile
- 01 25, 17
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Why is the yellow light blinking on my time capsule?)
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New TC support multicast ? (not in bridged mode)
I have a TC from 2 years ago and was working wonderfully as a replacement plugged into my OpenReach Fibre Modem.
However I picked up YoviewTV recently and the TC I have does not support Multicast (only in bridge mode), so had to revert to my basic PlusNet provided router, subsequently losing up to 10mb on speed.
Does this new TC support multicast ?- Asked by Roly A from Thatcham
- 10 1, 16
- Flag as inappropriate (New TC support multicast ? (not in bridged mode))
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is airport time capsule compatible with NBN
- Asked by Marc-paul T from Tweed Heads South
- 11 6, 16
- Flag as inappropriate (is airport time capsule compatible with NBN)
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Is it a hard drive? So i can save my pictures or videos?
- Asked by Mohammad S from Dubai
- 12 1, 16
- Flag as inappropriate (Is it a hard drive? So i can save my pictures or videos?)
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Can AirPort Capsule be used as an external wireless hard drive separate to Time Machine?
Can I save content directly to the Capsule, or does it only backup what is saved on my Mac device?
I want to back up my MacBook Air via Time Machine on my Time Capsule, but I would also like to put files such as photos & music onto an external hard drive (hopefully Airport Capsule) & not leave on my computer.- Asked by Larry P from Cedar
- 11 3, 13
- Flag as inappropriate (Can AirPort Capsule be used as an external wireless hard drive separate to Time Machine?)
Best Answer:In Finder there is a new list right under Devices when connected to the AirPort. It is labelled Shared and you should see your Time Capsule's name listed there. When you click it, it will go to the hard drive and you can treat it the same way you would with a USB external hard drive. Dont forget, the more data your Time Machine backup takes, the less free space you will have to use as an external hard drive.
- Answered by Jared B from San Diego
- 11 10, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can AirPort Capsule be used as an external wireless hard drive separate to Time Machine?)