Questions & Answers for AirPort Time Capsule - 2TB
548 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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Can I use Airport Extreme as wifi for use with xFinity Xi5 wireless tv box?
Have weak signal from xFinity supplied gateway. I already have AE latest generation. Wondering if I deactivate xfinity wifi signal and use AE instead.
- Asked by Michael S from Acworth
- 09 16, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use Airport Extreme as wifi for use with xFinity Xi5 wireless tv box?)
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Where can a person download the previous version firmware for this Wifi AC Time Capsule?
Also, how can one receive an email alert when a new firmware is available?
- Asked by Allison A from Chattanooga
- 06 18, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (Where can a person download the previous version firmware for this Wifi AC Time Capsule?)
AnswerYou don't need to. When you open up the airport utility it gives you 3 versions you can roll back to if you want.
- Answered by Bert D from Fort Myers
- 08 14, 17
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Where can a person download the previous version firmware for this Wifi AC Time Capsule?)
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is the usb port 3.0?
What is the speed of the usb port?
- Asked by Darren Y from Castro Valley
- 08 4, 14
- Flag as inappropriate (is the usb port 3.0?)
AnswerThe product description indicates that it is a USB 2 port.
- Answered by Stewart L from Kanturk
- 06 29, 17
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how can i access this storage from PC
I want to access this storage from my windows 10 or windows 8 operating system. how do i do this ?
- Asked by Hemanth K
- 07 4, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (how can i access this storage from PC)
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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
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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?)
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steps for the the modem connection to apple time capsule
- Asked by Craig N from Brisbane
- 07 15, 17
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Can the Airport Time Capsule help me keep the same information, mirrored, continuously updated in real time, synchronised across two devices + airport
I would like to connect an Airport Time Capsule to maintain a backup and synchronise to two other devices; MacbookPro and IMac. I would like the same data maintained (mirrored) across the three locations; allowing me to use any device and then be able to access and update files easily from any other device: e.g. work on IMac and walk out of the door with my Macbook and for the same files to be ready. I do not want partitioned drives or any hassles moving files around between drives. There is sufficient space on all devices. I prefer to transfer files through hardwires and/or the wifi network, rather than any cloud device to avoid subscription costs.
Will this work, or will I risk adding more complexity to my life needing to manage my files across multiple devices? (someone mentioned the airport might need two partitioned areas of the drive: one for each device, which would be a hassle and not manageable).
Is there a better solution? To achieve easy access across all devices to same files, as well as maintain a backup.
Thank you in advance!AnswerIt goes way beyond that. I have 4 macs connected to it and I can roll this system back almost 2 years backward on each one. It's a lot of memory. You won't see other files from other computers unless you search the drive directly it shows up like an accordion with a date bar to the right and you can scroll through the dates. its awesome.
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Gen 4 2TB Time Capsule REFUSES to reset and amber light keeps flashing
- Asked by William H from Houston
- 06 19, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (Gen 4 2TB Time Capsule REFUSES to reset and amber light keeps flashing)
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Best Answer:
I am not sure about android, but yes on Windows. To first access the Network attached storage from windows, you must download the airport support software from apple. You have to use the software to then login to the base station. once you have done this, the disk will appear under network devices and you can select it for backup through windows settings.
- Answered by Holly C from Corry
- 12 15, 15
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use the AirPort Time Capsule to backup any devices (like PC Windows, smartphone Android) or just Apple devices?)
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The WAN port is for your Wide Area Network which is just a long name for the ethernet cable port that you plug your internet modem into. The LAN port is for devices on your Local Area Network. Just remember your modem goes in the WAN port and everything else that isnt wireless goes into one of the LAN ports.
- Answered by Jared B from San Diego
- 11 10, 13
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What is the difference between the "Gigabit ethernet LAN" & "Gigabit ethernet WAN" ports)
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how do i find the security key on my airport?
- Asked by Michelle D. N from New Tripoli
- 06 23, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (how do i find the security key on my airport?)
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How to access photo from Apple airport time capsule using iPad Air 2
Is there a way to access photos from my 3T Apple airport time capsule using my iPad Air 2?
- Asked by Ramesh P from Bartlett
- 06 2, 15
- Flag as inappropriate (How to access photo from Apple airport time capsule using iPad Air 2)
Best Answer:Yes, I do this with my Time Capsule, just download an app onto your iPad called 'FileExplorer' and you'll be able to access and play/view save any file which is saved on your capsule. There are 2 versions of the app - i use the free one which will allow you to access most files but you may wish to go for the paid version.
hope this helps you- Answered by Aaron B
- 06 11, 15
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (How to access photo from Apple airport time capsule using iPad Air 2)
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Can the Airport Extreme work on 220v
I am in a country where the electric voltage is 220vv/50hz, will the gen6 Airport extreme work here?
- Asked by James S from Portales
- 08 28, 17
- Flag as inappropriate (Can the Airport Extreme work on 220v)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme