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can I use multiple apple express units to extend my network from one express to the next?
- Asked by John T from Madisonville
- May 18, 2017
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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
- May 14, 2017
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can airport express be connected to a dac?
- Asked by Bruce O from Dallas
- Apr 14, 2017
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I have connected an AirPort Express to a DAC using an optical toslink cable.
Then DAC out to your system. You can stream digital to that AirPort Express.
- Answered by Rick S from Loveland
- May 1, 2017
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do i need a modum if i have a time capsule
time capsule setup
- Asked by Daniel W from Uraidla
- Apr 7, 2017
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Yes 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
- Apr 9, 2017
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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
- Jun 20, 2013
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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
- Jul 22, 2013
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i already have the older 4th gen version of the time capsule. Can i transfer from the older version to the new version without losing any data ?
- Asked by Paul H
- Jul 23, 2016
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can i use a sim card in a macbook to access internet
want mobile internet on my macbook
- Asked by Yvonne C
- Sep 24, 2016
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Airport express can share internet connection from wire to wireless?
Airport express can share internet line from wire (ethernet - input to airport express... WAN/LAN) to wireless (output from airport express)? Or just for extend the wireless connection? I want to know exactly, can airport express accept internet connection with wire (ethernet) and create wifi?
- Asked by L. R from Richmond
- Mar 5, 2017
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what is a wpa2 password?
- Asked by Mason S from Atlanta
- Dec 6, 2014
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Can these be daisy chained to support two (or more) external monitors on the MacBook?
- Asked by Adam A from Riverview
- Aug 8, 2015
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No, you need to plug them two separate ports
- Answered by Mehmet Esat B from Riverside
- Mar 21, 2017
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In addition to Time Machine from networked Macs, can I use this to back up an external drive connected to the Time Capsule via USB?
I currently use a Seagate hard drive to store all my family photos and videos and am concerned with a drive failure occurring. I would like to attach this Seagate drive to the new AirPort Time Capsure and have the Seagate backed up to the TIme Capsule. Is this possible? My goal is redundancy. Thanks!
- Asked by Joshua G from Brooklyn
- Jul 21, 2013
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Yes! I just did it. You can connect an external hard drive and use the built-in time capsule HD! It will give you the option of alternating between the two for back ups. Redundancy it is!
- Answered by Tony G from Little Rock
- Dec 3, 2013
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Does the Time capsule have an active PFC?
I am looking for an uninterruptible power supply to keep my network up during power outages. One of the units will not work with Active PFC's - which the author notes is the type of power supply in newer computers.

Does anyone know what type of power supply unit the Time Capsule has (I have the 2 Tb unit - it is about 1 year old). model a1470
- Asked by Phil S from Worthington
- Jan 24, 2017
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Can I use two Airport Time Capsules in the same house as access points for two different floors?
Trying to set up a wireless network in a very large house. The Verizon router is in the basement and I want to create a wireless AP on the First floor and another one on the Second Floor. I also want to be able to save stuff on the network
- Asked by Kush V P from Riverside
- Dec 13, 2014
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Yes, you can; however, you'd do best to create a single network served by both Time Capsules.

1. Assuming that you have Ethernet wiring home-run from various points in the house to the basement, configure the wiring as follows:

Cable modem --> WAN port of first Time Capsule
LAN port of first Time Capsule --> all of the Ethernet runs (you may need an additional Ethernet switch to do this)

If you do not have Ethernet running everywhere, then make sure that both Time Capsules are in range of your computer before continuing (and ignore the Ethernet instructions below).

2. Configure the first Time Capsule as though it was a stand-alone wireless network.

3. Once this is done, hold the reset button on the back of the second Time Capsule until the light blinks quickly, which will clear the current wireless information in the second TC. Hook the WAN port of the second Time Capsule to the Ethernet cable.

4. Now use Airport Utility (under "Other Wi-Fi devices") to configure the second Time Capsule to extend the network you originally set up above. If the second Time Capsule is being set up wirelessly, you can now place it where you intend it to be; make sure that it remains in wireless range of the first Time Capsule.

You can repeat steps 3 and 4 with other Time Capsules, Airport Extremes and Airport Expresses to further extend your network. Wired and wireless network extensions can coexist in the same network.
- Answered by Mark H from El Cajon
- Oct 10, 2015
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Can I play Amazon Prime Music thru my airport express to my home stereo, and if so, how is it set up?
My Airport Express is several years old
- Asked by Drew H from Pittsburgh
- Jan 13, 2017
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Can the new Airport Extreme be used as a universal repeater or a network extender?Can I use with my wireless modem (cable)
- Asked by M.b.can B
- Jul 1, 2013
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Does Airport Extreme support VLAN tagging?
I have Centurylink gigabit internet (Seattle) that requires a router that support VLAN tagging. I want to replace my CL router with an AP Extreme. Does the Airport Extreme support VLAN tagging (VID=201).
- Asked by Mark L from Seattle
- Jan 11, 2016
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CAN I CONNECT TWO TIME CAPSULES TO SAME WI-FI
- Asked by David K from Eldersburg
- Nov 5, 2014
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what Ethernet adapter do I need for 2016 MacBook pro
- Asked by William C from Meriden
- Nov 22, 2016
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USB-C to Ethernet. There's one available in the Apple Store made by Belkin.
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- Dec 5, 2016
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can I use this to backup my MacBook Pro and iPad and store my 24000 photos that are currently in iPhoto and are syncing on both my phone and computer?
- Asked by Kelly S from Pearland
- Dec 25, 2016
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Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?
- Asked by Bela F from San Diego
- Aug 27, 2015
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No. It is a wave 1 implementation which means that it is a single-user MIMO access point. Wave 2 implementations are multi-user MIMO access points.
- Answered by David N from Redmond
- Sep 14, 2015
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