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can I connect an apple monitor
- Asked by Victor Hugo N from Mexico
- Aug 2, 2018
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Can I use time capsule for back up only, without operating router, and utilize another modem/router for internet access?
- Asked by Richard B from Black Hawk
- Sep 10, 2018
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are the nodes compatible with airport extreme router to expand Airports extreme's range?
- Asked by May B from Palos Verdes Estates
- Sep 10, 2018
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- Asked about: Linksys Velop Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi…
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what is a wpa2 password?
- Asked by Mason S from Atlanta
- Dec 6, 2014
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so I need to update software on Airport Time Capsule
- Asked by Jared K from Scottsdale
- Jun 18, 2018
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Can I use a netgear booster to extend my wifi signal from my AirPort Extreme?
- Asked by Glen R from St. Joseph
- Aug 7, 2017
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Yes, I use the Airport Extreme with a Netgear AC-1200 range extender, model EX6150. However, it will have an unique network name and you will have to switch networks unlike the new Mesh systems.
- Answered by Gregory S from Warrenville
- Aug 28, 2017
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Must it be vertical, or can it lay sideways? (doing encased rooftop install to replace an older Extreme)
- Asked by Keith B from Santa Rosa
- Apr 22, 2018
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Yes, can lay sideways. Had no problems with one sideways for 2.5 years.
- Answered by Paul M from Kingsburg
- May 1, 2018
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Extend network using TC w/ non-Apple router
I have a wifi network right now running off a non-Apple router (Linksys I think, but I'm not home right now to check). The router is in the living room and I have no signal in my bedroom, which is where I would want to set up the TC. Can I set the TC up as a network extender and still use it for a Time Machine backup unit?
- Asked by James K from San Clemente
- May 21, 2018
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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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Will this work with Mac OS Sierra? Also, with a USB 3.0 port?
- Asked by Matthew Z from Diamond
- Sep 26, 2016
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I used it successfully on a MacBook (2015) with macOS Sierra (10.12), by attaching a USB-C to USB adapter into which I connected a USB to Ethernet Adapter. Hope that helps.
- Answered by Klaus M
- Sep 29, 2016
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what does a wpa2 pw consist of?
- Asked by Richard M from Palmer
- Apr 26, 2018
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How fast is the Airport Time Capsule
Will the 2 TB airport Time Capsule work with 400mpb internet speed?

Does it matter what generation Tim Capsule?
- Asked by Timothy J D from Houston
- Apr 9, 2018
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What is the read/write speed of the hard drive?
- Asked by Jesse I from Manhattan
- Mar 10, 2018
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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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Do I need an Apple Phone to work my Apple Mac Book Air's Messages & FaceTime?
My Mac Book Air 2017 version is my first Apple Product. I have created an Apple ID on my mac book via iTunes, but Messages and FaceTime just won't work! Whenever I try to log in, it keeps saying "An error occurred during activation." I've searched up everything, but nothing works! Now I'm wondering - is it not working because I don't have an iPhone/iPad/iPod, so I haven't previously created an Apple Id for this to refer back to?
- Asked by Joni W
- Jan 31, 2018
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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 CONNECT TWO TIME CAPSULES TO SAME WI-FI
- Asked by David K from Eldersburg
- Nov 5, 2014
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Can I use a USB 3.0 HD with Airport Extreme?
- Asked by Joe S from Omaha
- Apr 28, 2014
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Yes, but data will transfer at slower USB2 speeds because the Airport unit only supports USB2.
- Answered by Matthew K from Drexel Hill
- Jul 12, 2014
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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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can i access external hard drive connected to airport extreme on my android phone using es file explorer
- Asked by Amit S from Dubai
- Dec 11, 2014
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I'm not sure for Airport Extreme, but I did that for my Airport TimeCapsule, it can maybe work for you :
1 : Open the Airport Utility on your Mac
2 : Select your You airport Extreme (A window should appear)
3 : Open ES file explorer on your android device
4 : Go to the fast access (swipe from de left side to the right) => select network => Lan
5 : Click "+" (new) at the bottom left
6 : Entre for
- "domain" : Nothing or the name of the network (At the top into the window of airport utility)
- "server" : the IP address
- "Username & password" : the user name and password you use to connect to your hard drive on your Mac
- "Display As" : The name you want it have on your smartphone
7 : Click OK and wait.
8 : Click on your Hard drive
And it's done, please tell me if it has worked.
(I don't know what anonymous does but I didn't click on it, I don't recommend you to do it)
- Answered by Maxime A from Wandre
- Feb 16, 2015
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