Questions about the Mac? Get them answered here.

Follow this Topic

Browse

Answer questions about the Mac.

117 Questions on Wi-Fi & Networking

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
- Flag as inappropriate (How fast is the Airport Time Capsule)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (How fast is the Airport Time Capsule)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (How fast is the Airport Time Capsule)
What is the read/write speed of the hard drive?
- Asked by Jesse I from Manhattan
- Mar 10, 2018
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the read/write speed of the hard drive?)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (What is the read/write speed of the hard drive?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (What is the read/write speed of the hard drive?)
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?)

3 Answers (Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?)

Similar Questions (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
- Jul 22, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I back up two separate Macs using Time Machine?)
How can I integrate a 1st general airport express
- Asked by Richard P from Santa Ynez
- Feb 3, 2018
- Flag as inappropriate (How can I integrate a 1st general airport express)
- Asked about: AirPort Express
Answer now (How can I integrate a 1st general airport express)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (How can I integrate a 1st general airport express)
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Do I need an Apple Phone to work my Apple Mac Book Air's Messages & FaceTime?)
Answer now (Do I need an Apple Phone to work my Apple Mac Book Air's Messages & FaceTime?)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Do I need an Apple Phone to work my Apple Mac Book Air's Messages & FaceTime?)
Will there be a notice in speed using a ethernet cable to my imac if i am already running an ethernet cable from my current internet supplier router
- Asked by Lewis H
- Jan 22, 2018
- Flag as inappropriate (Will there be a notice in speed using a ethernet cable to my imac if i am already running an ethernet cable from my current internet supplier router)
- Asked about: AirPort Express
Answer now (Will there be a notice in speed using a ethernet cable to my imac if i am already running an ethernet cable from my current internet supplier router)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (Will there be a notice in speed using a ethernet cable to my imac if i am already running an ethernet cable from my current internet supplier router)
can I use the airport express with a time capsule?
- Asked by William L from Dundas
- Dec 9, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (can I use the airport express with a time capsule?)
- Asked about: AirPort Express
Answer now (can I use the airport express with a time capsule?)

2 Answers (can I use the airport express with a time capsule?)

Similar Questions (can I use the airport express with a time capsule?)
Best Answer:
Yes, I extended both a 1st gen 1TB Time Capsule and a new (3rd gen) 3TB Time Capsule with an Airport Express (2010 model). However, there was no noticeable improvement with download speeds in remote areas after I upgraded my Time Capsule. I will probably buy the new Airport Extreme assuming that there will be a better handshake between the (2) newer devices.
- Answered by Richard M from San Francisco
- Dec 10, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (can I use the airport express with a time capsule?)
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use a netgear booster to extend my wifi signal from my AirPort Extreme?)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme
Answer now (Can I use a netgear booster to extend my wifi signal from my AirPort Extreme?)

1 Answer (Can I use a netgear booster to extend my wifi signal from my AirPort Extreme?)

Similar Questions (Can I use a netgear booster to extend my wifi signal from my AirPort Extreme?)
Best Answer:
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use a netgear booster to extend my wifi signal from my AirPort Extreme?)
Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?
- Asked by Bela F from San Diego
- Aug 27, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme
Answer now (Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?)

1 Answer (Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?)

Similar Questions (Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?)
Best Answer:
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does the current Airport implement the 802.11ac wave 2 standard?)
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
- Flag as inappropriate (can i access external hard drive connected to airport extreme on my android phone using es file explorer)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme
Answer now (can i access external hard drive connected to airport extreme on my android phone using es file explorer)

1 Answer (can i access external hard drive connected to airport extreme on my android phone using es file explorer)

Similar Questions (can i access external hard drive connected to airport extreme on my android phone using es file explorer)
Answer
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (can i access external hard drive connected to airport extreme on my android phone using es file explorer)
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Can I use two Airport Time Capsules in the same house as access points for two different floors?)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (Can I use two Airport Time Capsules in the same house as access points for two different floors?)

1 Answer (Can I use two Airport Time Capsules in the same house as access points for two different floors?)

Similar Questions (Can I use two Airport Time Capsules in the same house as access points for two different floors?)
Best Answer:
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
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can I use two Airport Time Capsules in the same house as access points for two different floors?)
Can i easily back up multiple devices (iMac and MacBook) wirelessly, and access the separate back-ups, without having to create partitions?
- Asked by Andy B
- Aug 26, 2017
- Flag as inappropriate (Can i easily back up multiple devices (iMac and MacBook) wirelessly, and access the separate back-ups, without having to create partitions?)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (Can i easily back up multiple devices (iMac and MacBook) wirelessly, and access the separate back-ups, without having to create partitions?)

1 Answer (Can i easily back up multiple devices (iMac and MacBook) wirelessly, and access the separate back-ups, without having to create partitions?)

Similar Questions (Can i easily back up multiple devices (iMac and MacBook) wirelessly, and access the separate back-ups, without having to create partitions?)
Answer
Yes, no problem. The Time Capsule will create a separate folder for each device. Just bear in mind that later down the road, those devices will likely be fighting for space as the Time Capsule fills up!
- Answered by Shane S
- Oct 29, 2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Can i easily back up multiple devices (iMac and MacBook) wirelessly, and access the separate back-ups, without having to create partitions?)
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
- Flag as inappropriate (Does Airport Extreme support VLAN tagging?)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme
Answer now (Does Airport Extreme support VLAN tagging?)

1 Answer (Does Airport Extreme support VLAN tagging?)

Similar Questions (Does Airport Extreme support VLAN tagging?)
do you need the airport extreme for the airport express to work
I'm thinking of buying a airport express to wirelessly stream music to my speakers but i was wondering if you need to have the airport extreme as well to make it work. thanks
- Asked by James H from Nedlands
- Apr 15, 2014
- Flag as inappropriate (do you need the airport extreme for the airport express to work)
- Asked about: AirPort Express
Answer now (do you need the airport extreme for the airport express to work)

1 Answer (do you need the airport extreme for the airport express to work)

Similar Questions (do you need the airport extreme for the airport express to work)
Best Answer:
You do not need the extreme. The express will work on its own.
- Answered by Samuel H from Mount Pleasant
- Apr 19, 2014
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (do you need the airport extreme for the airport express to work)
Is this product dual voltage?
Can a airpot time capsule purchased in the US be used in other countries with 220 volt power systems? I know that plug prongs are different, but that is easily resolved.
- Asked by Daniel A from Pleasant Valley
- Jul 22, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (Is this product dual voltage?)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (Is this product dual voltage?)

1 Answer (Is this product dual voltage?)

Similar Questions (Is this product dual voltage?)
Best Answer:
Yes, just make sure the power cord is rated for the location you are in. If you do not use the proper cord, you risk a fire (this is valid with any device).

Try to avoid using power adapters.
- Answered by Frederic L
- Oct 8, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Is this product dual voltage?)
I have a MacBook Pro laptop about 3 years old.Will this work with my pro?
- Asked by Ronald B from Healdsburg
- Sep 13, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate (I have a MacBook Pro laptop about 3 years old.Will this work with my pro?)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (I have a MacBook Pro laptop about 3 years old.Will this work with my pro?)

1 Answer (I have a MacBook Pro laptop about 3 years old.Will this work with my pro?)

Similar Questions (I have a MacBook Pro laptop about 3 years old.Will this work with my pro?)
Answer
yes.
- Answered by Wei W from Burnaby
- Sep 24, 2013
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (I have a MacBook Pro laptop about 3 years old.Will this work with my pro?)
hello, wich is the different between apple time capsule model ME182LL/A and Model ME182AM/A Thanks!!!
- Asked by Alejandro D
- Sep 9, 2017
- Flag as inappropriate (hello, wich is the different between apple time capsule model ME182LL/A and Model ME182AM/A Thanks!!!)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (hello, wich is the different between apple time capsule model ME182LL/A and Model ME182AM/A Thanks!!!)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (hello, wich is the different between apple time capsule model ME182LL/A and Model ME182AM/A Thanks!!!)
What is the real bandwidth that Airport can handle in the local network (wired and Wi-Fi)?
I'm trying to compare Apple Airport Extreme with other routers with similar characteristics, so it's important to check the bandwidth but Apple don't talk about this in the specifications sheet.
- Asked by Camilo C from Bogota
- Jan 27, 2016
- Flag as inappropriate (What is the real bandwidth that Airport can handle in the local network (wired and Wi-Fi)?)
- Asked about: AirPort Extreme
Answer now (What is the real bandwidth that Airport can handle in the local network (wired and Wi-Fi)?)

1 Answer (What is the real bandwidth that Airport can handle in the local network (wired and Wi-Fi)?)

Similar Questions (What is the real bandwidth that Airport can handle in the local network (wired and Wi-Fi)?)
Answer
The LAN ports can handle up to 1Gbps, whereas 802.11ac WI-FI on the 5Ghz frequency can handle up to 1300Mbps (1.3Gbps). This is if the devices are compatible or whether the speed can be delivered by the Internet Service Provider. 802.11b/g/n handle less speed than this.
- Answered by Callum B from Wisbech
- Sep 3, 2017
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (What is the real bandwidth that Airport can handle in the local network (wired and Wi-Fi)?)
steps for the the modem connection to apple time capsule
- Asked by Craig N from Brisbane
- Jul 14, 2017
- Flag as inappropriate (steps for the the modem connection to apple time capsule)
- Asked about: AirPort Time Capsule - 3TB
Answer now (steps for the the modem connection to apple time capsule)

No answers yet

Similar Questions (steps for the the modem connection to apple time capsule)
Does the AirPort express work as a internet provider or do I need a internet provider to use the AirPort express?
- Asked by Lisette M from Dallas
- Jul 27, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate (Does the AirPort express work as a internet provider or do I need a internet provider to use the AirPort express?)
- Asked about: AirPort Express
Answer now (Does the AirPort express work as a internet provider or do I need a internet provider to use the AirPort express?)

1 Answer (Does the AirPort express work as a internet provider or do I need a internet provider to use the AirPort express?)

Similar Questions (Does the AirPort express work as a internet provider or do I need a internet provider to use the AirPort express?)
Best Answer:
No, it's a router not a modem. So you'll need internet service with a modem and then it can be used as a router. But there are a lot more uses for this little device.

1. Extend your existing WiFi signal in weak spots of your home.

2. If you are in a hotel with no WiFi but the main lobby, this baby can be hooked up in your room with an ethernet cable and you can create your own wireless network.

3. Use it to play music from your iPhone, iPod, iPad or Macbook wirelessly through your stereo or any speakers. Works really good!

4. Wireless printing.
- Answered by Jesse S from Quartz Hill
- Jul 29, 2015
- Flag as inappropriate Answer (Does the AirPort express work as a internet provider or do I need a internet provider to use the AirPort express?)