Time Capsule Setup Guide
Contents 5 8 9 10 12 Getting Started 14 15 18 20 20 22 23 24 Setting Up Your Time Capsule 26 26 26 28 29 Tips and Troubleshooting About Your Time Capsule About the AirPort Software What You Need to Get Started The Time Capsule Status Light Using Your Time Capsule to Create Your Wireless Network Using AirPort Utility Creating a New Wireless Network Configuring and Sharing Internet Access Setting Advanced Options Allowing Wireless Clients to Access Your Network Without Entering a Password Using Time Ma
30 31 31 32 If Your Printer Isn’t Responding Updating AirPort Software Time Capsule Placement Considerations Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort 33 Learning More, Service, and Support 35 Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 38 Regulatory Compliance Information 4
Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your Time Capsule. Read this guide to get started. Time Capsule offers you the simplicity of fully automated backup for your Wi-Fi network. Using the Time Machine application in Mac OS X v10.5.7 Leopard or later, it’s easy and automatic to back up all the computers on your network to a single Time Capsule. The Time Capsule is also a fully featured AirPort Extreme Base Station that provides simultaneous dual-band wireless networking.
With your Time Capsule, you can: ÂÂ Use the Time Machine application in Mac OS X v10.5.7 (or later) to back up all the computers on your wireless network, as well as computers connected to your Time Capsule using Ethernet. Note: Your first backup with Time Capsule and Time Machine could take overnight or longer, depending on how much data you’re backing up. To speed up the initial backup, use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to the LAN port on your Time Capsule.
ÂÂ Connect a USB hub to your Time Capsule, and then connect multiple USB devices, such as printers or hard disks. All computers on the network have access to those devices. Important: Use AirPort Utility to set up your Time Capsule. Previous versions of AirPort Setup Assistant and AirPort Admin Utility are not compatible with this Time Capsule.
About Your Time Capsule Your Time Capsule has five ports on the back: ÂÂ One 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port for connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network ÂÂ Three 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ports for connecting Ethernet devices, such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network ÂÂ One USB port for connecting a compatible USB printer, hard drive, or hub for connecting s
About the AirPort Software Your Time Capsule works with AirPort Utility, installed in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows. If AirPort Utility isn’t installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. Use AirPort Utility and follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your Time Capsule and your AirPort wireless network. Note: You must use AirPort Utility v5.
What You Need to Get Started To use your Time Capsule, you need a wireless-enabled computer that’s compliant with IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or IEEE 802.11n standards. To set up your Time Capsule, your computer must meet the requirements listed below. Note: To use your Time Capsule with Time Machine in Mac OS X, you need to use Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later.
Plugging In Your Time Capsule Before you plug in your Time Capsule, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use: ÂÂ Connect the Ethernet cable that’s connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet WAN (<) port. ÂÂ Connect a USB cable connected from the USB (d) port on your Time Capsule to a compatible USB printer (if you will print to a USB printer), a hard disk, or a hub.
The Time Capsule Status Light The following table explains the Time Capsule light sequences and what they indicate. 12 Light Status/description Off Your Time Capsule is unplugged. Solid amber Your Time Capsule is completing its startup sequence. Flashing amber Your Time Capsule can’t establish a connection to the network or the Internet, or is encountering a problem. Make sure you have installed AirPort Utility and use it to get information about what might cause the status light to flash amber.
What’s Next After you plug in your Time Capsule, use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. AirPort Utility is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows XP or Windows Vista.
Setting Up Your Time Capsule 2 This chapter provides information and instructions for connecting your Time Capsule to the Internet, and using AirPort Utility to set it up to create or join a wireless network. This chapter provides an overview of connecting your Time Capsule to the Internet, and using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to set up your network and other features of your Time Capsule.
Using Your Time Capsule to Create Your Wireless Network When you set up your Time Capsule to provide network and Internet access, the following computers and devices can access the wireless AirPort network to share files, play games, and use Internet applications such as web browsers and email applications: ÂÂ Mac computers with AirPort or AirPort Extreme Cards ÂÂ 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and IEEE 802.
Using Time Capsule to create a wireless network 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 GHz Time Capsule Shared printer to USB port < Internet WAN port 2.4 or 5 GHz DSL or cable modem to Internet To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your Time Capsule using the Ethernet WAN (<) port. 2 If you plan to share a USB printer on the network, connect it to the Time Capsule USB (d) port or to a USB hub using a USB cable.
3 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your Time Capsule, and then click Continue. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: 1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. 2 Click Add (+) and select your printer from the list. 3 Click the Add button.
Using AirPort Utility To set up and configure your Time Capsule, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. On a Mac computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. 2 Select your Time Capsule and click Continue. If you don’t see the Time Capsule you want to configure, click Rescan to scan for available wireless devices, and then select your Time Capsule from the list.
3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Time Capsule and your wireless network. The AirPort Utility setup assistant asks you questions about the type of network you want to use and the services you want to set up, and helps you enter the appropriate settings. If you’re using your Time Capsule to connect to the Internet, you need a broadband (DSL or cable modem) account with an Internet service provider (ISP), or a connection to the Internet using an existing Ethernet network.
Creating a New Wireless Network You can use the AirPort Utility setup assistant to create a new wireless network. The setup assistant guides you through the steps necessary to name your network, protect your network with a password, and set other options. If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your network: 1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the Time Capsule USB (d) port.
Use the AirPort Utility setup assistant to enter your ISP settings and configure how your Time Capsule shares the settings with other computers. 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer using Mac OS X, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows. If AirPort Utility isn’t installed on your computer, you can download it from www.apple.com/support/airport. 2 Select your Time Capsule and click Continue.
Setting Advanced Options Use AirPort Utility to set up your Time Capsule manually if you want to set advanced Time Capsule options such as advanced security options, closed networks, DHCP lease time, access control, power controls, user accounts, and more. To set advanced options: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows.
Allowing Wireless Clients to Access Your Network Without Entering a Password If your network is password-protected using WPA Personal or WPA/WPA2 Personal, you can provide wireless clients access to your network without requiring them to enter the network password. When you allow a client access to your network, the client’s name and wireless MAC address (or AirPort ID) are stored in the access control list of AirPort Utility until you remove the client from the list.
Select “Limit client’s access to 24 hours” if you want to provide just one day of access to your network. If you don’t select this option, the client has access until you remove the client from the list. Using Time Machine with Your Time Capsule With the Time Machine application in Mac OS X (Leopard or later) you can back up everything on your computer, including your photos, music, movies, and documents. After you set up Time Machine, it automatically backs up your computer on a regular basis.
Your first backup with Time Capsule and Time Machine could take overnight or longer, depending on how much data you’re backing up. To speed up the initial backup, connect your Time Capsule to your computer using Ethernet. In each subsequent backup, Time Machine backs up only files that have changed since the previous backup, so the backups don’t take as long. Time Capsule is a great wireless backup solution for portable computers.
Tips and Troubleshooting 3 You can quickly solve most problems with your Time Capsule by following the advice in this chapter. If You Can’t Connect to the Internet ÂÂ Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you can’t connect, check to make sure your network settings are correct. If they appear to be correct and you still can’t connect, contact your Internet service provider (ISP). ÂÂ Make sure you’re connecting to the correct wireless network.
2 Select your AirPort network. ÂÂ On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by your Time Capsule (the network name doesn’t change). ÂÂ On a computer using Windows, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort network name (SSID), and choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available.
If Your Time Capsule Isn’t Responding Try unplugging it and plugging it back in. If your Time Capsule stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the factory default settings. Important: Resetting your Time Capsule to factory default settings erases all of the current settings and resets them to the settings that came with your Time Capsule.
If Your Time Capsule Status Light Flashes Amber The Ethernet cable may not be connected properly, your Time Capsule may be out of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your Internet service provider. If you’re connected to the Internet with a DSL or cable modem, the modem may have lost its connection to the network or the Internet. Even if the modem seems to be working properly, try disconnecting it from its power supply, waiting a few seconds, and then reconnecting it.
If Your Printer Isn’t Responding If you connected a printer to the USB port on your Time Capsule and the computers on the AirPort network can’t print, try the following: 1 Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on. 2 Make sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the Time Capsule USB port. 3 Make sure the printer is selected in the Printer List window on client computers. On a Mac using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: ÂÂ Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax.
Updating AirPort Software Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It is recommended that you update your Time Capsule to use the latest software. You can select “Check for updates when opening AirPort Utility,” or “Check for updates” in AirPort preferences. If you select “Check for updates,” choose an increment of time, such as weekly, from the pop-up menu to automatically check for updates.
Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following can interfere with AirPort communication: ÂÂ Microwave ovens ÂÂ Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage ÂÂ The original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the device manufacturer and obtain newer cables. ÂÂ Certain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations.
Learning More, Service, and Support 4 You can find more information about using your Time Capsule on the web and in onscreen help. Online Resources For the latest information about the Time Capsule, go to www.apple.com/airport. To register your Time Capsule, go to www.apple.com/register. For AirPort support information, forums with product-specific information and feedback, and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/airport. For support outside of the United States, go to www.
Onscreen Help To learn more about using AirPort Utility with your Time Capsule, open AirPort Utility and choose Help > AirPort Utility Help. Obtaining Warranty Service If your Time Capsule appears to be damaged or doesn’t function properly, follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If your Time Capsule still doesn’t function, go to www.apple.com/support for information about getting warranty service.
Appendix Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines Time Capsule Specifications ÂÂ Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz ÂÂ Radio Output Power: Up to 23 dBm (nominal) ÂÂ Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications Interfaces ÂÂ 1 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet WAN (<) ÂÂ 3 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet LAN (G) ÂÂ Universal Serial Bus (USB d) 2.0 ÂÂ 802.
Size and Weight ÂÂ Length: 7.75 inches (197.0 mm) ÂÂ Width: 7.75 inches (197.0 mm) ÂÂ Height: 1.43 inches (36.33 mm) ÂÂ Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kilograms) Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The Time Capsule has three hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the case: ÂÂ AirPort ID: The two addresses used to identify the Time Capsule on a wireless network. ÂÂ Ethernet ID: You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect your Time Capsule to the Internet.
About Operating and Storage Temperatures When you’re using your Time Capsule, it is normal for the case to get warm. The Time Capsule case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside the unit to the cooler air outside. Avoid Wet Locations WARNING: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your Time Capsule in or near water or wet locations. ÂÂ Keep your Time Capsule away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Declaration of Conformity This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. See instructions if interference to radio or television reception is suspected.
Canadian Compliance Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Cet appareil est conforme aux normes CNR exemptes de licence d’Industrie Canada.
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