AirPort Time Capsule Setup Guide
Contents 5 7 8 9 Getting Started Ports on Your AirPort Time Capsule Plugging In Your AirPort Time Capsule The AirPort Time Capsule Status Light 11 12 12 13 13 14 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using a Mac Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using an iOS device Setting Advanced Options Using Time Machine with Your AirPort Time Capsule Adding a WPS Printer to Your Password-Protected Network 16 16 17 17 18 Tips and Troubleshooting Best Locations for AirPort Time Capsule A
19 19 20 If Your AirPort Time Capsule Isn’t Responding If Your AirPort Time Capsule Status Light Flashes Amber If You Want to Update Your AirPort Time Capsule Software 21 Learning More, Service, and Support 23 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 4
Getting Started 1 Congratulations on purchasing your AirPort Time Capsule. Read this guide to get started. AirPort Time Capsule offers you fully automated backup for computers on your Wi-Fi network. Using the Time Machine application in Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later, it’s easy and automatic to back up all the Mac computers on your network to a single AirPort Time Capsule.
Link light Ethernet LAN USB Ethernet WAN Status light Power Reset button Power cord (Your power cord may look different.
Ports on Your AirPort Time Capsule AirPort Time Capsule has six ports on the back: < One Gigabit Ethernet Wide Area Network (WAN) port For connecting a DSL or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network G Three Gigabit Ethernet Local Area Network (LAN) ports For connecting Ethernet devices such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an existing Ethernet network d One USB port For connecting a compatible USB printer, hard disk, or hub for connecting several devices ≤ Power
Plugging In Your AirPort Time Capsule Before you plug in your AirPort 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’ll connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet WAN port (<). ÂÂ Connect a USB cable from the USB port (d) on your AirPort Time Capsule to a compatible USB printer, a hard disk, or a hub. ÂÂ Connect an Ethernet cable from any Ethernet device to any of the Ethernet LAN ports (G).
The AirPort Time Capsule Status Light The following table explains the AirPort Time Capsule light sequences and what they indicate. Light Status/description Off Your AirPort Time Capsule is unplugged. Solid amber Your AirPort Time Capsule is starting up. Flashing amber Your AirPort Time Capsule can’t establish a connection to the network or the Internet, or is encountering a problem. Use AirPort Utility to get information about what might cause the status light to flash amber.
iPhone or iPod touch AirPort Time Capsule Computer 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz Cable/DSL modem iPad 2.
Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 2 Use your Mac or an iOS device to set up your AirPort Time Capsule. You can set up your AirPort Time Capsule to do one of the following: ÂÂ Create a new network that wireless computers and devices can use to connect to the Internet and to each other. ÂÂ Extend an existing network. If the network is connected to the Internet, all the computers and wireless devices on the AirPort network can use the Internet connection.
Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using a Mac You’ll need: ÂÂ A Wi-Fi enabled Mac computer or a Mac computer connected to your AirPort Time Capsule with an Ethernet cable (in order to set it up using Ethernet) ÂÂ OS X v10.7.5 or later ÂÂ AirPort Utility v6.3 or later Use Software Update to get the latest version of OS X and AirPort Utility. To set it up: 1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder. 2 Select your AirPort Time Capsule and click Continue.
Setting Advanced Options To set advanced options, use AirPort Utility on your computer or download AirPort Utility for iOS from the App Store. You can set up a new AirPort Time Capsule or configure advanced settings, such as advanced security options, closed networks, DHCP lease time, access control, IPv6, and more. To set advanced options or make changes to a network you’ve already set up: 1 Choose the wireless network you want to change. ÂÂ On a Mac, use the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar.
Use Time Machine preferences to set up automatic backups, use a different backup disk, or adjust other settings. To set up or adjust Time Machine on a computer using Mac OS X v10.5.7 or later: 1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Time Machine. 2 Slide the switch to ON and click Select Disk. 3 Choose your AirPort Time Capsule and click Use Disk. Important: Your first backup with AirPort Time Capsule and Time Machine could take overnight or longer, depending on how much data you’re backing up.
To add a WPS printer: 1 Open AirPort Utility on your Mac, select your AirPort Time Capsule, and then click Edit. Enter the password if necessary. 2 Choose Add WPS Printer from the Base Station menu. 3 Specify how you want the printer to access the network: ÂÂ Select PIN to enter the eight-digit number provided by the printer. ÂÂ Select “First attempt” to allow network access to the printer joining the network. Once the printer is connected to the network, use Print & Scan preferences to choose it.
Tips and Troubleshooting 3 You can quickly solve most problems with your AirPort Time Capsule by following the advice in this chapter. Best Locations for AirPort Time Capsule The following recommendations can help your AirPort Time Capsule achieve the best wireless range and network coverage. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Time Capsule in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as large pieces of furniture or walls. Place it away from metallic surfaces.
ÂÂ Don’t place books, papers, or other objects on top of the AirPort Time Capsule. These may interfere with AirPort Time Capsule cooling. ÂÂ Place your AirPort Time Capsule at least 25 feet (8 meters) from any microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or other source of interference. Avoiding Interference The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem.
If You Forget Your AirPort Time Capsule or Network Password If you forget your AirPort Time Capsule or network password, you can reset it. To reset your password: 1 Use something pointed (such as a ballpoint pen) to press and hold the reset button for one second. Important: If you press the reset button for more than one second, you may lose your network settings. 2 Select your AirPort network.
If Your AirPort Time Capsule Isn’t Responding Try unplugging it and plugging it back in. If your AirPort Time Capsule still won’t respond, you may need to reset it to the factory default settings. Important: Resetting your AirPort Time Capsule to factory default settings erases all of the current settings and resets them to their original state.
try disconnecting it from its power supply, waiting a few seconds, and then reconnecting it. Make sure your AirPort Time Capsule is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem. For more information about why the light is flashing, open AirPort Utility, select your AirPort Time Capsule, and then click Edit to display information about the flashing light. You can also select “Monitor base station for problems” in AirPort preferences.
Learning More, Service, and Support 4 You can find more information about using your AirPort Time Capsule on the web and in onscreen help. Online Resources For the latest information about the AirPort Time Capsule, go to www.apple.com/airport. To register your AirPort 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.
Obtaining Warranty Service If your AirPort 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 AirPort Time Capsule still doesn’t function properly, go to www.apple.com/support and click Check Your Service & Support Coverage for information about obtaining warranty service. Finding the Serial Number of Your AirPort Time Capsule The serial number is printed on the bottom of your AirPort Time Capsule.
AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 5 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications ÂÂ Frequency Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz ÂÂ Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac 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) 2.0 (d) ÂÂ Simultaneous dual-band 802.
Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Time Capsule has three hardware addresses: ÂÂ AirPort ID: Two addresses are used to identify the AirPort Time Capsule on a wireless network. ÂÂ Ethernet ID: You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect your AirPort Time Capsule to the Internet. Using Your AirPort Time Capsule Safely ÂÂ The only way to shut off power completely to your AirPort Time Capsule is to disconnect it from the power source.
Avoid Wet Locations WARNING: To reduce the chance of shock or injury, do not use your AirPort Time Capsule in or near water or wet locations. ÂÂ Keep your AirPort Time Capsule away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins, bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on. ÂÂ Protect your AirPort Time Capsule from direct sunlight, and rain or other moisture. ÂÂ Take care not to spill any food or liquid on your AirPort Time Capsule. If you do, unplug it before cleaning up the spill.
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.
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device is below the FCC and EU radio frequency exposure limits for uncontrolled equipment. This device should be operated with a minimum distance of at least 20 cm between the AirPort Card antennas and a person’s body and must not be co-located or operated with any other antenna or transmitter subject to the conditions of the FCC Grant.
English Hereby, Apple Inc. declares that this WLAN Access Point is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Español Por medio de la presente Apple Inc. declara que este WLAN Access Point cumple con los requisitos esenciales y cualesquiera otras disposiciones aplicables o exigibles de la Directiva 1999/5/CE. Norsk Apple Inc.
European Community Restrictions This device is restricted to indoor use in the 5150 to 5350 MHz frequency range.
Disposal and Recycling Information This symbol indicates that your product must be disposed of properly according to local laws and regulations. When your product reaches its end of life, contact Apple or your local authorities to learn about recycling options. For information about Apple’s recycling program, go to www.apple.com/recycling.
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