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How do I mount a Time Capsule drive on a Mac?

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How do I mount a Time Capsule drive on a Mac?

1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the Time Capsule USB (d) port. 2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Mac, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows. 3 Select your Time Capsule and click Continue.

How do I access my Time Capsule folder?

Finding TimeCapsule’s Address

  1. Click on the TimeCapsule and then tap the ‘Edit’ button in the dialog that pops up. You will then see this screen. The ‘Base Station Name’ forms part of the address (in this example ‘TimeCapsule’)
  2. Select the “Internet” tab to reveal the next page.

How can I make my Time Capsule transfer faster?

Transfering data over wire (ethernet) is faster than over Wi-Fi. Connecting the USB drive directly to the computer (than to the TC) gives better results if you use the Finder to copy data.

How do I retrieve files from Time Capsule?

If you store files in your Time Capsule, open Finder and you will see the Time Capsule in the sidebar, under “Shared”. Select it and you will see what’s stored. Use the Time Machine application in your Applications folder.

How do I setup a Time Capsule to extend my wireless network?

Solution

  1. Reset your Time Capsule if needed to start from scratch.
  2. Power up the Time Capsule.
  3. Plug an Ethernet cable from your switch into one of the many Ethernet ports on the Time Capsule.
  4. Open AirPort Utility and set up a standard WiFi Network.
  5. Update and let the Time Capsule restart.

Can I connect an external hard drive to my Time Capsule?

External drive connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station (802.11ac) or AirPort Time Capsule. Time Machine can back up to an external USB drive connected to an AirPort Extreme Base Station (802.11ac model) or AirPort Time Capsule. Connect the drive to a USB port on your AirPort base station, then turn it on.

How do I connect my computer to Time Capsule?

Connect wireless Windows PC’s Right-click your wireless connection in your Task Tray, or your Wireless Connection under Network Connections, and select View Available Wireless Connections. Select your Time Capsule wireless network from the list and press Connect. Enter the wireless password you set up.

How do I connect my Time Capsule to my Mac without Internet?

Yes, absolutely. You can connect the Time Capsule via ethernet to the rest of the network via its WAN port, and it will be available to any computer that connects to the network, whether that Mac is using Wi-Fi or not.

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