Page 3 - Contents; Getting Started
3 Contents 5 Getting Started 8 About Your Time Capsule 9 About the AirPort Software 10 What You Need to Get Started 12 The Time Capsule Status Light 14 Setting Up Your Time Capsule 15 Using Your Time Capsule to Create Your Wireless Network 18 Using AirPort Utility 20 Creating a New Wireless Network ...
Page 4 - Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines; Regulatory Compliance Information
4 30 If Your Printer Isn’t Responding 31 Updating AirPort Software 31 Time Capsule Placement Considerations 32 Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort 33 Learning More, Service, and Support 35 Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 38 Regulatory Compliance Information
Page 5 - CongratulationsonpurchasingyourTimeCapsule.
1 5 Getting Started CongratulationsonpurchasingyourTimeCapsule. Readthisguidetogetstarted. 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 ...
Page 6 - Chapter 1
6 Chapter 1 GettingStarted With your Time Capsule, you can: Â 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 Tim...
Page 7 - and choose Help > AirPort Service and Support, and click Manuals.
7 Chapter 1 GettingStarted  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 Assi...
Page 8 - AboutYourTimeCapsule; Your Time Capsule has five ports on the back:
8 Chapter 1 GettingStarted AboutYourTimeCapsule Your Time Capsule has five ports on the back:  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  Three 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet Lo...
Page 9 - AbouttheAirPortSoftware; AirPort Utility
9 Chapter 1 GettingStarted AbouttheAirPortSoftware 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 ...
Page 10 - WhatYouNeedtoGetStarted; To use your Time Capsule with Time Machine in Mac OS X, you need to use; To set up your Time Capsule using a Mac, you need the following:
10 Chapter 1 GettingStarted WhatYouNeedtoGetStarted 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 ...
Page 11 - Plugging In Your Time Capsule; Connect a USB cable connected from the USB (
11 Chapter 1 GettingStarted Plugging In Your Time Capsule Before you plug in your Time Capsule, first connect the appropriate cables to the ports you want to use: Â Connect the Ethernet cable that’s connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you will connect to the Internet) to the Ethernet WAN ( <...
Page 12 - TheTimeCapsuleStatusLight; Light
12 Chapter 1 GettingStarted TheTimeCapsuleStatusLight The following table explains the Time Capsule light sequences and what they indicate. Light Status/description Off Your Time Capsule is unplugged. Solid amber Your Time Capsule is completing its startup sequence. Flashing amber Your Time Cap...
Page 13 - What’s Next
13 Chapter 1 GettingStarted 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 Ma...
Page 14 - Setting Up Your Time Capsule; Thischapterprovidesinformationandinstructionsfor
14 2 Setting Up Your Time Capsule Thischapterprovidesinformationandinstructionsfor connectingyourTimeCapsuletotheInternet,andusing AirPortUtilitytosetituptocreateorjoinawirelessnetwork. This chapter provides an overview of connecting your Time Capsule to the Internet, and...
Page 15 - Chapter 2; UsingYourTimeCapsuletoCreateYourWirelessNetwork; Mac computers with AirPort or AirPort Extreme Cards
15 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule UsingYourTimeCapsuletoCreateYourWirelessNetwork 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 applica...
Page 16 - Using Time Capsule to create a wireless network; ) port or to a USB hub using a USB cable.
16 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule Using Time Capsule to create a wireless network to Internet DSL or cable modem Internet WAN port < Shared printer Time Capsule to USB port 2.4 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz 2.4 or 5 GHz To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your Time Capsule using the Eth...
Page 17 - Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network.; To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later:
17 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule 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 onscree...
Page 18 - UsingAirPortUtility; Select your Time Capsule and click Continue.
18 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule UsingAirPortUtility 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 ...
Page 20 - CreatingaNewWirelessNetwork; If you plan to share a USB printer or USB hard disk on your network:; Connect the printer or hard disk to the Time Capsule USB (; ConfiguringandSharingInternetAccess
20 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule CreatingaNewWirelessNetwork 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...
Page 22 - SettingAdvancedOptions; To set advanced options:
22 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule SettingAdvancedOptions 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. T...
Page 23 - AllowingWirelessClientstoAccessYourNetworkWithout; Choose Add Wireless Clients from the Base Station menu.
23 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule AllowingWirelessClientstoAccessYourNetworkWithout EnteringaPassword 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 p...
Page 24 - UsingTimeMachinewithYourTimeCapsule; Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Time Machine.
24 Chapter 2 SettingUpYourTimeCapsule 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. UsingTimeMachinewithYourTimeCapsule With the Tim...
Page 26 - Tips and Troubleshooting; Youcanquicklysolvemostproblemswithyour; Make sure you’re connecting to the correct wireless network.; IfYouForgotYourNetworkPasswordorTimeCapsulePassword; To reset the Time Capsule password:
26 3 Tips and Troubleshooting Youcanquicklysolvemostproblemswithyour TimeCapsulebyfollowingtheadviceinthischapter. IfYouCan’tConnecttotheInternet  Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you can’t connect, check to make sure your network settings are co...
Page 27 - Chapter 3; Select your AirPort network.
27 Chapter 3 TipsandTroubleshooting 2 Select your AirPort network. Â 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). Â On a computer using Windows, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until y...
Page 28 - IfYourTimeCapsuleIsn’tResponding; Try unplugging it and plugging it back in.; To return your Time Capsule to the factory settings:; Your Time Capsule resets with the following settings:; If your Time Capsule still isn’t responding, try the following:; Unplug your Time Capsule.
28 Chapter 3 TipsandTroubleshooting IfYourTimeCapsuleIsn’tResponding 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 erase...
Page 29 - IfYourTimeCapsuleStatusLightFlashesAmber
29 Chapter 3 TipsandTroubleshooting IfYourTimeCapsuleStatusLightFlashesAmber 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...
Page 30 - IfYourPrinterIsn’tResponding; Make sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.; On a computer using Windows:; Open “Printers and Faxes” from the Start menu.
30 Chapter 3 TipsandTroubleshooting IfYourPrinterIsn’tResponding 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 con...
Page 31 - UpdatingAirPortSoftware
31 Chapter 3 TipsandTroubleshooting UpdatingAirPortSoftware 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....
Page 32 - ItemsThatCanCauseInterferencewithAirPort; Microwave ovens
32 Chapter 3 TipsandTroubleshooting ItemsThatCanCauseInterferencewithAirPort The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following can interfere with AirPort communication:  Microwave ovens  Direct Satellite Service (DSS) radio frequency leakage ...
Page 33 - Online Resources
4 33 Learning More, Service, and Support Youcanfindmoreinformationaboutusingyour TimeCapsuleonthewebandinonscreenhelp. 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 Ai...
Page 34 - Chapter 4; Onscreen Help; The serial number is printed on the bottom of your Time Capsule.
34 Chapter 4 LearningMore,Service,andSupport 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 ...
Page 35 - Time Capsule Specifications; Universal Serial Bus (USB; Environmental Specifications; Operating Temperature:
35 A pp endix Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines Time Capsule Specifications  Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz  Radio Output Power: Up to 23 dBm (nominal)  Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n specifications Interfaces  1 RJ-45 10/100/1...
Page 36 - Appendix; Size and Weight; You may need to provide this address to your ISP to connect your; Using Your Time Capsule Safely
36 Appendix TimeCapsuleSpecificationsandSafetyGuidelines Size and Weight  Length: 7.75 inches (197.0 mm)  Width: 7.75 inches (197.0 mm)  Height: 1.43 inches (36.33 mm)  Weight: 3.5 pounds (1.6 kilograms) Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The Time Capsule has three hardware addre...
Page 37 - About Operating and Storage Temperatures; or near water or wet locations.; Do Not Make Repairs Yourself; Do not attempt to open your Time Capsule or disassemble it. You run; About Handling
37 Appendix TimeCapsuleSpecificationsandSafetyGuidelines 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. ...
