Page 3 - Contents; Getting Started
Contents 3 5 Getting Started 7 Ports on Your AirPort Time Capsule 8 Plugging In Your AirPort Time Capsule 9 The AirPort Time Capsule Status Light 11 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 12 Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using a Mac 12 Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using an iOS device 13 Setting A...
Page 4 - 3 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines
4 19 If Your AirPort Time Capsule Isn’t Responding 19 If Your AirPort Time Capsule Status Light Flashes Amber 20 If You Want to Update Your AirPort Time Capsule Software 21 Learning More, Service, and Support 23 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines
Page 6 - Chapter 1
Chapter 1 Getting Started 6 Status light USB Ethernet LAN Power Ethernet WAN Link light Power cord (Your power cord may look different.) Reset button
Page 7 - Ports on Your AirPort Time Capsule; AirPort Time Capsule has six ports on the back:
Chapter 1 Getting Started 7 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 (LA...
Page 8 - Plugging In Your AirPort Time Capsule; Connect a USB cable from the USB port (
Chapter 1 Getting Started 8 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: Â Connect the Ethernet cable that’s connected to your DSL or cable modem (if you’ll connect to the Internet) to the Ether...
Page 9 - The AirPort Time Capsule Status Light
Chapter 1 Getting Started 9 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 Yo...
Page 11 - Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule; 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:
2 11 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 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: Â Create a new network that wireless computers and devices can use to connect to the Internet and to each other. Â Extend ...
Page 12 - Chapter 2; Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using a Mac; AirPort Utility v6.3 or later; Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using an iOS device; Tap the name of your AirPort Time Capsule.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 12 Setting Up AirPort Time Capsule Using a Mac You’ll need:  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)  OS X v10.7.5 or later  AirPort Utility v...
Page 13 - Setting Advanced Options; Choose the wireless network you want to change.; Using Time Machine with Your AirPort Time Capsule
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 13 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...
Page 14 - Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Time Machine.; Adding a WPS Printer to Your Password-Protected Network
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 14 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 Tim...
Page 15 - Choose Add WPS Printer from the Base Station menu.
Chapter 2 Setting Up Your AirPort Time Capsule 15 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 net...
Page 16 - Tips and Troubleshooting; Best Locations for AirPort Time Capsule
3 16 Tips and Troubleshooting 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. Â P...
Page 17 - Chapter 3; Avoiding Interference; Microwave ovens; If You Can’t Connect to the Internet; Make sure you’re connecting to the correct wireless network.
Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 17 Â Don’t place books, papers, or other objects on top of the AirPort Time Capsule. These may interfere with AirPort Time Capsule cooling. Â Place your AirPort Time Capsule at least 25 feet (8 meters) from any microwave oven, 2.4 GHz cordless phone, or other sourc...
Page 18 - If You Forget Your AirPort Time Capsule or Network Password; Select your AirPort network.
Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 18 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....
Page 19 - If Your AirPort Time Capsule Isn’t Responding; current settings and resets them to their original state.; To reset your AirPort Time Capsule to its factory settings:; Your AirPort Time Capsule receives its IP address using DHCP.; If Your AirPort Time Capsule Status Light Flashes Amber
Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 19 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 ...
Page 20 - If You Want to Update Your AirPort Time Capsule Software; Open AirPort Utility.; To update your AirPort Time Capsule firmware from an iOS device:
Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 20 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 fl...
Page 21 - and Support; Online Resources
4 21 Learning More, Service, and Support 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...
Page 22 - Chapter 4; Obtaining Warranty Service
Chapter 4 Learning More, Service, and Support 22 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, g...
Page 23 - AirPort Time Capsule Specifications; Operating Temperature:; Size and Weight
5 23 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines AirPort Time Capsule Specifications  Frequency Band: 2.4GHz and 5GHz  Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, and 802.11ac specifications Interfaces  1 RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Gigabit Ethernet...
Page 24 - Chapter 5; Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses; The AirPort Time Capsule has three hardware addresses:; Using Your AirPort Time Capsule Safely
Chapter 5 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 24 Hardware Media Access Control (MAC) Addresses The AirPort Time Capsule has three hardware addresses: Â AirPort ID: Two addresses are used to identify the AirPort Time Capsule on a wireless network. Â Ethernet ID: You may need to ...
Page 25 - Avoid Wet Locations; in or near water or wet locations.; Do Not Make Repairs Yourself
Chapter 5 AirPort Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 25 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. Â Keep your AirPort Time Capsule away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasin...
Page 26 - Regulatory Compliance Information; FCC Declaration of Conformity; Wireless Radio Use
Regulatory Compliance Information 26 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 interf...
Page 27 - European Compliance Statement; Europe–EU Declaration of Conformity
27 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 pers...
Page 30 - Disposal and Recycling Information
30 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 recycl...
