Apple ME177LL/A - Manuals

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ( <...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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...

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. ...