Time Capsule Setup Guide

1me Casu|e
Setu Gude
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Contents
5 Gettng Started
8 About our lime Capsule
9 About the AirPort Software
10 what ou leed to Cet Started
12 lhe lime Capsule Status light
14 Settng 0 our 1me Casu|e
15 Using our lime Capsule to Create our wireless letwork
18 Using AirPort Utility
20 Creating a lew wireless letwork
20 Con6guring and Sharing lnternet Access
22 Setting Advanced Options
23 Allowing wireless Clients to Access our letwork without lntering a Password
24 Using lime Vachine with our lime Capsule
26 1s and 1roub|eshootng
26 lf ou Can't Connect to the lnternet
26 lf ou lorgot our letwork Password or lime Capsule Password
28 lf our lime Capsule lsn't Responding
29 lf our lime Capsule Status light llashes Amber
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30 lf our Printer lsn't Responding
31 Updating AirPort Software
31 lime Capsule Placement Considerations
32 ltems lhat Can Cause lnterference with AirPort
33 Learnng More, Servce, and Suort
35 1me Casu|e Sechcatons and Safety Gude|nes
38 Regulatory Compliance lnformation
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Gettng Started
Congratulations on purchasing your Time Capsule.
Pead this guide to get started.
lime Capsule o1ers you the simplicity of fully automated backup for your wi-li
network. Using the lime Vachine application in Vac OS \ v10.5.7 leopard or later,
it's easy and automatic to back up all the computers on your network to a
single lime Capsule.
lhe lime Capsule is also a fully featured AirPort lxtreme base Station that provides
simultaneous dual-band wireless networking. when you set up your lime Capsule,
it creates two high-speed wi-li networks.
A 2.4 gigahertz (Clz) network for 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11n devices, such as
iPhone, iPod touch, and older computers
A 5 Clz network for 802.11n and 802.11a devices, such as newer computers, iPad,
and Apple lv
wireless devices |oin the network that provides them the best performance and
compatibility, and the lime Capsule shares your broadband lnternet connection
with computers and devices on your network.
6 Chater 1 Cetting Started
with your lime Capsule, you can.
Use the lime Vachine application in Vac OS \ v10.5.7 (or later) to back up all
the computers on your wireless network, as well as computers connected to your
lime Capsule using lthernet.
Note: our 6rst backup with lime Capsule and lime Vachine could take overnight
or longer, depending on how much data you're backing up. lo speed up the initial
backup, use an lthernet cable to connect your computer to the lAl port on
your lime Capsule. lor more information about using lime Vachine, see "Using
lime Vachine with our lime Capsule' on page 24.
Create a password-protected wireless home network, and then connect to the
lnternet and share the connection with other computers and wi-li devices, such as
iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple lv. ou can also share 6les among computers
connected to the network.
Create a guest network, with or without password protection to provide lnternet-only
access to wireless devices, such as computers, iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple lv.
Connect your lime Capsule to your lthernet network. wireless-equipped Vac,
windows \P, windows vista, or windows 7 computers can then have access to an
entire network without being connected by a cable.
Connect a supported USb printer to your lime Capsule. Compatible computers on
the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can print to it.
Connect an additional USb hard drive to your lime Capsule. Compatible computers
on the AirPort network, both wireless and wired, can access information on
the hard disk.
Connect a USb hub to your lime Capsule, and then connect multiple USb devices,
such as printers or hard disks. All computers on the network have access to
those devices.
lmortont: Use AirPort Utility to set up your lime Capsule. Previous versions of AirPort
Setup Assistant and AirPort Admin Utility are not compatible with this lime Capsule.
AirPort Utility is installed in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a computer
using Vac OS \, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using windows. lf
AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from
www.apple.com/support/airport.
Apple periodically updates AirPort software. lt's recommended that you update your
software to keep your lime Capsule up to date.
Note: lo download a copy of this setup guide in your language, open AirPort Utility
and choose lelp > AirPort Service and Support, and click Vanuals.
About our Time Capsule
our lime Capsule has 6ve ports on the back.
One 10/100/1000base-l Cigabit lthernet wide Area letwork (wAl) port for
connecting a 0Sl or cable modem, or for connecting to an existing lthernet network
lhree 10/100/1000base-l Cigabit lthernet local Area letwork (lAl) ports for
connecting lthernet devices, such as printers or computers, or for connecting to an
existing lthernet network
One USb port for connecting a compatible USb printer, hard drive, or hub for
connecting several devices
Status light Internet WAN port
Power port
Power cord
Reset button USB port
Ethernet ports
Security slot
Ethernet
activity light
lhe reset button next to the ports is used for troubleshooting your lime Capsule.
lhe status light on the front shows the current status.
About the AirPort Software
our lime Capsule works with AirPort Utility, installed in the Utilities folder in the
Applications folder on a computer using Vac OS \, and in Start > All Programs >
AirPort on a computer using windows.
lf AirPort Utility isn't installed on your computer, you can download it from
Use AirPort Utility and follow the instructions on the following pages to set up your
lime Capsule and your AirPort wireless network.
Note: ou must use AirPort Utility v5.5.3 (or later) to set up your lime Capsule. lhis
lime Capsule is not compatible with previous versions of AirPort software.
ArPort 0t|ty
Use AirPort Utility to set up your lime Capsule to create a wireless network, connect to
the lnternet, and share compatible USb printers and hard disks. ou can also connect
your lime Capsule to an existing AirPort lxtreme wireless network.
AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing the
lime Capsule, AirPort lxtreme, and AirPort lxpress base Stations. Use it to manually
ad|ust network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options.
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ArPort status menu
Use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to switch quickly between AirPort networks,
monitor the signal quality of the current network, create a computer-to-computer
network, and turn AirPort on or o1. lhe status menu is available on computers using
Vac OS \.
what ou Need to Cet Started
lo use your lime Capsule, you need a wireless-enabled computer that's compliant with
llll 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, or llll 802.11n standards. lo set up your lime Capsule,
your computer must meet the requirements listed below.
Note: lo use your lime Capsule with lime Vachine in Vac OS \, you need to use
Vac OS \ v10.5.7 or later.
1o set u your 1me Casu|e usng a Mac, you need the fo||owng:
A Vac computer with an AirPort or AirPort lxtreme Card installed to set it up wirelessly,
or a Vac computer connected to your lime Capsule with an lthernet cable to set it
up using lthernet
Vac OS \ v10.5.7 or later
AirPort Utility v5.5.3 or later
1o set u your 1me Casu|e usng a Wndows comuter, you need the fo||owng:
A windows computer with 300 Vlz or higher processor speed and a compatible
802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g, llll 802.11n wireless card, or a windows computer
connected to a lime Capsule with an lthernet cable to set it up using lthernet
windows \P lome or Professional (SP3), windows vista (SP2), or windows 7 (SP1)
AirPort Utility v5.5.3 or later
P|uggng |n our 1me Casu|e
before you plug in your lime Capsule, 6rst connect the appropriate cables to the ports
you want to use.
Connect the lthernet cable that's connected to your 0Sl or cable modem (if you will
connect to the lnternet) to the lthernet wAl (<) port.
Connect a USb cable connected from the USb (d) port on your lime Capsule to a
compatible USb printer (if you will print to a USb printer), a hard disk, or a hub.
Connect an lthernet cable from any lthernet device to the lthernet lAl (G) ports.
After you've connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the
power cord to the power port and plug your lime Capsule into a power outlet. lhere
is no power switch.
lmortont: Use only the power cord that came with your lime Capsule.
when you plug your lime Capsule into a power outlet, the status light ashes green
for one second and then glows amber while your lime Capsule starts up. After your
lime Capsule has started up completely, the status light ashes amber until your lime
Capsule has been updated with the correct settings. lhe status light glows solid green
after your lime Capsule is properly set up and connected to the lnternet or a network.
when you connect lthernet cables to the lthernet ports, the lights above them glow
solid green.
The Time Capsule Status Light
lhe following table explains the lime Capsule light sequences and what they indicate.
Ligbt Status/descriptien
O6 our lime Capsule is unplugged.
So|d amber our lime Capsule is completing its startup sequence.
P|ashng amber our lime Capsule can't establish a connection to the network or
the lnternet, or is encountering a problem. Vake sure you have
installed AirPort Utility and use it to get information about what
might cause the status light to ash amber. See "lf our lime
Capsule Status light llashes Amber' on page 29.
So|d green our lime Capsule is on and working properly. lf you choose
llash On Activity from the Status light pop-up menu (in the
base Station pane of AirPort settings in AirPort Utility), the status
light may ash green to indicate normal activity.
P|ashng amber and green lhere may be a problem starting up. our lime Capsule will
restart and try again.
So|d b|ue our lime Capsule is ready to allow a wireless client access
to the network. See "Allowing wireless Clients to Access our
letwork without lntering a Password' on page 23.
Wbat's Next
After you plug in your lime Capsule, use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your
lnternet 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 Vac OS \,
and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using windows \P or
windows vista.
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Settng 0 our 1me Casu|e
This chapter provides information and instructions for
connecting your Time Capsule to the |nternet, and using
AirPort Utility to set it up to create or |oin a wireless network.
lhis chapter provides an overview of connecting your lime Capsule to the lnternet,
and using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility to set up your network and other
features of your lime Capsule. lor more information about wireless networking, and
for information about the advanced features of AirPort Utility, refer to "Apple AirPort
letworks' at www.apple.com/support/airport.
ou can do most of your network setup and con6guration tasks using the setup
assistant in AirPort Utility. lo set advanced options, choose Vanual Setup from the
base Station menu of AirPort Utility. See "Setting Advanced Options' on page 22.
15 Chater 2 Setting Up our Time Capsule
Using our Time Capsule to Create our wireless Network
when you set up your lime Capsule to provide network and lnternet access, the
following computers and devices can access the wireless AirPort network to share 6les,
play games, and use lnternet applications such as web browsers and email applications.
Vac computers with AirPort or AirPort lxtreme Cards
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, and llll 802.11n wireless-equipped computers
Other wi-li devices, such as iPad, iPhone, iPod louch, and Apple lv
Computers connected to your lime Capsule using lthernet can also access the
network to share 6les and connect to the lnternet.
with Vac OS \ v10.5.7 or later you can set up lime Vachine to back up all the
computers on the network to your lime Capsule. See "Using lime Vachine with our
lime Capsule' on page 24 for more information.
when you connect a compatible USb printer to your lime Capsule, supported
computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it.
Using 7ime CapsuIe te create a wireIess netwerk
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
1o set t u:
1 Connect your 0Sl or cable modem to your lime Capsule using the lthernet
wAl (<) port.
2 lf you plan to share a USb printer on the network, connect it to the lime Capsule
USb (d) port or to a USb hub using a USb cable.
3 Open AirPort Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on
a computer using Vac OS \, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer
using windows), select your lime Capsule, and then click Continue.
4 lollow the onscreen instructions to create a new network.
1o rnt from a comuter usng Mac OS X v10.5 or |ater:
1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print 8 lax.
2 Click Add (+) and select your printer from the list.
3 Click the Add button.
lf your printer isn't in the list, use the buttons in the toolbar to search for it.
1o rnt from a comuter usng Mac OS X v10.2.7 or |ater:
1 Open Printer Setup Utility (located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder).
2 Select your printer from the list.
lf your printer isn't in the list, click Add and choose bon|our from the pop-up menu,
and then select your printer from the list.
1o rnt from a comuter usng Wndows XP, Wndows vsta, or Wndows 7:
Use bon|our for windows and follow the onscreen instructions to connect to your printer.
Computers using AirPort or other compatible wireless cards or adapters can connect
to the lnternet through your lime Capsule. Computers connected to the lime Capsule
lthernet ports can also access the network and connect to the lnternet.
wireless computers and computers connected to the lthernet ports can also
communicate with each other through your lime Capsule.
Using AirPort Utility
lo set up and con6gure your lime Capsule, use the setup assistant in AirPort Utility.
On a Mac comuter usng Mac OS X v10.5.7 or |ater:
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
2 Select your lime Capsule and click Continue.
lf you don't see the lime Capsule you want to con6gure, click Rescan to scan for
available wireless devices, and then select your lime Capsule from the list.
3 lollow the onscreen instructions to set up your lime Capsule and your wireless network.
On a comuter usng Wndows XP (SP3), Wndows vsta (SP2), or Wndows 7 (SP1):
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in Start > All Programs > AirPort.
3 lollow the onscreen instructions to set up your lime Capsule and your wireless network.
lhe AirPort Utility setup assistant asks you questions about the type of network
you want to use and the services you want to set up, and helps you enter the
appropriate settings.
lf you're using your lime Capsule to connect to the lnternet, you need a broadband
(0Sl or cable modem) account with an lnternet service provider (lSP), or a connection
to the lnternet using an existing lthernet network. lf you received speci6c information
from your lSP (such as a static lP address or a 0lCP client l0), you may need to enter it
in AirPort Utility. lave this information available when you set up your lime Capsule.
Creating a New wireless Network
ou can use the AirPort Utility setup assistant to create a new wireless network. lhe
setup assistant guides you through the steps necessary to name your network, protect
your network with a password, and set other options.
|f you |an to share a 0S8 rnter or 0S8 hard dsk on your network:
1 Connect the printer or hard disk to the lime Capsule USb (d) port.
2 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Vac,
or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using windows.
lf you don't see the lime Capsule you want to con6gure, click Rescan to scan for
available wireless devices, and then select your lime Capsule from the list.
4 lollow the onscreen instructions to create a new network.
Con6guring and Sharing |nternet Access
lf you plan to share your lnternet connection with wireless-enabled computers on your
network or with computers connected to the lthernet ports, you need to set up your
lime Capsule as an AirPort base station. After your lime Capsule is set up, computers
access the lnternet through the AirPort network. our lime Capsule connects to the
lnternet and transmits information to the computers over the wireless network.
before you use AirPort Utility to set up your lime Capsule, connect your 0Sl or cable
modem to the lime Capsule lthernet wAl (<) port. lf you're connecting your lime
Capsule to an lthernet network that already has lnternet access, connect it to the
lthernet network.
Use the AirPort Utility setup assistant to enter your lSP settings and con6gure how
your lime Capsule shares the settings with other computers.
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on
a computer using Vac OS \, or in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer
using windows.
lf you're making changes to a lime Capsule that has already been set up,
you might have to connect to the network it's created before making changes
to the lime Capsule.
lo choose the wireless network you want to change on a Vac, use the AirPort status
menu in the menu bar. On a computer using windows, hold the pointer over the
wireless connection icon until you see the network name (SSl0), and then choose it
from the list if there are multiple networks available.
3 lollow the onscreen instructions to con6gure and share lnternet access on your
lime Capsule.
AirPort Utility provides a quick and easy way to set up your lime Capsule and network.
lf you want to set additional options for your network, such as restricting access to
your network or setting advanced 0lCP options, choose Vanual Setup from the base
Station menu of AirPort Utility.
Setting Advanced Options
Use AirPort Utility to set up your lime Capsule manually if you want to set advanced
lime Capsule options such as advanced security options, closed networks, 0lCP lease
time, access control, power controls, user accounts, and more.
1o set advanced otons:
1 Open AirPort Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Vac,
and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using windows.
2 lf there's more than one wireless device in the list, select the one you want to
con6gure. lf you don't see the lime Capsule you want to con6gure, click Rescan to
scan for available wireless devices, and then select your lime Capsule from the list.
lf you're making changes to a lime Capsule that has already been set up, you
might have to connect to the network it's created before making changes to your
lime Capsule.
lo choose the wireless network you want to change on a Vac, use the AirPort status
menu in the menu bar. On a computer using windows, hold the pointer over the
wireless connection icon until you see the network name (SSl0), and then choose it
from the list if there are multiple networks available.
3 Choose Vanual Setup from the base Station menu. lf you're prompted for a
password, enter it.
lor more about the manual setup features in AirPort Utility, see "Apple AirPort
letworks' at www.apple.com/support/airport.
Allowing wireless Clients to Access our Network without
Lntering a Password
lf 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 password.
when you allow a client access to your network, the client's name and wireless VAC
address (or AirPort l0) are stored in the access control list of AirPort Utility until you
remove the client from the list. ou can also provide 24 hours of access, after which
time the client can no longer access your network.
when you give a client access to your wireless network, the client doesn't need to enter
the network password.
1o a||ow a c|ent to access your network wthout enterng the network assword:
1 Open AirPort Utility, select your lime Capsule, and then choose Vanual Setup from the
base Station menu. lnter the password if necessary.
2 Choose Add wireless Clients from the base Station menu.
3 Select how you want the client to access the network.
Select Pll to enter the eight-digit number provided by the client requesting
network access.
Select "lirst attempt' to allow network access to the 6rst client attempting to |oin
the network.
while the lime Capsule waits for a client to |oin the network, the ll0 glows blue.
Select "limit client's access to 24 hours' if you want to provide |ust one day of access
to your network. lf you don't select this option, the client has access until you remove
the client from the list.
Using Time Machine with our Time Capsule
with the lime Vachine application in Vac OS \ (leopard or later) you can back up
everything on your computer, including your photos, music, movies, and documents.
After you set up lime Vachine, it automatically backs up your computer on
a regular basis.
lf you're using Vac OS \ v10.5.7 or later, the 6rst time you connect to your
lime Capsule, lime Vachine asks if you'd like to use it to back up your 6les. Click
"Use as backup 0isk,' and lime Vachine takes care of the rest.
Use the lime Vachine pane of System Preferences to set up automatic backups,
change to a di1erent backup disk, or ad|ust other settings.
1o set u or ad|ust 1me Machne on a comuter usng Mac OS X Leoard or |ater:
1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click lime Vachine.
2 Slide the switch to Ol.
3 Click Change 0isk.
4 Choose your lime Capsule and click "Use for backup.'
our 6rst backup with lime Capsule and lime Vachine could take overnight
or longer, depending on how much data you're backing up. lo speed up the initial
backup, connect your lime Capsule to your computer using lthernet. ln each
subsequent backup, lime Vachine backs up only 6les that have changed since the
previous backup, so the backups don't take as long.
lime Capsule is a great wireless backup solution for portable computers. Since
the 6rst backup can take some time, plug your portable into a power adapterthis
conserves battery power and guarantees that backups won't be interrupted. Also,
for the best wireless performance, place your portable computer in the same room
as your lime Capsule.
lf you shut down your Vac or put it to sleep during a backup, lime Vachine stops the
backup and then continues from where it left o1 after your Vac starts up again.
lor more information about lime Vachine, choose lelp > Vac lelp from the linder
menu on a computer using Vac OS \ leopard or later, and then type lime Vachine
in the search 6eld.
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1s and 1roub|eshootng
ou can quickly solve most problems with your
Time Capsule by following the advice in this chapter.
|f ou Can't Connect to the |nternet
lry connecting to the lnternet directly from your computer. lf you can't connect,
check to make sure your network settings are correct. lf they appear to be correct
and you still can't connect, contact your lnternet service provider (lSP).
Vake sure you're connecting to the correct wireless network.
|f ou Porgot our Network Password or Time Capsule Password
ou can clear the AirPort network password or lime Capsule password by resetting
your lime Capsule.
1o reset the 1me Casu|e assword:
1 Use something pointed (such as a ballpoint pen) to press and hold down the reset
button for one second.
lmortont: lf you hold the reset button for more than one second, you may lose your
network settings.
27 Chater 3 Tips and Troubleshooting
2 Select your AirPort network.
Oo o /oc, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created
by your lime Capsule (the network name doesn't change).
Oo o comutet us|oq w|oJows, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon
until you see your AirPort network name (SSl0), and choose it from the list if there are
multiple networks available.
3 Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Vac, and in
Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using windows).
4 Select your lime Capsule, and then choose Vanual Setup from the base Station menu.
5 Click AirPort in the toolbar, and then click base Station.
6 lnter a new password for your lime Capsule.
7 Click wireless and choose an encryption method from the wireless Security pop-up
menu to turn on encryption and activate password protection for your AirPort network.
lf you turn on encryption, enter a new password for your AirPort network.
8 Click Update to restart your lime Capsule and load the new settings.
|f our Time Capsule |sn't Pesponding
lry unplugging it and plugging it back in.
lf your lime Capsule stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to the
factory default settings.
lmortont: Resetting your lime Capsule to factory default settings erases all of the
current settings and resets them to the settings that came with your lime Capsule.
1o return your 1me Casu|e to the factory settngs:
m Use something pointed (such as a ballpoint pen) to press down and hold the reset
button until the status light ashes quickly (about 5 seconds).
our lime Capsule resets with the following settings.
our lime Capsule receives its lP address using 0lCP.
lhe network name is reset to Apple letwork \\\\\\ (where \\\\\\ is replaced
with the last six digits of the AirPort l0).
lhe lime Capsule password is reset to ub||c.
|f your 1me Casu|e st|| sn't resondng, try the fo||owng:
1 Unplug your lime Capsule.
2 Use something pointed to press and hold down the reset button while you plug in
your lime Capsule.
|f our Time Capsule Status Light Plashes Amber
lhe lthernet cable may not be connected properly, your lime Capsule may be out
of range of an AirPort network, or there may be a problem with your lnternet service
provider. lf you're connected to the lnternet with a 0Sl or cable modem, the modem
may have lost its connection to the network or the lnternet. lven if the modem seems
to be working properly, try disconnecting it from its power supply, waiting a few
seconds, and then reconnecting it. Vake sure your lime Capsule is connected directly
to the modem via lthernet before reconnecting power to the modem.
lor more information about why the light is ashing, open AirPort Utility, select your
lime Capsule, and then choose Vanual Setup from the base Station menu. Click base
Station Status to display information about the ashing light.
ou can also select "Vonitor base station for problems' in AirPort preferences.
lf the base station has a problem, AirPort Utility opens and walks you through
solving the problem.
|f our Printer |sn't Pesponding
lf you connected a printer to the USb port on your lime Capsule and the computers
on the AirPort network can't print, try the following.
1 Vake sure the printer is plugged in and turned on.
2 Vake sure the cables are securely connected to the printer and to the
lime Capsule USb port.
3 Vake sure the printer is selected in the Printer list window on client computers.
On a Mac usng Mac OS X v10.5 or |ater:
Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print 8 lax.
Click Add (+) and select your printer in the list, and then click Add (+).
On a Mac usng Mac OS X v10.2.7 or |ater:
Open Printer Setup Utility, located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
lf the printer isn't in the list, click Add.
Choose bon|our from the pop-up menu, select the printer and click Add (+).
On a comuter usng Wndows:
Open "Printers and laxes' from the Start menu.
Select the printer. lf the printer isn't in the list, click Add Printer and then follow
the onscreen instructions.
lf bon|our for windows is installed, click the bon|our Printer, click the bon|our
Printer wizard on the desktop, and then follow the onscreen instructions for
setting up a printer.
4 lurn o1 the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
Updating AirPort Software
Apple periodically updates AirPort software. lt is recommended that you update your
lime Capsule to use the latest software.
ou can select "Check for updates when opening AirPort Utility,' or "Check for updates'
in AirPort preferences. lf you select "Check for updates,' choose an increment of time,
such as weekly, from the pop-up menu to automatically check for updates.
Time Capsule Placement Considerations
lhe following recommendations can help your lime Capsule achieve the best wireless
range and network coverage.
Place your lime Capsule in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as
large pieces of furniture or walls. lry to place it away from metallic surfaces.
lf you place your lime Capsule behind furniture, keep at least an inch of space
between the lime Capsule and the edge of the furniture.
Avoid placing your lime Capsule in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on three or
more sides.
lf you place your lime Capsule in an entertainment center with your stereo equipment,
avoid surrounding your lime Capsule with audio, video, or power cables. Place your
lime Capsule so that the cables are to one side. Vaintain as much space as possible
between your lime Capsule and the cables.
lry to place your lime Capsule at least 25 feet (7.6 meters) from any microwave oven,
2.4 or 5 gigahertz (Clz) cordless phone, and other sources of interference.
0o not place other ob|ects (books, papers, small pets, etc.) on top of the lime Capsule.
lt may interfere with lime Capsule cooling.
|tems That Can Cause |nterference with AirPort
lhe farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem.
lhe following can interfere with AirPort communication.
Vicrowave ovens
0irect Satellite Service (0SS) radio frequency leakage
lhe original coaxial cable that came with certain types of satellite dishes. Contact the
device manufacturer and obtain newer cables.
Certain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power
stations.
Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 Clz range. lf you have problems
with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel your base station or
lime Capsule uses, or change the channel your phone uses.
learby base stations using ad|acent channels. lor example, if base station A is set to
channel 1, base station b should be set to channel 6 or 11.
4
33
Learnng More,
Servce, and Suort
ou can 6nd more information about using your
Time Capsule on the web and in onscreen help.
On|ne kesources
lor the latest information about the lime Capsule, go to www.apple.com/airport.
lo register your lime Capsule, go to www.apple.com/register.
lor AirPort support information, forums with product-speci6c information and feedback,
and the latest Apple software downloads, go to www.apple.com/support/airport.
lor support outside of the United States, go to www.apple.com/support, and then
choose your country.
34 Chater 4 Learning More, Service, and Support
Onscreen He|
lo learn more about using AirPort Utility with your lime Capsule, open AirPort Utility
and choose lelp > AirPort Utility lelp.
Obtanng Warranty Servce
lf your lime Capsule appears to be damaged or doesn't function properly, follow the
advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources.
lf your lime Capsule still doesn't function, go to www.apple.com/support for information
about getting warranty service.
Pndng the Sera| Number of our 1me Casu|e
lhe serial number is printed on the bottom of your lime Capsule.
35
A
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1me Casu|e Sechcatons
and Safety Gude|nes
7ime CapsuIe Specicatiens
|teueocy 8ooJ. 2.4 and 5 Clz
koJ|o Outut |owet. Up to 23 dbm (nominal)
5tooJotJs. 802.11 0SSS 1 and 2 Vbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g,
and 802.11n speci6cations
Interfaces
1 R1-45 10/100/1000base-l Cigabit lthernet wAl (<)
3 R1-45 10/100/1000base-l Cigabit lthernet lAl (G)
Universal Serial bus (USb d) 2.0
802.11 a/b/g/n AirPort lxtreme wireless
nvirenmentaI Specicatiens
Oetot|oq !emetotute. 32 l to 95 l (0 C to 35 C)
5totoqe !emetotute. -13 l to 140 l (-25 C to 60 C)
ke|ot|ve |um|J|ty (Oetot|ooo|. 20 to 80 relative humidity
ke|ot|ve |um|J|ty (5totoqe. 10 to 90 relative humidity, noncondensing
36 Aendx Time Capsule Speci6cations and Safety Cuidelines
Size and Weigbt
|eoqtl. 7.75 inches (197.0 mm)
w|Jtl. 7.75 inches (197.0 mm)
|e|qlt. 1.43 inches (36.33 mm)
we|qlt. 3.5 pounds (1.6 kilograms)
Hardware Media Access CentreI (MAC) Addresses
lhe lime Capsule has three hardware addresses printed on the bottom of the case.
^|t|ott ||. lhe two addresses used to identify the lime Capsule on a wireless network.
|tletoet ||. ou may need to provide this address to your lSP to connect your
lime Capsule to the lnternet.
0sng our 1me Casu|e Safe|y
lhe only way to shut o1 power completely to your lime Capsule is to disconnect it
from the power source.
when connecting or disconnecting your lime Capsule, always hold the plug by its
sides. Keep 6ngers away from the metal part of the plug.
our lime Capsule should not be opened for any reason, even when it's unplugged. lf
your lime Capsule needs service, see "learning Vore, Service, and Support' on page 33.
lever force a connector into a port. lf the connector and port don't |oin with
reasonable ease, they probably don't match. Vake sure that the connector matches
the port and that you've positioned the connector correctly in relation to the port.
37 Aendx Time Capsule Speci6cations and Safety Cuidelines
About Oeratng and Storage 1emeratures
when you're using your lime Capsule, it is normal for the case to get warm. lhe
lime Capsule case functions as a cooling surface that transfers heat from inside
the unit to the cooler air outside.
Avod Wet Locatons
wAkNlN6: lo reduce the chance of shock or in|ury, do not use your lime Capsule in
or near water or wet locations.
Keep your lime Capsule away from sources of liquid, such as drinks, washbasins,
bathtubs, shower stalls, and so on.
Protect your lime Capsule from direct sunlight and rain or other moisture.
lake care not to spill any food or liquid on your lime Capsule. lf you do, unplug it
before cleaning up the spill.
0o not use your lime Capsule outdoors. lhe lime Capsule is an indoor product.
Do Not Make kears ourse|f
wAkNlN6: 0o not attempt to open your lime Capsule or disassemble it. ou run
the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. lo user-serviceable parts
are inside.
About Hand|ng
our lime Capsule may be damaged by improper storage or handling. be careful not to
drop your lime Capsule when transporting it.
38
kegu|atory Com|ance |nformaton kegu|atory Com|ance |nformaton
PCC Dec|araton of Conformty
lhis device complies with part 15 of the lCC rules. Operation
is sub|ect to the following two conditions. (1) lhis 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.
kado and 1e|evson |nterference
lhis computer equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-
frequency energy. lf it is not installed and used properlythat
is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructionsit may cause
interference with radio and television reception.
lhis equipment has been tested and found to comply with
the limits for a Class b digital device in accordance with the
speci6cations in Part 15 of lCC rules. lhese speci6cations
are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. lowever, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation.
ou can determine whether your computer system is causing
interference by turning it o1. lf the interference stops, it was
probably caused by the computer or one of the peripheral devices.
lf your computer system does cause interference to radio or
television reception, try to correct the interference by using one or
more of the following measures.
lurn the television or radio antenna until the interference stops.
Vove the computer to one side or the other of the television
or radio.
Vove the computer farther away from the television or radio.
Plug the computer into an outlet that is on a di1erent circuit
from the television or radio. (lhat is, make certain the computer
and the television or radio are on circuits controlled by di1erent
circuit breakers or fuses.)
lf necessary, consult an Apple Authorized Service Provider or
Apple. See the service and support information that came with
your Apple product. Or, consult an experienced radio/television
technician for additional suggestions.
lmortont: Changes or modi6cations to this product not
authorized by Apple lnc. could void the lVC compliance and
negate your authority to operate the product.
lhis product was tested for lCC compliance under conditions
that included the use of Apple peripheral devices and Apple
shielded cables and connectors between system components. lt
is important that you use Apple peripheral devices and shielded
cables and connectors between system components to reduce
the possibility of causing interference to radios, television sets, and
other electronic devices. ou can obtain Apple peripheral devices
and the proper shielded cables and connectors through an Apple-
authorized dealer. lor non-Apple peripheral devices, contact the
manufacturer or dealer for assistance.
Responsible party (contact for lCC matters only)
Apple lnc. Corporate Compliance
1 ln6nite loop V/S 26-A
Cupertino, CA 95014
Wre|ess kado 0se
lhis device is restricted to indoor use when operating in the 5.15 to
5.25 Clz frequency band.
Cet appareil doit etre utilise l'interieur.
Lxosure to kado Prequency Lnergy
lhe radiated output power of the AirPort Card in this device
is below the lCC and lU radio frequency exposure limits for
uncontrolled equipment. lhis 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 sub|ect to the
conditions of the lCC Crant.
39
Canadan Com|ance Statement
lhis device complies with lndustry Canada license-exempt RSS
standard(s). Operation is sub|ect to the following two conditions.
(1) this device may not cause interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference, including interference that may cause
undesired operation of the device.
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes ClR exemptes de licence
d'lndustrie Canada. le fonctionnement est soumis aux deux
conditions suivantes . (1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer
d'interferences et (2) cet appareil doit accepter toute interference,
y compris celles susceptibles de provoquer un fonctionnement
non souhaite de l'appareil.
Industry Canada Statement
Complies with the Canadian lClS-003 Class b speci6cations.
Cet appareil numerique de la classe b est conforme la norme
lVb-003 du Canada. lhis device complies with RSS 210 of lndustry
Canada.
Luroe-L0 Dec|araton of Conformty
Apple Inc. , WLAN Access Point

1999/5/.
esky
Spolenost Apple Inc. tmto prohlauje, e tento WLAN Access
Point je ve shod se zkladnmi poadavky a dalmi pslunmi
ustanovenmi smrnice 1999/5/ES.
Dansk
Undertegnede Apple Inc. erklrer herved, at flgende udstyr
WLAN Access Point overholder de vsentlige krav og vrige
relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF.
Deutsch
Hiermit erklrt Apple Inc., dass sich das Gert WLAN Access Point
in bereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen
und den brigen einschlgigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie
1999/5/EG benden.
Eesti
Kesolevaga kinnitab Apple Inc., et see WLAN Access Point vastab
direktiivi 1999/5/E phinuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist
tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele stetele.
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.
Espaol
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.
M , Apple Inc. WLAN

Access Point
1999/5/.
Franais
Par la prsente Apple Inc. dclare que lappareil WLAN Access
Point est conforme aux exigences essentielles et aux autres
dispositions pertinentes de la directive 1999/5/CE.
Islenska
Apple Inc. lsir v hr me yr a etta tki WLAN Access
Point fullngir lgmarkskrfum og rum vieigandi kvum
Evrputilskipunar 1999/5/EC.
Italiano
Con la presente Apple Inc. dichiara che questo dispositivo
WLAN Access Point conforme ai requisiti essenziali ed alle altre
disposizioni pertinenti stabilite dalla direttiva 1999/5/CE.
Latviski
Ar o Apple Inc. deklar, ka WLAN Access Point ierce atbilst
Direktvas 1999/5/EK btiskajm prasbm un citiem ar to
saisttajiem noteikumiem.
Lietuvi
iuo Apple Inc. deklaruoja, kad is WLAN Access Point atitinka
esminius reikalavimus ir kitas 1999/5/EB Direktyvos nuostatas.
Magyar
Alulrott, Apple Inc. nyilatkozom, hogy a WLAN Access Point
megfelel a vonatkoz alapvet kvetelmnyeknek s az
1999/5/EC irnyelv egyb elrsainak.
40
Malti
Hawnhekk, Apple Inc., jiddikjara li dan WLAN Access Point
jikkonforma mal-tiijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti orajn
relevanti li hemm d-Dirrettiva 1999/5/EC.
Nederlands
Hierbij verklaart Apple Inc. dat het toestel WLAN Access Point
in overeenstemming is met de essentile eisen en de andere
bepalingen van richtlijn 1999/5/EG.
Norsk
Apple Inc. erklrer herved at dette WLAN Access Point -apparatet
er i samsvar med de grunnleggende kravene og vrige relevante
krav i EU-direktivet 1999/5/EF.
Polski
Niniejszym Apple Inc. owiadcza, e ten WLAN Access Point s
zgodne z zasadniczymi wymogami oraz pozostaymi stosownymi
postanowieniami Dyrektywy 1999/5/EC.
Portugus
Apple Inc. declara que este dispositivo WLAN Access Point
est em conformidade com os requisitos essenciais e outras
disposies da Directiva 1999/5/CE.
Romn
Prin prezenta, Apple Inc. declar c acest aparat WLAN Access
Point este n conformitate cu cerinele eseniale i cu celelalte
prevederi relevante ale Directivei 1999/5/CE.
Slovensko
Apple Inc. izjavlja, da je ta WLAN Access Point skladne z
bistvenimi zahtevami in ostalimi ustreznimi doloili direktive
1999/5/ES.
Slovensky
Apple Inc. tmto vyhlasuje, e toto WLAN Access Point spa
zkladn poiadavky a vetky prslun ustanovenia Smernice
1999/5/ES.
Suomi
Apple Inc. vakuuttaa tten, ett tm WLAN Access Point
tyyppinen laite on direktiivin 1999/5/EY oleellisten vaatimusten
ja sit koskevien direktiivin muiden ehtojen mukainen.
Svenska
Hrmed intygar Apple Inc. att denna WLAN Access Point str i
verensstmmelse med de vsentliga egenskapskrav och vriga
relevanta bestmmelser som framgr av direktiv 1999/5/EG.
A copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity is available at:
www.apple.com/euro/compliance
lhis Apple wlAl Access Point can be used in the following
countries.
AT
EE
BG
FI
BE
FR
CY
DE
CZ
GR
DK
HU
IE IT LV LT LU MT
NL PL PT RO SK SL
ES SE GB IS LI NO
CH
Korea Warnng Statements
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1awan Wre|ess Statements
1awan C|ass 8 Statement
1aan vCC| C|ass 8 Statement

kussa
Dsosa| and kecyc|ng |nformaton
lhis 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.
lor information about Apple's recycling program, go to
www.apple.com/recycling.
urepean Unien DispesaI Infermatien
lhis symbol means that according to local laws and regulations
your product should be disposed of separately from household
waste. when this product reaches its end of life, take it to a
collection point designated by local authorities. Some collection
points accept products for free. lhe separate collection and
recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that
protects human health and the environment.
7rkiye
EEE ynetmeliine (Elektrikli ve Elektronik Eyalarda Baz Zararl
Maddelerin Kullanmnn Snrlandrlmasna Dair Ynetmelik)
uygundur.
42
8rasiIInfermaes sebre descarte e recicIagem
O slmbolo acima indica que este produto e/ou sua bateria nao
devem ser descartadas no lixo domestico. Quando decidir
descartar este produto e/ou sua bateria, faa-o de acordo com
as leis e diretrizes ambientais locais. Para informaoes sobre o
programa de reciclagem da Apple, pontos de coleta e telefone de
informaoes, visite www.apple.com/br/environment
8attery DispesaI Infermatien
0ispose of batteries according to your local environmental laws
and guidelines.
0eutschlonJ: 0ieses Cerat enthalt batterien. bitte nicht in den
lausmull werfen. lntsorgen Sie dieses Cerat am lnde seines
lebenszyklus entsprechend der mageblichen gesetzlichen
Regelungen.
NeJerlonJs: Cebruikte batteri|en kunnen worden ingeleverd bi| de
chemokar of in een speciale batteri|container voor klein chemisch
afval (kca) worden gedeponeerd.
Chna 8attery Statement
1awan 8attery Statement
www.apple.com/airport
www.apple.com/support/airport
2011 Apple lnc. All rights reserved.
Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort lxpress, AirPort lxtreme, Apple lv, bon|our, linder, iPhone,
iPod touch, leopard, Vac, Vac OS, lime Capsule, and lime Vachine are trademarks of Apple lnc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
iPad is a trademark of Apple lnc.
Other product and company names mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies.
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