HT201510: Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

Learn about Setting up Time Capsule for the first time
kal777
Level 1 (0 points)

Q: Connecting Time Capsule to FIOS Router

Having trouble connecting the Time Capsule to a FIOS (Westell) Router. Can create a network and see all devices, however cannot get an internet connection.

Posted on Feb 19, 2014 9:54 AM

Close
kal777

Q: Connecting Time Capsule to FIOS Router

  • All replies
  • Helpful answers

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Feb 19, 2014 10:13 AM in response to kal777
    Level 10 (105,268 points)
    Wireless
    Feb 19, 2014 10:13 AM in response to kal777

    We don't know what kind of computer or device you are using...or....what operating system it might be using.

     

    Westell makes lots of routers with different capabilities. Knowing what model number you have would be really useful.

     

    Can you help us out with a bit more information?

  • by kal777,

    kal777 kal777 Feb 19, 2014 6:51 PM in response to Bob Timmons
    Level 1 (0 points)
    Feb 19, 2014 6:51 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Sorry its a Verizon/FiOS Actiontec Router MI424WR . The OS is Mountain Lion on a MacBook Air. Had similar issues before when I tried to use an old Airport Express to extend my network. I found a recent YouTube clip on this exact problem at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY7a73HXcqM. This clip addresses the problem from the standpoint of the FIOS router with the older model of the ATC. Mine is a newer 2TB ATC. Since the FIOS router is the same I believe the software for bridging the Actiontec router is the same i.e. it hasn't changed at this point in time. Thanks in advance for any words of advice.

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Feb 19, 2014 7:50 PM in response to kal777
    Level 10 (105,268 points)
    Wireless
    Feb 19, 2014 7:50 PM in response to kal777

    Sorry, you are asking about a special or custom bridge mode configuration of an Actiontec Router......which would be far beyond the scope of this forum, which is dedicated to Apple products.

     

    If you are successful in configuring the Actiontec Router this way, then you would setup the TC as a router to provide DHCP and NAT service.....which is the standard default configuration of the TC.

     

    The Ethernet connection from the Actiontec router would connect to the WAN "O" port on the TC.

     

    Open Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility

    Click on Other WiFI Devices

    Click on Time Capsule

     

    That will bring up the setup screen for the TC. Click on Other Options, then click Create a New Wireless Network and follow the prompts

     

    AirPort Utility Create a new Network.png

     

     

    If you decide that you do not want to configure the Actiontec router in Bridge Mode and use it "as is" in its standard router configuration, then you do have the option to configure the Time Capsule in Bridge Mode.

     

    If you want to do it this way, follow the first three steps above. Then AirPort Utility will suggest the correct configuration for you in a window that will look like this:

     

     

    Uverse - Fios Setup.png

     

    Enter a name that you want to use for your wireless network

    Enter a device name for the Time Capsule

    Enter a password

    Verify the password

    Click Next

     

    AirPort Utility will set up everything for you automatically. When you see the message of Setup Complete, click Done. You can now log on to the Time Capsule wireless network that you named and enter the password to connect.