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Q: time capsule for dedicated backup

I am setting up a new Mac Pro and want to use Time Capsule as a wired dedicated backup device.  On my Mac I have a 1TB internal drive that will be used solely for software and application work areas.  I have a 4TB external drive where all of my user files reside.  I want to hardwire connect Time Capsule to my Mac and use it only to backup the internal drive.  I have a separate 8TB drive that I will use software like ChronoSync to backup my 4TB user drive.  I am using one of the Ethernet ports on my Mac to connect to my home network.  I have one Ethernet port open on my Mac.  Can I use the available Mac Ethernet port and connect Time Capsule to the Mac to serve as a dedicated backup device?

Mac Pro, OS X El Capitan (10.11.6)

Posted on Aug 27, 2016 6:13 AM

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  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 27, 2016 6:30 AM in response to sparky127
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    Aug 27, 2016 6:30 AM in response to sparky127

    The Time Capsule connects to your modem or modem router using a wired Ethernet cable connection. Connect from  the modem to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule and configure the Time Capsule to create a wireless network.

     

    If you don't need the wireless service, it can be turned off once the Time Capsule has been set up to work with your modem or modem/router.

     

    Your Mac can then back up to the Time Capsule by connecting an Ethernet cable from the Mac to one of the three LAN <--> ports on the back of the Time Capsule.  Be sure to turn off the wireless on the Mac to insure that the backup will occur over the Ethernet connection.

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    sparky127 sparky127 Aug 27, 2016 6:32 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 27, 2016 6:32 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob,  thank you for the info.  I will continue with my setup.