Want to network macbook & 2 pcs using Time Capsule

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Want to network macbook & 2 pcs using Time Capsule

I am wanting to network my macbook (black) with my two pcs. The macbook has Leapard, one pc has windows xp and one pc has window 2000. I want to use time machine to back up the macbook.

Is it possible to use the Time Capsule to network these 3 computers to allow for mainly print & internet sharing between them as well as some file sharing as well. mainly music, video? Thats okay if the two pc's cannot read data on the time capsule as long as they can view and share files between them. I also have a wii, I'd like to get on the internet with as well. Does anyone have any idea how to do this?

I currenly have them all networked using a linkys wireless router but I have purchased a time capsule becuase I thought it was kind of cool and would like to use time machine but I dont really want to use both pieces of equipment if I don't have to as the linkys router is sort of ugly.

Macbook (Black) & Windows PC, Mac OS X (10.5.2)

Posted on Mar 3, 2008 2:29 PM

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Apr 5, 2018 6:08 PM in response to Starrhm

hello there... here's the Time Capsule first time setup link...

http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307524

you should be able to use the G for the wii... my router support B-N and I have no problems using my Wii on it... (it's a linksys)... but it should be able to use the G compatibility of the time capsule

good luck!

noit

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jomiku

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Mar 3, 2008 3:17 PM in response to Starrhm

If you look at the Time Capsule page on the site, then you'll see the requirements for a PC. It's made to do this.

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Starrhm Author

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Mar 3, 2008 3:30 PM in response to jomiku

I understand it can do this, I just don't know where to start. The Linksy routher is connected to the windows xp machine, so should I just unplug it and plug in the time machine. I'm not sure which computer to start with on the setup.

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jomiku

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Mar 4, 2008 8:52 AM in response to Starrhm

Time Capsule is a router, so it should be connected directly to the cable modem (or whatever your actual source is). Once it's on, you should be able to name the network, set passwords, etc. from a Mac - used the newest. The other Mac should see the network and then you set that one as the network you want to join, with your password. Pretty much the same thing with the PC's.

In other words, unless you want to try mucking around with extending a network, the Time Capsule will replace the linksys.

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Starrhm Author

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Mar 4, 2008 2:46 PM in response to Starrhm

Thanks, that does help.

Do you know if the Time Capsule will work to provide internet access for the wii? I think I read somewhere that the wii uses g and may not work with the n type routers. If it doesn't work I'll be bumbed as I just recieved my TC from Fedex today.

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Starrhm Author

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Mar 6, 2008 9:06 AM in response to Starrhm

Thanks guys, I'm going to attempt to do this over the weekend. I'm a little nervous about the internet though. We have satellite internet that was just installed this week. It took the guy 2 days to install it. Cross your fingers for me!

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