Set up time capsule with PC using ethernet

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Set up time capsule with PC using ethernet

Hi,

I have a Time Capsule which I want to use as a wireless router.
I have two PCs - a desktop without a wireless card, and a laptop with one.
My internet connection requires a SecureID password, so whenever it disconnects (for any reason) I have to enter a new password.
To the best of my knowledge this can only be done from the AirPort utility - and that is only possible from a PC with a wireless card.
As the laptop is not always home, I'd like to be able to do this with my desktop, which is equipped with a wired LAN card and does not have a wireless card.
Is there a way to do this?
Thanks,
Omri

TC 1TB, Windows XP Pro, LAN card: Intel(R) PRO/100 VE Network Connection

Posted on Jul 31, 2008 10:35 PM

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Tesserax

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Jul 31, 2008 10:40 PM in response to omri76

Hello omri76. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!

If you can connect your desktop PC to the Time Capsule with an Ethernet cable, you should be able to access it with the AirPort Utility.

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omri76 Author

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Aug 6, 2008 11:57 PM in response to Tesserax

Thanks.
I tried it, and the airport utility just said that it cannot detect any wireless apple devices.
In the Time Capsule manual, it also says that the time capsule can be configured either by a Mac with wireless/ethernet or with a PC with wireless.

I solved the problem by buying a cheap PCI wireless card for my desktop.

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