Can the TC function like a server? I work with clients all over the world and would love for folks to be able to access the data on my TC remotely -- the functionality would come in handy when I am traveling as well...
I would like to be able to access the data on my Time Capsule from any internet connection -- is this possible?
If your Time Capsule (TC) is configured to be your Internet router, then you only need to do two things to allow access to it from the Internet:
o Using AirPort Utility, enable both the "Enable file sharing" and the "Share disks over Ethernet WAN port" options on the utility's Disks > File Sharing page.
o On the utility's Summary page, note the value of IP Address. This will be the TC's WAN-side IP address.
To access the TC from the Internet, use Finder's Connect to Server option and enter
afp://TC's WAN-side IP address in the Server Address box, and then, click on Connect.
Make for darn sure you have a STRONG disk access password configured if you plan on doing this. Otherwise, remember that you are letting ALL of your backup data be available on the Internet...
A much safer way of doing this would be to setup a VPN on your internal network, and connect to that.
i just saw people have same ip as 10.0.1.1 as mine, so i think it's not right ip on the summary of airport utility??? also what is the rule on the public and private port?
I have been trying to implement the instructions you linked to, but to no avail. The setup is easy enough, and adding the TC as a server seems to work if I am on my LAN. The problem I run into is when i go outside of my LAN to connect to the TC. As it is right now i have spent a lot of time connecting to my TC by adding it as a server on my LAN, but i was already doing that with the airport utility.
-making my dynamic ip usable through www.no-ip.org . . . no problem
-setting up the TC as per the instructions . . . no problem
-connecting to the TC as a server by going linking to my afp://www.inserthere.no-ip.og while on my LAN internet access . . . no problem
-going to the coffee shop to do the same thing . . . problem.
My ISP says they don't block the SMB or AFP ports . . . I am at a loss, because I think I am almost there, but I am pulling my hair out.