promethman Author

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Time Capsule password

I forgot my time capsule password and need to reset my wifi connection. How can I reset password?

iMac 27", macOS 10.13

Posted on May 8, 2019 4:08 PM

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May 8, 2019 4:18 PM in response to promethman

See the information about a Soft Reset in this Apple Support document:

How to reset your AirPort base station - Apple Support https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201945

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promethman Author

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May 8, 2019 4:24 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Thank you!

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