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AirPort vs Time Capsule

Are AirPort and Time Capsule the same thing? Do they do the same thing(s)?



MacBook Air

Posted on May 11, 2020 7:42 AM

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Posted on May 11, 2020 7:48 AM

AirPort is a WiFi router whereas TimeMachine is a router and backup disk in one. Both are no longer manufactured by Apple.

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May 11, 2020 7:55 AM in response to Verin1174

Verin1174 wrote:

Are AirPort and Time Capsule the same thing? Do they do the same thing(s)?



Apple is not longer manufacturing either.


Airport was a router, the TimeCapsule was a router with built in HD for backing up.


Refurbished AirPort Time Capsule - 2TB - Apple







3-2-1 Backup Strategy: three copies of your data, two different methods, and one offsite.


Boot clone https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-10081

How to use Time Machine to back up or restore your Mac: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201250

Use DiskUtility Restore feature https://support.apple.com/guide/disk-utility/restore-a-disk-dskutl14062/mac

note: >System Preferences>Security & Privacy >Privacy>Full Disk Access

unlock the padlock, press the + button and add Disk Utility




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