Hi,
I am moving to an apt where I will not have an ISP box as a source of wifi.
I will get wifi on my Mac via a Netgear portable hotspot ( called Aircard 810) using my ISP's data plan.
But how can I back up the Mac to my Time capsule ? The Netgear hotspot has no ethernet port.
I think my TC has the ability to do a wireless back up, but will that work if the TC doesn't have wifi ?
You will need to connect your Mac to one of the 3 LAN <--> Ethernet ports on the back of the Time Capsule and remember to turn off the Wi-Fi on the Mac when you want to back up.
Depending on the available ports on your Mac, you may need a USB to Ethernet adapter to set up the wired Ethernet cable connection.
When the backup is done, turn the Wi-Fi back on at the Mac. You can leave the Ethernet cable connected when you turn the Wi-Fi back on at the Mac.
You will need to connect your Mac to one of the 3 LAN <--> Ethernet ports on the back of the Time Capsule and remember to turn off the Wi-Fi on the Mac when you want to back up.
Depending on the available ports on your Mac, you may need a USB to Ethernet adapter to set up the wired Ethernet cable connection.
When the backup is done, turn the Wi-Fi back on at the Mac. You can leave the Ethernet cable connected when you turn the Wi-Fi back on at the Mac.
I will try this. Thank you SO MUCH for your help and time, and thank you for using comprehensible language !
backup a Mac to Time Capsule via ethernet without wifi
