Hello,
I recently got my time capsule working again. I just upgraded to AirPort Utility 6.0. Basically I just want to do the first backup using ethernet because I have around 350-400GB of data to back up. I have spent many hours these past few days trying to figure out how to connect through ethernet and not over wireless. The ethernet is plugged into one of the LAN ports and still no sucess.
Thanks in advance.
Time Capsule-OTHER, Mac OS X (10.7.2)
First, please download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion , which offers far more functionality than AirPort Utility 6.0.
You can keep both 5.6 and 6.0 on your Mac and use the one that you want in the future.
Once 5.6 is installed, open it up, select the Time Capsule and click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
If the setting that you see for Wireless Mode = Join a wireless network, then you have configured the Time Capsule as a wireless hard drive. The Ethernet ports are not enabled in this type of set up.
Please post back with your findings and we will continue.
I have a similar problem. I typically turn off wireless and use an ethernet connection to back up to time machine. Otherwise it takes a very long time. I think go back into AirPort, click on manual setup, wireless and then click option/something (sorry I forgot) and then Join a Network. I rejoined my network and everything worked fine.
I did the same thing, but it looks like time machine was disconnected completely. I only had the option to create a network. Now, when I click on the picture of time capsule, I receive a message saying time capsule was previously in part of my network. check to be sure it is plugged in, etc. and to click on forget to remove it. I am able to access time machine through the ethernet cable.
How do I get time machine back through wi-fi?
Time capsule, Mac OS X 10.7.2
First, I suggest that you download and install AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion
Keep it on your Mac along with AirPort Utility 6.0.
Perform a Factory Default Reset on the Time Capsule using the information in the link below:
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
Then open AirPort Utility 5.6, which will look much more familiar to you....and reconfigure the Time Capsule to connect with your network, as you have done previously.
Thank you! I downloaded and installed Airport Utility 5.6. I did not have to do the Factory Default Reset. All is working fine.
Great! Glad that things were easier than expected
So I have downloaded and installed 5.6. I have the time capsule configured to join the wireless network and because of this I guess the ethernet ports are disabled. how do i fix this?
how do i fix this?
Assuming that your router has an available Ethernet port, you will have to reconfigure the setup of the Time Capsule to allow for the Ethernet back up and then reconfigure the Time Capsule yet again back to your current setting of "join a wireless network".
Do you want to do this?
yes I would like to go ahead and do that. Right now my Time Capsule has just been given a factory reset.
Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the Ethernet LAN <-> ports on your main router to the WAN port (circle of dots icon) on the Time Capsule
Open AirPort Utility 5.6 and click Manual Setup
Click the Time Capsule tab just below the row of icons to name your Time Capsule, assign a device password and adjust Time Zone settings. You can use the same settings that you used previously if you want.
Click the Wireless tab and change the setting for Wireless Mode to "Off"
Click the Internet icon, then click the Internet Connection tab
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Update to save settings and wait 25-30 seconds for the Time Capsule to restart
Connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac to one of the LAN <-> ports on the Time Capsule. Turn off wireless on the Mac
You are now ready to backup using Ethernet
If you want to leave the Time Capsule setup this way, you can backup over your wireless network. Just remove the Ethernet cable from the main router to your Mac and turn on wireless on the Mac.
I would highly recommend this type of setup because it provides you with the option to backup using Ethernet or wireless.
Is it possible to do this without having my mac and the router being connected? My mac and router are in different rooms. I could move it only for the first back up but its easier if I don't have to.
The setup that I provided for you is the only way that you will be able to backup using Ethernet without having to overcome numerous error messages and other work arounds. The electronics superstore has long Ethernet cables if that helps.
It's currently backing up. Can I have my mac wifi on during this process?
You can, but it won't be the active connection. You can browse the Internet, etc but your connection will be coming over the Ethernet signal, not wireless.
Might be a good time to give the wireless card in the Mac a few hours of rest.
When I turn off the wifi I can't access the internet but when it is back on everything is fine. Not a big deal. Also if I wanted to extend my network how would I do that? Basically I have a modem hooked to a router via ethernet. Is it possible to have my time capsule extend the network without being hooked to the router via ethernet?
Is it possible to have my time capsule extend the network without being hooked to the router via ethernet?
Only if you have another Apple router. This would not be possible with devices from other manufacturers.
First Time Capsule Backup Via Ethernet
