HT201510: Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

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jakeinpa
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Q: time_capsule password

How do I find the Time_Capsule Password?

MacBook Air, Mac OS X (10.7.1)

Posted on Feb 20, 2012 12:37 PM

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jakeinpa

Q: time_capsule password

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  • by Bob Timmons,Helpful

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Feb 20, 2012 12:45 PM in response to jakeinpa
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    Feb 20, 2012 12:45 PM in response to jakeinpa

    The Time Capsule has two passwords

     

    1) Device password

     

    2) Wireless network password

     

    If you have forgotten the password(s) you can reset the Time Capsule by performing a Soft Reset.

     

    See this Apple Support Document for details

     

    Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ

  • by aidaa,

    aidaa aidaa Feb 28, 2012 1:10 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Feb 28, 2012 1:10 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Hi

     

    This may be off topic, but I really need some help.

     

    I have recently reinstalled my MBP, now worries since I have a backup on Timecapsule. The problem is I forgott the password.  If I try to change the password through the AirPort Utility it ask me for the old password. Is there any way that I can change the password without resetting the timecapsule to factory settings?

    I really don´t want to reset it to factory settings couse my only backup is there, is this possible to achive in any way?

     

    Thankful for any help!

  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Feb 28, 2012 1:18 PM in response to aidaa
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    Feb 28, 2012 1:18 PM in response to aidaa

    You haven't read the reference Bob posted about reset.. there are 3 distinct levels of reset.. one to fix lost passwords.. hold the reset for 1sec.. all passwords are set to default for 5min.

     

    You also don't change the backups or anything on the hard disk when you do a reset of any kind.. nothing is lost on the hard disk without a deliberate erase.