No DNS servers for Time Capsule...

I just moved to Germany, and I'm trying to set up my home wi-fi network. However, my Time Capsule is giving me an error message telling me that there are no DNS servers. Anybody know how I can find that information?

Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Mar 22, 2012 1:15 PM

Posted on Mar 22, 2012 5:01 PM

DNS servers are typically provided by your ISP or you can add ones like OpenDNS or Google DNS. By default, your Time Capsule will be configured as a DHCP client. As such it would make a request to your ISP for the required DNS servers. Something may have go awry with the set up of either the Time Capsule or the modem.

Anytime you change ISPs, it is always a good idea to perform a complete power recycle of your networking components.

I would recommend that you do the following as a minimum:

Power-down the modem, AirPort base station, and computer(s).
Disconnect the AirPort base station from the Internet broadband modem.
While all of the devices are powered-down, perform a "factory default" reset on the base station. This will get it back to its "out-of-the-box" configuration and make setting it up much easier, especially if you use the "Assist me" process within the AirPort Utility. (ref: Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule)
After the base station resets, go ahead and power it back down.
Reconnect the AirPort base station to the Internet broadband modem. For the Extreme and Time Capsule, be sure to connect the cable to the base station's WAN (circle-of-dots) port.
Power-up the modem; wait at least 10-15 minutes to allow it adequate time to initialize.
Power-up the AirPort base station; wait at least 5-10 minutes. Note: The AirPort's status light may continue to flash amber after it has intialized. That is because, there may be some additional configuration items necessary, like setting up wireless security, before the overall setup is completed to get a green status.
Power-up your computer(s).

In this basic configuration, the AirPort base station will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a Network Name (SSID) of Apple Network NNNNNN. Network clients, connected to the base station either by wire or wireless, should now be able to access the Internet through the ISP's modem. Once Internet connectivity has been verified, you can use the AirPort Utility to configure the base station for wireless security and any other desired options. Please post back your results.

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