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Q: Do I want to create a new wireless network or join my current network?  I can't connect an ethernet cable to the Mac / printer and to the wireless modem at same time - in two different rooms.

I am trying to set up Time Capsule so that I can do my first backup (after 1 1/2 years!) with Time Machine.  I have read other forums, but in each case they instructions eventually do not apply.

 

I have connected my TC to my existing wireless router.  This sits in a bedroom and cannot be moved as a rental home.

 

I have plugged in the TC and updated the software.

 

Now - do I want to A Create a New Wireless Network (remember I can't connect the TC to Mac using an Ethernet cable). B Replace an existing base station or wireless router with TC (only intend to use for TM as don't know other benefits as of yet). or C want TC to join current network. 

 

Thinking C.  If I choose C, it then asks A TC to wireless join current network (NO as already connected using Ethernet). B want to connect TC to my network using Ethernet to extend my existing wireless network. C want to disable the wireless network on this TC and connect it to my computer or network using Ethernet - CANNOT do this as devices can not be in the same room.

 

Or do I want to create new wireless network - first set of questions - choice A?  What is the benefit to creating a new one when I won't be in this rental house for longer than 18 more months??

 

Please help and quickly!  Thanks!

Time Capsule, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Mar 23, 2012 2:41 AM

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Mar 23, 2012 1:44 PM in response to starkeyinternational
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    Mar 23, 2012 1:44 PM in response to starkeyinternational

    Let me suggest some things.

     

    But first ask exactly what wireless router you have now and what type of broadband service?

     

    Are you happy with the wireless on the current router? If so, then you can plug the TC straight into whatever computer you have by ethernet, short 1M cord with no connection to the network. And use it without affecting your existing network at all. This is trivial setup.

     

    Although you don't say exactly what Mac and printer you are using, is it a desktop? Laptop it is definitely easier not to plug it in, but a desktop you can plug in the TC and it will all sit happily together.

    How is the printer connected and to what?

     

    I am not sure why you need such quick help.. this is all minor setup stuff.. and 18months in todays world is like permanent man.

     

    Your multiple A, B, C are more confusing than helpful.

     

    The best choices without more info.. are to replace the existing wireless router with the TC. ie your option B.. but how to do this depends on the type of connection. Is it cable or adsl? Can you easily bridge the existing modem router.. if that is what it is?

     

    Think carefully in the ideal world what would you like..

    and what do you have..

     

    We can probably suggest ways and means to fit what you like to what you have.. without introducing a stack of options that are doing your head in.