HT201510: Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

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Huginori
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Q: Time capsule set up for girls

I just bought the time capsule on ebay and i did not receive any cable, user manual or anything else with it. I have no idea how should i start to operate it. I'd like to use it as an external drive for ipad. Could anybody help me with a "what-else-to-buy, where-to-click, step-by-step" list? (For a girl who hasn't got a clue about computers since commodor64)

Many thanks if someone has got the patience.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iOS 6, Time capsule 2tb

Posted on Oct 8, 2012 12:15 PM

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Oct 8, 2012 1:49 PM in response to Huginori
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    Oct 8, 2012 1:49 PM in response to Huginori

    Hmmm well a TC is really the wrong device to store files on.. and a second hand one may just be asking for trouble.

     

    You need a power cord.. surely it was supplied to you with power cord?? Otherwise Apple do not supply any other cords. And there is no manual (paper) download and read the info listed at the head of this discussion. And the driver disk is useless and out of date.. also not surprising.. apple do not distribute software by disk anymore anyway.

     

     

    (For a girl who hasn't got a clue about computers since commodor64)

     

    You must have lived in a cave for a long time. That was long long ago.

     

    Do you have other computers on the network? Please list what you have.. there is a setup utility for Time Capsule in iOS but it is limited since the iOS is not actually designed to work at the file level. It is designed to work with itunes in a computer.

     

    But there is no complex setup of the TC needed.

     

    How do you get internet into the house now??

     

    Please give exact description and model number of modem and routers you have.

     

    The most important thing is to recognise the iPad will not function at the file level without a file browsing app.

     

    I am sticking to non-swipe computers.. so I do not use iPad but you can check what file apps are available via google.. install one and see how you go.

     

    BTW ... if your washing machine goes bung.. you call a washing machine Technician to fix it.

     

    Networking is rather complex.. you will not learn or understand it in a day.

    Calling a Technician to setup things for you may offer a far superior user experience than bashing your head against the wall for a month.. and then calling the tech in frustration.

     

    A computer savvy friend can substitute if you want cheaper.. and the usual offerings of food or wine.. slabs of beer here in Aus is the usual payment.