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I just purchased a MacBook Pro 13 inch with 10.8.2. I cannot connect to the time capsule that we have set up that worked with my earlier computer and with the other computers in the house. How do I set up a new computer to work with time capsule?
Thanks.
Nancy
MacBook Pro with Retina display, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)
Do you have internet on the MBPr??
If not, then using one of the earlier computers reset the TC.. and set the TC name and wireless names to SMB standard.
Short.. no space.. pure alphanumeric.
Fix the wireless channels for 2.4ghz.
Use WPA2 Personal security only. Passkey 8-12 characters again pure alphanumeric.
PS.. buy the usb to ethernet adapter.. a laptop without an ethernet is like chopping one wing off the bird.
There is also a thunderbolt to ethernet adapter which is more expensive but faster albeit more problematic from what I read.
Apple sell both for reasonable prices.
Yes, I have Internet. Using wireless and the other computers in the house access through wireless. Can also use ethernet.
In finder do a direct connection.. go .. go to server..
and type AFP://TCname or AFP:/TCIPaddress
It should then request a password to access so put in your TC password.
My Time Capsule may be incorrect. Right now it looks like this:
afp://Time%20Capsule%20()EA; I tried typing the following per your response: afp://Time Capsule Wireing Closet but that is not working. It gives me a message but does not ask for my password.
I'm attaching the dialogue box that comes up when I try to access Time Capsule. (Not working anywhere in the house.)
Thanks.
Factory reset the TC.. and start again with a computer connected by ethernet to the TC.
To factory reset unplug the TC.. hold in the reset and power on again.. this requires 3 arms or a friend to supply the extra arm. You must not release reset until the TC front led flashes rapidly which takes about 10sec.
This will not do anything to your info stored on the TC.
I recommend you setup the TC now with fully compliant SMB names.. for everything.
TC itself, wireless with separate names for 2.4ghz and 5ghz and hard disk name.
Short, no spaces, pure alphanumeric.
Use only WPA2 Personal for security with passkey of 8-12 characters mix of pure alphanumeric characters.
You can also lock the wireless channel.. stick to 1, 6, 11 for 2.4ghz ... try each in turn.
5ghz is less of an issue as it doesn't penetrate as far.
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