Direct Connect Two Time Capsules together with Ethernet.

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Direct Connect Two Time Capsules together with Ethernet.

I have TWO Time Capsules ( One upstairs providing Time Machine backup to IMAC #1 ) and (One downstairs providing Time Machine Backup to IMAC#2)

I would like to extend the wireless network portion of this to reach the whiole house with ONE wireless network. I know I can EXTEND the network, but my question is can Connect the two time capsules together via Ethernet cable ( my house is pre wired). This will essentially ensure that the two devices have a solid connection instead of relying on WIRELESS.

Any reasons to NOT do this?

Time Machine will be used differently on the two devices.

Thanks

Ron

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.7)

Posted on Oct 22, 2012 4:37 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 22, 2012 6:24 AM in response to rciancia

You can certainly connect the two Time Capsules using Ethernet...and....it will provide much better wireless perfomance than using a wireless only connection between the two Time Capsules.

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mrarlen

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Nov 26, 2012 1:06 PM in response to Bob Timmons

I'm looking for the exact settings. I'm getting a Double NAT error.

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Answer 3

Nov 26, 2012 1:12 PM in response to mrarlen

If your setting are the same as the OP you need to bridge the second TC.

That is router bridge not wireless bridge.. it is option under network or under internet depending on the version airport utility you use.. choose bridge and all will be well..

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Answer 4

Jan 4, 2013 9:08 AM in response to rciancia

Hello!

I have the same problem, i am trying to do this

Timecapsule nr 1, ISP uplink to WAN.

from this one i have LAN to the other timecapsule to WAN.

On the first timecapsule i have DHCP/NAT enable.

On the second i have, Bridge mode.

But when i am connected with eth to the second one i wont recive dhcp addresses or anything... like it wont passtrough.

Any ideas?

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Answer 5

Jan 4, 2013 11:27 AM in response to madownage

i used the guide after a hard reset and now its working fine.

From timecapsule 1 to 2 is LAN-WAN.

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