HT201510: Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

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Amrou Fawzi
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Q: i can't connect the time capsule with my mac using the aiport utility. i want to use the time capsule to make backup for my mac book pro. the time capsule is giving a flashed amber light. please advice me

the time capsule is giving flashed amber light and i cant connect it to my mac book pro. i want to use it with the time machine to make backup for my mac. please advice me.

Time Capsule 802.11n (4th Gen), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.2)

Posted on Nov 18, 2012 9:13 AM

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Amrou Fawzi

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Nov 18, 2012 12:03 PM in response to Amrou Fawzi
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    Nov 18, 2012 12:03 PM in response to Amrou Fawzi

    To do the setup, plug it in via ethernet.. do not try to setup over wireless.. Once it is setup you can plug the TC into the network and use wireless.

     

    Most likely you will use the TC in bridge to an existing modem router.. but we cannot help as you have no details of the network setup.

     

    I do recommend in the setup of the TC you use SMB type names.. that means, short, no spaces pure alphanumeric.. as later Mac OS do have issues with long names, spaces and that apple shocker, the apostrophe.