HT201510: Setting up Time Capsule for the first time

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Q: I've used the AirPort utility to set up my time capsule but when I click on the capsule, instead of "continue", it just shows me the capsule configuration and I can't move forward.  Help!

I am trying to set up my Airport Utility.  I am to the point where I am to select the Time Capsule and click to continue, but when I click the capsule it does not continue, but rather just shows me the network, IP address, serial number etc.  I am stuck.

Posted on Aug 19, 2013 9:30 AM

by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer
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the Apple instructor advised him to partition.  Under the disc utility there was supposed to be a partition option and we were to click and type in 1000 GB and 1000 GB, then "apply".

If you open Disk Utilty......Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.....can you even "see" the Time Capsule?   I think not.

 

I suggest that you pass on the "Partition" idea until the instructor can reveal more details about his secrets. He might be talking about a "disk image".  Not the same as a "partition"....but he may say it is.

 

The "clock" should be up at the top of the Mac's screen. Looks like this:

Screen Shot 2013-08-19 at 5.28.01 PM.png

Click on it, then click Time Machine Preferences.

 

If you do not see the "clock", you can locate Time Machine Preferences as follows:

 

Click on System Preferences (gear icon on the dock)

Click on Time Machine

 

Time Machine Preferences would be where you select the Time Capsule as a destination disk for your Time Machine backups of your Mac.

Posted on Aug 19, 2013 3:33 PM

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  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 19, 2013 10:05 AM in response to biggie2010
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    Aug 19, 2013 10:05 AM in response to biggie2010

    What version of AirPort Utility are you using?  If you are not sure, click the AirPort Utility menu in the upper left corner of the screen, then click About AirPort Utility. Post back with the version number that you see there.

     

    What version of the Time Capsule do you have?  Is this new "tower" shaped version, or the "square" flat version?

  • by biggie2010,

    biggie2010 biggie2010 Aug 19, 2013 2:32 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 19, 2013 2:32 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    It is version 6.3.1 (631.4).  The machine itself is the square flat version.  Sure appreciate your help!

  • by Bob Timmons,Helpful

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 19, 2013 2:43 PM in response to biggie2010
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    Aug 19, 2013 2:43 PM in response to biggie2010

    Thanks for the info.

     

    If you see a Time Capsule icon on the page when you open AirPort Utility, that would indicate that the Time Capsule has already been set up previously either by you or someone else.

     

    There is no "Continue" in AirPort Utility 6.3.1.

     

    What is it that you are trying to do at this point?

  • by biggie2010,

    biggie2010 biggie2010 Aug 19, 2013 2:52 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 19, 2013 2:52 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Thanks for telling us there is no "continue" feature on this version, we've been trying everything to get it!!  We are trying to partition the time capsule....

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 19, 2013 3:02 PM in response to biggie2010
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    Aug 19, 2013 3:02 PM in response to biggie2010

    Let's back up here just a bit, please.

     

    The Time Capsule is already set up.

     

    When you open AirPort Utility and click on the Time Capsule icon, a small window will appear with information about the Time Capsule

     

    Click on Edit in that window and another window will appear with tabs across the top for different functions, in case you need to make a change to the basic setup of the Time Capsule like change the wireless network password, for example.

     

    We are trying to partition the time capsule...

    For most folks, that is not possible.

     

    To do that, you would have to open up the Time Capsule case (voiding the warranty)

    Pull the hard drive

    Install the hard drive in a separate caddy or enclosure

    Connect the caddy directly to your Mac

    Use Disk Utility to partition the drive

    Remove the drive from the caddy

    Reinstall the drive in the Time Capsule

    Hope it works

     

    Unless you are an experienced technician, and you don't care about the warranty on the Time Capsule, trying to partition the drive would be a very bad idea.

  • by biggie2010,

    biggie2010 biggie2010 Aug 19, 2013 3:09 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 19, 2013 3:09 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Well we feel just plain silly.  At our 1 on 1 session, which my husband attended, the Apple instructor advised him to partition.  Under the disc utility there was supposed to be a partition option and we were to click (+) and type in 1000 GB and 1000 GB, then "apply".    Sounds like we should ignore this. 

     

    Step 3 was to "click clock" -> preferences -> use backup disk.   We can't find a clock. 

     

    In over our heads??

  • by Bob Timmons,Solvedanswer

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 19, 2013 3:33 PM in response to biggie2010
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    Aug 19, 2013 3:33 PM in response to biggie2010

    the Apple instructor advised him to partition.  Under the disc utility there was supposed to be a partition option and we were to click and type in 1000 GB and 1000 GB, then "apply".

    If you open Disk Utilty......Macintosh HD > Applications > Utilities > Disk Utility.....can you even "see" the Time Capsule?   I think not.

     

    I suggest that you pass on the "Partition" idea until the instructor can reveal more details about his secrets. He might be talking about a "disk image".  Not the same as a "partition"....but he may say it is.

     

    The "clock" should be up at the top of the Mac's screen. Looks like this:

    Screen Shot 2013-08-19 at 5.28.01 PM.png

    Click on it, then click Time Machine Preferences.

     

    If you do not see the "clock", you can locate Time Machine Preferences as follows:

     

    Click on System Preferences (gear icon on the dock)

    Click on Time Machine

     

    Time Machine Preferences would be where you select the Time Capsule as a destination disk for your Time Machine backups of your Mac.

  • by biggie2010,

    biggie2010 biggie2010 Aug 20, 2013 3:28 PM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 20, 2013 3:28 PM in response to Bob Timmons

    Bob, you've made our day!  We are in business - thanks ever so much!