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How to identify Time Capsule generation?

How can I identify the Time Capsule generation?

The 1.st and 5.th generation are obvious because of the box, but how can I identify between the 2.nd, 3.rd and 4.th generation?

MacBook Air (13-inch Mid 2012), OS X Yosemite (10.10)

Posted on Feb 22, 2015 7:09 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2017 4:17 PM

Holding the option key while clicking on Time Capsule didn't work for me. However, if I select the Time Capsule in the initial diagram it shows the summary page. Hovering the mouse over the title gives extra information including the model number. I guess something has changed. This is with version 7.7.8 of the firmware.

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Mar 7, 2017 4:17 PM in response to Rui C

Holding the option key while clicking on Time Capsule didn't work for me. However, if I select the Time Capsule in the initial diagram it shows the summary page. Hovering the mouse over the title gives extra information including the model number. I guess something has changed. This is with version 7.7.8 of the firmware.

Feb 22, 2015 7:46 AM in response to Rui C

Before you buy.......get the model number......it is on the bottom of the Time Capsule......starts with an "A" followed by four numbers and post back with that info.


In general, it is not a good idea to buy a used Time Capsule, since the Time Capsule holds the honor of being Apple's most unreliable product. If someone is selling, there is a probably a reason.

How to identify Time Capsule generation?

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