Connect a Time Capsule to an existing wired network

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Connect a Time Capsule to an existing wired network

i just want to connect a Time Capsule to an existing wired network to provide wireless to a distant part of the building as well as provide for online back up.

Posted on Mar 28, 2015 6:58 AM

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Bob Timmons

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Mar 28, 2015 7:18 AM in response to mshis

Unfortunately, our crystal ball is broken, so we cannot see your network devices, and we must ask for a bit more information.

Is this a new Time Capsule.....that has not yet been set up.....that you want to connect to the wired network?

What operating system is installed on the Mac or PC that will be used to set up the Time Capsule?....(or maybe you will be using an iPhone or iPad for the setup?)

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Mar 29, 2015 5:12 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Sorry Bob,

My TC is probably 3-4 years old. My airport express died and I replaced with an ASUS but wanted to use Cat5 where possible for speed since the building is prewired.

I was able to read the manual on line and set the TC up as a bridge which accomplished what I was trying to do. Connect to an existing wired network for my wife's MacBook back up and provide additional wireless coverage in a large building.

thanks

Mark

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Mar 29, 2015 5:22 PM in response to mshis

Sounds like you have everything setup just fine. Nice work.

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