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Storing Files and backups

Hi,


I have a timecapsule and would like to use it to 1)store files to be accessed anywhere on the net (im guessing this means using it with backtomymac?)

and 2) use it for the timemachine backups

These processes are each used by a different user (one wants backups and the other file access)


Is this possible and secure?

Time Capsule-OTHER

Posted on May 5, 2015 2:36 AM

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May 5, 2015 5:05 AM in response to PsychAber

You can do both..


Accessing from the Net is not as easy as it sounds.. but there is plenty of info around..


Starting here.


AirPort Disk - Remote Access (3 Methods)


You can backup your TM to the same TC.. but encrypt the backup otherwise anybody will be able to access it.. once encrypted they can still access it but they cannot read it. Nor can the person it belongs to if they forget the password.. so this is important to store the password in some secure way.. aware that without it you may as well have not even bothered.

May 5, 2015 7:41 AM in response to PsychAber

To save you a bit of time...or perhaps a lot of time.....regarding Back To My Mac (BTMM), Apple assumes that you will be using a simple modem on your network......something like this, for example:


User uploaded file


Most Internet Service Providers (ISP) supply a modem/router or gateway device to their customers. Something like the example pictured below that combines the functions of a separate modem and a separate router in one package.


User uploaded file


When you connect an Apple router to a modem/router or gateway, BTMM will not work correctly, since the modem/router is acting as the main router for the network and the Apple device cannot do this, which is needs to do for BTMM to work properly.


So first check and confirm that you have the correct type of equipment to work with BTMM.


Sometimes, it is possible to reconfigure a modem/router or gateway to have it operate only as a simple modem. If you have this type of "modem", then check with your ISP about what options you might have.

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