I am trying to use my Air Port (AP) as just an external hard drive. I can not currently connect to the internet by wireless or ethernet. Is is possible to use the AP as just an external hard drive?
I have tried to connect my AP to my Macbook Pro via a USB only, but it does not show up as an external drive on my Macbook.
Thanks for any help you can provide.
Pk
Air Port -OTHER
USB won't work......since that is on the AirPort Time Capsule to add an additional hard drive for storage only.
Best to connect the MacBook Pro to one of the three LAN <--> ports on the Time Capsule using an Ethernet cable. If your Mac does not have an Ethernet port, you can use a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter.
Thanks Bob,
I'll get a thunderbolt and try it.
Good luck! Keep in mind that when you have the Thunderbolt / Ethernet connection active, wireless will not be active on the Mac. So, if you want to connect to the Internet over wireless with the Mac, you'll need to disconnect the Ethernet cable connection.
Looks like I would have to use a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter. I don't see a Thunderbolt + USB cord. I'll see if my local store carries them to try it out. Wish there was a Thunderbolt port on the Air Port.
Thanks again Bob.
I don't see a Thunderbolt + USB cord
That item does not exist.
You need to use a Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter.......or......a USB to Ethernet adapter, but the Thunderbolt to Ethernet adapter offers better performance, so that is the way to go as long as you have an available Thunderbolt port on the Mac.
http://www.apple.com/shop/product/MD463LL/A/thunderbolt-to-gigabit-ethernet-adap ter
Air Port use without internet connection.
