JoeVVV

Q: My PC Thinkpad does not "see" my Airport Time Capsule.

My PC doesn't "see" my TC. This is what I get when I click on Computer. OS is Windows 7.

I have Airport Utility installed and it recognises the TC.

I cannot download and backup any files.

 

Does anyone have a suggestion?

 

Airport Time Capsule 802.11ac, Windows 7

Posted on Sep 11, 2015 2:33 PM

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  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Sep 11, 2015 2:36 PM in response to JoeVVV
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    Sep 11, 2015 2:36 PM in response to JoeVVV

    In windows explorer type in the address bar

     

    \\10.0.1.1

    (Where you replace that default IP with whatever IP your TC is running).

     

    If it still fails to open, turn off your windows and any third party firewall.

  • by JoeVVV,

    JoeVVV JoeVVV Sep 11, 2015 3:03 PM in response to LaPastenague
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    Sep 11, 2015 3:03 PM in response to LaPastenague

    I typed the \\10.0.1.1 and hit enter but nothing happened.

     

    I turned off all firewalls.

     

    Now Airport Utility doesn't detect my TC on a scan at all.  However, I have internet access through the TC and my computer can detect my router in the TC.

  • by LaPastenague,

    LaPastenague LaPastenague Sep 12, 2015 11:41 PM in response to JoeVVV
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    Sep 12, 2015 11:41 PM in response to JoeVVV

    Did you check that the TC is at 10.0.1.1 as it surely won't work if that is not the IP..

     

    Post the screenshot from the airport utility showing the IP of the TC..

     

    Then make sure you use the TC actual address not the default IP.

     

    Still have issues.. then give me all the info.. whole network layout and IP address of every single item.