We have changed internet providers and need a new IP for the Time Capsule (router?) device. How do we do this?
MacBook -Intel Duo Core, Mac OS X (10.5.2), G4-PC processor & OSX (10.4.11)
Reset the TC to factory.. no files are deleted when you do this.. but it is important because you cannot just edit the IP.
Factory reset universal
Power off the TC.. ie pull the power cord or power off at the wall.. wait 10sec.. hold in the reset button.. be gentle.. power on again still holding in reset.. and keep holding it in for another 10sec. You may need some help as it is hard to both hold in reset and apply power. It will show success by rapidly blinking the front led. Release the reset.. and wait a couple of min for the TC to reset and come back with factory settings. If the front LED doesn’t blink rapidly you missed it and simply try again. The reset is fairly fragile in these.. press it so you feel it just click and no more.. I have seen people bend the lever or even break it. I use a toothpick as tool.
N.B. None of your files on the hard disk of the TC are deleted.. this simply clears out the router settings of the TC.
The Time Capsule will pick up the correct IP address automatically when it has been configured correctly to connect to your new provider's modem.
So, you must start all over again and reset the Time Capsule back to factory default settings, and then set it up again.
We can provide tips on how to do this if you need them, but we would need to know what operating system your Mac is using.......since (10.5.2) mentioned in your profile is 7-8 years old, and (10.4.11) is even older.
We would also need to know the make and model number of the "modem" that your provider has furnished to you as well.
How to change an IP address on Time Capsule to move from the former to the new internet provider?
