Teemiddx
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Q: Does the time capsule need to be constantly connected to the router

I am considering buying a time capsule, does it have to be constantly connect to the home router for it to work or can it be placed away for the router

Will it back up PC files ?

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Posted on Aug 14, 2016 2:58 AM

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Q: Does the time capsule need to be constantly connected to the router

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  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Aug 14, 2016 3:05 AM in response to Teemiddx
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    Aug 14, 2016 3:05 AM in response to Teemiddx

    I am a little confused since Apple's Time Capsule incorporates a router.

    If yo mean does the TC have to be connect to modem/internet the answer is not except with a connection to the modem/internet computer can't connect to the internet. Without a connection to model/internet TC can sill be used for Time Machine backup

  • by Teemiddx,

    Teemiddx Teemiddx Aug 14, 2016 3:11 AM in response to lllaass
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    Aug 14, 2016 3:11 AM in response to lllaass

    Thank You, I am afraid I am not very tech savvy, let me explain, my modem/router for my network is in a difficult to access location in my home so connecting a time capsule to it is challenging.

    All I want is whether I can put my time capsule in say my living room and it will act as a back up for my Mac

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                          Tee

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 14, 2016 7:23 AM in response to Teemiddx
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    Aug 14, 2016 7:23 AM in response to Teemiddx

    The Time Capsule must connect to your modem/router using a permanent, wired Ethernet cable connection. Since an Ethernet cable can be run up to about 325 feet or 100 meters with no signal loss, you should be able to locate the Time Capsule just about anywhere you want.....unless your mansion is larger than normal.

  • by lllaass,

    lllaass lllaass Aug 14, 2016 8:01 AM in response to Bob Timmons
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    Aug 14, 2016 8:01 AM in response to Bob Timmons

    That is not really true. If his modem also has a router he can connect to that when he want to connect to the internet.

    He can have a separate network with the Time Capsule  and connect to that network when he want to backup with Time Machine.

  • by Bob Timmons,

    Bob Timmons Bob Timmons Aug 14, 2016 8:10 AM in response to lllaass
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    Aug 14, 2016 8:10 AM in response to lllaass

    Hopefully, you are not thinking of using using the Time Capsule to produce a wireless network without having an Internet connection. This type of setup is not officially supported by Apple, the user won't be able to update the product, use Back to My Mac, etc. No help from Apple if the user has trouble with backups.