Ashap39
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Q: Time Capsule as a Router

In place of the cable company's internet router, can I use my time capsule to be a router?

AirPort Extreme 802.11n (5th Gen)

Posted on Oct 3, 2016 8:08 AM

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Tesserax Tesserax
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The Time Capsule can perform as a router, but not a modem. If what your cable company provided you is a simple modem, then the Time Capsule will work. However, if they actually provided you with a combination modem and router, also known as a gateway device, then the it wouldn't.

Posted on Oct 3, 2016 8:25 AM

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    Tesserax Tesserax Oct 3, 2016 8:25 AM in response to Ashap39
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    Oct 3, 2016 8:25 AM in response to Ashap39

    The Time Capsule can perform as a router, but not a modem. If what your cable company provided you is a simple modem, then the Time Capsule will work. However, if they actually provided you with a combination modem and router, also known as a gateway device, then the it wouldn't.