Apple MC344LL Setup Guide
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- Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 1
Time Capsule Setup Guide - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 2
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Entering a Password 23 Using Time Machine with Your Time Capsule 25 Chapter 3: Tips and Troubleshooting 25 If You Can't Connect to the Internet 25 If You Forgot Your Network Password or Time Capsule Password 27 If Your Time Capsule Isn't Responding 28 If Your Time Capsule Status Light Flashes Amber - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 4
Your Printer Isn't Responding 29 Updating AirPort Software 30 Time Capsule Placement Considerations 30 Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort 32 Chapter 4: Learning More, Service, and Support 34 Appendix: Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines 37 Regulatory Compliance Information - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 5
Time Capsule. Read this guide to get started. The new Time Capsule offers you the simplicity of fully automated backup for your Wi-Fi network. Using the Time and Apple TV Wireless devices join the network that provides them the best performance and compatibility, and the Time Capsule shares your - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 6
touch, and Apple TV. Â Connect your Time Capsule to your Ethernet network. Wireless-equipped Macintosh, Windows XP, or Windows Vista computers can then have access to an entire network without being connected by a cable. Â Connect a supported USB printer to your Time Capsule. Compatible computers - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 7
 Connect a USB hub to your Time Capsule, and then connect multiple USB devices, such as printers or hard disks. All computers on the network have access to those devices. Important: Install AirPort Utility from the CD that came with your Time Capsule, or download it using Software Update, and use - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 8
several devices Ethernet activity light Status light Internet WAN port Ethernet ports Power port USB port Reset button Security slot Power cord The reset button next to the ports is used for troubleshooting your Time Capsule. The status light on the front shows the current status. About the - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 9
share compatible USB printers and hard disks. You can also connect your Time Capsule to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network. AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing the Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use it to manually adjust - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 10
print to a USB printer), a hard disk, or a hub. Â Connect an Ethernet cable from any Ethernet device to the Ethernet LAN (G) ports. After you've connected the cables for all the devices you plan to use, connect the power cord to the power port and plug your Time Capsule into a power outlet. There - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 11
Solid green Flashing amber and green Status/description Your Time Capsule is unplugged. Your Time Capsule is completing its startup sequence. Your Time Capsule can't establish a connection to the network or the Internet, or is encountering a problem. Make sure you have installed AirPort Utility and - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 12
to Access Your Network Without Entering a Password" on page 22. What's Next After you plug in your Time Capsule, use AirPort Utility to set it up to work with your Internet connection, USB printer or hard disk, or an existing network. AirPort Utility is located in the Utilities folder in the - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 13
AirPort Networks" at www.apple.com/support/airport. After you install AirPort Utility from the CD that came with your Time Capsule, you can do most of your network setup and configuration tasks using the setup assistant in AirPort Utility. To set advanced options, choose Manual Setup from the Base - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 14
to back up all the computers on the network to your Time Capsule. See "Using Time Machine with Your Time Capsule" on page 23 for more information. When you connect a compatible USB printer to your Time Capsule, supported computers on the network (wired and wireless) can print to it. 14 Chapter - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 15
a wireless network 2.4 or 5 GHz Time Capsule 2.4 GHz Shared printer to USB port 2.4 or 5 GHz < Internet WAN port DSL or cable modem to Internet To set it up: 1 Connect your DSL or cable modem to your Time Capsule using the Ethernet WAN ( - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 16
> All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows), select your Time Capsule, and then click Continue. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. To print from a computer using Mac OS X v10.5 or later: 1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Print & Fax. 2 Click Add - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 17
click Rescan to scan for available wireless devices, and then select your Time Capsule from the list. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to set up your Time Capsule and your wireless network. On a computer using Windows XP (with Service Pack 3) or Windows Vista (with Service Pack 1 or later): 1 Open - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 18
the onscreen instructions to set up your Time Capsule and your wireless network. The AirPort Utility setup assistant asks you questions about the type of network you want to use and the services you want to set up, and helps you enter the appropriate settings. If you're using your Time Capsule to - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 19
using Windows. 3 Select your Time Capsule and click Continue. If you don't see the Time Capsule you want to configure, click Rescan to scan for available wireless devices, and then select your Time Capsule from the list. 4 Follow the onscreen instructions to create a new network. Configuring - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 20
then choose it from the list if there are multiple networks available. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to configure and share Internet access on your Time Capsule. AirPort Utility provides a quick and easy way to set up your Time Capsule and network. If you want to set additional options for your - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 21
there are multiple networks available. 3 Choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. If you're prompted for a password, enter it. For more about the manual setup features in AirPort Utility, see "Apple AirPort Networks" at www.apple.com/support/airport. Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Time Capsule 21 - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 22
the network password. To allow a client to access your network without entering the network password: 1 Open AirPort Utility, select your Time Capsule, and then choose Manual Setup from the Base Station menu. Enter the password if necessary. 2 Choose Add Wireless Clients from the Base Station menu - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 23
disk, or adjust other settings. To set up or adjust Time Machine on a computer using Mac OS X Leopard: 1 Choose Apple > System Preferences, and then click Time Machine. 2 Slide the switch to ON. 3 Click Change Disk. 4 Choose your Time Capsule and click "Use for Backup." Chapter 2 Setting Up Your - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 24
the previous backup, so the backups don't take as long. Time Capsule is a great wireless backup solution for portable computers. Since the first backup can take some time, plug your portable into a power adapter-this conserves battery power and guarantees that backups won't be interrupted. Also, for - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 25
Tips and Troubleshooting 3 3 You can quickly solve most problems with your Time Capsule by following the advice in this chapter. If You Can't Connect to the Internet  Try connecting to the Internet directly from your computer. If you - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 26
available. 3 Open AirPort Utility (in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder on a Macintosh, and in Start > All Programs > AirPort on a computer using Windows). 4 Select your Time Capsule, and then choose Manual Time Capsule and load the new settings. 26 Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 27
of the AirPort ID). Â The Time Capsule password is reset to public. If your Time Capsule still isn't responding, try the following: 1 Unplug your Time Capsule. 2 Use something pointed to press and hold down the reset button while you plug in your Time Capsule. Chapter 3 Tips and Troubleshooting 27 - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 28
supply, waiting a few seconds, and then reconnecting it. Make sure your Time Capsule is connected directly to the modem via Ethernet before reconnecting power to the modem. For more information about why the light is flashing, open AirPort Utility, select your Time Capsule, and then choose Manual - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 29
the desktop, and follow the onscreen instructions for setting up a printer. 4 Turn off the printer, wait a few seconds, and then turn it back on. Updating AirPort Software Apple periodically updates AirPort software. It is recommended that you update your Time Capsule to use the latest software. You - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 30
the Time Capsule. It may interfere with Time Capsule cooling. Items That Can Cause Interference with AirPort The farther away the interference source, the less likely it is to cause a problem. The following can interfere with AirPort communication:  Microwave ovens  Direct Satellite Service (DSS - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 31
Certain electrical devices such as power lines, electrical railroad tracks, and power stations  Cordless telephones that operate in the 2.4 or 5 GHz range. If you have problems with your phone or AirPort communication, change the channel your base station or Time Capsule uses, or change the channel - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 32
Learning More, 4 Service, and Support 4 You can find more information about using your Time Capsule on the web and in onscreen help. Online Resources For the latest information about the Time Capsule, go to www.apple.com/airport. To register your Time Capsule (if you didn't do it when you - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 33
, follow the advice in this booklet, the onscreen help, and the online resources. If your Time Capsule still doesn't function, go to www.apple.com/support for information about getting warranty service. Finding the Serial Number of Your Time Capsule The serial number is printed on the bottom of your - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 34
Appendix Time Capsule Specifications and Safety Guidelines Time Capsule Specifications  Frequency Band: 2.4 and 5 GHz  Radio Output Power: Up to 23 dBm (nominal)  Standards: 802.11 DSSS 1 and 2 Mbps standard, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g specifications, and a draft 802.11n specification Interfaces - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 35
its sides. Keep fingers away from the metal part of the plug. Â Your Time Capsule should not be opened for any reason, even when it's unplugged. If your Time Capsule needs service, see "Learning More, Service, and Support" on page 32. Â Never force a connector into a port. If the connector and port - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 36
When you're using your Time Capsule, it is normal for the case to get warm. The Time Capsule case functions as a cooling surface Time Capsule or disassemble it. You run the risk of electric shock and voiding the limited warranty. No user-serviceable parts are inside. About Handling Your Time Capsule - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 37
Exposure to Radio Frequency Energy The radiated output power of this device is well below the -that is, in strict accordance with Apple's instructions-it may cause interference with radio and Apple Authorized Service Provider or Apple. See the service and support information that came with your Apple - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 38
. The separate collection and recycling of your product at the time of disposal will help conserve natural resources and ensure that it your local environmental laws and guidelines. For information about Apple's recycling program, go to www.apple.com/environment. Deutschland: Dieses Gerät enthält - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 39
Statements Korea Warning Statements © 2009 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, AirPort, AirPort Express, AirPort Extreme, Apple TV, Bonjour, iPhone, iPod touch, Leopard, Macintosh, Mac OS, Time Capsule, and Time Machine are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and - Apple MC344LL | Setup Guide - Page 40
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