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Can Time Capsule be used as a WiFi extender?
Apple Time Capsule does not support Mesh Networking. Therefore, it is not possible to use it as a Mesh Extender with the same SSID as your primary WiFi. But you can create a secondary wireless network with a new SSID and use it as an independent WiFi network in addition to your primary router’s wireless network.
Can I use Time Capsule as backup only?
Yes, this is possible and actually quite simple. To prevent the Time Capsule from acting as a WiFi access point or router, and use it only as a backup disk, just open the AirPort Utility app on a Mac (Applications -> Utilities -> AirPort Utility) and do the following: Select your Time Capsule and hit Edit .
Can a time capsule be used as an external hard drive?
File can be copied/moved to or from the TIme Capsule’s internal hard disk drive in this manner. Another option is to connect the existing external hard disk drive to the USB port on the Time Capsule and continue to use it as you have. In addition you can then use the Time Capsule’s internal hard drive for Time Machine backups.
What kind of device is the airport time capsule?
The AirPort Time Capsule was a unique product since it was both a Wi-Fi router and a network attached storage (NAS) device. (Briefly, a NAS is a hard drive that is available to all Macs on your Wi-Fi network.) Conveniently, you can use either or both of these features.
Is it possible to use an apple time capsule just as a backup?
Yes, this is possible and actually quite simple. To prevent the Time Capsule from acting as a WiFi access point or router, and use it only as a backup disk, just open the AirPort Utility app on a Mac (Applications -> Utilities -> AirPort Utility) and do the following: Select your Time Capsule and hit Edit.
Can a time capsule be used as a NAS?
Connect a network cable from your main router to the Time Capsule’s WAN port (not the LAN ports). It’s now a NAS (network attached storage). Your Time Capsule acts as a DHCP client and receives an IP address from your main router. You can reach it at that IP and connect to its network shared storage.