AirPort Time Capsule Setup Guide
Wireless backup and networking solution for your Apple ecosystem
Default Access Methods
Default IPs
- Primary: 10.0.1.1
- Alternative: 192.168.1.1
Configuration Method
AirPort Utility (Mac/iOS/Windows)
Default Password
Check device label or previous settings
Time Capsule Models
802.11ac (5th Gen)
- 2TB or 3TB Storage
- 3x3 MIMO
- Simultaneous Dual-Band
- Gigabit Ethernet
802.11n (4th Gen)
- 2TB or 3TB Storage
- Dual-Band Support
- Time Machine Ready
- Guest Network
Key Features
Time Machine
Automatic wireless backup
Dual-Band
2.4GHz and 5GHz networks
Security
WPA3 encryption
Gigabit
High-speed networking
Time Machine Setup
1
Initial Setup
- Connect Time Capsule
- Open AirPort Utility
- Select your device
- Click "Edit"
2
Disk Configuration
- Go to "Disks" tab
- Enable file sharing
- Set access password
- Configure secure access
3
Time Machine
- Open System Settings
- Select Time Machine
- Choose Time Capsule
- Start backup
Common Issues & Solutions
Backup Issues
- Check disk status
- Verify network connection
- Reset Time Machine
- Check available space
Network Problems
- Update firmware
- Reset network settings
- Check cable connections
- Verify router settings
Disk Issues
- Run disk check
- Repair permissions
- Monitor disk health
- Backup important data