Apple Time Capsule (1TB)
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The Time Capsule from Apple is an Internet router with a built-in hard drive, designed for use with OS X Leopard's Time Machine backup software. It can backup your Mac over Wi-Fi, ensuring that your data is always protected. It even features a USB port for printer and hard disk sharing.
The router allows you to share your Internet connection between several computers via the draft 802.11n wireless protocol. It also features three standard 10/100/1000Mbps RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet ports. The router is fully backwards compatible with legacy 802.11a/b/g devices.
The Time Capsule features a firewall to protect you from malicious software that can attack your computer from the Internet, as well as wireless security to insure that your data remains private. It can serve as an Internet router for both Macs and PCs.
Backup
- Backing up is something we all know we should do, but often don't. And while disaster is a great motivator, now it doesn't have to be. Because with Time Capsule, the nagging need to back up has been replaced by automatic, constant protection. And even better, it all happens wirelessly, saving everything important, including your sanity
- Time Capsule includes a wireless 1TB hard drive designed to work with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard and Snow Leopard. Just set Time Capsule as the designated backup drive for Time Machine, and that's it. Depending on how much data you have, your initial backup with Time Capsule could take overnight or longer. After it completes, only changed files are backed up -- automatically, wirelessly, and in the background. So you never have to worry about backing up again
- Have multiple Mac computers in your house? Time Capsule can back up and store files for each Leopard- and Snow Leopard-based Mac on your wireless network. No longer do you have to attach an external drive to each Mac every time you want to back up. Time Capsule spares you the work
- Time Capsule is your one place for backing up everything. Its massive 1TB server-grade hard drive gives you all the capacity and safety you need. So whether you have 250 songs or 250,000 songs to back up, room is the last thing you'll run out of
Wireless
- More than just a wireless hard drive, Time Capsule is also a full-featured AirPort Extreme Base Station with 802.11n technology. Experience a high-speed wireless network and a breakthrough way to back up all the Mac computers on your network. All in one device
- You can rest assured that Time Capsule works with other certified 802.11n devices. And it's compatible with Mac computers and PCs that use 802.11a, b, or g technologies, as well as wireless devices such as iPhone, iPod touch, and Apple TV
- Some Wi-Fi devices use the 2.4GHz wireless band, including iPhone, iPod touch, and devices using 802.11b/g. Others can use either 2.4GHz or the higher-speed 5GHz band, such as the latest 802.11n-based Mac computers and Apple TV. Instead of choosing one of the bands, Time Capsule operates simultaneously on both bands, and your multiband devices automatically use the best available band
- It's easy to allow guests to use your Internet connection without sharing your password or giving them access to the rest of your network. Simply enable the guest networking feature using the AirPort Utility application and create a separate Wi-Fi network just for your friends. You can set up this guest network with a different password or with none at all. Your primary network -- including your printer, attached drives, or other devices -- remains secure
- Say you're traveling and you need a file on your Time Capsule back at home. If you're a MobileMe member using a Mac with Mac OS X Leopard or Snow Leopard, no problem. You can access all the files on your Time Capsule drive over the Internet. Simply register your Time Capsule with your MobileMe account, and its drive appears in the Finder sidebar of your Mac just like any other attached drive. It's like having your own personal file server wherever you go
- The included USB port is great for sharing a printer throughout your wireless network. Time Capsule and the Bonjour networking technology let everyone in the house or office -- Mac and PC users alike -- take advantage of one centrally located printer. And if you want to share both a printer and an additional hard drive, you can. Just connect a USB hub to Time Capsule. Whatever the combination, Time Capsule divides and conquers
- Time Capsule with Time Machine in Leopard or Snow Leopard is the ideal backup solution. But that doesn't mean Mac OS X Tiger, Windows XP, and Windows Vista users can't enjoy the benefits of Time Capsule, too. Because Time Capsule mounts as a wireless hard drive, Tiger and Windows users simply access Time Capsule directly from the wireless network for exchanging and storing files quickly and easily
Go To
| Base Station | |
|---|---|
| Standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n |
| Network Protocol | TCP/IP |
| Data Rate |
802.11a/g: 54Mbps 802.11b: 11Mbps Ethernet: 10/100/1000Mbps USB 2.0: 480Mbps |
| Frequency Range |
802.11b/g/n: 2.4GHz 802.11a: 5GHz |
| Channel Support |
North America: 1-11, 36-48, 149-165 Japan: 1-14, 36-64, 100-140 Europe: 1-13, 36-64, 100-112, 132-140 Australia, Hong Kong, New Zealand: 1-13, 36-64, 149-165 |
| Security | WPA, WPA2, 40/128-bit WEP, MAC address filtering, NAT firewall, RADIUS, 802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST, Time-based access control |
| Antenna | 1x External |
| Operation Distance | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| Transmitted Power | 20dBm |
| Power Over Ethernet | None |
| Ports |
3x RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps Ethernet 1x RJ-45 10/100/1000Mbps WAN 1x USB 2.0 |
| General | |
|---|---|
| System Requirements |
Mac Operating System: Mac OS X 10.5.7 for configuration; Mac OS X 10.2.7 for USB printing; Mac OS X 10.4.8 for AirPort Disk access; Mac OS X 10.5.7 for Time Machine backup Hardware: Ethernet or AirPort interface Windows Operating System: Windows XP SP3 or Vista SP1 for configuration, USB printing and AirPort Disk access Hardware: 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi or Ethernet |
| Power Requirements |
AC: 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz, single phase Consumption: 34W |
| Dimensions (WxHxD) | 7.7 x 1.4 x 7.7" (19.7 x 3.6 x 19.7cm) |
| Weight | 3.5 lb (1.6kg) |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviews(based on 6 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to set up (5)
- Easy to use (4)
- Highly compatible (4)
- Compact (3)
Cons
Best Uses
- Home (4)
- Small networks (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual user (3), Power user (3)
- Primary use:
- Business (3), Personal (3)
REVIEWS
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Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Small Networks
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB) (Early 2009):
I have found this Time Capsule to be very easy to use-- there is a simple guided process to get it up and running-- very easy. You can then go back and change some settings manually to get a bit more functionality out of it. Once set up-- forget it- it works on its own. One nice neat function is that you can connect to it via anywhere with the MobileMe 'Back to My Mac' feature. I have found the speed to be nice and quick- I don't know if any faster than my previous router, but speedy enough for me.
I bought this primarily for use with Time Machine. The only problem I had with this product is that by changing the name of another external hard drive to match a name that it previously had would cause time machine to fail. This is an issue with Time Machine, and not this product, though the relation is very close. There is a lot of support online for both Time Machine and for the Time Capsule, that solutions to any problems that you are having can easily be found.
I am using this to back up 2 different macs, and on an all mac network, it is extremely easy. I don't know if this would be the case with Windows.
Overall, very happy and satisfied with my purchase. I feel good about it.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB) (Early 2009):
I bought it to back up a couple of laptops and store my music (mp3) files.
it seems to do the job but it studders when playing the mp3s
also, i cannot seem to plug my printer into the timecapsule and print wirelessly.
maybe it is a set up or internet problem but for techmology challenged people like me it isn't plug and play for those features
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Small Networks
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB) (Early 2009):
I have the Time Capsule set up to back-up my imac and probook... The Time Capsule runs perfectly and I am no longer worried about losing any information on either of my computers. With the Time Capsule set up I am also able to access files wireless-ly from one computer to the other. The initial back-up of my computer was painstakingly slow...but once completed, all subsequent back-ups run for only a minute or two.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Manage
- Easy To Set Up
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Sensitive Materials
- Small Networks
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB) (Early 2009):
This is as easy as it gets for Mac-based backup and it saved me on a serious deadline. I've used other archiving methods; this one is so painless you actually use it and the TB volumes finally make it large enough not to require constant monitoring and cleanout. The wi-fi is also very robust.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Compact
- Easy To Manage
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
- Home
- Small Networks
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB) (Early 2009):
The time machine worked flawlessly from the beginning, and the dual-n band wireless is really slick. We also use this to mirror a backup repository running in Windows 2003 server.
A little tricky to set up with Verizon FIOS...the verizon router needs to be retained, but you can turn the attenna off.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Set Up
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB) (Early 2009):
It is very easy to set up. It does not much space. Once you set it up you do not need to do anything else. It also looks great.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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What's in the Box
- Software CD-ROM with AirPort Utility (Mac/Windows), AirPort Disk Utility (Mac/Windows), 802.11n Enabler for Mac and Bonjour for Windows
- Power Cord
- 1-Year Limited Warranty
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