Apple Time Capsule (1TB)
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Discontinued
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 Because with Time Capsule, the nagging need to back up has been replaced by automatic, constant protection.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. Even better, new technologies in Time Capsule and refinements to Time Machine make backing up to Time Capsule using Snow Leopard up to 60 percent faster than before
- 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. In addition, improvements in antenna design give you up to 50 percent better Wi-Fi performance and up to 25 percent better range than with the previous-generation Time Capsule
- 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
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| 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 42 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
100%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Easy to install (36)
- Fast (34)
- Highly compatible (31)
- Reliable (31)
- Quiet (28)
Cons
- Difficult to install (3)
- Runs hot (3)
Best Uses
- High-end multimedia (11)
- Gaming (3)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Frequent user (21), Heavy duty user (19)
- Primary use:
- Personal (31), Business (10)
Most Liked Positive Review
It just works...
This product is a bit unique as it is both a back up solution and a wireless base station. Also I have mostly Apple products so one would expect near perfect integration.
This product is a bit unique as it is both a back up solution and a wireless base station. Also I have mostly Apple products so one would expect near perfect integration.
It does deliver - easy to set up, wireless was working in about a minute. I had a Netgear wireless base station (one of the consumer models). This has a somewhat better range although the range with the NG was not bad.
The "Time Machine" backups were also simple to set up for both new Macs and older ones (they do need to be new enough to have the Time Capsule software - I believe that is OS 10.5). The backups run automatically and painlessly even on older Macs.
I have a Windows laptop for work - it connects and uses the wireless just fine.
I had one problem, I have an older HP All-in-one (printer, scanner, copier) and it would not work through the Time Capsule. This did not surprise me - it wouldn't work through the Netgear either. The Time Capsule does see it and knows that it is a printer but the HP software cannot connect to it. I have an HP jet direct (a small box that makes the All-in-one accessible over ethernet) and this solves the problem.
The only con is perhaps cost as this is more expensive than a wireless access base station and an external hard disk. But the convenience of installing and having all your Macs backed up is worth it to me.
VS
Most Liked Negative Review
Small but powerful
Like the size of the backup, and that it's a router and hard drive all in one.
Don't like that you cannot change the backup settings, or maybe I just have no...Read complete review
Like the size of the backup, and that it's a router and hard drive all in one.
Don't like that you cannot change the backup settings, or maybe I just have not figured it out. Otherwise I would have given it more stars. It's also not that easy to set up.
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Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Backups work as expected and wifi signal is better than existing 2wire
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Gaming
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Amazing router and back up...can't live without it
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
- Difficult To Install
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Like the size of the backup, and that it's a router and hard drive all in one.
Don't like that you cannot change the backup settings, or maybe I just have not figured it out. Otherwise I would have given it more stars. It's also not that easy to set up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Easy to install and Apple phone help very useful. Time capsule links to my Apple Extreme router which allows me to have a WiFi supported printer in another room.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- Back-File up
- Wireless Router
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
I use the time capsule as a wireless router for my home network (replacing a D-Link) - the network supports three computers (2 PC's and an iMac) and two printers (a USB inkjet and a wireless laser printer) which are both connected to the Time Capsule. I also plan to use it for an iPhone in the future.
I finally can print to either printer from any computer - something that was intermittent at best when I connected the USB printer to one computer and shared it on the network.
The router set-up and configuration was the simplest I've ever done - the auto-configuration worked flawlessly the first time.
The Time Capsule backup also was effortless to set-up with the iMac's Time Machine. One click (possibly two) and it was off and running.
The only problem was getting the wireless printer working with the two PC's - it was visible and installed but nothing printed. It was simply a matter of setting up a new IP printer port and the printer's support easily handled that problem.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Reliable
Cons
- No cons
Best Uses
- Photo storage back up
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
What a convenient back up device and reliable router!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Ease of use
- Fast
- Works as intended
Cons
- Install not super easy
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
We are using the Time Capsule as a wireless router for an iMac as well as a PC laptop. Both are working great so far, with no dropped connections and great performance - particularly good for the iMac since it is very far away from Time Capsule on the other side of a metal wall and a microwave... Signal strength is great anyway. Setup wasn't as easy as it was billed to be... followed the directions and got the never-ended dreaded blinking yellow light rather than the green light. After lots of troubleshooting, pressing the reset button on the cable modem solved the problem (duh...I should have done that from the get go...) Also have it hooked up to a wireless printer via ethernet - also took a bit of troubleshooting but worked after figuring out the steps to reset the printer. So I guess it isn't super "plug and go" but with a bit of tweaking your other devices, it should run smoothly. I'm also backing up the iMac using Time Machine. Seems to be working OK so far. Wish it was possible to configure how often the devise backs up since hourly seems a bit excessive and I don't want to blow out this devise like other's users misfortunes.... I downloaded a related ap that lets you change the backup interval, so now I'm backing up twice a day without any thought. Love that....
Devise runs warm....even just sitting on the desk without performing a backup. I bought the optional extended warranty just in case... Hoping this will continue to perform just like it does now for a long time!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
- Runs Hot
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Not sure about this as a NAS for streaming media, I am still working on streaming iTunes library from it. It is great for Time Machine. I have turned off the wireless and I am not using it for routing. I have attached a WD My Book to the USB port and I can access it from my Mac Book Pro just fine. It does run warm to hot, so you'll probably want to keep it in a cool place. Overall, it does what it's primary function is; back up my Mac.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
I bought a new Mac Pro last week and purchased the Time Capsule before I had the Mac. I was able to hook it up and use it with my old PC before the Mac arrived. When I powered up the MAC, the Time Capsule came up and I proceeded to do the first full backup. It only took a couple hours to back up the new system.
I like that I no longer have to think about doing backups. Everything is automatically backed up all the time. I would recommend this to anyone who lost data because they "forgot" to backup. Running the internet through it is seamless.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Reliable
Cons
- Slow
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
good tool to storage all you files,thru wifi.
might be much better for imac's, macbook's, etc
first files i tried to send to this device as back up (photos) took hours to transfer...also got errors when transfering
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Typical Apple product. Well designed and easy to use. Easy to set up as well. Very Mac Friendly.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Great router and backup. Easy to set up. Recommended for a home system
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
The Time Capsule was easily installed and it works perfect. We have 1 pc connected to it, 1 printer, 3 wireless laptops and 1 iMac, they all work and communicate perfect and fast.
We also use it to backup the iMac and same here, works easily and fast.
I would definitely recommend this one!!
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
- None
Best Uses
- Gaming
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
I purchased the Time Capsule to upgrade my Airport Extreme. I would first like to say that Apple pulled a sucky move. I was backing up through the Airport Extreme to a USB Hard Drive for 8 months and all was working fine. One day it stopped backup, After trying to figure out why ( Change the USB Drive Rebooted the Airport Extreme I called Apple. I was informed that the lasted update disabled the the Time Machine backups to a attched USB Drive. Cures you Steve Jobs. So I bit the bullet and bought the Time Capsule and it works Great.
Both the Time Capsule and the Extreme have a very strong signal and reach everyroom the house and I have 5 Device all hitting it. Linksys and Dlink could not give me a strong signal throughout the house and i kept dropping from the wireless connection. I give the device a 5 star and APPLE a 1 star for killing the Airport Extreme backup.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
Works well as a back up
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
This product is perfect for office applications. You are able to set up a hidden network, create a share drive, and have a guest network. I would highly recommend this product!
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
So I just started using my 1 TB Time Capsule about 2 weeks ago. I watched a few YouTube videos regarding installation, and read the manual, and thus set up was easy and hassle free. My MBP is now backing up on the TC via Time Machine, and I can print wirelessly. Very nice. (Unfortunately, you can't use every feature of multi-purpose printers wirelessly. For instance, to scan items I have connect by hardline.) My only complaint is that I haven't been able to get my PC to print wireless via TC, nor to access it as a remote drive. I've read other customers had trouble figuring out how to set this up, and so I'm sure it's just a matter of fiddling around a bit. Still, just following their instructions didn't quite work for me.
But I can say that B&H's price was the best, even better than through my school's education discount.
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
I've had the Time Capsule for about a month now. Very happy with its performance. Setup was extremely easy! Most exciting thing is to be able to share a printer between all computers on my home network.
I read a lot about long-term reliability complaints on Apple website. Many users stated that the TC quit working after 18 months or so due to overheating. I hope this deficiency has been fixed in models that are currently for sale. Just to be safe - I bought a 3 year protection plan from B&H and plan on using the TC for backup. I connected an external HD, where the data is kept and shared by all computers as well.
WiFi signal is much stronger than what I used to get with Linksys router. Plus guest network with a separate password is a nice added feature.
- Primary use:
- Business
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Highly Compatible
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
- High-End Multimedia
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
The time capsule is backing up my IMAC, home network, and digital photo archives.
The unit is well made, easy to install via my IMAC and plays nice with my Widows Based computers. The kid's XBOX and Playstation linked in on the first try.
I've had the Time Capsule up and running for about a month now. I've been prompted to update the software once. No major meltdowns.
Glad its in place, nice to know that after years of flying by the seat of my pants, I've finally got a back up that I can depend on.
JLB
- Primary use:
- Personal
Pros
- Easy To Install
- Fast
- Quiet
- Reliable
Cons
Best Uses
Comments about Apple Time Capsule (1TB):
It worked like a champ! Effortless, and easy to install. I feel safer knowing my MBP and MacPro are backed up.
- Primary use:
- Personal
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