How To Configure Apple Time Capsule To An Existing Network

The Apple Time Capsule is an external backup disk that includes a built-in wireless router. When connected to a cable or DSL modem, the router creates a wireless network for your home or office. When configuring Time Capsule you have the option of creating a new wireless network of the device or connecting it to an existing network. As a security measure, the Time Capsule includes password protection to prevent users on your network from accessing your backed up files.

Instructions:

1. Plug the Time Capsule's power cord into an electrical outlet. Insert the other end into the power port on the back of the unit.

2. Insert the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the Time Capsule. Insert the other end of the cable into the wireless router.

3. Click "Go" at the top of the screen on your computer, then click "Utilities" in the drop-down menu. Double-click "AirPort Utility" to configure Time Capsule.

4. Click "Continue" to set up the Time Capsule. Create a name for the device, and then create a password. Re-enter the password in the verification field. Click on "Continue".

5. Click on the "I want Time Capsule to join my current network" and then click "Continue." Leave the "Enable Guest Network" checkbox unchecked if you do not want to create a separate network for users. Click on "Continue".

6. Click on the circle next to your type of Internet connection, then click "Continue." Click "Yes" to allow the Time Machine application to back up your computer's data to Time Capsule. Click on "Continue".

7. Read about the configuration summary of the Time Capsule. Click "Update" to complete the installation process of the device. Click "Continue" to allow Time Capsule to restart and update the configuration settings, then click "Quit" to exit the AirPort Utility.

Therefore, this is how you can connect Apple AirPort Time Capsule to your existing network and enjoy the features of the device. Should you come across any issue while performing the above-discussed steps or accessing your device, i.e., Time Capsule, then you can approach experts who know how to connect the device with the existing network. If you are facing some other problem after the configuration of Time Capsule, even then, you can take the help of experts.

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