What you need to get started – Apple AirPort Time Capsule 802.11n (2nd Generation) User Manual

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Chapter 1

Getting Started

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Note:

You must use AirPort Utility v5.4 to set up your Time Capsule. This Time Capsule

is not compatible with previous versions of AirPort software.

What You Need to Get Started

To use your Time Capsule, you need a wireless-enabled computer that’s compliant with

IEEE 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g standards, or with an IEEE 802.11n draft specification. To

set up your Time Capsule, your computer must meet the requirements listed below.

Note:

To use your Time Capsule with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard, you need to

use Mac OS X v10.5.2 or later.

To set up your Time Capsule using a Macintosh, you need the following:
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A Macintosh computer with an AirPort or AirPort Extreme Card installed to set it up

wirelessly, or a Macintosh computer connected to your Time Capsule with an

Ethernet cable to set it up using Ethernet

AirPort Utility

Use AirPort Utility to set up your Time Capsule to create a wireless network, connect
to the Internet, and share compatible USB printers and hard disks. You can also
connect your Time Capsule to an existing AirPort Extreme wireless network.

AirPort Utility is also an advanced tool for setting up and managing the Time
Capsule, AirPort Extreme, and AirPort Express Base Stations. Use it to manually adjust
network, routing, and security settings and other advanced options.

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AirPort status menu

Use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to switch quickly between AirPort
networks, monitor the signal quality of the current network, create a computer-to-
computer network, and turn AirPort on or off. The status menu is available on
computers using Mac OS X.

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