Product Description
Time Capsule
Back up a lifetime’s worth of memories with the all-new Time Capsule, a wireless hard drive that works seamlessly with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard. It’s also a full-featured 802.11n Wi-Fi base station. Choose from 500GB and 1TB models.
Overview
Wireless backup for Mac OS X Leopard
Automatic backup with Time Machine
Time Capsule works automatically with Time Machine in Mac OS X Leopard to create the the perfect no-hassle backup solution. There are no cables, so you can back up all the computers in your home to a central location.
Server-grade storage
The massive 500GB or 1TB server-grade hard drive gives you all the capacity and safety you need for backing up all your Macs.
Easy wireless networking
Connect your DSL or cable modem to Time Capsule and quickly create a new wireless network — or extend an existing AirPort-based network — using the easy-to-use AirPort Utility for Mac and PC.1
Up to 5x the performance, 2x the range
Time Capsule uses next-generation 802.11n wireless technology to deliver up to five times the performance and up to twice the range of 802.11g wireless networks.2
Wireless drive sharing
Time Capsule also works great as a wireless hard drive whether you have a Mac or PC. It sets up in a snap, giving you a networked hard drive you can use for storing and sharing any kinds of files.
Print without wires
Print documents, photos, and more from any room in the home or office to a central printer connected to Time Capsule via USB.
(See system requirements.)
Strong security and access control
Protect yourself with the built-in firewall and industry-standard encryption technologies including WPA/WPA2 and 128-bit WEP.
Works with Apple TV and more
Time Capsule works flawlessly with Apple TV, iPod touch, and all your other Wi-Fi devices that use the 802.11a/b/g and 802.11n draft 2.0 wireless standards.
What’s in the Box
* Time Capsule
* CD with AirPort Utility (Mac and Windows), Bonjour for Windows
* Power cord
* Printed and electronic documentation
Technical Details
System Requirements
For Time Machine backup:
* Mac with Mac OS X Leopard
For setup and administration:
* Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v.10.4 or later, CD drive, Ethernet or wireless networking capability
* PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, Ethernet or wireless networking capability
For wireless client access:
* Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability
* PC with 802.11a/b/g/n
For shared hard drive:
* Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later
* PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on Time Capsule CD
For shared printing:
* USB printer
* Macintosh computer with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later
* PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows included on Time Capsule CD
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 November, 1999.
