How to setup a time capsule on an existing network

Run the setup "wizard" again and it will detect that you are connecting using wireless Extending like this using wireless will unfortunately cause a loss of about half of the potential speed on your network There will be no speed loss with the Ethernet connection. Does this mean that the reset Time Capsule appears when you try to set it up again Does this mean that the Time Capsule appears when you try to set it up again with the setup "wizard" and the wizard starts running Or, does "nothing" mean something else?

After you performed a factory default reset on the Time Capsule Then, after that, what was next thing that you tried to do, etc.? In other words, take us step by step through what you are trying to do and tell us what happens after each step. Dec 31, PM. Page content loaded. Dec 27, AM. I tried that first. Then I tried the procedure I listed above. I tried your suggestion again I even just tried a factory default reset and still nothing.

I would love to have the two time capsules ethernet wired but the distance is too far apart and our house is not set up that way I'm sorry I tried the factory default reset hoping that it would show up in the Airport Wizard and it didn't.

The light continues to blink yellow. I unplugged the airport, held down the rest button, plugged the airport back in, the light blinked fast and then a slow steady blink. To get started, first unplug all of the Ethernet cables from your Time Capsule to disconnect it from your existing network. While we advise using Ethernet, you can also perform the following functions via Wi-Fi.

In that case, however, make sure your Mac is connected only to the Time Capsule and not to the network of another router or modem. Select your Time Capsule from the window and press Edit. Start first by selecting the Wireless tab. How to hard reset time my Apple Time Capsule?

Hard reset Make sure that the base station is connected to power. Press and hold the reset button for about 5 seconds, until you see the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. Wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting. Reset Locate the reset button on the base station, next to the ports. When instructed to do so, press this button with a pen or straightened paperclip.

Soft reset. Make sure that the base station is connected to power.