Time Capsule via direct ethernet for backup - also WiFi to extend network range

m021478m021478
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in Current Mac Hardware edited January 2014
Can someone help me figure out how I can incorporate my new Time Capsule device into my existing LAN network so that I can connect it directly via Ethernet cable to my network to provide for the fastest Time Machine backups possible, but also configure it so that it extends the signal range of my existing wireless network?



My current primary router (D-Link DIR-655) was obviously not setup using the Airport Utility (v5.3) so I have zero understanding of how the Airport Utility works, nor do I know what settings need to be custom configured to suit my needs as I've stated above...



Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated... Thanks!

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    nano2gfteonano2gfteo Posts: 99member
    I will get there in time. But in your case, I think initially, stick the TC via gigE to the 655, setup 5 Ghz n-network only. This will allow TC to do TM on your wireless at 802.11n speeds. But not older Macs without n.



    I think the 655 is a better DSL router as it has much more features. So just use the TC as an AP/NAS. You can plug the Macs directly to the GigE of TC and do the fastest TM on it. I think FW800 is the fastest to date possible unless someone has a n ExpressCard eSata with a Sata Raid box.
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