How do I turn my old time machine into an extender and still use it for backups?
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Mac Pro, macOS 12.7
OK, thanks for the information.
If the Time Capsule is already connected to your router using an Ethernet cable connection, you should be able to use AirPort Utility on your Mac to make some changes.
Open AirPort Utility........(Finder > Applications > Utilities > AirPort Utility)
Click on the Time Capsule to select it
Click Edit in lower right hand corner to display the settings for the Time Capsule
Click on the Wireless tab at the top of the window
Network Mode = Create a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Exact same name as your router's Wi-Fi network
Wireless Security = WPA2 Personal
Wireless Password = Exact same password as your router's Wi-Fi network
Verify = Exact same password as your router's Wi-Fi network
Click on the Network tab at the top of the window
Router Mode = Off (Bridge Mode)
Click on Update at the lower right of the window and give the Time Capsule a minute to restart. Should be a green light on the Time Capsule at this point.
Note that you will need to leave the Ethernet cable permanently connected from the Time Capsule to your router, so if you plan to use the Time Capsule as an "extender", it will need to be located in the area where you need more Wi-Fi signal coverage.
I want purchase the Apple AirPort Extreme A1521 & A1392 Dual-Band AC Wireless Router & Extender AND extend my Time machine to extend AND backup one computer. Is that feasible?
How do I turn my old Time Machine into a Wi-Fi extender and still use it for backups?
