This sounds just like a DNS issue. Try changing your DNS in AirPort Utility (If you are located in the United States) to OpenDNS or Google DNS.
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This sounds just like a DNS issue. Try changing your DNS in AirPort Utility (If you are located in the United States) to OpenDNS or Google DNS.
They are probably referring to the inability to setup an always on vpn connection such as pptp vpn or open ssl through dd-wrt, tomato, or pfsense through the router.
Complete conjecture, but they either want all of their devices to automatically hook to the vpn instead of separate clients on each device for ease of use...or they have a device they cannot hook to their vpn, like an Apple TV that won't show live ABC or MLS Live regional blackout due to their ip address.
Thought I should share my experience, coming from an Time Capsule Wireless N to a fancy "gaming-oriented" Netgear Nighthawk. With the Time Capsule, I never had to reboot or power cycle it to fix a network issue. With the Nighthawk, I'm finding I have to reboot it every couple of weeks because a device would just stop connecting wirelessly for no reason.
In comparison, the Nighthawk is very fast and has LOADS of options and features. With an external hard drive attached, the time machine functionality was a pain in the arse and was erratic.
The Time Capsule, though, was rock solid.
The Airport Time Capsule is really difficult to set up. It's so difficult that it took at least 2 minutes to set up, and on top of all that waiting I had to walk downstairs and unplug my Cable Modem for 30 seconds. Yeah really difficult.
The Airport Time Capsule is really difficult to set up. It's so difficult that it took at least 2 minutes to set up, and on top of all that waiting I had to walk downstairs and unplug my Cable Modem for 30 seconds. Yeah really difficult.
In all honesty it generally is easy to setup, but when you have a complex network you are working with it isn't always easy. At school I have to configure the central Extreme as a router, enable all of our Timed Access controls, configure the IP range, add it to the DMZ on the gateway, etc. It isn't always plug and play but when it is finally setup it is rock solid.
Sorry. Replied to the wrong thread. It can be complicated but for most it is one of the easiest to set up.
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I have actually had the AP router from apple and it sucked. I had a mac and windows on it. I ditched it and went back to linksys. I had the old die hard router that everyone and their brother had and it never had any problem. As soon as the latest like it came out with AC ability I bought it! Fantastic! Now they have one even better and I want it as I can configure it better.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my money on it, again.
I have actually had the AP router from apple and it sucked. I had a mac and windows on it. I ditched it and went back to linksys. I had the old die hard router that everyone and their brother had and it never had any problem. As soon as the latest like it came out with AC ability I bought it! Fantastic! Now they have one even better and I want it as I can configure it better.
Personally, I wouldn't waste my money on it, again.
I disagree about the Apple routers are easier to set up. To start, you need to use their own utility to do it. Instead of a browser like every other router. I can't even reconfigure my older (but still useful) Airport Express because Apple dropped software support for it in the current Airport Utility, and the old one doesn't run on Mavericks. They limit your choices, which can work for some people; YMMV.
Secondly, they are pretty good but not great routers. And that's comparing them to consumer, not business or enterprise solutions. Check smallnetbuilder.com for comparisons.
Finally, no external antenna. Looks nicer, but limits functionality depending on your wifi needs. I would expect to be able to make use of a directional antenna, for example, with a router in that price range.
Secondly, they are pretty good but not great routers. And that's comparing them to consumer, not business or enterprise solutions. Check smallnetbuilder.com for comparisons.
Finally, no external antenna. Looks nicer, but limits functionality depending on your wifi needs. I would expect to be able to make use of a directional antenna, for example, with a router in that price range.
I'm happy with mine. Only router I haven't had to tinker with to make everything work in the house. 2 wired and 11 wireless clients without any port forwarding, static IP set in DMZ, etc, etc like I've had to do with Linksys, Asus and other routers in the past.
However I recognize that a lot of those settings aren't available to me so thats definitely a negative. Thankfully I haven needed them.
However I recognize that a lot of those settings aren't available to me so thats definitely a negative. Thankfully I haven needed them.
If you look at Google there is a way to get the older utility on Mavericks. Corey J. Mahler wrote a program that will let it open on Mavericks. Check it out.
Thank you. I would appreciate some help.
Never mind the VPN, for now.
I'm back to square one simply trying to connect a new Mac Mini directly to the Time Capsule for purposes of network and internet access and network attached storage, using an ethernet cable and Apple's ethernet to USB adapter, or using the ethernet cable only.
"Network Diagnostics" says "This computer does not seem to be connected to a DSL or cable modem or to an Ethernet network."
All the devices are up and running and connected properly but the Network Status shows that Ethernet, Network Settings, ISP, Internet and Server all have "Failed". (The printer attached to the TC also reads as "not connected" when trying to print.)
Yet I'm able to access the same Time Capsule from a MacBook via wi-fi and connect to the LAN, internet and usually also NAS and printer.
So what is amiss?
Is the Mini running server? Is Internet Sharing accidentally enables? If you use the regular Ethernet port and not the adapter does it work? You do realize that the USB to Ethernet adapter is 10/100 Mbps and the Thunderbolt Adapter is Gigabit, right?
I would start from checking the DNS settings on your Mac.
First simple ting to try - Network Preferences > Assist me... > Diagnostics