Can I use time capsule to back up my Mac w/o being on a network?

[jasonsowers]

I just purchased a time capsule. I have wireless for free in my building which I do not have to pay for.

Can I just plug the time capsule into the wall and use it as a time machine?

How do I go about this and am I clear on what is going on.

Thanks for the help and it is much appreciated.

I just bought a new mac and I want to back up my old one via time capsule and time machine. But I am not on a network on my time capusle.

Hope this helps.

 

[AppleCode]

I just purchased a time capsule. I have wireless for free in my building which I do not have to pay for.

Can I just plug the time capsule into the wall and use it as a time machine?

How do I go about this and am I clear on what is going on.

Thanks for the help and it is much appreciated.

I just bought a new mac and I want to back up my old one via time capsule and time machine. But I am not on a network on my time capusle.

Hope this helps.

It should just work like a router without internet. You have to connected to the wireless or wired network that the TC makes to be able to use the internal hard drive though .

 

[jasonsowers]

It should just work like a router without internet. You have to connected to the wireless or wired network that the TC makes to be able to use the internal hard drive though .

That is what I thought. However, it isn't letting me. I must be doing something wrong.

 

[AppleCode]

That is what I thought. However, it isn't letting me. I must be doing something wrong.

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