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Make my own time capsule
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It's not just about the data conduit. Your hard drive needs power. Either it needs an external power supply, or must be plugged into a powered port on a computer or Airport Extreme.
You'll need something like this:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817392008
You basically need something to turn your harddrive into a NAS device. It's not just a matter of getting it on the network via an adapter. Devices like this and time capsule are essentially servers (albeit in a tiny package).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817392008
You basically need something to turn your harddrive into a NAS device. It's not just a matter of getting it on the network via an adapter. Devices like this and time capsule are essentially servers (albeit in a tiny package).
Not sure if you can do this, but if you open up disk utility, you maybe able to see the second "unused" partition and format it using HFS+. If this is going back to your time capsule question, keep in mind if you get a NAS enclosure, you will not be able to do this. Since the NAS enclosure is technically a server. The unit itself formats the drive and stores data in it's own way.
I think this guy is saying what I was going to say in that even if you get the storage visible to the Mac's finder on the network, Time Machine might not recognize it as a drive that it can use for backups ...
I'm also interested in whether other network attached storage can be used reliably with Time Machine. I'm betting the answer is, "no" ... ?
Well, if you happen to find a non-Time Capsule, non-Airport solution, let me know. I'm avoiding both products because of the feedback given in the Apple Store. I'm not so much concerned with the reports of "slow backups" as I was about the reports of dropped connections.
Seems like a ready solution at http://www.readynas.com/?p=253 . I've got this set up with FreeNAS and so far it's working, though my Time Machine seems to get stuck at times in a loop 'preparing backup'. Still investigating that issue.
Avoid the AirPort Extreme Wireless Base Station. Mine just quit working after about six months of use. Sad. WAN port went out I believe from all notes here on the forum. Worst part is I paid $200 for it because I wanted an Apple produce when I already had a Netgear; I am now using the Netgear. I do think the Apple AirPort Extreme was faster with better reception everywhere, but if it is going to tinker out after six months it is NOT worth that kind of money. I expected it to work for 7 to 10 years. I mean there is NO REASON for that not to be the case. Before the Netgear, one year ago, I had a router for nearly 5 years and it worked fine when I upgraded to the N draft router.
So, I believe you should stay away from the Apple product. Also, there are plenty of NAS devices out there in the $150 to $200 range that will do everything a $500 Time Capsule will do. Don't get stuck on the Apple brand. It just doesn't make sense with a router.
Good luck...
So, I believe you should stay away from the Apple product. Also, there are plenty of NAS devices out there in the $150 to $200 range that will do everything a $500 Time Capsule will do. Don't get stuck on the Apple brand. It just doesn't make sense with a router.
Good luck...
Uh you know you can get it replaced for free under warranty? They give you a new one.
As with reception and speed, I agree it's not that great, but it's acceptable.