Level 1 (8 points)

Using Time Capsule for Time Machine only, not as a router?

I have an Xfinity Modem, an Xfinity Wireless box for a wireless TV and a Time Capsule.

I am currently using the Modem in Bridge Mode with "NAT" being handled by the Time Capsule. However, the Xfinity Wireless box/Wireless TV combination does not work well behind an Xfinity Modem in Bridge Mode.

I want to use the Time Capsule/Time Machine combination for my system backups and the Xfinity Wireless box/Wireless TV combination for my Wireless TV.

I think I need to have the Modem handle "NAT" and remove "NAT" from my Time Capsule.

Since I'm not really network savvy I'm wondering if anyone knows how to handle this. For the family's sake the wireless TV is important... for my sake the backups are important... and for all of us correct "NAT" is important.

Thanks, Jovine

Posted on Nov 30, 2019 7:15 PM

2 replies

Barney-15E

Level 10 (125,838 points)

Nov 30, 2019 7:32 PM in response to vneef3225

In the Airport Utility, you can set the Time Capsule to bridge mode. Have it connect to your other WiFi and extend that network.

Timbuktu

Level 3 (809 points)

Nov 30, 2019 11:02 PM in response to vneef3225

That's exactly my set up. Connected Time Capsule to wireless router using Ethernet, then setting it up in bridge mode using Airport Utility. This will make the time capsule a wired network drive attached to your infinity router. See detailed instructions on MacObserver

https://www.macobserver.com/tmo/answers/how-to-add-a-time-capsule-or-airport-extreme-to-an-existing-network-with-br

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/250904513