Does this work with mac? I will be connecting via Airport Time Capsule. How is the compatibility?
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I use this exclusively with multiple Mac's, and it performs beautifully, dependent on the reliability and speed of your router, of course. I'm not sure what you mean by your plans to connect via a time Capsule, which is an independent drive. You'll need to connect through a router, I think, such as the Airport Extreme or any other router with an open ethernet port. Check the Seagate page for the specific configuration you plan, and I think they'll prove responsive to any questions you have. Hope this helps.
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if you have a mac the best way to do what you want is an airport time capsule. if you have a pc ?
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The Time Capsule is a WIFI hot spot for your home or work. Like any hotspot it is not portable because a hotspot needs a physical connection to the internet. You need internet cable service, a cable modem and an ethernet connection from the modem to the Time Capsule. 1) You connect your modem to your cable service, 2) run an ethernet cable from the modem to the Time Capsule in a specified port, 3) Connect an additional Ethernet cable from the Time Capsule into one of the Ethernet ports to your computer to set up the WIFI hotspot giving a name to the time capsule, one to for your WIFI and a password for your WIFI - I suggest different names to avoid confusion. (Using Apple airport utility, I don't know what it is on windows). 4) Then disconnect the power from both the modem and the Time Capsule, 5) disconnect the Ethernet cable from the Time Capsule to your computer (NOT the one to your cable modem), 6) plug the power back into the cable modem and Time capsule power to synchronize them. You then a have your own WIFI-hotspot for your home or office (assuming all goes well). The Time Capsule is then a router for WIFI and ethernet and you can attach a USB 2.0 compatible NAS to it. (The Time Capsule, to my knowledge, does not support a DSL (telephone connection)).
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The Time Capsule has a built in HardDrive that can be used to automatically backup your Macs while you are on your home network. The Airport Extreme does not have this. If you dont have any Macs at home get the airport extreme. Older time capsules had issues with reliability, I've had one of these models since 8/2011 without any issues. DROBO is nice, but it's expensive. If you have unlimited funds, I'd recommend the drobo.
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not sure about the macbook , but works it seamlessly with my PC..sorry I could not be of more help..
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The My Book Live supports Apple's Time Machine Software. It is not a direct replacement for Time Capsule as that has an embedded 802.11n router.
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Yes, I used it with Time Machine in Leopard/Snow Leopard...worked well for exactly one year and then inexplicably died.
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I have no experience using this with a MAC, you could contact PC magazine, they might have a review on this.
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No, you can direct connect you machine to the Time Capsule. I use wireless backup though, and it's great!
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Thomas there is a new software version out 10.9.2 you may want to load if you are not aware of it but YES this Canvio will work great with that version. Just plug it in and it goes to work with Time Machine on your Mac. I love mine.
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Time capsule is not only a wireless router, but also a hard drive so it backs up your computers/laptop. If you want all your stuff backed up go with a time capsule otherwise stick with a AirPort Extreme. Let me know if you have any other questions hope this helps.
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Hi, I tried it with my sisters mac. Unfortunately there are no drivers to make it work
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Michelle, I would assume so. They have drivers for it and it's in the quick setup documentation. But I don't have a mac.
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I am using it with a PC. My Mac recognize the cable but I was unable to find a compatible driver and management software from one touch.
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I just finished installing the software CD and setting up through Ethernet on my iMac OS X 10.4 Tiger and it all went smooth. As Christopher mentioned, you first must setup through USB. If you follow the instructions in the long colored guide sheet and networking setup guide, you should have no problems whatsoever. Goodluck! =)
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I have and MAC and a PC and it works with both. I hooked in up with a cable (not provided) and bluetooth and it works both ways.
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If you don't want Time Capsule's backup capability, Airport Extreme will do. I use Time Machine to back up to Time Capsule, which is why I went with that. I have never had a problem with Time Capsule. We have two, in fact, working in synch and running on the same network. Had to call Apple Support to get them working right, but their support is first-rate. Once they were set up properly we forgot them. They do their jobs quietly day in and day out.