AirPort Time Capsule 802.11n (1st Generation) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Length: 7.7 inches (197 mm)
Width: 7.7 inches (197 mm)
Height: 1.4 inches (36.3 mm)
Weight: 3.5 pounds (1587 grams)1
Security
Wi-Fi Protected Access™ (WPA/WPA2)2
Wireless security (WEP) configurable for 40-bit and 128-bit encryption
MAC address filtering
NAT firewall
Support for RADIUS authentication
802.1X, PEAP, LEAP, TTLS, TLS, FAST
Time-based access control
Electrical
Line voltage: 100-240V AC
Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
Maximum continuous power: 30W
Agency approvals
FCC Part 15 Class B, Canada RSS-210, EN 300-328, EN 301-489, EN 301 893, ARIB STD-T66, RCR STD-T33, AS/NZS 4268: 2003, UL 60950, CSA-C22.2 No. 60950
Storage
500GB or 1TB 7200-rpm Serial ATA server-grade hard disk drive3
Interfaces
One Gigabit Ethernet WAN port for connecting a DSL or cable modem
Three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports for connecting computers or network devices
USB port for connecting a USB printer or USB external hard drive
802.11n wireless4
Included software and accessories
AirPort Utility for Mac and Windows
AirPort Disk Utility for Mac and Windows
802.11n Enabler for Mac5
Bonjour for Windows
Power cord
Printed and electronic documentation
Environmental requirements
Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
Storage temperature: -13° to 140° F ( -25° to 60° C)
Relative humidity (operational): 20% to 80% (non-condensing)
Relative humidity (storage): 10% to 90%
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
Wireless protocols
Draft 802.11n4
802.11a/b/g
Compatibility
Interoperable with Wi-Fi Certified 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g and 802.11n draft 2.0 Mac computers, Windows-based PCs, and other Wi-Fi devices
NAT, DHCP, PPPoE, VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP), DNS Proxy, SNMP, IPv6 (6to4 and manual tunnels)
Frequency bands
2.4GHz or 5GHz
Radio output power
20 dBm (nominal)
Channels
Channels 1-11, 36-48, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada
Channels 1-13 and 36-64 approved for use in Japan
Channels 1-13 and 36-140 approved for use in Europe
Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand
System Requirements
| For Mac Users | For PC Users |
|---|---|---|
For backup using Time Machine | Mac computer with Mac OS X v10.5.1 or later | - |
For setup and administration | Mac with Mac OS X v10.4 or later, CD drive, Ethernet or wireless networking capability | PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista, CD drive, Ethernet or wireless networking capability |
For wireless client access | Mac with AirPort or AirPort Extreme wireless capability | PC with 802.11a, 802.11b, or 802.11g card |
For shared printing with a USB printer | USB printer, Mac with Mac OS X v10.2.7 or later | USB printer, PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows (included on Time Capsule CD) |
For AirPort Disk with a USB hard drive | Mac with Mac OS X v10.4.8 or later | PC with Windows XP (SP2) or Windows Vista; Bonjour for Windows (included on Time Capsule CD) |
Extended service and support
The AppleCare Protection Plan for your computer covers Time Capsule.
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Support for Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2) requires Mac OS X v10.3 or later or Windows XP with SP2 or later.
1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Time Capsule is based on an IEEE 802.11n draft specification and is compatible with IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, and IEEE 802.11g.
The 802.11n Enabler for Mac works with the following computers: MacBook Pro with Intel Core 2 Duo; MacBook with Intel Core 2 Duo; Mac Pro with AirPort Extreme option; iMac with Intel Core 2 Duo (except the 17-inch 1.83GHz iMac).
Wi-Fi Protected Access is a mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. Wireless Internet access requires a wireless-enabled computer, a base station or other access point, and Internet access (fees may apply). Some ISPs are not currently compatible with Time Capsule. Product specifications are subject to change without notice.