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Lesson Overview
Lesson Objectives
Welcome to the Wireless Networking self-paced training module.
You will learn the following:
What's new in AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac and AirPort Extreme 802.11ac
Technical Specifications
Wi-Fi network setup
LED status
Wireless Diagnostic Application usage
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
Wi-Fi best practices
Tips
Bluetooth troubleshooting
Additional Resources
Audience
Prerequisites
Time Required
Service Technicians
None
50 MInutes
What's New?
New Name: AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac and AirPort Extreme 802.11ac
Apple has appended the word "AirPort" to the the beginning of "Time Capsule" (all models) to identify that
AirPort Time capsule is an AirPort product.
The correct description is now "AirPort Time Capsule" as the generic term, and "AirPort Time Capsule
802.11n (4th Generation)," etc for the extended name for a specific model.
New Form Factor
802.11ac
802.11ac (5th Generation Wi-Fi) is the next step in Wi-Fi after 802.11n (4th Generation).
802.11ac is fully backward compatible. That means an AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac and AirPort
Extreme 802.11ac will work seamlessly with existing wireless devices, such as your laptop, iPad, iPhone,
and so on, and they will still connect to your network the way they have always connected. To have the
devices work at 5G Wi-Fi speeds both the clients and the wireless device need to support 5G Wi-Fi.
As the successor to 802.11n and the 5th-generation Wi-Fi standard, 802.11ac offers a large increase in
speed and performance. The new standard can deliver speeds up to 1.3Gbps, earning it the name of
Gigabit Wi-Fi.
This new standard is especially good for high-definition streaming within a local network.
The extraordinary growth in the number and type of Wi-Fi devices, coupled with the increasing popularity
of bandwidth intensive activities such as high definition video streaming, has created the demand for
better performance with greater range. 802.11ac, the next generation Wi-Fi standard, is designed to
meet these needs.
Beamforming
Beamforming enables Wi-Fi performance increase with an innovative approach to how wireless devices
connect. In previous generations, Wi-Fi radiated an equal signal in all directions (omnidirectional)
without being able to direct some of the signal to specific devices.
Beamforming is like a laser or flashlight. The hub recognizes the device requesting wireless and focuses
the wireless directly where it's needed, whether it's one device or 20. Because of this novel approach,
wireless can also "beam" around corners and through walls, eliminating or reducing previous
performance obstacles encountered in large spaces.
Features and Benefits of 802.11ac
Features
Benefits
Gigabit Speeds
Better Range
More Reliable
Compatibility
Configurations
Configurations
AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac is available in 2 configurations:
Technical Specifications
Size and weight
administration
For wireless client
v10.7.5 or later
or later
access
For shared printing
with a USB printer
Ports
SLI
Back
1. Ethernet Ports
2. USB
3. WAN Port
4. Power
5. Reset Button
Front
6. Status Light Indicator
Channels
Channels 1-11, 36-48, and 149-165 approved for use in the United States and Canada
Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 100-140 approved for use in Japan
Channels 1-13, 36-64, 100-112, and 132-140 approved for use in Europe
Channels 1-13, 36-64, and 149-165 approved for use in Australia, Hong Kong, and New Zealand
Wireless options
Use AirPort Utility on a computer or Wi-Fi settings on an iOS device to do one of the following:
Set up AirPort Time Capsule to create a new network that wireless computers and devices can use to
connect to the Internet.
Set up AirPort Time Capsule to join an existing network. If the network is connected to the Internet, all
the computers and wireless devices on the AirPort network can use the Internet connection. If the
network is set up to be extended, AirPort Time Capsule can extend the range of that network.
All basic network setup and configuration can be done with the setup assistant in AirPort Utility on a Mac,
or on an iOS device.
For more information about wireless networking and the advanced features of AirPort
Utility, see AirPort + Wi-Fi support at
http://www.apple.com/support/airport/timecapsule/.
LED Statuses
The following table describes AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac and AirPort Extreme 802.11ac status light
sequences and what they indicate.
Light
Status/description
Off
Solid green
Flashing
AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme is not set up or cannot establish a connection
amber
to the network or the Internet. Use AirPort Utility to find out the cause.
Solid amber
Flashing
amber and
green
There may be a problem starting up. AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme will restart
and try again.
Wireless Diagnostics
Overview
to diagnose any wireless network. You must use at least 10.8.4 to use Wireless
Diagnostics.
For more information see: About Wireless Diagnostics.
Wireless Diagnostics can help you resolve common wireless connectivity issues on a Mac by analyzing a
connected Wi-Fi network and providing solutions. If the issue is more complex and requires additional
support, Wireless Diagnostics can also collect information needed to diagnose more difficult problems by
collecting detailed logs and network traffic.
Introduction Screen
If no problems are found, the Diagnose window will appear, indicating that
your Wi-Fi connection appears to be working as expected.
If the problem is intermittent you can now click Continue to allow the
Assistant to monitor the connection until it detects a failure.
Problems like unexpected dropped connections and auto-join problems
aren't always easy to reproduce on demand. Monitor Mode can be left
running until the problem occurs. At that point Monitor Mode will
automatically stop, and collect information about what occurred.
This will be saved to the Desktop as part of the Wireless Diagnostics report,
so that you can share it with your IT network specialist. Monitor Mode will
indicate when it has detected a problem.
Monitor mode is designed to work when the Mac is on, or in sleep/wake mode.
Selecting a different Wi-Fi network from the Wi-Fi menu extra while Monitor Mode is
running, or restarting the Mac will end monitoring and it will need to be restarted
when the problematic network is rejoined.
If you select the Continue to summary button, and click "Continue," you will
see the Additional Information window which will ask for a description of
your physical Wi-Fi network, such as where your Wi-Fi router is located.
An example is shown in gray text.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Utilities
Encompasses additional functionality to gather data to simplify debugging, which can be helpful when
resolving intermittent problems.
Figure 1: Selecting the Utilities window: Wireless Diagnostics > Window > Utilities
or
Figure 2: Wireless Diagnostics > Command 2.
The Utilities window consists of several tools; Info, Frame Capture, Logging, Wi-Fi Scan, and Performance.
See Wireless Diagnostic Help for more information regarding these Utilities.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Configure all WiFi base stations on the same network with the same settings. Not doing so will cause
connectivity and reliability issues. On dual-band WiFi base stations, configure both bands to have the
same settings unless otherwise noted below.
Use the following settings for maximum performance, security, and reliability.
Set to
Description The SSID, or network name, identifies your Wi-Fi network to users and
other Wi-Fi devices. It is case sensitive.
More
details
Hidden network
Set to
Disabled
Description Hidden networks don't broadcast their SSID over Wi-Fi. This option
may also be incorrectly referred to as a "closed" network, and the
corresponding nonhidden state may be referred to as "broadcast" or
"open."
More
details
Set to
Disabled
Description Restricts access to a Wi-Fi router to devices with specific MAC (Media
Access Control) addresses.
More
details
Security
Set to
More
details
Set to
802.11b/g/n
More
details
Set to
802.11a/n
More
details
Channel
Set to
Auto
Description This setting controls which channel your Wi-Fi router will use to
communicate. "Auto" allows the Wi-Fi router to select the best
channel automatically. You can also manually select a channel.
More
details
For best performance, choose "Auto" mode and let the Wi-Fi router
select the best channel. If this mode is not supported by your Wi-Fi
router, you will need to manually select a channel. You should pick a
channel that is free from other Wi-Fi routers and other sources of
interference. Refer to this article for information about possible
sources of interference.
Set to
20 MHz
Description Channel width controls how large a "pipe" is available to transfer data.
However, larger channels are more subject to interference and more
prone to interfere with other devices. A 40 MHz channel is sometimes
referred to as a wide channel, with 20 MHz channels referred to as
narrow channels.
More
Use 20 MHz channels in the 2.4 GHz band. Using 40 MHz channels in
details
the 2.4 GHz band can cause performance and reliability issues with
your network, especially in the presence of other Wi-Fi networks and
other 2.4 GHz devices. 40 MHz channels may also cause interference
and issues with other devices that use this band, such as Bluetooth
devices, cordless phones, neighboring Wi-Fi networks, and so on.
Note that not all routers support 40 MHz channels, especially in the
2.4 GHz band. If they are not supported, the router will use 20 MHz
channels.
Set to
Description Channel width controls how large a "pipe" is available to transfer data.
However, larger channels are more subject to interference, and more
prone to interfere with other devices. Interference is less of an issue
in the 5 GHz band. A 40 MHz channel is sometimes referred to as a
wide channel, with 20 MHz channels referred to as narrow channels.
More
For best performance and reliability, enable support for both channel
details
all client devices support 40 MHz channels, so do not enable 40 MHzonly mode; devices that support only 20 MHz channels will not be
able to connect to a Wi-Fi router in 40 MHz-only mode. In addition,
not all routers support 40 MHz channels; a router that doesn't will use
20 MHz channels.
DHCP
Set to
More
details
There should be only one DHCP server on your network. This DHCP
server may be built in to your DSL or cable modem, a standalone
router, or integrated with your Wi-Fi router. In any case, only one
device should act as a DHCP server on your network. If more than one
device has it enabled, you will likely see address conflicts and will
have issues accessing the Internet or other resources on your
network.
NAT
Set to
Only enabled on your router; only one device at most should provide
NAT services on the network.
More
details
router for your network. This is usually either your DSL or cable
modem, or a standalone router (which may also act as your Wi-Fi
router). If NAT is enabled on more than one device"double NAT"
you will likely have trouble accessing certain Internet services, such as
games, Voice Over IP (VoIP), and Virtual Private Network (VPN), and
communicating across the different levels of NAT on the local
network.
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
If the AirPort Time Capsule or AirPort Extreme Software Can't Detect AirPort Time Capsule
If you're using a Mac, use the Wi-Fi status menu in the menu bar to make sure Wi-Fi is turned on.
If you're using a Windows computer, make sure the wireless card or adapter is installed correctly. To
check the connection, see the documentation that came with the computer.
Forgotten Network or AirPort Time Capsule Password
You can clear the AirPort Time Capsule password by resetting AirPort Time Capsule.
To reset AirPort Time Capsule and network passwords:
1. Use the end of a straightened paper clip to press the reset button for one second.
2. Select the AirPort Time Capsule network.
On a Mac, use the AirPort status menu in the menu bar to select the network created by AirPort Time
Capsule (the network name doesn't change).
On a Windows computer, hold the pointer over the wireless connection icon until you see your AirPort
Network Name (SSID), then select it.
3. Open AirPort Utility.
4. Select the AirPort Time Capsule and click Configure.
5. In the dialog that appears, make the following changes:
Reset the AirPort Time Capsule password
Turn on encryption to activate password protection for the AirPort network. If encryption is turned on,
enter a new password for the AirPort network.
6. Click OK.
If AirPort Time Capsule stops responding completely, you may need to reset it to its
factory settings. This erases all of the settings you've made and resets them to their
original values.
Reset Types
Depending on the situation, you will need to choose one of the following AirPort Time
Capsule reset types:
Soft reset: Resets the AirPort Time Capsule and disables security for five minutes so
that you can join the network to make changes
Hard reset: Erases all user settings on the AirPort Time Capsule but retains saved
profiles*
Factory default reset: The same as a hard reset but also removes any saved profiles*
*Saved profiles are used in more recent versions of AirPort Time Capsule to store up
to five configurations, known as profiles. A profile contains base station settings, such
as names and passwords, and network configuration information, such as the way the
base station connects to the Internet. Using profiles may be useful if you move your
device from one location to another.
Tips
Best location for an AirPort base station
The following recommendations can help AirPort Time Capsule achieve the best wireless range and
network coverage.
Place AirPort Time Capsule in an open area where there are few obstructions, such as large pieces of
furniture or walls. Place it away from metallic surfaces.
Avoid placing AirPort Time Capsule behind furniture or inside cabinets.
Don't lay AirPort Time Capsule on its side.
Don't place AirPort Time Capsule in areas surrounded by metal surfaces on three or more sides.
If AirPort Time Capsule is put in an entertainment center with stereo equipment, don't
surround AirPort Time Capsule with audio, video, or power cables.
Place AirPort Time Capsule so the cables are to one side. Keep as much space as possible
between AirPort Time Capsule and the cables.
Avoiding Interference
The following components can cause interference to AirPort base station signal quality:
Service Strategy
Service Strategy
The AirPort Time Capsule and AirPort Extreme 802.11ac service strategy is carry-in and whole unit
replacement. There are no serviceable or replaceable parts inside of the unit. Do not replace the internal
hard drive.
Parts List:*
AirPort Time Capsule 802.11ac 3TB
661-7389
661-7388
661-7500
Power Cable
923-0001
Warranty Coverage
Apple's Limited Warranty covers AirPort base stations and AirPort Time Capsules. Apple Limited warranty
benefits are in addition to, and not instead of, rights provided by consumer law.
AppleCare Protection Plan (APP) or AppleCare+ (AC+) for iPad covers Wi-Fi base stations when used with
an Apple computer, iPad, or Apple TV covered by APP or AC+.
The AirPort device or AirPort Time Capsule must have been purchased up to 2 years before the Mac, iPad,
or Apple TV purchase, or during the term of the agreement coverage.
AC+ does not cover AirPort or AirPort Time Capsule base stations that have been accidentally damaged.
Bluetooth Setup
Syncing Bluetooth Devices with Your Mac
Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology that lets you connect computers, input devices, mobile
phones, and handheld devices to each other without cables. To use a Bluetooth device with your
computer, your Mac must have either a built-in Bluetooth module or a compatible USB Bluetooth adapter
connected.
Before you can use your mobile phone to connect to the Internet or share contact information, share files
with other devices, or use a Bluetooth keyboard or mouse, you need to set up the device to work with
your computer. Once you've set up the device, it is "paired" with your computer, and you can see it in the
Devices pane of Bluetooth preferences.
You need to pair your computer with the device only once, and they remain paired until you delete the
pairing.
Bluetooth wireless technology is different from 802.11 (or Wi-Fi) technology. Bluetooth
devices can transfer data at up to 2 megabits per second (Mbps), and 802.11 wireless
devices transmit data at a much faster speed.
Bluetooth Troubleshooting
Three Devices
Most Bluetooth-capable computers can handle only seven channels of Bluetooth communication at a
time. A Mac can simultaneously support only three to four Bluetooth devices because many Bluetooth
devices (including some Apple devices) use multiple Bluetooth channels to communicate with the
computer.
Using dual-channel devices decreases the amount of listening space available for these devices.
Using too many Bluetooth devices at the same time can cause communication issues with symptoms such
as dropped device connections, lowered wireless audio quality, or erratic mouse tracking.
To work around this saturation, turn off devices you aren't using. Some Bluetooth devices such as Apple
wireless peripherals automatically enter sleep mode when not in use. It's unlikely, for example, that a
customer might simultaneously use Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad, but a customer may
simultaneously use stereo headphones and a Magic Trackpad, both dual-channel devices.
Mouse, Keyboard, or Magic Trackpad: Not Recognized
Check the status of the Bluetooth icon in the upper right menu bar. If the Bluetooth icon does not appear
in the menu bar, restart your computer.
Note: If the "Show Bluetooth status in the menu bar" option is not enabled in the Bluetooth System
Preferences, the Bluetooth icon will not display in the menu bar. If the Bluetooth hardware is not seen by
the computer; the Bluetooth Preference pane will not display in System Preferences.
Menu Bar Symbols
Bluetooth turned on, but there are no devices connected to the Mac. Make
sure the wireless mouse, Magic Trackpad, or keyboard is turned on.
When this icon flashes, at least one wireless device has a low battery. Click
the Bluetooth icon to identify the affected device, then replace the batteries.
Bluetooth is off. Click the Bluetooth icon using a USB mouse and select "Turn
Bluetooth On." Note: Mac OS X won't allow Bluetooth to be turned off unless a
USB mouse is connected.
Bluetooth offline. Restart your Mac. If the Bluetooth status doesn't change,
disconnect all USB devices and restart your Mac again.
Mouse Troubleshooting
1. Slide the On/Off switch on the bottom of your mouse to turn it on.
2. When your mouse is on and paired, and the batteries are charged, the indicator light glows steadily.
3. If your mouse isn't paired with a Mac, the indicator light will blink, indicating your mouse is in
discovery mode and ready to pair.
4. If the indicator light doesn't illuminate, check to make sure you have two good batteries and that
they're installed correctly.
Keyboard Troubleshooting
1. Push and release the On/Off switch to turn on the Apple Wireless Keyboard.
2. When your keyboard is on and paired, and the batteries are charged, the light will glow steadily for
several seconds, then turn off.
3. If your wireless keyboard isn't paired with your Mac, the indicator light will begin to blink. This
indicates your keyboard is in discovery mode and ready to pair with your Mac.
4. If the LED doesn't light up, remove the batteries to make sure they're good and that they're installed
correctly.
Magic Trackpad Troubleshooting
1. Push and release the On/Off switch to turn on the Magic Trackpad.
2. When your trackpad is on and paired, and the batteries are charged, the light will glow steadily for
several seconds, then turn off.
3. If your Magic Trackpad isn't paired with your Mac, the indicator light will begin to blink. This
indicates your Magic Trackpad is in discovery mode and ready to pair with your Mac.
4. If you dont pair your trackpad with your Mac within 3 minutes, the light and trackpad turn off to
conserve battery life.
5. Press the On/off button on your trackpad to turn it on again, allowing you to pair it with your Mac.
Low Batteries in Magic Trackpad
When the batteries are low in your Magic Trackpad, the computer should display a warning message. If
the Bluetooth menu is active, it also flashes a battery indicator.
Low or malfunctioning batteries may cause one of the following symptoms:
Depending on the battery type, some batteries may have just enough charge to continually disconnect
and reconnect to the computer intermittently. The customer sees the symptom as repeated onscreen
"device connected" and "device disconnected" alerts.
Other batteries may rapidly, steeply drop from having a usable charge to lacking power to control the
device. This results in a complete disconnection of the device with no low battery warning.
Although these symptoms may mimic interference-based issues, you can confirm whether the issue is
with the batteries and not interference; either replace the batteries, and/or check the device's reported
battery life in the System Preferences Trackpad pane if the trackpad is still connected.
Magic Trackpad Interference
Because Magic Trackpad is a Bluetooth device, it may be susceptible to wireless interference. Recognizing
symptoms of interference is the first step in troubleshooting this issue:
Jumpy or erratic cursor tracking
Frequent trackpad-disconnected alerts from the computer
Check for the following:
1. Check Software Update from the Apple menu to make sure there are no available OS, Bluetooth, or
trackpad updates. Apple frequently updates drivers and firmware for devices to resolve potential
interference issues.
2. Make sure to use only three Bluetooth devices with the computer at a time.
3. Move wireless routers such as AirPort Base Stations farther away from the computer.
4. Move wireless telephones (not cellular phones) and their charging stations farther from the
computer.
5. Move Bluetooth devices closer to the computer.
6. Make sure that no metal filing cabinet or other shielding device is between the computer and the
wireless peripheral.
7. For best results when using Magic Trackpad with an Apple portable computer, leave the computer
open and place the trackpad between yourself and the computer.
Stops Responding Intermittently: Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, or Mouse
Mouse Issue
1. Click the mouse once to reconnect it with your Mac. It may take a moment for the mouse to respond.
2. Check the battery level of the mouse. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then choose
Keyboard & Mouse from the View menu and select the Mouse tab. The battery level indicator is in the
lower-left corner. Replace the batteries if they are low.
Magic Trackpad Issue
1. Press down and click the trackpad to reconnect it with your Mac. It may take a moment for the
trackpad to respond.
2. Check the battery level of the trackpad. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then
choose Keyboard & Mouse from the View menu and select the Keyboard tab. The battery level
indicator is in the lower-left corner. Replace the batteries if they are low.
Keyboard Issue
1. Press a key on the keyboard to reconnect it with your Mac. It may take a moment for the keyboard to
respond.
2. Check the battery level of the keyboard. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then
choose Keyboard & Mouse from the View menu and select the Keyboard tab. The battery level
indicator is in the lower-left corner. Replace the batteries if they are low.
Checking for Signal Interference
To check for signal interference do the following steps:
Move cordless phone base stations, microwave ovens, and other 2.4GHz electrical devices away from the
Mac if you suspect interference.
Keep wireless devices within 10 meters (33 feet) of the Mac.
Avoid putting metal objects between the device and the Mac.
Mouse Does Not Scroll
Check the "Scrolling speed" slide-control at the top of System Preferences > Accessibility > Mouse &
Trackpad > Mouse Options, and make sure the Scrolling checkbox is selected.
For scrolling side-to-side, make sure the application you're using supports side-to-side scrolling.
Remember, scrolling is done with one finger, and navigating is done by swiping side-to-side with two
fingers. Unlike scrolling, navigating moves from page to page in a document or web browser.
Mouse Does Not Track
The Apple Wireless Mouse can be used on most smooth surfaces, however if tracking issues occur try
these options:
Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then choose Keyboard & Mouse from the View menu.
Set the Tracking slider to adjust how fast the pointer moves as you move the mouse.
Try using a different surface to see if the tracking improves.
Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window. Use compressed air to gently clean the sensor
window if dust or debris is present.
If you are a pet owner, check the bottom of the mouse very carefully for pet hair. Even a single cat hair
can cause erratic mouse tracking.
If multiple Bluetooth wireless devices are in use nearby, try turning them off one at a time to see if the
issue improves. Bandwidth intensive devices could affect tracking.
Mouse Buttons Do Not Work
The Mouse preference pane allows users to customize the mouse features to meet their needs.
1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then choose Keyboard & Mouse from the View
menu. Set the Tracking slider to adjust how fast the pointer moves as you move the mouse.
2. Try using a different surface to see if the tracking improves.
3. Turn the mouse over and inspect the sensor window. Use compressed air to gently clean the sensor
window if dust or debris is present.
4. If multiple Bluetooth wireless devices are in use nearby, try turning them off one at a time to see if
the issue improves. Bandwidth intensive devices could affect tracking.
Keyboard Keys Do Not Respond
Use the Keyboard Viewer to test whether the keyboard keys are responding correctly when they are
pressed. Test with Bluetooth Service Diagnostic 1.1 utility if the keyboard is compatible with the utility. If
not, follow these troubleshooting steps:
1. Choose System Preferences from the Apple menu, then choose Language & Text from the View menu
(or International from the View menu in Mac OS X v10.5 or earlier).
2. Select Input Sources.
3. Select the Keyboard & Character Viewer checkbox.
4. Enable the input source for the keyboard layout you are testing by selecting the checkbox next to it.
5. Make sure that "Show Input menu in menu bar" is enabled.
6. Choose Show Keyboard Viewer from the Input menu in the menu bar.
7. The Keyboard Viewer shows the keyboard layout.
8. Type the key on the keyboard that doesn't respond and observe whether the corresponding key
highlights on the Keyboard Viewer. If it does, that particular key is functioning correctly.
9. If the mouse keys feature in the Accessibility System Preferences pane is enabled, many of the
keyboard keys may not respond as expected.
Additional Resources
Set Up
Setting up AirPort Time Capsule for the first time
Backing up with AirPort Time Capsule for the first time
Mac Basics: AirPort Time Machine
AirPort Quick Assist
OS X: Connecting a Wi-Fi printer to your Wi-Fi network
AirPort Express: What is Client Mode?
OSX: Back to my Mac Requires AirPort base station or upnp-capable third-party router
Setting up and using Back to My Mac with an AirPort base station or Time Capsule
AirPort Express: How to join an existing Wi-Fi network in client mode
AirPort Express frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Wi-Fi base stations: How to set up and configure AirPort Express for AirPlay and iTunes
AirPort: How to mount an AirPort Extreme USB hard disk volume in Mac OS X and Windows
Wi-Fi Troubleshooting
Printer troubleshooting for AirPort Time Capsule
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
AirPort Time Capsule: Time Machine backups do not mount
AirPort Time Capsule: Initial backup is interrupted
AirPort Time Capsule: "Connection Failed" message appears
Printing to an AirPort Time Capsule from Windows XP
Uses for the USB port of AirPort Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, AirPort Express
AirPort Time Capsule: External USB drive becomes inaccessible
AirPort Time Capsule: USB storage device supported formats and protocols
AirPort Base Station: Software and firmware download links
AirPort Base Stations: About AirPort Base Station status lights
About AirPort base station firmware updates
Troubleshooting Wi-Fi issues in OS X Lion and Mac OS X v10.6
Service
Mac OS X 10.5: Continuing AirPort Time Machine backups after main logic board is replaced
Airport Time Capsule: How to find the serial number
How to verify or erase an Airport Time Capsule disk
Airport Time Machine: How to transfer Time Machine backups from one AirPort Time Capsule to a
different one
Bluetooth
Wireless input devices: Bluetooth frequently asked questions
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth: Potential sources of wireless interference