Ruth Haines
Apple periodically offers firmware updates for its AirPort base station products, including the AirPort Time Capsule. These updates improve performance, security, and functionality. Updating your AirPort Time Capsule is simple and can be done via the AirPort Utility on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. This process will cause your base station and its network services to be temporarily unavailable, so it's important to ensure that none of your devices are currently using the drive before proceeding.
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What You'll Learn
Use AirPort Utility to update your AirPort Time Capsule
To update your AirPort Time Capsule, you can use the AirPort Utility app on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad.
First, make sure that your AirPort Time Capsule and your device are connected to the internet. If your Time Capsule is performing a Time Machine backup or sharing a hard drive on your network, ensure that none of your devices are currently using that drive.
Next, open the AirPort Utility app. On your Mac, you can find it in the Utilities folder within the Applications folder. On your iPhone or iPad, you may need to download the app from the App Store. Once you have the app open, select your AirPort Time Capsule. You may need to enter a password for your Time Capsule.
If you're using a Mac, you'll see an "Update" button when an update is available. Simply click this button to install the update. If you're using an iPhone or iPad, you'll see a numbered badge next to "Version" when an update is available. Tap "Version," then tap "Download and Install."
Your AirPort Time Capsule will automatically restart after the update is installed.
To make sure you always have the latest updates, you can enable automatic updates in AirPort Utility. On your Mac, select "Check for updates when opening AirPort Utility" or "Check for updates automatically" and choose a time interval, such as weekly.
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Ensure your Mac or iOS device is connected to the internet
To ensure your Mac is connected to the internet, you can use Wi-Fi, Personal Hotspot, or Ethernet. First, you need to connect to a Wi-Fi network. Go to the Wi-Fi menu in the menu bar and select a network. You may then be asked to enter the Wi-Fi network's password or agree to terms and conditions. If you are having trouble connecting to a Wi-Fi network, try restarting your Mac. You can also renew the IP address manually, which is known as renewing the DHCP lease. If you want to use a wired connection, connect an Ethernet cable between your router or modem and the Ethernet port on your Mac.
If your Mac is connected to a Wi-Fi network but can't get online, try the following: restart your Mac, as this will automatically renew the internet address; check that the date and time are set correctly; or renew the IP address manually. If you can connect to the internet from a different Wi-Fi network, connect to that and then update macOS on your Mac. If you have installed a VPN, this may be affecting your access to the internet. It might also help to restart your Wi-Fi router and use Apple's recommended settings.
To ensure your iPhone or iPad is connected to the internet, you can use Wi-Fi or a cellular network. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, then turn on Wi-Fi. Your device will automatically search for available networks. Tap the name of the network you want to join and, if asked, enter the password. When your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi, a blue checkmark will appear next to the network name at the top of the screen. If you are already connected to a Wi-Fi network but can't get online, your iPhone will automatically connect to your carrier's cellular data network. On an iPhone that supports 5G, your iPhone may use your 5G cellular data instead of Wi-Fi. You can switch back to Wi-Fi by tapping next to the network name, then tapping 'Use Wi-Fi for Internet'.
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Check for updates on your iPhone or iPad
To check for updates on your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > General > Software Update. If you see more than one software update option available, choose the one you want to install and tap "Install Now". If you see "Download and Install" instead, tap it to download the update, enter your passcode, and then tap "Install Now".
If you want to update your device manually, you can use your computer. First, back up your device using iCloud or your computer. Plug your device into a power source and connect to the internet with Wi-Fi. Then, go to Settings > General, then tap Software Update. Tap "Install Now".
If you see a message asking to temporarily remove apps because the software needs more space for the update, tap "Continue" to allow apps to be removed. After installation, those apps are automatically reinstalled. If you tap "Cancel", you can delete content manually from your device to add more space.
Your device can also update automatically overnight while it's charging. To turn on automatic updates, go to Settings > General > Software Update. Turn on Automatic Updates and iOS Updates. You can also turn on Rapid Security Responses, which deliver important security improvements before they are included in future software updates. Go to Settings > General > Software Update, tap Automatic Updates, and turn on Security Responses & System Files.
If you are unable to check for updates or download them, try updating your device again using the same network. If the issue persists, try updating your device using another network or with your computer.
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Restart your base station
To restart your base station, open the AirPort Utility on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad. If you are using a Mac, go to the Utilities folder in your Applications folder and click on AirPort Utility. If you are using an iPhone or iPad, you can find AirPort Utility by searching for it in the App Store. Once you have opened AirPort Utility, select your base station from the list of available devices.
If you are restarting your base station because it is not responding as expected or you have lost the base station password, you can perform a soft reset or a hard reset. A soft reset will reset the base station password and disable security for 5 minutes, allowing you to join the network and make changes. If no changes are made within 5 minutes, the base station will revert to its previous settings. A hard reset will reset the base station to an unconfigured state but will retain the last saved configuration and any profiles, allowing you to restore your base station from previous settings.
To perform a factory-default reset, which is like a hard reset but removes any saved configurations and profiles, you will need to disconnect the base station from power. While holding down the reset button, connect the base station to power again and continue to hold the reset button for about 6 seconds, until the status light on the base station flashes amber rapidly. After performing any type of reset, wait about a minute for the base station to finish restarting.
After restarting your base station, you can select the base station in AirPort Utility to see details about it. If you have more than one base station, start with the one farthest from your primary base station. On a Mac, a details pop-up will show an "Update" button when an update is available. On an iPhone or iPad, the details screen will show a numbered badge next to "Version" when an update is available. Tap "Version", then tap "Download and Install". Your base station will automatically restart after the update is installed.
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Update your primary base station last
Updating your primary base station should be the last step when updating your AirPort base station. This is because updating an AirPort base station causes it and its network services to be temporarily unavailable.
To update your AirPort base station, including AirPort Time Capsule, AirPort Extreme, or AirPort Express Base Station, use AirPort Utility. Apple periodically offers software updates (called firmware updates) that improve AirPort performance, security, and functionality.
Before updating your primary base station, make sure that your base station and Mac or iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch) are connected to the internet. If your base station is performing a Time Machine backup or sharing a hard drive on your network, ensure that none of your devices are currently using that drive.
If you have more than one base station, restart your primary base station last. On Mac, choose Base Station > Restart from the menu bar. On iPhone or iPad, tap the base station in AirPort Utility, then tap Edit > Advanced > Restart Base Station. If you can't restart using AirPort Utility, just unplug the base station for a few seconds, then plug it back in.
On Mac computers with OS X Mountain Lion or Lion, use AirPort Utility 6.3.1. On computers with Snow Leopard or Leopard, use Airport Utility 5.6.1, which supports 802.11n models and the original AirPort Express.
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Frequently asked questions
Use AirPort Utility to update your Airport Time Capsule. First, make sure that your base station and Mac or iOS device are connected to the internet. If your base station is performing a Time Machine backup, ensure that none of your devices are currently using that drive. Then, open AirPort Utility on your Mac, iPhone, or iPad, and select your base station. If you are using an iPhone or iPad, select the device, then select "Version," and then select "Download and Install." On a Mac, simply click the "Update" button.
AirPort Utility automatically checks for updates once a week and notifies you if an update is available. When you open AirPort Utility, it will check for updates and display a badge by the name of any AirPort device in your network that has an available firmware update.
Updating your Airport Time Capsule improves performance, security, and functionality.
