Jun 7, 2025 10:49 AM in response to lac11
When you see the option "Other AirPort Time Capsule" with the "Set Up" button but nothing happens when you click it, this usually means your Mac is not properly communicating with the Time Capsule (TC) through the AirPort Utility. First, open AirPort Utility manually and see if your TC shows up there. If it does, click on it and configure it directly—make sure it's fully integrated into your network (joined or extending the existing Wi-Fi, or bridged if using Ethernet). Assign it a static IP or reserve one via DHCP if you’re using manual IPs elsewhere.
Once it’s properly configured and online in AirPort Utility, open > , click “Select Backup Disk,” and it should now show your Time Capsule's disk by name—not just as “Other.” Select it and enter the password if prompted.
If it still doesn’t appear, try the following quick checklist: