Time Capsule 2nd Generation

The Apple Time Capsule 2nd Generation is a wireless network-attached storage device that was designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple in 2009 as part of the AirPort Time Capsule series. The base station has been introduced on March 3, 2009, and its price started at $299.

The new AirPort Time Capsule features a Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T), 500 GB / 1 TB or 2 TB of hard drive, Data rate up to 540 Mbps, compatibility with 802.11a/b/g and Draft-N protocols, guest networking, three LAN ports, possibility to connect up to 50 devices. It is marketed as a backup device designed to work in tandem with the Time Machine backup utility, introduced in Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard.

The device includes a full AirPort Extreme (with 802.11n wireless, an Ethernet WAN port, and three Ethernet LAN ports) and Dual-band operation on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz simultaneously.

On July 30, 2009, Apple introduced the 2 TB version, and at the same time stopped producing the 500 GB version. Automatically the 1 TB version replaced the 500 GB version and its price is $299, the new 2 TB model replaced the 1 TB version, and its price remained at the same level of $499.

This Time Capsule has been discontinued on October 20, 2009.

Today Time Capsule 2nd Generation is 15 years old!

Time Capsule
Source: pinterest.com – Time Capsule

Time Capsule 2nd Generation Release Date and Original Price

IntroducedMarch 3, 2009 ( 500 GB and 1 TB)
July 30, 2009 (2 TB)
DiscontinuedJuly 30, 2009 (500 GB)
October 20, 2009 (1 TB and 2 TB)
Model NumberA1302
Order NumberMB764LL/A (500 GB)
MB765LL/A (1 TB)
MB996LL/A (2 TB)
Original Price$299 (500 GB / 1 TB)*
$499 (1 TB / 2 TB)*
Weight3.5 Ibs.
1.587 KG
Dimensions1.4″ D x 7.7″ H x 7.7″ W
3.55 cm D x 19.55 cm H x 19.55 cm W
*On July 30, 2009, Apple introduced the 2 TB version, and at the same time stopped producing the 500 GB version. Automatically the 1 TB version replaced the 500 GB version and its price is $299, the new 2 TB model replaced the 1 TB version, and its price remained at the same level of $499.

Wireless

Wireless Data Range200 – 540 Mbps
CompatibilityWi-Fi (802.11a/b/g and draft 802.11n)
Frequency2.4 GHz or 5 GHz simultaneously
Radio Output Power20 dBm (nominal)
SecurityWPA
WPA2
WEP (40-bit or 128-bit encryption)
Capacity50 users
MIMO Config2×2:2
Supported ProtocolsNAT
DHCP
PPPoE
VPN Passthrough (IPSec, PPTP, and L2TP)
DNS Proxy
SNMP

Connections

Ports4 – Ethernet (10/100/1000BASE-T)
1 – USB
Storage500 GB
1 TB
2 TB
AirPlayNo
Power over EthernetNo

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References:
Apple Support – AirPort Time Capsule 802.11n (2nd Generation): Technical Specifications