I have a DSL internet connection. If I get an AirPort Time Capsule, will backups be sent to it at my 5Mb/s internet speed? Or will it transfer more quickly between the Mac and Time Capsule?
Hi
Your back up is via LAN to Time Machine not via the internet - so fast but as mic says dependent of thickness of walls who is using network etc. but the simplicity of Time Machine cannot be over overemphasised.
I have a Time Capsule (attached to router with router wifi switched OFF) and airport express to extend the wifi thoughout the house via cat 6 as a roaming network.
The cat 6 cable runs along the ouside wall of the house.
I mention this as Time Capsule is not just a backup device.
I used to add a 1 TB hard drive to the TC for offsite backups but now simply connect the usb 3 to my rMBP and use Carbon Copy Cloner (comparing TC and USB 3 data) and keep the USB 3 drive in my car.
(Time Capsure is also quite attractive and has a good solid feel about it.)
I highly recommend the above for a good solid wifi and backup home setup.
cheers