The previous post (below) talks about features in the new Time Capsule model. The older, original Time Capsule module won't support these features (in the case of dual-band networking, it physically can't). However, both Time Capsule models have gained a new feature: remote access, via MobileMe, to the Time Capsule's drives. In the case of older Time Capsules, Apple plans to add this feature through an upcoming firmware update [it has been added]. With remote access enabled, a user on a Mac running Leopard will be able to access files stored on a Time Capsule drive, using MobileMe as an intermediary, through a file-sharing technique similar to that used by Back to My Mac. So, if you're in Australia, you should be able to access files on a Time Capsule in Brazil, assuming you've properly set up your account, password, and the Brazil-based Time Capsule's incoming Internet access.

(The AirPort Extreme model that began shipping earlier this week also has this feature, and the feature will be added to older 802.11n AirPort Extremes via a firmware update [it has been added].)

—Posted by Tonya Engst on March 5, 2009