My time capsule is slowly dying due to over heating tried a repair but it was no go. It operates in bridge mode behind a fios routerI really like the compactness of it and use the 4 port hub and time machine
Should I just get a new one? any suggestions for other options.
I do have a newer Lynksys 9200 but it is big and was difficult to set up. It did not like to operate in bridge mode. Took a couple of hours with tech support to get it set up.
had to put it on its own sub net so it doesn't see most items on my network
with no firmware updates on the airport will it remain secure?

Don’t think you can get a new one anymore.

eBay, maybe?

.....refurbs for Time Capsules in Apple refurb store.......

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You'll never do better than 802.11n with the Time Capsule. If you get the right one, it will support 450 Mbps max throughput. As time marches on, though, it's likely you will want a router with one of the newer, faster standards (802.11ac now, 802.11ax soon).

Having said that, I love my Time Capsule. As you indicate, it's unobtrusive and has worked flawlessly since I purchased it in 2011.

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Another option is to get a Airport Extreme and plug a drive into it. The same speed limitations apply, but you can switch drives easily.

That said, I'd look for another, faster router that is Time Machine friendly.

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I've been migrating over to Apple cloud services. I also have external drives for longer term storage of pictures and video. Once my time capsule gives up I'll use a plain jane router.

Both the 2T and 3T refurb Time Capsules in the Apple Refurb store show 802.11ac speeds.

802.11AC for sure with Time Capsule.

I've fixed probably 15 of them, upgraded drives, etc... not that hard. New fans readily available on eBay.

Don't want to mess with it? PM me.

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802.11AC for sure with Time Capsule.

OP specifically stated a preference for the low-profile TC, which means the older 802.11n version.

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OP specifically stated a preference for the low-profile TC, which means the older 802.11n version.

I didn't take OP's "really like the compactness of it" to mean it was the older, low-profile style.

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OP specifically stated a preference for the low-profile TC, which means the older 802.11n version.

I didn't take OP's "really like the compactness of it" to mean it was the older, low-profile style.

by compactness I meant the small footprint. tower is fine for me

Thanks for the Links on the refurbs. Ordered a replacement yesterday