The Apple AirPort Time Capsule is notoriously difficult to modify because the firmware is locked down with . While you cannot easily flash a full "custom firmware" like DD-WRT or OpenWrt via a web interface, you can "jailbreak" its internal operating system to gain deeper control. The Reality of Custom Firmware
The Apple Time Capsule, a discontinued but beloved piece of hardware, runs a stripped-down, proprietary version of apple time capsule custom firmware
Before you brick your device, consider the most popular "custom firmware" solution for Time Capsules: The Apple AirPort Time Capsule is notoriously difficult
You need the airpyrt-tools available on GitHub. Today, thanks to reverse-engineering efforts, it is possible
Today, thanks to reverse-engineering efforts, it is possible to break the Apple firmware shackles and breathe new life into these white monoliths. Here is everything you need to know about the world of Apple Time Capsule custom firmware.