Airport express hardwired to Time Capsule

I just ran an ethernet from my TC to an out building where I plugged and Airport Express into the other end. I can see the AE but can't get the settings right. I've tried different approaches extend network, using same network and change the channel etc but with no success. Any suggestions as most directions come at it from the wireless mode.
Thanks, George

George,
If you have an Ethernet cable connecting from the TC to the AirPort Express (AX), the correct configuration for the AX is as follows:
AirPort Utiliity - Manual Setup
Base Station tab....enter the info required here
Wireless tab:
Wireless Mode = Create a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Same name as your TC wireless network
No check mark needed next to Allow this network to be extended
Radio Mode = 802.11n (802.11b/g compatible) a good option
Channel = Automatic
Wireless Security = Same setting as the TC network
Wireless Password = Same password as the TC network
Confirm Password
Click the Internet icon
Connect Using = Ethernet
Connection Sharing = Off (Bridge Mode)
Update to save settings
Restart the entire network
Reference: Apple Document http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260

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Hello, I hope somebody can help.
I am trying to replace an Airport Express with a 2TB Time Capsule but it won't connect to the internet, via an ADSL modem.
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_On the Time Capsule:_
Open AirPort Utility, click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
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Open AirPort Utility, click Manual Setup
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