Airport Extreme doesn't connect to my WLAN when powered later than my TC

I'm using a German Telekom ADSL modem connected to the newest Time Capsule as a base station for my WLAN. Everything works fine and I'm able to connect several iMacs and MacBook Pros as well as two Epson MFPs. In the evening I disconnect Power from the modem and the TC because I don't want to leave it on during night. In the morning it makes no difference in which order I switch everything on - everything connects fine on the WLAN:
I connected the newest version of an Airport Extreme to my OKI laser MFP which I don't use very much. Therefore I connect both to power only whenn I need to print something in large quantities or big formats.
Problem is now that I need to turn off (disconnect from power) the TC and my modem, connect the Airport Extreme to power first and then connect to power the TC and the modem again to get the Airport Extreme working. If I just connect the Airport Extreme to power the indicator light flashes in yellow and it is not found by the Airport software. This is very time consuming and interrupts the work for all my employees.
Does somebody here has an idea how to solve the problem? Or do you advise to buy an WLAN print server to solve the issue?
Many thanks!

Ok, and that is why you are having this problem. I hate to say it, but your situation would be much simpler if you just left all your networking equipment on. Besides they consume very little power and were designed to operate 24x7. Constantly recycling power can actually cause more harm via voltage spikes which can wear down the equipment over time.
Obviously, there are two sides to this "leave on vs. power-off" argument, and I respect both ... but, your networking requirements really do make more sense just leaving them on.

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