Airport Time Capsule 3TB can't connect to modem via ethernet

Hi all,
Thanks in advance for any assistance on this issue ...
I am having extreme difficulty in connecting my Airport TC to my modem via ethernet. Ideally, I want to use it to extend the range of my wifi, as well as back up my machines.
I can't get the AP TC to add on to an existing network in initial set up as , even though the option is available, the Airport Utility (6.3.2) doesn't seem to keep it selected, and wants to create a new network.
When I create the new network, my internet connection drops out, even though the modem indicates that it is connected. I then edit the internet connection in AU by telling it to extend the existing network (add in the SSID etc) which picks up the internet connection again, but then the Airport TC drops out, and all I get is a blinking amber light and a message saying no configured Airport Base Stations detected, continuing to search.
I have no doubt that it is something I am or am not doing. I have soft, hard and Factory reset the TC, reset the modem, changed cables, pretty much everything my tiny brain can think of.
I have looked through the support pages and follwed thier advice, with no luck.
Help please.

I can't get the AP TC to add on to an existing network in initial set up as , even though the option is available, the Airport Utility (6.3.2) doesn't seem to keep it selected, and wants to create a new network.
"Add" would be used for a wireless connection....and you indicate that you are using Ethernet to connect the existing modem/router and Time Capsule together....so the correct setup would be to create a new network using the exact same wireless network name and password as your existing network.
Connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <--> ports on the current modem/router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule.
Here, I am assuming that the TC will be located at least a room or two away from your main wireless router. If it is located any closer, there will likely be wireless interference issues between the two routers. The wired connection between the modem/router and Time Capsule must be maintained.
AirPort Utility will suggest a setup that looks somewhat like this.....except you will see a Time Capsule instead of an AirPort Express as illustrated below:
Network Name would be the name of your existing wireless networik
Base Station Name is a device name that you want to call your Time Capsule
Password is the wireless password of your existing wireless network
Verify confirms that password
Click Next and the setup utility will auto configure things for you in a minute or two
When you see the message indicating Setup Complete, click Done and you should have a green light on the TC.

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