Airport unable to find brand new, never-used Time Capsule

I'd appreciate any help with this problem, as Apple doesn't seem to offer support for this product yet. I followed all the instructions to set up my new, 500 GB Time Capsule, but the Airport utility refuses to detect it. I can't see a way around this impasse--there are no buttons to click or anything like that, and the only troubleshooting suggestion that comes up is to make sure that the Time Capsule is plugged in (it is). The thing is obviously useless if my computer (MacBook Pro, purchased less than a year ago, running OS X 10.5.5) won't detect it. Again, very frustrating. Any help welcome.

Matthew,
If you have not yet resolved your issue, here are some tips that have helped others.
*_Time Capsule Has Disappeared From Airport Utility / Amber Light_*
*Reboot ISPs’ Modem & Time Capsule*
If you are using the Time Capsule as your only router then power down your ISPs modem.
Unplug the TC from the wall outlet.
Wait 10-15 seconds.
Next turn your modem back on first. Let it initialize and acquire an IP address (about 30-60 seconds).
Re-plug in the TC again.
After it has restarted (30-60 seconds), does it show up in Airport Utilities?
If not try "Rescan" from the File Menu.
If the above doesn't work, then…
*Cycle Airport Preferences*
Open Network Preferences.
Click “Turn Airport Off”, wait 10 seconds.
Now click “Turn Airport On”. Close Prefs.
Does it now show up in Airport Utilities?.
If not go to the “File” menu and select “Rescan”.
Does it appears now?.
If not, unplug the TC, wait 10 seconds, and plug it back in.
Does the TC show up now in Airport Utility?
If the above doesn't work, then…
*Hard Reset*
Take a look at this KB article. It will explain how to reset the TC:
[http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1300]
Make sure you hold in the reset button for at least a good 10 seconds.
Then you should be able to see it. Now follow this KB article to set it up again:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1178
Let us know if any of the above resolved your issue.
Cheers!

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