Airport Utility 5.6.1 set up trouble on OS.10.6.8

Hello,
I've bought the latest Airport Capsule last week and i've tried to connect to it from my Macbook but it won't work.
When i try to use the Airport software to connect to the capsule, the system asks me to update the software.
My current system version is OS. 10.6.8 so the normal update for Airport software is Airport Utility 5.6.1.
However, when i try to install it on my computer, there is an error which interrupts the installation and a message to ask me to contact the software editor.
Could you help me solve that problem please ?
Thank you very much,
Florent

My current system version is OS. 10.6.8
Please see the System Requirements for setup and administration of the Time Capsule:
Setup and Administration
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 6 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3
Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3
http://www.apple.com/airport-time-capsule/specs/
If you don't have an iPhone or iPad that meets that requirements above......then you will need to upgrade the operating system on your Mac to at least Lion (10.7.5)

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