Apple Time Capsule Not Assigning IP Addresses

Briefly here is my setup
 Internet is supplied to my building by ISP(I have no router) => apple time capsule connected by Ethernet. I have used WIFI to connect all of my devices in the past with no problem until i moved into this place. I have 2 macbooks that can connect without any issues Every single other device in the house cannot connect and does not receive a proper IP Address. The ones being assigned are in the 169.xxxxxx range. Even if i plug my Imac (which cant connect) directly in from the wall via ethernet, it wont connect. The time capsule is setup as a bridge with DCHP set to run automatically. I have reset everything numerous times and restored the router to no avail. I called the ISP and they said it wasnt their problem. I was under the impression they werent assigning the IP Address correctly or something. Im stuck and need some help. Thanks

Since you do not have a router there to assign IP addresses to devices on your network when the Time Capsule is in Bridge Mode, you will need to configure the Time Capsule to "Share a public IP address" so that it will distribute IP addresses to connected devices.
AirPort Utility > Manual Setup > Internet icon> Internet Connection tab
Connection Sharing = Share a public IP address
Update to save settings
This may possibly produce a Double NAT error on the network, so you will need to click to "ignore" if that errror message appears.

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