Big problem with my Time Capsule (already been replaced, same issue)

So I bought a Time Capsule from Amazon, via their Wearhouse deals site. It's refurbished but was working well. After a little while, the router started resetting the wireless on a once every couple of hours basis. I went to the Apple Store and used the warranty to get a replacement, same thing is happening. I dont know what to do! I have Comcast cable, nothing is plugged in, everything is wireless. I have 2 networks setup, regular and guests, and I've switched the wireless channels to ones that are not being used. The following devices are on the network:
2 iPads (1 and 2)
1 HP Laptop (Windows 7)
1 Custom built PC (Windows 7)
1 iMac (Running latest iteration of Lion)
2 Wireless televisions
PS3
XBOX 360
Apple TV
The firmware on the Capsule is the new 7.6.1, but the issues were happening with old firmware too.
Thoughts?

Normaly not, but the best way is to contact AppleCare to clear things up. Maybe they will exchange it for free.

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