Can I set up TC without connecting it to the internet?

I access the internet on a wireless network and do not have a direct line for my internet connection. Is it possible to set up Time Capsule for Time Machine backups without connecting it to the network? Or do I have to use TC in bridge mode?

In option 2 that you described, it sounds like I will actually be connecting to the Time Capsule through the primary wireless router on the existing network that I get my internet access from - if this is the case, won't the back-ups be painfully slow?
Yes, for best backup performance you would want to be connected directly to the TC by wire.
And can I completely prevent access to my Time Capsule by turning off the Sharing and Guest network options in this set-up?
In this configuration, the TC would not be performing as a router. The Guest network option would not be available.

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