Can't drag files to Time Capsule

I just set up my Time Capsule.  It is connected wirelessly to my iMac. I am trying to drag files from my iMac to the time capsule. I get the message, "Modifying ' name of time capsule' requires an administrator name and password. To move 'file name', click Authenticate".  But there is no authenticate button.  What should I do to enable dragging files to the TC?

Are you transferring files WD plugged in by USB to the TC?
If so the process is WD--USB--TC--network--Computer--network--TC--InternalTCdrive.
If you are using wireless it is much much worse.. Because every packet is copied to the computer then back again.
If you have the USB drive plugged into the computer.. (this is far superior).
WD--USB--Computer--network--TC--internaldisk.
But the TC must be connected by ethernet to the main router.. if you have it connected by wireless then it is much worse again.
Ethernet and all ethernet with wireless turned right off is the only way.. and the USB drive plugged directly in to the computer.

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