Can't get time capsule to work via ethernet direct to mac

Hi All
I am having trouble setting up my time capsule direct to my mac via ethernet it works fine through my router backs up a treat via ethernet.
Can anyone help me through the process have looked online but they all set them up through their routers.
Cheers

If you reset the Time Capsule by holding in the reset button for 10 seconds and then releasing and allowing it to restart, then you need to connect an Ethernet cable from one of the LAN <-> ports on your wireless router to the WAN "O" port on the Time Capsule.
Then configure the Time Capsule to create a new wireless network. You don't have to use this new network....you can use your existing network if you want.
Then connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac to one of the LAN <-> ports on the Time Capsule.

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