Can Time Capsule Function as an Internet Router for Wired Clients?

I have a 1st Generation Time Capsule with three Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports. Currently the Time Capsule is connected to a 12-year old Linksys router which connects with my DSL modem and functions as the router for the Time Capsule and several other wired devices connected to the Linksys Ethernet ports.
Can I get rid of the Linksys and use the Time Capsule as the Internet gateway and router for the whole network? All the documentation I've been able to find seems ambiguous. For example, a knowledge base article, "Airport Utility 6.x: Connect to the Internet using PPPoE" (http://support.apple.com/kb/PH5099) says "...Time Capsule...uses DHCP and NAT to share that IP connection with computers on your wireless network. (emphasis mine).
If I can use the Time Capsule as a wired router, and I want to connect more than three wired devices, can I connect them to the Time Capsule via an Ethernet switch?
Thanks for your help!

The Time Capsule is both a wired and wireless router, so it can connect to a modem and function as the main router for the network.
If you do not need the wireless function of the Time Capsule, the wireless radio can be turned off manually once the device has been configured. If you need more Ethernet connections, a 5-port, 8-port, 16-port etc. Ethernet switch can be connected to one of the LAN <-> ports on the Time Capsule.
If your Linksy is currently configured to connect using PPPoE settings, then the Time Capsule will need to be setup to provide those settings in order to connect to the Internet. Most DSL providers require a user name and password to establish the PPPoE service.

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Now as for your second question, how are you accessing the Internet right now? Because you can't connect the Time Capsule to your phone jack on the wall. I'm assuming you're using some kind of DSL. If so, then you need to connect your DSL modem to the Time Capsule, not Time Capsule to your phone wall jack. Then you'll be able to share and connect with all your Macs. Make sense?
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If you're on dial-up, then you can't share Internet with all your Macs. (Actually you could, but it's going to be painfully slow and not worth it)

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See as need be: http://www.verizonfioswiki.com/index.php/Using_Your_Own_Router
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Message was edited by: Thomas Pink

You are trying to set up the Time Capsule as a Wireless Router
and Repeater? - To share an existing wireless network, wireless?
The AirPort Extreme was capable of repeating (like a transceiver)
to and from an existing wireless network, to expand upon it; but
only did this with another AirPort product, such as an Express.
The Time Capsule and many of its features are outlined here, with more
information: AirPort + Time Capsule: http://www.apple.com/support/airport/
You may have to direct your question regarding expanding an existing
wireless network, to the Discussions section for the specific products.
Usually, the "extend a network" wireless feature in the software setup
only applies to the use of a second Apple AirPort-type base station;
such as the Extreme, Express, etc. The compatibility is between the
AirPort-like Apple products; but a bridge could be made if an Express
were attached to the other wireless network via Ethernet cable, then
the Time Capsule may be able to see it. This would require testing.
Apple - Support - Discussions - AirPort (+ Time Capsule)
http://discussions.apple.com/category.jspa?categoryID=140
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Ignore all the problems.
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You should have run ethernet between the two buildings not cable.
Does the cable for the second building start inside your house.. ie do you have a termination for cable or does the second building come in directly from the street.
If you have cable link between the two buildings you can buy ethernet to cable adapters.. plug one it at each end and simply extend by plugging it into the router on the main cable link.. simple and far superior to wireless.
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