Can Time Capsule replace my old wireless router?

I would like to use time capsule as my router. But when I plug it straight into the phone line, I lose the internet connection. Can this be done?

Hi,
You cannot connect the Time Capsule directly to a telephone line. Normally, an ADSL or cable modem is connected to the WAN port.
Is your existing device a combined ADSL modem and wireless router? Any details about the model and the type of service?
Jan

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