Change to a "static" IP address impact time capsule backup?

It just hit me that another thing I've done since my last backup is change from the DHCP (?) IP assigning to a static IP address. Also set up some "port forwarding" for a few sites.
Could that be why time capsule is now forever "preparing?" I have added a lot of content but I let it sit for 24 hours with no change in status. I'm wondering if somehow the IP address is screwing this thing up. I don't think so but what do I know? =)
Thx.

I'm not too familiar with FileMaker Pro, but if you like to give static IP addresses to anything you would have to use DHCP Reservations using Airport Utility.
Open Airport Utility, select the Time Capsule device, click Manual Setup, navigate the Internet icon, then the DHCP tab, you'll see DHCP Reservations towards the bottom.

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