Couldn't connect new time capsule to existing wifi

Hi everyone,
I need some help setting up my Time Capsule. I bought the latest model (2013) and received it today. I have an existing ATT U verse modem/router that creates 2WIRExxx connection and I am trying to connect to this network wirelessly from time capsule so that I can put it in different room.
Somehow when I select "Wireless" tab and choose "Extend a wireless network" it doesnt show my current wifi SSID in dropdown, although its just near by without any interference. When I connect it thru ethernet cable it works perfectly fine.
I also tried giving the SSID name and password, but while connecting it says your TC is set to connect to a network that cannot be found, please ensure it is in range and have good signal.
My Airport utility version is 6.3 (630.34) and time capsule version is 7.7.
Please help me setting up my TC.
Thanks,
Shantanu

Thanks for your answer.
I agree that its not the best way to setup the TC as an extension (Bridge Mode) to existing wireless, but here is what I want to achieve and if you have a better idea for me, please let me know.
My ATT Modem and Router is one device and cannot be seperated.
I want to use TC as following:
1. Backing up my data using Time Capsule (Regular Wireless Backup)
2. setup as NAS for other USB HDDs I have.
3. Use as a print server for my printer setup in my office.
My current ATT modem+Router is in different room and cannot be setup in my office so I have no choice but to use TC as in Bridge Mode and connect wirelessly to main router to support all above tasks as they cannot be achieved with ATT modem+Router(It doesnt have USB support).
The problem I am facing is that TC is not able to find the wifi signal (I dont know why). It didnt do even when I tried to set it up first time. I do not think it wouldn't support non apple wireless extension, there must be a very good reason for not doing that. But when connected with wire to existing router (LAN Port not WAN/Modem), it works perfectly fine.
Thanks,
Shantanu

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