Ethernet outbound from Time Capsule Problems

Outbound ethernet on my brand new Time Capsule not working with a PC running Windows XP; wireless working OK; backup OK; Apple Macbook works on Ethernet just fine - same port - same cable.  What's up with the PC?  Its been a long time since I configured a PC network connection, perhaps I need a refresher!

I am unsure what outbound ethernet actually means.
But since the Mac works on the same port and cable that won't matter.
Is the ethernet light turning on??
So when you plug in the cable the little connectivity light on the TC and on the computer ethernet adapter should go green (or some color).. do they??
No light, then nobody is home.. ethernet is turned off in the PC.. is it onboard card or pci slot card??
When you open device manager in the computer does it show ethernet card is active and healthy.. no exclamation mark?
If you get that far then also check if the TCP/IP settings in properties is set correctly to auto.
Make sure you turn off all firewalls.. many anti-virus softwares have inbuilt firewalls and they will stop all packets to the TC. So have you turned off firewalls.. Is the computer getting an IP address?
If so, then open a command window and type
type ipconfig /all
Check the IP and the gateway address.
then type
ping (followed by the gateway address).
ie ping 10.0.1.1 (at default for the TC).
Does it get response?
Do you have an IP?

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