First time setting up a Time Capsule on Windows 7

Hi all!
I know this is not a new issue but I can't seem to find the right answer to my problem.
I have a Time Capsule here and my actual setup is: Modem -> Router -> PC / Modem -> Router -> Time Capsule, and I would like to access my Time Capsule from my Windows PC.
I've installed the Airport Utility but it can't find the Time Capsule.
What should I do? Do I really need to connect it directly to my computer?

I have a Time Capsule here and my actual setup is: Modem -> Router -> PC / Modem -> Router -> Time Capsule
Just to be sure I understand your current network configuration. You have a single modem. You have a router connected directly to this modem via Ethernet, and in turn, you have both your PC & the Time Capsule connected to the router, each with its own Ethernet cable.
If this is correct, then the only thing necessary to allow the PC to access the Time Capsule's internal drive is to reconfigure the Time Capsule as a bridge.
To do so you would use AirPort Utility for Windows, as follows:
Run the AirPort Utility.
Select the Time Capsule, and then, select Manual Setup.
Select the Internet tab.
Change the Connection Sharing option to: Off (Bridge Mode)
Click on Update and allow the Time Capsule to restart.

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