Flashing amber-APUtil can't read configuration

I'm fighting with my Time Capsule. The amber light is flashing but when I go to the AirPort Utility and it tries to read the configuration of the Time Capsule, it waits and waits and finally times out with an error window telling me an error had occurred and that I should check my connections and try again.
Well as it happens I currently HAVE internet connection and I'm just trying to stop the amber flash (as well as the AP Express to be recognized by APUtil which it currently is not).
THoughts?

Okay, I got cocky and tried getting the APExpress to be recognized and I succeeded in cutting off the TimeCapsule connection for no apparent reason. So not only am I being forced to connect hard via ethernet, but the TimeCapsule has a steady, glowing GREEN light yet is not being recognized by my computer. Why on earth would THAT be?

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I've reset it by holding the reset button in for 5 seconds, and when attached to my cable modem, I can access both the Base Station and the internet, but I just can't configure the ABS whatsoever... no Base station name, no base station password.. no wireless name.. no wireless password..
It doesn't matter whether I try via Wi-Fi to configure it, or via ethernet, both fail in reading the configuration.
I AM using Airport Utility 5.3.1, but have no idea what version of the software the ABS is running..
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Hi *,
yesterday my AX was not found by iTunes anymore, checked the lamp - green.
Restart computer, disconnected AX from power and connected it again, same thing.
AX could not be found with the Airport Util.
Now i did a Hardware reset to works settings - orange blinking.
The Airport Util finds the unit, with AirportID but if you press continue or manual setting it can't connect and an error message pop's up after a while.
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Thanks. I really should have gotten back earlier. Sorry about that.
I have stopped trying to use the Airport Express. I am convinced that it just doesn't work as a device to use for Internet sharing with other computers or iPod Touches that are using Airport. I find that I can easily connect just by turning on Airport and Internet sharing on my iMac and creating a Network. When I do that my iPod connects immediately and I can use all the Internet applications.
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A network is running, both wireless and ethernet. Both my Apple TV and the desctop PC (which i'm using now) can go on the internet, but I can't make any changes using Airport.
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Apple's Setup Guide for the Time Capsule is pretty simple and clear for most users, and you don't indicate at what point or step that you are getting stuck.
So, please go to page 8 in your Setup Guide to review the topic of Plugging In Your AirPort Time Capsule.
The Sky hub will likely have 4 Ethernet <--> ports on the back of the device. Pick any one that you want and connect one end of the Ethernet cable to the port that you choose.
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Network Name...........Type in a simple name that you want to call your network. Do not use the suggested name.
Base Station Name....Type in a simple name that you want to call the Time Capsule. Mine is TC, for example.
Password...................Type in a password that will be used for both the network and the Time Capsule. Write that down.
Verify..........................Type in the password again to Verify
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