Have a Time Capsule & a "hand me down" Base Station

I have a perfectly working Time Capsule and a friend just gave me a Base Station (looks like older model.) Are these two actually compatable or is the base station another network? I was wondering if I could connect the two together for other areas in my house? Or is it better to get the accessory that plugs into the AC (think its $99)? The distance I'm trying to bridge is about 100'.
Thanks!

I have a perfectly working Time Capsule and a friend just gave me a Base Station (looks like older model.) Are these two actually compatable or is the base station another network?
It will depend on exactly which model of the "older" base station that you were given. See the following Apple reference to help: Identifying AirPort hardware

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