Help requested - Time Capsule not detected by iMac

I've just purchased an iMac and a time capsule. The iMac has connected to my existing wireless network without any problem. However, it doesn't detect the Time Capsule (I intend using the Time Capsule purely for back up). Any thoughts on why the iMac cannot detect the Time Capsule? I've tried moving the Time Capsule to different locations to see if it makes a difference but it remains undetected by my iMac.

Have you tried setting it up with Airport Utility, installing the software that came with it? You need to configure the Time Capsule, just as you would any other wireless router. Also, double check your network settings.
If you still can't detect it after the initial "set up," try connecting to it directly with an ethernet cable for the initial connection.

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    randyDS wrote:
    I just finished running CAT5 cable throughout my house in order to help the speed on all of my attached devices. I have wired 2 Apple TV's, an iMac, my Vonage phone router and a Time Capsule.
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    Jackson Hole wrote:
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