How can I set up my time capsule when I don't have access to our building's wireless router?

Our apartment includes internet but we do not have access to the router. We only want to use the time capsule to back-up our computer not as a wireless router. We have tried setting it up but the light flashes amber and it cannot set-up.

Cannot by ethernet for the first setup..put the TC in bridge mode and it should work fine.. There are a lot cheaper solutions to do this than a TC though.

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If it is cable and you are allowed to purchase your own cable modem pick a pure modem version with no router in it.. plug the TC into it by ethernet.
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