How can we set up a Time Capsule to run on a Verizon FIOS network that's already set up with its own router?

We have a Time Capsule that we want to use STRICTLY as a backup device and not as a router, which the setup system seems to want to do.  We can't get beyond the option to switch the device to a new network, which we fear will disconnect a vital Internet connection.  Any ideas?

Once you click Update at the end of the configuration process in AirPort Utility, the TC light should turn green in 25-30 seconds.
Close AirPort Utility as soon as you see the message that the settings have been stored to the TC as the TC will "disappear" from the AirPort Utility window.
Once you have a green light on the TC, if you need to access the settings again on the TC, you can do so be temporarily connecting an Ethernet cable from your computer to one of the other LAN ports on the TC. Open AirPort Utility and the TC will appear.
If you don't plan to use the wireless on the TC to provide another network, it would be a good idea to turn it off to help prevent wireless interference issues with the other wireless network.
To do this....open AirPort Utility and click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the icon
Change the setting for Wireless Mode to "Off"
Update to save the changes

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