How do I use Time Capsule as my main wireless router and get rid of my other router?

I haven't been able to figure out how to use my Time Capsule as my main router, currently it's connected to my old router and isn't doing much as I'm still getting internet from my old, not as good router. How do I take advantage of the Time Capsule's capabilities and make it my main router? (Preferably get rid of the other one.) The Time Capsule doesn't have an ADSL port which is why I've found it difficult to do this and even when connected to the other router I'm still receiving internet from that one and not the Time Capsule.

SpaceMunt wrote:
Thanks, very helpful. The current modem/router I'm using to connect to the Time Capsule is in fact and ISP one, so now I just need to figure out how to "Connect to a network using ethernet to extend the network or create a second network" because whenever I try use that option it can't find the network it's extending and doesn't work.
You can only extend another Apple router wirelessly.

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    lyperez wrote:
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    Message was edited by: Jorge G.

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  • How can I use Time Capsule for backups and an external hard drive?

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