HT3275 macbook air doesn't recognize time capsule

time capsule isn't recognized by Air. The amber light just keeps blinking. I have a new router that has a different name and have an ethernet connected to the Time Capsule. If my wireless is working why can't I find the Time Capsule on my computer?
Please help. thanks

Need some more details.. what is the main modem? What is the router that the TC is plugged into?
Is the TC setup in bridge? Why not plug the TC straight into the modem?
TC may not be available on the computer because you are connected to the wireless router and not the TC.
Do you have anything with ethernet to do the setup on the TC.. working with wireless is a pain, Payne.
The air has a usb to ethernet adapter to get you out of trouble.
If you are stuck with wireless, turn off any other wireless router.. press and hold the TC reset button for 10sec.. then the only wireless the Air should see if the TC. Connect and run the utility.. bridge the TC.. sorry but how to do that without using 5.6 utility you will need to look up.. but somewhere there is internet connection and you should be able to select connection sharing.. off bridge mode. Once you do that, updat the TC.. and plug it back into the main router and start everything up again.
It might also be a good idea to fix the wireless names, short no spaces pure alphanumeric and lock the channels wireless is using. That improves the stability of the system.

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