I can`t set my Time Capsule

Hi people, my doubt can seem quiet simple, but I'm unable to set my Time Capsule. I'll tell you.
I a new mac user, I've got a MacBookPro, and I just bought a Time Capsule (2Tb), but I don't know to set it for first time. I've followed the next steps:
1 - I've connect the TC to my router WI-FI by ethernet cable.
2 - I've plug in my TC.
3 - I've started my MacBookPro.
4 - I've started "Airport Utility" from folder "Utilities" (in "Applications").
5 - But then start the problem, 'cause Airport Utility doesn't find any base station or gadget, just say me that internet is OK, but the software can be hours searching with the next message: "Not found any Airport base station set. Airport utility will continue searching". So, after hours, I don't get any answer.
S.O.S. friends.
Thanks in advanced and sorry for my english.

But now, I've got a new question:
Does TC just work linked to the main router?
Is not possible that TC works by wi-fi, without cables?
Thanks.
Ok,, the TC is primarily designed to use ethernet WAN.. if you try and use wifi to connect it is not as good or reliable. You gain nothing.. but it depends on what you mean..
If the wifi from the existing router is good.. just turn off wifi in the TC.. plugged into the main router by ethernet you are now accessing it as fast as you would directly.. If you want faster connection, plug ethernet directly into TC lan port.
If you join by wireless to the existing router.. the ethernet ports go off.. there is no wifi from the TC to the rest of the network..it is just a client. And you will double hop the wireless which means half the speed.
Test it yourself.. that is the best way to learn. Hold down the option key and select wireless mode.. join will then be available.. although you may have to use 5.6 airport utility to do it.
The exception to this is if the main router is another apple model.. then the TC can use extend wireless.. but I am guessing that you have a wireless modem router not an airport extreme etc.

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Call me unintelligent but perhaps I'm just tired.
I've got my new Time Capsule, installed the software, connected it via Ethernet to my router, and plugged it into the power. All the Apple site tells me to do is to tell the Airport Utility to set up a new wireless system. But that's taken away my internet connection, meanwhile it says it can't connect to the internet.
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