I cannot get my Time machine to work

I have just bought a 2TB Airport Time Capsule. I cannot get the Time Machine to set up as it states that "A newer version of Airport Utility is required. This version of Airport Utility doesn't support this Airport wireless device and might improperly configure the device if you continue to use it. Check Apple support for the latest version of Airport Utility".
However i'm having difficulty locating the correct update to down load. Any suggestions?
My Imac is OS X version 10.6.8 Thanks

Please review the System Requirements for the new Time Capsule:
System Requirements.......Setup and Administration
iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with iOS 6 or later and AirPort Utility 1.3
Mac with OS X Lion v10.7.5 or later and AirPort Utility 6.3
    http://www.apple.com/airport-time-capsule/specs/
Since your iMac does not meet the minimum requirements of Lion (10.7.5) to install the new Time Capsule, might you have an iPhone or iPad....or be able to borrow one for 10 minutes.....to set things up that way?

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