I want to use Time Capsule simply as a backup harddrive, no wi-fi

My wife and I were talked into buying the Time Capsule. We only wanted an external HD to use Time Machine with (we are new to Leopard). No interest in using any wireless features. We were told to get a TC because it would work straight out of the box. Neither the SetUp Guide nor the Support website describe how to do this, so I just followed the directions in the SetUp Guide as best I could. I installed the disk. I went into Airport Utilities (all along, wondering why, but OK), and indicated that I would connect only with Ethernet cable. I went and bought an Ethernet cable ($$$). Did everything I was supposed to, short of setting up the internet connection, etc (again, I don't want the wireless stuff). Went into Time Machine, chose Set Up Time Machine. Tried repeatedly clicking on "Change Disk". The computer (MacBook) seems not to see the TC at all. TC is plugged in, and connected to MacBook with the Ethernet cord. Infuriating! I am starting to wonder if all I need to do is connect the two with a USB cable instead. I'd need to go get one of those. If this is it, why wouldn't they just say this somewhere in the SetUp Guide?????! Thank you to anyone who can help.

No, you do not use the USB port to connect to your Mac. That is only for connected a USB HDD or printer. Try opening AirPort Utility and ensure that under Disks you have File Sharing Enabled with Time Capsule password and restart TC.

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