Imac can't find the time capsule

on the time capsule is a green light and its at 4 mtr from my mac without cables around.
It worked for a year.
If i search for it at the airport configuration it can't be found.

obesity wrote:
It was really empty. Clicked on, nothing.
But no prohibited signs, like these:
Get info on folder, zero kb. Just one user account on each mac.
I did navigate back several days prior to my Mac dying. Still nothing.
Sounds like it may have been excluded, or perhaps damaged. 
Just for future reference, it's always a good idea to keep "secondary" backups.  See #27 in Time Machine - Frequently Asked Questions for some suggestions.

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