Mac mini, Time Casule & Macbook

Will this system work?
A MacBook laptop (already have), a Mac mini (and attach to LCD HDTV thru HDMI), a Time Capsule for back and for wireless network; attach Time capsule to DSL modem. DSL modem & Time Capsule would be in one room and TV & Mac mini in another--I want to have a wireless network that I can connect my MacBook laptop & Mac mini too. I should then be able to connect to internet thru macmini, stream movies via netflix, itunes to TV (also laptop).

MacMystie wrote:
Will this system work?
yes, provided your wireless network does not encounter _*wireless interference*_.
this might be helpful: _*Take Control airport setup manuals*_.
JGG

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