My windows vista pc is connected through an ethernet connection to my time capsule, can i back it up?

I installed Airport Utility 5.4.2 for windows as it seemed the only one for vista. Maybe I just don't know what the heck I'm doing (probably) but I can't see Time Machine for Airport or Time Capsule....
I did this connecting my pc directly to the back of the TC with an ethernet connection.
anyone?
thx

Press and hold the reset in the TC and wait for the front LED to flash rapidly. Release it when it does.. about 10sec.
If the computer does not get an IP try another computer.. or another ethernet cable.. as the TC will most certainly work at least to the extent of handing out an IP.
Ensure the TCP/IP setting in the computer is set to auto.
As long as you get an ip you can then open the utility and do the setup.

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