New computer - lost TC Install disc in the move. What do I do?

Hey all,
I had a G4 that I was able to successfully backup with the Time Capsule wirelessly. Unfortunately, that computer died after 8 years of hard work.
Anyway, I recently moved and got a refurbished machine (at around the same time). Unfortunately, I can't for the life of me find the disc that came with the TC. So there it sits, blinking orange. I tried plugging it in with the ethernet hoping that it would just pop up like a regular external drive, but no.
Is there a download that I can find somewhere? Is there something else that I could do to get around this issue?
Also, the G5 came without an airport card installed. Am I screwed?
Thanks all,
Tim

Tim Stevens wrote:
D'OH! So even if I hook it up via ethernet, I still need to access it via wireless?
No.
There must be some confusion here. You can access Time Capsule with an ethernet connection. Wireless is not required. However, TC is basically and AirPort Extreme Base Station (a wireless router) with a built-in HDD. If you've purchased a TC, but don't need wireless networking, you could have easily picked up a USB/FW HDD. Having said that, I do use the wireless network on my TC, but still have my Mac connected by ethernet since the Mac sits right next to the TC.

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