Replacing Time Capsule - can I save my old config file to use with new one?

I have a Time Capsule backing up 3 of my Macs. A couple of nights ago, I started receiving the following: "sparsebundle” could not be created error 22
on all 3 Macs.Time Machine application fails due to this error and if I access the Time Machine in Finder, I can see the 3 volumes but cannot go any deeper. I get the same sparsebundle error.
A few minutes ago, my wife called me stating that her MBP gave her a backup error stating that the backup Volume name changed, continue or don't backup. Something weird is obviously going on. I also noticed that the TM fan was kicked up into high gear. I'm suspecting a hardware failure of some sort.
Thoughts?
If I do need to replace my TC, is there a way to save the config file from my old one and import/use it on a new TC if I have to purchase one? Would save me from entering a lot of wireless access devices since I use MAC filtering.

Yes you can easily import/export settings ( I have 6 base stations so do this quite a lot - in fact I always export the configs as a backup anyway)
As to your TC can you connect it locally and run Disk Utils to see if it need some repairs?
Regards,
Shawn

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