Time Capsule - 2GB - Can't connect to existing 5-GHz network

Just purchased the Time Capsule - I was going to try to connect it to my existing 5-GHz network - but every time I try - it seems to get stuck in an infinite loop of trying to connect... If I try to instead connect it to my existing 2.4-GHz network - it works ok.
Any suggestions?!?
Thanks.

Welcome to the disussions!
Can you clarify where you have the Time Capsule located in relation to your router that is creating the 5 GHz network? If it's in another room or area, how many walls must the signal pass through from the main router to the Time Capsule?

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    Message was edited by: maxf77

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