Time Capsule 2TB 2013 won't connect to the internet

I recently got a new MBA (2013) and a 2TB TC with it. The TC can not connect to the internet. I have a basic motorolla router and my ISP is COX.
I can utilize the Time Machine functionality just fine and even managed to back up my system, however, the TC itself just wont connect to the internet. I have tried to reset the TC and even attemped a factory reset with no avail. Any suggestions??
Thank you.

Is the modem a router.. ?
If not the modem has to be power cycled.. for cable the off time can be 5min or might be longer 20min or so.. make sure the TC is in router mode.. (DHCP and NAT) and can get the public IP on the WAN interface.. if not please post screenshots of the setup and results of the connection. WAN ip in particular.

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