Time capsule, joined wireless network, no internet on LAN sockets

I have a problem, no internet access from the ethernet sockets on the Time Capsule.
Here is my set-up:
I have a new wireless router from BT in the UK. A BT Home Hub 2.
This provides my internet access and a wireless network fine.
I have my TC connected to the wireless network using "join an existing wireless network".
I cannot reach the BT router to plug in an ethernet to the TC so need a wireless connection.
All is working fine, backing up etc....
But, If I plug into the ethernet sockets on the back of the TC I cannot connect to the internet.
I think the TC is using DHCP.
Anything I plug in cannot access the internet.
Is this a problem with the set-up I have made perhaps, as I have previously used the ethernet sockets when the TC was extending a wireless network in my past home and it worked fine, but I had an AEBS as the wireless router and a simple modem connected to the AEBS via ethernet.
So the only difference is the TC is joining a wireless network instead of extending one.
TC cannot extend the wireless network of the BT Home Hub 2.
Is there a way around this does anyone know?
Thanks in advance!
Gary.

Welcome to the discussion area, Gary!
I have a problem, no internet access from the ethernet sockets on the Time Capsule.
When the Time Capsule "joins" a wireless network, the routing functions within the device are disabled, so there is no signal present at the ethernet ports. In this type of configuration, the Time Capsule becomes in effect, simply a wireless backup device.
If you need to enable the ethernet ports on the Time Capsule on your network, your only option is to connect the Time Capsule to your main router using an ethernet connection. If it's not possible to run the cable, you might want to take a look at a pair of ethernet powerline adapters to accomplish the same task by using the AC wiring in your home to transmit the signal.
Message was edited by: Bob Timmons

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