Time Capsule Losing Connection

Recently - the last couple of days - I have been having problems with my Time Capsule.  It will stop working; I will lose wifi and even the hard wired computer will lose connection to it.  I tried to downgrade the firmware and that didn't work. I also ordered some new cables as I have some homemade cables and my router is in the comm panel (connected to the Time Capsule via pre-existing CAT5 in the wall).
I am going to try and shut down the router and the Time Capsule, bring the router back up then turn on the Time Capsule.  Other than that, does anyone have an idea as to what my problem could be?  I have the Time Capsule that is one version older than the current, vertical, Time Capsule.

The fact that it did not downgrade properly shows something is wrong.
Remove the TC completely from the network.. Factory reset and plug it by ethernet into a computer.
Have another shot at downgrading the firmware. On a Gen4 A1409 you want to be on 7.6.1 firmware.
No luck then it is probably having actual hardware issues..
Do you have any warranty or applecare cover??
There is a sneaky way to get around not having applecare.. if the TC is out of warranty but less than 2years old..
Buy an Apple TV with applecare.. do not unwrap the ATV, you can sell it for almost the purchase price.. but use the applecare to force apple to replace the TC.

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