Time capsule not recognizing internet connection

My Time Capsule is not recognizing the intenet connection from my isp.  It is directly connected to my Comcast router.  I can connect wirelessly to the Comcast router, but when I successfully connect to the TC, the airport utility shows that the internet connection is down.  I have rebooted both the ISP router as well as the TC.  is there help out there?
thanks,
John

I just rebooted both devices again at the same time rather than one after the other.  It seems to have fixed my problem.
John

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    Thanks again for your suggestions and instructions, now wish me luck!
    Yes, I do!!
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