Time Capsule Problems - Can't get initial back-up to work

Help!!! I've got a modem hooked up to an Airport Extreme to create a wireless network. I just purchased a Time Capsule to put upstairs to extend the reach of my network and also back-up my MacBook Pro. I set-up the time capsule, everything is visible, green lights and all, but all back-up attempts are failing. A couple have saved about 200 MB but that's as far as it's gotten.
Any words of wisdom?
Thanks.

CVDW, welcome to the discussions!
Are you trying to do your first backup wirelessly?
If so, use an ethernet connection for the first backup because it is likely 40 Gigs or more and you have much less chance of errors with a wired connection. Once your first backup is complete, you can probably use wireless for subsequent backups because they will be much smaller and faster.
Turn off the wireless on your MacBook Pro for the time being.
Connect the ethernet cable from one of the LAN ports on your TC directly to your computer.
Open Airport Utility, click on Manual Setup and click on the Disks icon at the top of the pane. Then click on the File Sharing Tab just below the icons and make sure there is a check mark next to Enable File Sharing. Click Update if you have made any changes, otherwise you can close AirPort Utility.
Now Open System Preferences from your dock and open Time Machine. If Time Machine is On, Turn it Off. You may need to click the lock to make changes. Close Time Machine.
Restart your computer. Go to System Preferences > Time Machine and turn it On.
Click Change Disk then click your Time Capsule to highlight it and then click Use for Backup. Close Time Machine.
Now you can click the Time Machine clock icon at the top of your screen and select Back Up Now. Depending on how much data you have on your computer, and previous errors, the backup process can take a long time....a very long time.
The best time to do this is late evening so the backup will run overnight and you can check progress in the morning. It may take a day or two to complete the first backup. Stick with it and resist the urge to cancel the backup.
Post back on your progress in a day or two. If this doesn't do it, there are more surgical steps to take.

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