Time capsule problems: Mac does not find it

Hi,
Although my Wi-Fi Network is properly functioning, and Time capsule is responsible for that, my iMac is not finding Time capsule when it comes to Time Machine back-ups. I have been backing-up my Mac for about three years and the problem appeared recently. What suggestions you all have? Should I Format my Time capsule and restart it all over again? How do I manage to keep my older back-ups?
Thanks
Luiz

Hi
I thank you all for the efforts in trying to help our uneasy days! Let me tell you how I was able to solve the problem I had with Time Capsule.
As I said, my Mac would not find Time Capsule anymore.
Followed this steps:
1. Turned off Wi-Fi.
2. Restarted my Mac with ethernet cable connecting Mac to Time Capsule.
3. Entered Ethernet Network connection configuration and configured IPV6 to Link-local only. Applied changes.
4. Opened Time Machine preferences. There it was my Time Capsule again! Selected it and ordered to back-up!
5. It is backing-up again!
Good luck to all!

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