Time Capsule set up with secure business laptop

I just purchased a Time Capsule and am seeking suggestions on how to set it up based on the following circumstances:
In addition to multiple personal laptops/computers, I work from home and have a business laptop that is highly secure and do not have the ability to download AirPort (as suggested within the set up manual).  In addition, I am certain there will be issues with the internal Time Capsule hard drive (since my business computer has the ability to detect and shut down all unauthorized external components as a violation of information - Flash drive, memory stick, etc. I can't even use the laptop to charge a cell phone!).  Is it possible to use the Time Machine as my wireless router without downloading AirPort?  And is possible to set up so that this business computer does not read or have access to the hard drive?  Note:  My business laptop is also connected to a highly encrypted VPN/LAN router (which is than connected into my existing wireless router).
I see that it is possible to connect the Time Capsule into an existing network.  Is this done by just connecting a ethernet cable between the Time Capsule and current Router.  Any other special set up info needed?  Does this just turn the Time Capsule into a hard drive and disable the wireless router fuctionality?  By setting up this way, does it slow down the transfer rate?
Any computer guru suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Ldbenney wrote:
Is it possible to use the Time Machine as my wireless router without downloading AirPort?
First, don't confuse "Time Capsule", an Apple Wi-Fi base station, with "Time Machine", backup software included with OS X since version 10.5.  Airport Utility is only needed to configure a Time Capsule.  You'd only need it on one of your computers.
I see that it is possible to connect the Time Capsule into an existing network.  Is this done by just connecting a ethernet cable between the Time Capsule and current Router.
That's one way.
Any other special set up info needed?  Does this just turn the Time Capsule into a hard drive and disable the wireless router fuctionality?
Depending on what you're trying to accomplish, you might want to use AirPort Utility to turn off wireless operation and put it into "bridge mode".  You could also configure a "roaming network".
By setting up this way, does it slow down the transfer rate?
Between what and what?

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