Time Capsule with an existing router

Hi,
As a recently converted Windows user, I now have a Macbook Pro & iMAC all running OS X 10.5.3. Also as a hardened computer user, I fully understand the need to do regular backups, so the thought of using Time Machine with a Time Capsule, with the added benefit of upgrading my Wireless G network to N, this certainly looks like a great idea.
However, my ISP won't let me connect to them with a router other than their own. So my question is, are there any conflicts with adding the Time Capsule to my network, and using it like my current Netgear Access Point and linking it to my switch, so that I can use the wireless features, but not the built in router functionality.
Or, is there a viable alternative, that will allow me to backup both my Laptop & Desktop using Time Machine.
I also have to be able to link my Wii, psp & a PC laptop to the wireless access point, so this has to be part of the equation.
Regards
Lee Scrivens

Hi leescrivens,
There's a very easy solution to your dilemma. The Time Capsule is capable of being run in bridge mode, which effectively turns off the router capabilities of the TC and lets it act as a wireless access point. All you need to do is to go into your AirPort Utility, select Manual Setup, and under Internet select Off (Bridge Mode) for Internet Connection. Then you simply attach the Time Capsule to one of your router's LAN ports and you should be set. Furthermore, you can also choose to set your Time Capsule to broadcast 802.11n only (5 GHz) or 802.11n only (2.4 GHz) (whichever one suits your needs) and have an N-only access point. Just be sure to give your TC an unique SSID.

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