Time Capsule won't show when trying to extend my network

I am not too bright at networking, but I will try my best to explain my problem. I have an existing wireless network with a non-Apple router. I use both a PC and a MacBook on this network. I am trying to use my Time Capsule to extend my network into another room. I start by resetting my Time Capsule. I then open the Airport utility, and my Time Capsule shows. I then go through and set all the new settings. While doing this, the utility also lets me select my existing network, and enter my password for that. It then accepts my settings, and beings to set my Time Capsule. It is at this point it can't seem to find the Time Capsule anymore??? I tried a few times and got the same thing. Help! Thanks.

The Time Capsule creates both a 5 GHz band and 2.4 GHz band on the Main network using the same wireless network name (SSID). The 5 GHz band offers faster communication between devices.
But, there's always a trade off. To get the higher speeds, this band must give up distance and penetration power, so it's pretty much a "line-of-sight" deal between your computer and Time Capsule.
The 2.4 GHz band penetrates walls, ceilings and other obstructions much more effectively. So, if your computer is in the same room as the Time Capsule or a close adjacent room, it will probably connect to the 5 GHz band. Down the hall and around the corner, or upstairs, it will probably connect to the 2.4 GHz band.
Your computer(s) will automatically connect to the best quality signal, not necessarily the fastest signal, (which could be much weaker).
If you enable the Guest network, your "guests" (or kids, perhaps) will be able to access the internet, but they will not be able to see any of your drives, computers, etc on the Main network. Nice feature.
Here's the downside. When you enable the Guest network, you are taking some bandwidth away from the Main network. So, it makes sense to enable the Guest network only when you have "guests".

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