Time Capsule Won't Wirelessly Connect to Internet

If I connect my computer to my time capsule using ethernet, I can view internet pages fine. However, if I connect to time capsule using airport, internet pages won't load. How can I fix this?

LK23,
Does the TC still appear when you launch Airport Utility? If so do the following:
*Check Time Capsules’ Status*
Open Airport Utility. Select your Airport devise in the pane on the left. Is there a green dot beside it? If not click “Manual Setup”. Select “Summary” and double click the green/yellow dot beside “Status” and follow the steps to resolve any issues discovered. Click “Update” and wait for the Airport devise to restart. Now try to connect.
Let us know if this helps. Otherwise tell us what it said.
Cheers!

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But it looks like it is bridged.
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Take a screenshot of the summary page.
Take a screenshot of the internet tab.
And the other two tabs there.. TCP/IP
And DHCP
Yours will look different to mine.. but there is nothing in them that is needing to be hidden.. it is useless info to another person. I post mine to show it is useless in case it worries you.
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Google as there are a number of methods.. here is mine. It has the advantage of using the free utility unpkg. Not pretty but works easy peasy.
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The along with a calendar event as will as a scheduled on/off using Energy Saver should allow for a regular reboot - giving the script works!

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Let me give the history - I started with an Apple Express being fed thru a D-Link EBTR 2310 cable Router from an RCA DCM315 Modem (Pure). Comcast service all the way.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482
Set TC and wireless names to short, no spaces, no special characters.. ie pure alphanumeric.
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Modem router, model, type of broadband?
TC setup as bridge or router?
Is the computer getting internet via the TC?
Are you using wireless or ethernet?
Have you set IPv6 correctly to local link in the computer on whichever network client is doing the connection?
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how can I use the time capsule as a "wifi acceptor" to connect with my wireless network, and then boardcasting wifi signal to my devices?
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Hello
I have reset my time capsule back to factory settings, After this was completed the time capsule will no longer connect to my network.
When airport utility is launched the app will search for the time capsule. Then when the app is gathering information at the reading previous settings stage air port utility quits unexpectedly (There is a report, this can be attached if any one needs it)
The light on the time capsule is flashing amber.
Does anyone have any ideas?
Im running a mac book pro with lion 10.7.3
Cheers Dan

If you reset the Time Capsule back to Factory Default Settings, the Time Capsule is now broadcasing a default wireless signal with a name like Apple Network xxxxxxx.
Click the AirPort icon at the top of your Mac's screen and make sure that you are logged onto that network....no password is required.
Then, open AirPort Utility.
You should see the xxxxxx number displayed in the upper left hand corner of the window when you click on Other AirPort Base Stations
Or, if you do not want to connect using wireless for the configuration, temporarily connect an Ethernet cable from your Mac to one of the three LAN <-> ports on the back of the Time Capsule and then open AirPort Utility.
If you still experience issues, check to make sure that you are following Apple's instructions for the default reset in this support document:
Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
We have also seen reports from users about difficulties with the new version of AirPort Utility.
Download and install the full feature version of AirPort Utility 5.6 for Mac OS X Lion to see if that will work.

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