Time machine won't recognize my time capsule... what do i do?

I just moved and am trying to set up my time capsule at my new place and I am having a ton of problems.  I already have wireless internet at my new place so I would like my time capsule to connect wirelessly to that and just provide the backup for my macbook pro but now- even though the light on the time capsule is green- the airport utility is not even detecting my time capsule.... help????

I think I figured it out!! Nevermind : )

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