Trouble setting up Time Machine with Time Capsule

I have just replaced my airport wifi system with a new 1TB Time Capsule on a home system using a DSL internet connection. I have been able to configure the wifi and it is working fine but Time Machine just gives me an error message saying 'The backup disk image could not be created'.
I have returned it to factory settings and reconfigured twice but still get the same message. It hasn't backed up at all.
I have run out of ideas so any help would be appreciated.
John

Hey there,
Have you given your computer's local network a name?
To do so, head to System Preferences --> Sharing
At the top of the sharing pane should be a text box. If the box is empty, then you need to give your Mac a name. Hope this helps.
B-rock

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