"Unexpected Error" when trying to set up time machine.

I only really want to use it as an external HD, but every time I try to set up to connect to my wifi it says "unexpected error" try again later. When I press the reset button, airport utility can recognize it. Then I try to set it up as extending or connecting to a current wifi connection. The process seems to be going fine until the very end and then airport utility says "unexpected error." Then, it no longer recognizes the time capsule. Help please.

You cannot extend wireless if the other router is not an apple.
If you join to the existing wireless, ethernet is cut off when it sets.. are you using ethernet or wireless to do the setup?
The best way to setup the TC even for just using as external hd is to plug it into the main router by ethernet.. and bridge the TC.
The other method is to plug it by ethernet directly to the computer but use static IP addressing.
Tell us how you want to do it.

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