Use old TC as Network Drive

I am now using a 500 GB Time Capsule ("TC") with my iMac and intend to buy a new TC (1 TB) to replace the existing one.
How can I connect the old TC with the new one and use it as a network drive. Can I connect the 2 TCs using Ethernet or USB. I use Time Machine with the old TC, how can I copy the backup data from the old TC to the new one? Thanks.

Alilulu, Welcome to the discussion area!
How can I connect the old TC with the new one and use it as a network drive.
If you want to connect it wirelessly configure the old Time Capsule to join the wireless network provided by the first.
If you want to connect it via Ethernet configure the old Time Capsule to act as a bridge (not sharing a single IP address).
Can I connect the 2 TCs using Ethernet or USB.
Ethernet - Yes
USB - No

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