Why does my new Time Capsule not connect

Yesterday I bought a new 1T Time Capsule so I could back up my son's computer before he heads overseas for a university exchange.
The first hint of trouble is that my computer (MacBook Pro) spat out the CD. After several attempts I tried another CD, no problems. so it's not my drive.
Anyway, I have fully updated OS X 10.5.8 running and tried to link via Airport Utility.
Again no joy. No matter which way I wire (Ethernet cabel) the Time Capsule, via my Linksys modem/router or directly to the computer, Airport Utility says there are no wireless devices connected.
At this stage I'm not the least worried about wireless transmission. I simply want to back up my son's computer before he takes it to the airport. Since I have a day job I can't contact Apple Support during business hours and they have not been available today.
What are my options?
Desperate Dad

If you are adding the Time Capsule behind another router then you must go into "Bridged Mode". So the main router will be the only thing doing NAT and you will avoid the deadly double NAT.
With a Mac you don't need the CD/DVD. Just go to the folder /Applications/Utilities/ and launch Airport Utility (connecting via the Ethernet cable. If you are setting it behind another router Launching in Airport Utility select the Time Capsule and let it open. Then stop and look at the bottom of the pane and select "Manual. This will set up the Manual setup and buttons will appear on the top. There select "Wireless" and near the bottom of the new pane use the pull down to select "Bridged Mode". This way only the main router will be assigning IPS.
If the router is connected to the main modem to the ISP you must turn off the modem for 5 minutes so the ISP server will reassign an IP address to the NEW device. This goes for ANY router being setup on a existing modem. Now in the Manual Wireless setup if you are right behind an ISP modem set it for "Sharing a single IP" to do NAT in the Time Capsule.
The important thing is to first setup for no wireless security and then go to each device on your network to see what each device is able to receive in wireless security. Then use Airport Utility again to setup the appropriate wireless setup and security setup to your devices highest capability.
So /Applications/Utilities/Airport Utility is your Time Capsule setup device.
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