Time Capsule keeps dropping... dying?

Hi folks of the great knowledge pool... Been using the time capsule for a zillion years, first gen - replaced (nicely under warranty) once - and not using for anything other than a NAS - and have a USB Drive hooked into it too...

Anyway - keeps dropping. "lost connection". The problem is I can't seem to recreate it - just need to wait for it to happen - and then it reconnects and it's fine.

Can anyone provide some collusion on this, or some tips or tricks to get the failure down to the base denominator? It might be my network card on the iMac, the network switch... not sure how to tell... but the only drive that shows a normal drop is the time capsule - and now it's starting to hiccup a bit when doing playback... I use it as the iTunes media store.

Anyway, your help 'Obi Wan(s)' is appreciated in advance.

TMS

 

Hasn't dropped since... figures...

I know it's something wonky, and yes, I can always connect to the device - power doesn't seem to be the issue - but often I return to the computer and see the note that it's been disconnected.

Anyway, I think something with the card is the right idea... if I can isolate and repeat, I'll tell you.

Thanks for trying...

TMS