How to attach a lens extension tube?

I have brought a macro lens extension tube for nikon and i have 5 rings: one labeled 1, one labeled 2, one labeled 3, one that closes in slightly at one end, and one with a silver ring. I put them on in this order: silver ring on the lens, a numbered ring (i have tried all of them together and only one at a time, then the one that closes slightly at one end on the camera. When i turn my camera on it still says no lens attached. I need help on how to attach it. I have a Nikon d3100

Switch the camera to M mode and try again