AE, Reset, still flashing amber

I have a 3-month old AE. It was disconnected overnight and now will only flash amber. I have reset via the reset button, did a hard reset, then connected to MBP via ethernet and did a default reset. It still flashes amber and is not recognized my the MBP. I am using it as my main wireless connection, no other routers etc. I have satellite internet (live in the boondocks!) and it is working correctly as I can connect with ethernet connection. There were no changes other than the overnight disconnect. Anything else to try or should I try to get it to a store? I live 1 1/2 hour drive 1-way to a store so it is an ordeal to return. Thanks for any and all help.

Hello DebG_TX. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
One thing to try before taking it back is to temporarily connect your MBP directly to the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), by Ethernet, and then, attempt to access it with the AirPort Utility.
If after performing multiple "factory default" resets, and trying to access the AX this way still proves unsuccessful, the unit may have some type of failure and a return to the store would be warranted.

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