Airport card, Airport express setup

Hi, I'm trying to set up my G3 iBook to connect wirelessly to the internet.
My setup:
-Comcast cable modem
-D-Link 604 router
-Airport Card
-Airport Express
-Latest OS, and drivers for everything
The card is properly installed as I pick it up in system profile and I pick up a very strong signle. I can configure AX with the set up but it will not connect to the internet.
I'm at my wits end. I've tried everything I can think of and have read.
Thanks in advance.

Ensure that you configure the AX to not distribute IP addresses.
iFelix

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Your post did not indicate whether you had performed a full power cycle on your network. You should always do this whenever you make any changes on your network. If you have not already done this, follow this procedure:
Power everything...all devices...down, order is not important.
Wait a moment, then start the modem and let it run a moment or two by itself.
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Airport Express setup seems fine....then nothing....

Hi!
I've been trying to add an Airport Express to my existing wireless network (A-Link ADSL saferouter -> Buffalo Airstation WHR-G54S).
Using both the Airport Setup Assistant and Airport Admin Utility, I've followed the steps in the manual/on the support section (here: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=302153) and the whole setup seems to go along as it should, until the final stages:
1. The Airport Express doesn't seem to restart: the light goes from green to off to solid amber, and then instead of going green it blinks amber. This step takes a long time (about 60 seconds)
2. The Setup Assistant tries to reconnect to my existing network (on the Buffalo wireless router) but doesn't seem to succeed, even if I connect manually (this step also takes about 60 seconds)
3. The Setup Assistant attempts to detect the Airport Express. This step takes about 60 seconds, and the Airport Express continues to blink amber the whole time.
4. At the end of the setup process, I get the following message:
The AirPort Setup Assistant has successfully configured the AirPort base station but is unable to reconnect to the network or detect if the base station is functioning correctly.
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The base station did not finish restarting
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Of the conditions above, "network security and password" should be OK unless there's some issue I'm not aware of; I didn't manually cancel the detection process.
After all this, the Airport Express continues to blink amber and is entirely undetectable by my machine unless I perform a hard reset and start the process again.
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My main router needs to be in a corner of my house b/c that's where my FiOS internet connection is. In contrast, my Airport Express is more centralized and is better placed to reach all devices throughout my house. All my G devices are within range of my Linksys and so what I propose is to have all my G devices connect to my Linksys router and then connect an Airport Express via Ethernet to a port on my router and have all my N devices then connect to the Airport Express (I'm pretty sure I just need to set up the Airport Express in bridge mode and have it "create a new wireless network").
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1. Should I expect that my speeds will be the same with this setup compared to the speeds I would get if I had only N devices connected to my Linksys and didn't use the AE at all?
This would depend on where the "n" devices are located in relation to the wireless router. The wireless signal slows down the further that it moves from a wireless router or as it encounters any obstructions in the signal path between the router and the connecting device.
For example, if the wireless signal must pass through 2-3 typical sheetrock walls to reach the computer 25-30 feet away, you will likely lose half or more of the speed capability on that connection.
2. Would a speed test be an accurate assessment of that, i.e., if I connect wirelessly to my Linksys and then run a speed test and then immediately after at the exact same location do the same with my AE
You could get a general idea by testing this way. I would expect that the speed would be about the same comparing the two routers since the WiFi broadcast strength is limited by law. The Linksys might do a bit better if it has external antennas.
The exception to this might be if you are using the 5 GHz "n" signal on the Express. 5 GHz signals are not as strong as 2.4 GHz signals, so things slow down faster on a 5 GHz band.
It makes sense to connect to the best quality signal if you can.
Keep in mind if you are connecting to the Internet that your wireless speeds will only be as fast as your Internet connection service plan allows. For example, if you have a 20 Mbps Internet connection, that is far less than the speed capability of even "g" devices (54 Mbps). So, having faster "n" devices won't buy you anything if the Internet connection is limited to 20 Mbps.

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