Airport configuration utility doesn't find Airport Express anymore

Hi,
This morning I updated my Airport configuration utitlity to version 6.3. When I opened the new version I noticed it couldn't find my Airport Express anymore. There was an error about the AE not being in my network anymore and whether I would the utility let it forget or not... However, I was still connected to the internet. So, no big problem for now, but I would like to be able to configure my Airport Express when needed, and that's not possible know.
Anyone else experiencing the same problem? I tried to reset (soft, hard and back to factory defaults) the AE, but no result. Only way to reconfigure my AE is through the wireless networks overview on my iPhone. The configuration utility on my iPhone works neither.
The old version of the utility (5.6) does recognize the AE by the way. Seems more like a software problem to me then?
The configuration utility on my iPhone works neither.

his worked for me and Airport Utility sees all my devices now.I indeed did it through the Terminal. But behold: in another thread I found the solution to this problem. I found this:
Jeff Leigh
Re: Airport Utility v 6.3 Fails to See Airport Extreme or Express
Jun 13, 2013 10:03 AM (in response to williamfromames)
Looks like 6.3 is using IPv6 to talk to Time Capsules/Airports. I know I had turned off IPv6 long ago since I didn't need it. Also looks like Apple has removed 'Off' as a valid choice for that setting.
To turn IPv6 back on:
Open System Preferences->Network
Click Advanced
Change Configure IPv6 from 'Off' to 'Link-local only'
Click Ok
Click Apply
AU 6.3 should now be able to communicate with your device.
This worked for me and Airport Utility 6.3 sees all devices in my network. You should try this too. Good luck!

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