Airport Express (1st generation) does not reconnect to wireless network after router is cycled on/off

Operating System: os x 10.9.1
Airport Utility 6.3.2
Airport Express 802.11n (1st generation)
Linkus router: Model WRT310Nv2, Firmware Version 2.0.01
Motorola Cable Modem: Model 2210-02, Firmware 7.7.3r5
The Airport Express (AE) is setup to join my wireless network using Airport Utility. A printer is connected to the AE with a USB cable. After the setup the AE light is green and the printer can be accessed over the wireless network.
The problem starts if the router is cycled off/on. Now the AE will not rejoin the wireless network and there is a non-flashing amber light. If the power to the AE is cycled off/on the AE reconnects to the wireless network.
This is about as handy as a screen door on a submarine.
Is it possible to see the setting of the AE the same way the modem and router settings can be accessed? Can this issue be fixed?

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