AirPort Express and AirPort Utility Problems

Hi all
As I have posted before I was having some problems with a slow internet connection and pages loading verrrrrrry slooowly in Safari. Used sppedtest.net to test my connection speed and was finding my upload and download speeds to be fine, so I think that it something other than my DSL intenet connection. Also found that I mgiht be having some problems connecting to the internet via my AirPort Express (sometimes I would see a flashing amber light). After searching Google I found out that I should use the AirPort Ulitity to fix the probem. Well in any event yesterday I updated the firmware on the AirPort, but today was still having some problems. No flashing lights today, but just a slow connection that I do not get on a neighbor's network. Today again I opened the AirPort Utility, but get the following message, "No configured base stations have been found. AirPort Utility will continue to searching." My step-dad suggested taking it to local authorized store/service center to see if they could fix it. Only thing is that they will charge me more the cost of a new AirPort Exprees ($99). Also wondering if I were to buy a new AirPort what is the difference between the Express and Extreme. Not sure if this matters, but my step-dad's computer is a 1.83 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo Mac Mini, while I am on a the newest MacPro. For some reasaon I thought I read were the Extreem might be a better choice, as his airport card runs a a slower speed than mine and the Extremw would allow us each to connect at the different speeds, while the Express would not.
One any help in fixxing my problems and answering my questions is greatly appriecated.
Michael

How old is your Airport Express?
This is your main and only wireless base station?
The new Extremem models do have Simultaneous Dual Band frequencies which allows the faster computers to connect to it with less outside interferrence from 2.4 MHz devices.
These units also have a built-in 3 port hub if needed for other devices like printers and computers that don't have wireless.
http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD031LL/A/AirPort-Extreme?fnode=MTY1NDA0Mg
If you have an old express, it may be worth updating at least to a new model or an Airport Extreme.
Entirely up to you.

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Message was edited by: Skibsted

Skibsted wrote:
I don't think I have a power issue since I have a lot of electronic connected to the same plug and they are working fine.
I have not tried to use the Airport Express alone but I have of course thought about doing that to narrow down the problem.
I don't have inteference.
How do I check if my neighbours are using the same channel?
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The distance from the AEX to my Airport Express is like 10 inches!
Having an access point close real close to a client will cause some interference itself. Also you had mentioned you had the AEX plugged into the same stip or outlet with other equipment. This can also cause interference and issues.
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I can say that I think I have found a solution though. When I install my Airport Express I hit the "use to extend my network" instead of hitting "join existing wireless network".
It had been working flawlessly ever since (4 days)
I think extending a wireless network is only used if you have 2 AEBS or more. You would use WDS to extend the range when using an AEX but since you are not using it for that you set it right by joining a network.
Thanks

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