Airport Express can not be found...suddenly.

Up until a day or so I was connected via my Airport Express fine. But suddenly without any chance on my end I can not connect. I am able to connect fine using an ethernet connection.
I attempted to reset the AE by unplugging and setting it up all over again. Now the Airport Utility will not even recognize the AE. Another person in my apartment complex has a time capsule which is discovered but my AE is not.
Any thoughts?

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