Airport Express can't find D-Link wireless network

Hi all,
I'm on my third AirPort Express. I'm trying to use it in client mode to connect to a D-Link DIR-655 WAP, so I can run AirTunes. The first unit was a Best Buy refurb that I was able to configure fine, but it kept dropping the connection and having other issues, so I returned it. The next two units were fresh from the Apple Store. NEITHER has been able to even find my D-Link SSID - it's not listed in the list of networks to join in client mode, and entering the SSID directly doesn't work either. I've tried resetting both the Airports and D-Links multiple times, changed SSID/broadcast/channel settings, tried turning wireless security on and off... ALL my other wireless devices have no issues whatsoever finding and connecting to the D-Link. This includes a '06 iMac, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPad, iPad2, PowerBook G4, MacBook Pro, Sony VAIO laptop, the first refurb AirPort Express... you get the point. I put in a call to Apple for the 2nd unit, and they said the radio must be broken, so I exchanged for the 3rd unit, and it still doesn't see the D-Link. Losing my mind here! Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers,
Marc

Welcome to the discussion area, bob36!
To do what you want, you'll need the AirPort Express 802.11n. The model number, visible in the fine print on the side is A 1264.
Is this the model you have? If so, post back for some configuration tips to enable the ethernet port.
If...you have the older version of the AirPort Express, model A 1084, unfortunately this version will not allow you to do what you want to do unless your main router is also an Apple device and you re-configure both devices to particapte in a Wireless Distribution System (WDS).
The downside to the WDS is that it will drop your entire network down to "g" level speeds and cut the bandwidth by 50%.

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