Airport Express connects (green light), but can't connect to server

Hi!
I set up my airport express (and it took me a while) and it worked great for 2 years!
I recently moved and tried to set it up again, and it will not work. I even returned the settings to the factory settings and still and having great difficulty in connecting. I just set up comcast internet, and plugged the AE into the modem via ethernet. I entered in the proper info (IP, subnet mask, router #, DNS, and domain) manually, as the default settings wouldn't work. I recieved a GREEN light on the AE and am able to access it via Airport Utility. However, I am unable to access the internet with safari or firefox (they can't find the server). I can access the internet with just the ethernet plugged into the macbook.
I have tried resetting the AE many times, and have done MULTIPLE power cycles, and still cannot fix the problem. Can someone help me?

What Comcast modem (brand and model) do you have? Was it connected to any other device (perhaps the computer you used to set it up) before you tried to connect the AirPort Express? If so, you'll probably have to reset the modem (perhaps by cycling power) to convince it to connect to a "new" device.
I'd avoid those manual settings. You shouldn't need them and they can cause other problems.

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1.IP address: 172.100.11.17
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