Airport Express in bridge mode: has a green light but..

But it's not showing up as a connection on my iPad, or any device for that matter.
I have a linksys e1000 as a wireless router, which is connected to a little black black via Ethernet.
I plugged in my airport express and set it up through my iPad as an addition to a current network(extend the range). I named it 'xxxxx extended' and set a password for it.
Then it says it's complete and the light is green. So all should be fine but it's not letting me connect, it's not even showing up as an option in the wifi settings.

First, an Airport can NOT "extend" the WiFi created by a non-Apple device.  Period.
An Express can "extend" the WiFi created by another Airport.  You need TWO Airport units, one to function as the main radio and the other to function as an extender.  I used two Express units.
Configuration is simple if you start from a factory default condition.  Connect the main Airport to AC power and finally to the Internet modem (or modem/router).  Open Airport Utility on your Mac or other computer and accept all of the recommendations.  After confirming that it works, insert your desired administrative and WiFi passwords.
Then connect the extender to AC power.  As before, open Airport Express on your Mac or other computer and accept all of the recommendations.  No need to add password info.
Do not expect the Airport to respond instantly to the configuration commands.  BE PATIENT!

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