Airport Express knocks out internet connection in bridge mode

I have an Airport Extremem (one of the first 'N' versions) and an older (also 'N') Airport Express that extends my network in bridge mode.  I want to add another Airport Express (also an older 'N' version) in bridge mode.  The new one can be connected in client mode successfully, but when I try to connect it in bridge mode I lose my internet connection.  Both of the Airport Expresses are the older model that hang directly on the power outlet and everything has the latest firmware version.  Any ideas?
Thanks!

The new one can be connected in client mode successfully, but when I try to connect it in bridge mode I lose my internet connection.
Client mode is also Bridge Mode, so I am not sure what you are referring to here.
In other words, when the Express is in the "join" mode, that is client mode which is also Bridge Mode.
When the Express is in "extend" mode, it is also in Bridge Mode.
So, the AirPort Extreme is operating correctly, correct?
If yes, does the first AirPort Express extend the network wirelessly, or is it connected to the AirPort Extreme using a wired Ethernet connection?
Once we understand the relationship between the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express, we can tackle the issue of your second AirPort Express.
BTW, the second Express cannot extend the signal from the first Express wirelessly, if that is what you are asking about here?

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