Airport Express not recognised by airport utility

I have the new version airport express. Airport utility says it does not exist ! Despite this iphone says it exists.
I have connected airport express with ethernet cable to router and green light on - great ! But still airport utility will not recognise airport express !
I remove ethernet cable and we're back to flashing amber light.
Unplug the thing no solution back to flashing amber light.
It appears I cannot use the wireless function of airport express ??
Can anyone explain why airport utility will not recognise airport express - it seems you need it to configure the thing right ?

Oh forgot to mention just in case its relevant - using windows 7 and really only want airport express to connect to my stereo at this stage

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