Airport Express not showing up on airport utility

I've connected Aiport Express for the forst time via an internet cable to my wireless router, and Have got the flashing amber light.
Have I missed something, does anyone know/
Thanks
Chris

Temporarily, connect an ethernet cable from your computer to the AirPort Express (AX) to see if that helps AirPort Utility "see" the AX.
In order for the AX to extend the signal from the Airport Extreme (AEBS), the following must occur:
Wireless Mode set to Extend a Wireless Network
Wireless Network Name must exactly match the name of the network created by the AEBS
Wireless Security must exactly match the wireless security setting on the AEBS
Wireless Password must exactly match the wireless password setting on the AEBS

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Here are some of the things that I have tried based on my research so far:
-Unplugged APE and waited 30 seconds then plugged it back in
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Answering my own post ...
I first directly connected the AX to the iMac using the ethernet cable, and was able to configure the AX (not sure that I actually had to do this, as my issue was probably due to poor signal strength - as described later). I then moved the AX back to the living room, and was able to connect again, but soon it was dropped. Determined that the signal was weak. I played with positioning the AX to optimize signal, and now am able to get OK signal (only about 1/3 strength, based on number of bars in "fan" shaped icon in menu bar). Was able to stream iTunes to stereo as well, which is great. Also determined that the 2WIRE system that Airport was trying to set up WAS my neighbor (and not my gateway/router). If you don't see "Apple XXXXX" base station and network listed when you are in Airport Admin Utility or Internet Connect (which I didn't, but since I was using 2WIRE gateway/router, assumed that it was my AX when the 2WIRE appeared in the Airport network connection option), then the AX is not properly set up (weak signal or other problem).
So, with the AX in the living room (front of the house), and the iMac in the sun room (back of the house), I am able to get OK, but not great signal from AX. So far, seems to be sufficient to connect to internet and stream iTunes. I may see if I can reposition the AX on the other side of the living room wall, but that will then require running a long cable to connect to the stereo.
Bottom line: 50ft. range of AX may be reduced when used in old (1920's era) houses (thick, plaster walls). Actual distance between AX and iMac is probably 30-40 feet, though they are separated by at least 3-4 walls. If repositioning to other side of wall doesn't do the trick, I may need to step up to Extreme.
I hope this helps others that might have similar problems.

Airport Express Not Showing up in Admin Utility

Have an Intel iMac, and tried to set up AX yesterday. Using SBC DSL internet connection (2-wire system). Plugged phone line into 2-wire router, ethernet cable between router and AX, powered both up. Router shows 3 green lights, indicating that everything is "good." Likewise, AX shows up with a green light. On the iMac, I never got the generic "Airport Express Network" or anything, but did have 2WIRE381 recognized (presumably as my AX network). I am able to connect to the 2WIRE381, and show a strong signal. However, I cannot connect to the internet, nor can I configure AX via the the Admin Utility (nothing shows up). I've tried both soft and hard resets, powering off the router, restarting the iMac, ... nothing seems to work. AX also not visible in iTunes (since no internet connection).
Any thoughts? One thought that I had ... is it possible that I am picking up a neighbor's signal, and that is why I can't configure it? My AX is about 30-40 feet away (single level house, 1200 sqft.) with probably 3-4 walls between AX and iMac.
Any ideas/suggestions greatly appreciated.

Answering my own post ...
I first directly connected the AX to the iMac using the ethernet cable, and was able to configure the AX (not sure that I actually had to do this, as my issue was probably due to poor signal strength - as described later). I then moved the AX back to the living room, and was able to connect again, but soon it was dropped. Determined that the signal was weak. I played with positioning the AX to optimize signal, and now am able to get OK signal (only about 1/3 strength, based on number of bars in "fan" shaped icon in menu bar). Was able to stream iTunes to stereo as well, which is great. Also determined that the 2WIRE system that Airport was trying to set up WAS my neighbor (and not my gateway/router). If you don't see "Apple XXXXX" base station and network listed when you are in Airport Admin Utility or Internet Connect (which I didn't, but since I was using 2WIRE gateway/router, assumed that it was my AX when the 2WIRE appeared in the Airport network connection option), then the AX is not properly set up (weak signal or other problem).
So, with the AX in the living room (front of the house), and the iMac in the sun room (back of the house), I am able to get OK, but not great signal from AX. So far, seems to be sufficient to connect to internet and stream iTunes. I may see if I can reposition the AX on the other side of the living room wall, but that will then require running a long cable to connect to the stereo.
Bottom line: 50ft. range of AX may be reduced when used in old (1920's era) houses (thick, plaster walls). Actual distance between AX and iMac is probably 30-40 feet, though they are separated by at least 3-4 walls. If repositioning to other side of wall doesn't do the trick, I may need to step up to Extreme.
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I just bought a new Airport Extreme so that I could use my older Airport Express to extend my wireless network. The Extreme is working fine. Set up was easy. Airport Utility isn't finding my express - no matter what I do - and I'm at a total loss. Please help me find it and then extend my network. Thanks!

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A "refurbished" Model A1264 would work, but it will only extend one band from your dual band AirPort Extreme.
A "new" Express, Model A1394 would be recommended since it will extend both bands.
You do have the option to use the old AirPort Express, but that would involve using a permanent wired Ethernet connection between the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express.
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Hi everyone,
First off, I am very new to the mac OS so please excuse obvious misstakes.
I received my macbook pro last monday combined with an aiport base station and an express. I planned to use the express for the airtunes at home and use it as a router with printer attached at work. My home situation works great. I have a harddisk attached to my extreme base station and can stream that content via my macbook pro to the express (which does drop connection quite frequently).
However, when at work cannot seem to get any connection to express. I have tried every single configuration. PLugged in with ethernet, without, with printer, without. I have tried resetting, unplugging. I made a new profile at home before i left which is setup to make the express a wireless router. An option I had not found the previous time I could not connect to it. But alas, this makes no difference.
If I could just make ANY connection to it i would be able to figure it out but i cant. Not even after a reset when the express is 10 cm from the laptop.
PLease Help me,
thanks in advance

Your new iMac should not have any issues connecting to the 1st generation AirPort Express Base Station (AX).
When having difficulties accessing the AirPort thru the AirPort Utility, try the following, in order checking accessibility with the utility after each step:
Check the local connection. If you are trying to access the AirPort wirelessly, make sure that you are connected to its wireless network before running the AirPort Utility to administer it. If you are still unable to access it with the utility, temporarily connect your computer directly using an Ethernet cable to one of the base station's LAN ports.
Power cycle the base station. Remove the power adapter's plug from the power outlet, and then, wait 15 seconds before plugging it back in.
Perform a "factory default" reset on the base station.

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Hello Community,
I have the latest Airport Extreme and Airport Express. I am also using the latest Airport Utility, 6.0.
I am using the Airport Express to extend my network. However, under my Wi-Fi icon (upper right icon), I can not see the name given to my Airport Express. Therefore I can not manually select it. I can see it's name in iTunes, if I want to remotely play music and under "Network>Advanced" I can see it has the "same" name as my Extreme, but with an "AE" after the Extreme's name. Im sure that means Airport Express. Also, of course I can see the AE and the name given to it using Airport Utility.
Question, why is the name given to the Airport Express not showing up under my Wi-Fi ? I could have sworn when I first configured it, it showed up under the Wi-Fi drop down menu under "Other Devices", I believe it read.
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i assume your airport extreme base station (AEBS) is you main router and you want the airport express (AX) join the network provided by the AEBS.
you could try this:
unplug and re-plug the airport express (AX), then click on the airport icon in your menu bar. you should see something like "Apple network bj1234567" or similar (it may take a little while for it to show up). in order to set up the express, you will have to temporarily join its network ! you will get a message asking +do you really want to switch networks ?+ and you do want to do that.
launch airport utility (AU). you should see the AX on the left. click on the icon of the AX once to highlight it and click continue. follow onscreen instructions and, when prompted, choose to +join an existing network+ and enter the required information for your network.
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Suggest that you restart the entire network by powering everything off...order is not important...and starting the modem first, then AirPort Extreme, then each device one at a time.
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I wish that I could help you. I'm having a similar problem, but wireless.
A couple months ago, my two Airport Expresses and my Apple TV disappeared from iTunes AirPlay. When I ran the Airport Utility, the Airports and Apple TV could not be located. Interestingly, the Airports displayed a green light and all iDevices (iPod Touches and iPads) could connect to the Airports via AirPlay. Like wise, Airport Utility on the iDevices located the Airports. So I connected an Airport to the router via a Ethernet cable. Once connected via wire and after a hard reset (with an orange light displayed) the Airport Utility found the wire-connected Airport. I ran the utility to set up the Airport and a green light came on. Then the wire-connected Airport was visible on iTunes AirPlay. So I unplugged the Airplay and returned it to the stereo. The green light came on, but now neither iTunes not the computer based Airport Utility could find it, even though the iDevices could. I repeated this process expecting a different outcome enough times to be certified insane.
So as I sit my computer based (Windows Vista) Airport Utility and computer based iTunes (the new version) cannot locate the Airport Expresses even though the iDevices readily see them. And their green lights display a connection to the network.
I even tried a forced connection by pasting the Airport's IP address (obtained using Airport Utility on iPad) into the manual configuration of the Airport Utility on the computer. Oddly, once the IP address was entered, the computer based Airport Utility could see the specs of the Airport Express. But when I tried to save or conclude the Computer based Airport Utility configuration, I got an error.
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So whatever problem is preventing iTunes from locating my Airport, is also blocking my iDevises from connecting to iTunes. Meanwhile, my iDevises can sync with iTunes (while wired - I never tried a wireless sync) and can connect via AirPlay to all Airports.
I've researched this for months and found nothing to work. I'm frustrated to the point of doing something drastic like dumping iTunes and finding some other player to manage my music and stream to my stereos. I'd rather not but the vast majority of my Library can't be played over my stereo.

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Hi,
First my apologies, I'm not so good at English.
I've the same problem. I've discovered the problem shows up every time I close the Macbook Pro (goes in sleep-mode).
Network configuration :
Airport Extreme with 2 airdisks, Aiport Express, iMac intel, Macbook Pro, Mac mini intel, separated wired router. The 2 airdisks are used in 'bridged' mode.
All the network devices are configured manually (manual IP address, not DHCP)
Every time i close the upper case of my Macbook Pro, the Airport Express disappears, I can't see him in the Airport config. program, and the airtunes doesn't work anymore.
But an IP ping is ok, there is no packet loss, so he is still active in the network.
The only way to get it back at work is resetting the Airport express or pull it out of the wall-outlet and back in, AND rebooting my Macbook Pro.
So this is very strange, isn't it?
A few months ago there was a simular bug : closing the Macbook Pro causes some problems with the airdisks, they disappear also from the network. This problem is solved now.

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Hello, Just got an Airport Express from a friend (not sure which model).
Trying to set up a WDS, however, I cannot even get started as it does not even show up in the utility.
My Airport Extreme N is the only device that shows. Internet works fine. Wireless works fine on our Macbook, so I know the signal is there.
I tried the hard Reset, and still nothing. I've tried to "ReScan" several times as well.
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To facilitate the WDS set up, try the following:
o Perform a "hard" reset on the AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn) & a "factory default" reset on the AirPort Express Base Stations (AX) before setting up the WDS.
o Place the base stations within near proximity of each other during the set up phase, and then relocate them to their desired locations when complete.
o To avoid having to "switch" wireless networks during the WDS setup, attach the remote base station, via an Ethernet cable, to the main base station.
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If I pull down the Wifi icon and go to Airport Express, I get the following window:
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The screenshot is still not coming through here.
Sorry, but I am not familiar with any of the model numbers that you have posted. North and South American versions of the older Express models will be A1084, A1088, or A1264. The newest version of the AirPort Expess is A1392.
Regardless of the model number, all that you can really do is power up the Express for a few minutes, and hold in the reset button on the side of the device for 10 seconds. Then, release the reset button and allow a full minute for the Expess to restart to a slow, blinking amber light.
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