AirPort Extreme (n) connecting Internet, but not Printer or AirTunes

I have had a new AirPort Extreme (n) network for about 6 months, installed with the newer utility etc. Connected was ADSL Internet and a printer. Also a previous-gen AirPort Express/HiFi playing AirTunes, all on the single network, "hosted" by the Extreme. All working well.
Suddenly, the computer won't recognize the printer connected to the Extreme, yet the ADSL wireless internet still works! The Network also doesn't recognize the Express connecting AirTunes either!
Going into the utility, a scan for local AirPort Base Stations reveals NONE, not even the Extreme which is clearly transmitting my ADSL! How can this be???
The computer recognises the printer normally when connected via USB.

Are you sure that you are connected to your wireless network or are you perhaps connected to a neighbor's wireless network?

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