Apple Express slowing my network connection down?

I am using an Apple Express for my wireless connection and it significantly affects my internet connection compared to when I am directly connected to the internet. Is this normal? How do I fix this problem?

Shouldn't be causing slowdown if it's n-Type. Though using WEP can lower throughput.
However, your connectiontion is generally much faster when connecting over ethernet, than when using WiFi, due to interference, and other issues, etc.
Seems you may want to limit that factor. Powercycle the express to make sure it choses a decent channel after a while

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