Blinking amber = OK internet but no AirTunes

I've got my Airport Express plugged into a cable modem via ethernet cable and my iBook can connect to the Internet in this way, just using DCHP.
However, the amber light is STILL blinking. Although I can see my Airport Express in iTunes and iTunes Sharing is enabled via Firewall preferences, iTunes won't connect to it for streaming music.
Any suggestions?
Edward.

Solved problem by creating separate entry under Network for AirTunes.

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