Can't get Airport Admin Utility to see network

Configuration:
IBM Thinkpad A 31p
Windows 2000 SP 4
Linksys Wireless G PCMCIA card
Airport Express
I am currently connected to the internet via the Airport Express but thee Admin Utility can't see the Apple Network no matter what I do so I can't enable security - anyone have any suggestions.
Correction: I have just fixed the problem by using a second boot drive with no firewall

Do a soft reset and enter a new password.
Resetting AirPort Express
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044
iFelix

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