Can't get airport extreme to connect to the internet?

My sister in law just purchased an airport extreme for her windows pc and when we connect the ethernet from the modem to the airport, the amber light flashes, indicating that it has no connection to the internet. We have rebooted both the airport and the modem, what do we do now?

Download the setup manual for your AEB here:
http://support.apple.com/manuals/#airport
Follow the setup instructions.
Flashing light could also mean that a firmware upgrade is available for your AEB.

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