Can't get extra mouse buttons to do anything

When I first used my macbook air with my logitech usb mouse, the computer asked me what the uses of the two buttons on the side were. I can't remember what I did, but whatever it was it must have been wrong. I assumed I would be able to change that later if I actually needed them. Now, I need the use of the buttons, but whenever I open a program to bind keys, pressing either of the buttons results in the same input as if I'd pressed the middle click - rendering them both useless. I trawled through system preferences but can't find where to separate the buttons or even if that's what I need to do. Help?

System preferences, Mouse for the main settings. As far as the other buttons, there is usually a configuration program provided by the mouse manufacturer.
If you go to mission control, you can also select extra mouse buttons to open spaces, expose, etc.
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