Can't get my original airport express to connect to new network

I have an original airport express and just changed to a new comcast xfinity router. Airport utility now doesn't see the airport express. Have tried the reset button and still the new network doesn't see it. Am I gonna have to buy a new airport?

Similar situation.  Want to use an existing Airport Express on a new network.  I did the factory reset.  Saw the 4 fast green blinks, and it's now slow-blinking gold.  AirPort Utility, however, doesn't see any other Wi-Fi devices.  "No remote AirPort Stations discovered."  The AE is about 10 feet away from my Time Capsule.  My MacBookPro is within 2 feet of the AE and connected to the Time Capsule network.
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    A Linksys 802.11g router set with no security, MAC Filter, G-Only
    A Linksys 802.11g access point set with WPA-PSK (TKIP) G-Only
    A TrendNet 802.11n access point set with WPA-PSK (TKIP) N-Only
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    I have 8 devices that are wirelessly connected.
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    AirPort Express will extend or join a network on 802.11g networks.
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