Can't see AirPort Express in second location

I have a new AirPort Express that works great at home with my MacBook Pro (extends network from Linksys wireless router, plays iTunes, connects to printer - even in Parallels / WinXP!). I saved this profile as "home".
I then simply unplugged it and took it to a friend's house thinking I could plug it in there and set up a 2nd profile, "friends", that does the exact same thing. Problem is I can't see it at the 2nd location, wirelessly or plugged in directly to the router or the computer via ethernet. When I bring it home again, it's still working just fine.
What else do I need to do to have it set up to work in two locations?
Thanks in advance.
MacBook Pro, Mini G4 Mac OS X (10.4.7)

There are two options:
1. Create the second profile while on your own network. When you get ready to move the Express, select the profile before disconnecting it from the network.
2. Perform a hard reset on the Express and reconfigure it once you get to your friend's house. If you've already created the profile, you can select the profile after the reset.

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