Cannot configure Airport Express

I've set up my Airport Express as a wireless client, the computer recognizes it (it shows up on Airport Utility), but I cannot configure it...everytime I try it says an error occured when trying to communicate, and that's it. All I want to do is play music wirelessly, but I can't select wireless speakers from iTunes...I've already tried a hard and factory reset, no dice...any idea out there?

Solved my own problem, I guess. Updating the Airport Express Firmware to version 6.3 solved the problem: http://www.apple.com/support/downloads/airportexpressfirmwareupdate63formacosx.h tml
The unfortunate thing is that there was nothing via Airport Utility or Apple Software Update that told me it was necessary to do so. The only reason I discovered this as the problem was trying to connect to the Airport Express using Rogue Amoeba's Airfoil. It diagnosed the problem immediately and sent me to the proper URL to download the firmware update...
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David Lovell, "Airtunes for XP with a Wired/Wireless network" #1, 09:05pm Jan 8, 2005 CDT
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I would tell you the exact Firmware but I can no longer "see" the Airport express............ AGAIN or still.....
BUT at least I am listening to music streaming from my MacBook Pro... Hmmm.
I log back into the router (Linksys WRT110) and it no longer shows the Airport Express as a DHCP client AND the Airport utility can no longer "find" any Airport Devices..
So if I don't move, or there are no cosmic events, or maybe my KARMA is effecting the device or my "VIBES" are good, but I'm not sure if will continue to work.. Sure would like to use this little device from hel*.
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It works just long enough to fool me and then takes a dump...
Maybe this time?
5 Minute later...
Music was playing. I went into iTunes and switched from Airtunes to Computer speakers. When I tried to switch it back GUESS WHAT?
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2) The exact setting for wireless security that the network is using
3) The wireless network password
Most users know 1) and 3), but very few know the exact type of wireless security settings that their wireless router is using. The Express will not connect to the wireless network unless it receives all of the information listed above.
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Do you know the exact type of wireless security setting that your wireless router is using? If not, the Express will not connect.
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Darryn, welcome to the discussions!
You have a couple of options here:
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To configure Airport Express as an extender to Airport Extreme ?

- I have an Airport Extreme , its been there for 2 years
- I forgot the admin password to login to the airport extreme, but I remember
the wireless password. I cannot rest it as I cannot loose the configuration.
- Now yesterday I brought a new Airport Express to make this as an wireless
extender to the current Airport Extreme wireless what I already have.
Question:
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1) While configuring this new Airport Express as an extender to my current wireless setup (Airport Extreme), does it need the ADMIN password of the airport extreme anywhere ?
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Versus
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Welcome to the discussion area, johnpau2009!
I have an Airport Extreme , its been there for 2 years
Just to confirm which version you have, is your AirPort Extreme (AEBS) square shaped with rounded corners, or is it round and shaped like a flying saucer?
I forgot the admin password to login to the airport extreme
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Click the Base Station tab below the row of icons to check then name of your AEBS and type in a new admin or device password. (Might be a good idea to write this down).
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons and look for an option with a check box to "Allow this network to be extended". Enter a check mark here.
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Click Update at the lower right to save your changes and the AEBS will restart in 25-30 seconds and you should have a green light.
Post back on your progress at this point.
2) Will there be any difference in the wireless signal & strength in the below
setup ?
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Using wireless only to extend can work well if you have close to a line of sight relationship between the AEBS and AX. There's nothing wrong with trying this first to see if it will provide the performance you want if you're not anxious to pull ethernet cable through the house.
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Please check the label on the side of the Express and look for the Model No.
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If you have the 1st Generation Express, the Model No will be A1264.
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I have just purchased a new Airport Extreme Base station and have it configured and running properly.
I would like to use my Airport Express to play Air Tunes and have tried to join my Airport Express's network. I have not managed to get this to work.
I have tried to configure the Airport Express manually and in Assist Me mode but every time it reboots to reconfigure the unit, it continues to flash amber. I have done numerous hard resets and followed the methods discussed in other posts but cannot get the unit to connect.
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Shallers...you are not alone.
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The Express is going back....gawd awful thing from the Darkness.

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