Cant configure airport express

Hi,
This is for my daughters computer:
She lost the software that came with airport express. Trying to configure for wireless printing and speakers. She had it running before, but I don't know what happened. All I have is the hardware and a blinking amber light. Should the airport express show up on the airport logo at the top of the screen?
Where can I download the files to install.
Thanks
Joe

The software already exists on your Mac. Look in /Applications/Utilities.
If AirPort Utility is there use that. Otherwise use AirPort Admin Utility.
Should the airport express show up on the airport logo at the top of the screen?
You should see the wireless network provided by the AirPort Express (AX).

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