Compatibility, Software, Firmware Airport Express

I am using a MacBook Pro with OS X 10.8.2. I have an Airport Express 802.11n Wi Fi. Can I use these together and if so how do I do it? When trying to install, I get a message that Mac OS X on this volume is not supported. Thanks for any direction and support!
Jim

I have the Airport plugged in for power, I have the Airport also plugged with an Ethernet cable to my computer The yellow light is blinking. I opened the Airport Utility. It is a gray box with Internet in the middle and a green Circle. On the bottom is the message regarding no configured Airport BAse station. I just have a spinning wheel. Again, thanks for your continued support.
Jim

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Two likely possibilities:
1) An internal electronic component is on the verge of failure. It works until it gets hot, at which point it changes value and causes a shut down of the device.
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