Cube-style Express to a Netgear router

I want to connect an old cube-style Express to a netgear router network. Wired or wireless. Wired is fine, maybe better. I just need to get iTunes to an audio receiver's audio inputs. It was working but with error messages so I reset the cube and now I have nothing. (I should have left well enough alone) When I 'Configure other" it requests "Address & Password" Of what and where do I get that info? Help files have not been helpful. Any help connecting is appreciated.

"Go to the WiFi icon (top right), and select "AirPort Express...".
I'm sorry. The top right of what? I see no Wifi icon. I am running OS10.7.5, Airport Utility 6.2. My wifi comes from a Netgear router.

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Thanks that's helpful.
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