Don't see airport in available wireless networks

I got a new internet service, Qwest DSL. I got a new modem router from them and the computer hookup was easy. When I tried to get my airports back up my computer could not see the airport signal at all. Airport Utility only says, Rescan? I am using a dell running vista. Any hints would be appreciated.

Temporarily, move the AirPort Express near your computer and connect an ethernet cable from your computer to the Express. That will normally allow AirPort Utility to "see" the AirPort Express so you can check the configuration settings.
If no luck at first, restart both the computer and the AirPort Express.
If still no luck, you will need to reset the AirPort Express back to factory default settings and then start over on the configuration. To do this:
Power down the AirPort Express
Hold in the reset button and while you continue to hold the reset button in, plug the Express back in to power
Release the reset button after 8-10 seconds

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