How to connect to specific Airport

I have a new Airport Extreme-N which is hardwired to the internet. In another room I have an Express that I use to connect to my DVR to get "on demand" programming.
I am using the Extend this network option on the Express.
I am noticing that the iMac will often connect to the Express (which then connects ot the Extreme then to the internet) instead of connecting directly to the Extreme.
Is there a way to force the iMac to connect directly to the Extreme.
I'm getting some odd wireless issues (wireless stops working, have to cycle the iMac airport on and off to reconnect) and am wondering if this might be an cuse.

Oops! My fault.
There is an option in the AirPort Utility to not allow wireless clients connect to the AirPort, except for the base station (the express would connect to the extreme but the express won't let any other device connect to it while the extreme would let you connect to it). However if you're using the express to extend the range, this won't work (but if you're using the express just to use printer sharing and AirTunes, try this).
To do this:
1. Open the AirPort Utility (which is found in the Utilities folder which is in the Applications folder).
2. Select your AirPort express and click on Manual Setup.
3. Under the Wireless tab, uncheck Allow Wireless Clients.
4. Click on Update.
Then check and see if your computer connects to the extreme.

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