HT1218 connecting a second airport express on my system

I got a second airport express as a gift (2007) and my airport extreme do not see it.
My first one works fine. How should I connect it ? I tried using an ethernet cable, I tried Wi-fi. .....nothing.
Thanks.

"Hard reset" the Express and configure it using AirPort Utility.
The following is an excerpt from Resetting an AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule FAQ
Press and hold the reset button with a pen or pencil until you see the status light (LED) start to flash amber rapidly, which should occur after about five seconds.
Release the button, and the AirPort Base Station or Time Capsule will hard reset.
... How should I connect it ?
The answer depends on what you want it to do. The Express is very flexible.

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