I Can Only See AEBSn Via Existing Wireless Network

I've been able to setup to set up my AEBSn without any problems, but when I try and access it I get an error messaging saying "There was an error joing the AirPort network "NetworkName".
AirPort Utility can only see the AEBSn if I am still using my existing wireless network. If I select AEBSn for my network, the icon disappears from the AirPort Utility program. Rescan doesn't find it. If switch back to my original wireless network AirPort Utility finds the AEBSn again.
In case it matters, my DSL modem has built in wireless.
It seems like I'm able to see that the AEBSn is around, but I just can't connect to it.
Does anyone have any suggestions that might help?
Thanks in advance.
-Michael-

You should have the AEBS configured to work at 2.4 GHz in an 802.11b/g compatible mode.
If the AEBS is set to automatic channel selection, set it to use a fixed channel. Try channel 6.
Disable the wireless portion of your DSL modem. If the wireless part of your DSL modem can't be disabled, ensure that the DSL modem and AEBS are using channels that are as far apart as possible.
If your DSL modem's wireless is still enabled, does it have a different wireless network name than the AEBS?
Is your AEBS configured to operate as a closed network (SSID broadcast disabled)? If so, change that option. A closed network adds no security. The SSID (network name) is still broadcast to any connected clients and therefore easily discovered.

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