I cannot connect on WiFi using my Airport Express even though the light is green

Why can't I connect via WiFi even though my Airport Express shows a green light?

Hi Jose,
Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
If you can't connect to your wireless network, trying these steps first can help to isolate the issue:
Check your range to the Wi-Fi router and reduce the effect of interference.If your computer is too far from your Wi-Fi router or your environment has too much Wi-Fi interference, then your computer may not detect the Wi-Fi network properly. The easiest way to check for range limits with your Wi-Fi network is to move your computer or your Wi-Fi router closer together and make sure that there are no obstructions (such as walls, cabinets, and so forth) between the router and your computer.See Potential sources of wireless interference for more information about interference and solutions.
Try connecting to a different Wi-Fi network. If your computer works fine when connected to a different Wi-Fi network, then the issue may be related to your network router...
See the full article for more troubleshooting steps:
Wi-Fi: How to troubleshoot Wi-Fi connectivity
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4628
If you're using an iOS device, see this article as well:
iOS: Wi-Fi settings grayed out or dim
http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1559
Best,
Jeremy

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