I finally got my airport express showing a green light, but

How  can I tell if the wireless signal that I now get on my iPad, far removed from the Airport Extreme, is really coming from the airport express?
Thanks
Dan Page

OK, thanks. Give this a try:
The first order of business is to make sure that the AirPort Extreme is configured correctly for the extension. Keep the AirPort Express (AX) powered off for now.
Open Utility -Select the AirPort Extreme - Click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
Make sure that there is a check mark next to "Allow this network to be extended"
Jot down the name of the AirPort Extreme wireless network and the exact security setting (it's probably WPA2 Personal) that is in effect.
Click Update to save any changes
Move the AirPort Express near your computer and the AirPort Extreme
Perform a Factory Default Reset on the AirPort Express (AX) as follows:
Hold in the reset button and keep holding the reset button in for another 10-12 seconds while you plug the AX in to power
Release the reset button and give the AX about 40-45 seconds to restart, at which time the amber light will be blinking slowly
Make sure that you are logged on the AX network, which will have a name like Apple Network xxxxxx. There is no password. Alternately, if you have a spare Ethernet cable handy, you can connect it from your Mac to the AX and then disconnect it after you have updated the settings.
Open AirPort Utility -Select the AX -  Click Manual Setup
Click the Base Station tab below the row of icons to name your device, assign a device password and adjust Time Zone settings
Click the Wireless tab
Wireless Mode = Extend a wireless network
Wireless Network Name = Exact same name as your AirPort Extreme network
Enter a check mark next to "Allow wireless clients"
Wireless Security = Exact same setting as the AirPort Extreme wireless network
Wireless Password = Same password as the AirPort Extreme wireless network
Confirm Password
Click Update to save settings
As soon as you see the message that the settings have been stored, close AirPort Utility
Wait 40-45 seconds for the AX to restart and you should have a green light
Now locate the AX approximately 1/2 to 2/3 the distance between the AirPort Extreme and the area that needs more wireless coverage. Minimize obstructions in the signal path as much as possible for best results.
Apple's instructions are here as well: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4259

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