Lost Network and Can't Create a New One

Well, after 5 years of uninterrupted and trouble-free internet with my Airport Express, I tried adding a password using a tip in this forum. Now, I've lost everything. My network is gone and all attempts to create a new one continue to fail.
I've tried resetting the Airport Express with a paperclip, only to continue receiving the blinking amber light.
Now, I have to type on a tiny phone just to get help.
I need a totally idiot-proof, step-by-step instructions, that even a very slow 1st-grader could understand on how to get online again. At this point, I don't even care if terrorists can get into my non-protected network. I just need to get online, please.
Thanks.

S.Kay wrote:
Are there any dead-simple tutorials to add a password?
Just use AirPort Utility to put the AirPort Express into "manual setup" mode, select the AirPort panel and the Wireless tab. "Wireless Mode" should be set to "Create a wireless network". If your other equipment is compatible, set "Wireless Security" to "WPA2 Personal", then type a password into the two field below. Then click "Update".
Every time I try it, it keeps forcing me choose things that end up ruining everything.
Can you give examples?
Do I have to make a new network and rename things?
You already have a wireless network. You can rename it in the same panel identified above.

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