Mac mini wont see airport express

I've been using my airport express to stream music through my stero (and that is ALL... NOTHING FANCY! :| ) I can no longer see the AirPort Express from the mac Mini.
I can plug the mini into the AirPort (using an ethernet cable) and see it using the AirPort Utility (v5) with no problem. I can see that it is configured properly, the firmware is up to date, and it is connected to my home WiFi. While conneced via cable, I can even stream the music with no problem.
As soon as I disconnect the cable, it's gone. I can see it from my iPhone, and laptop, but not from my Mini.
Mini is running OS X V10.6.8
AirPort is model A1264
Any Suggestions?
Thanks,
KEG

Hello KEGmyster,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
For more information on this, take a look at:
AirPort base stations: How to find the Wi-Fi network when it doesn't appear normally
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS3549
If only one computer is affected:
Check the settings on your computer and make sure Wi-Fi/AirPort is enabled.
Make sure your computer is in range of the AirPort base station
Best of luck,
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