Managing airport express from Air disables the express

Hello,
Our Airport Express was not showing up in the wireless networks. I reset the express by holding a paperclip in it. It came up and the Air recognized it, but when I tried to configure it, it seemed to work but then the express never came back online. The only way I can get it to work is by using our old mini running Tiger. I don't know if it is a Leopard problem or a MacAir problem, but one of them wrecks the airport express.
Anyone know how fix it so the new computer can manage the express?
thanks
Bob

Have you tried setting the AEX back to factory condition and then using the Air to configure it? I had to do this with one of mine in order to get it to work. Also, be sure you use the correct security settings when you update it.

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