My Mac can't find Airport!

I've done a factory reset on my Airport Express, after which my computer can find it. I only want to use it for Airtunes and printing, so I set it up to connect with my Livebox (Orange internet connection: UK). It then restarts after which my computer can't find it. Help!

I just fixed it over the phone with apple.
Here is what we did:
I plugged it to my computer using an ethernet cable.
I then reset it (using a paperclip and holding it down for about 8 seconds till it flashes amber).
It showed up in airport utility and I followed the steps to use it as airtunes
I had it join my wireless network. (**If the drop down menu already has your wireless network selected then deselect it and select it again so that the security information automatically pops up.**)
Then I continued through the menu and it worked fine.
You can then unplug it from the ethernet and move it to wherever you want it in the house.
I hope this helps!

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