New AirPort Express, but only 1 device can be connected at a time

I recently switched out a Linksys router for an AirPort Express, and now I am only able to connect 1 of my devices (MacBook, iPad, iPod Touch, Tivo) to the internet at any given time. I'm not sure if this is an AirPort or ISP (Earthlink DSL) issue, but with the Linksys, I was always able to have multiple devices on my home network at once.
With each of my Apple devices, I have to open Safari and obtain a connection by entering my DSL password. Specifically, the Earthlink ASDL Modem page says, "The Internet connection is currently in use by another computer (lists the IP address). Enter your DSL Account logon password to switch the Internet connection to this computer."
After I do this, Earthlink gives me the option of 'Releasing the Connection' so other computers can access the internet without entering the logon password...whether I do or don't, it doesn't change the fact only 1 of my devices can be online at once.
Did I configure my AirPort incorrectly or is there a setting that I need to change to fix this issue? Thanks!

Welcome to the discussions, kaytoem!
This sounds like you may have the AirPort Express set up in "bridge mode", which would only allow one device to connect at time.
Open AirPort Utility - Click Manual Setup
Click the Internet icon
Look for the Connection Sharing setting
This should be set to Share a public IP address
Update to save any changes
Does that help?

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OK, I'm tipping my hat to Apple's (new) online experts. Great job.
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That sounds likely. Maybe the security type or password?
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It's always a good idea to do a complete power recycle when switching out network components ...
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1. If the modem has a reset switch, use it to reset the modem. Wait at least 5-10 minutes for the modem to initialize.
2. Remove power from the modem. If it has a backup battery, remove this as well. Wait 5-10 minutes. Replace the battery, and add power back to the modem.
3. Perform a complete power recycle of your network components as follows:
Modem/Router Power Recycling - Quick
o Power-off the modem, 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn), & computer(s); Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the modem; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the AEBSn; Wait at least 5 minutes.
o Power-on the computer(s)
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o Power-off the modem, AEBSn, & computer(s). (Wait at least 30 minutes. If possible, leave the modem off overnight.)
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Before I continue, let me know if you have returned the AX or still need help. Here's a link to Apple's PDF about [Designing AirPort Networks|http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/Designing_AirPort_Networks10.5-Windows.pdf] Click on it to open in Safari but then save it to your desktop. Now open it from your desktop and start reading Chapter 3, page 42.
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