Optimum Airport Express Setup for Streaming and Mirroring same time

Hi, my AirPort Express probably is over hyped when I am using internet streaming and AirPlay Mirroring at same time, (I don't have the problem if I wired iPad directly to home TV). I wonder what and where I can set AirPort Express in optimum condition for doing that? Is any link can guide me set up step by step...
Thanks a lot
ziwy.

Thanks Tesserax, there are two 5 GHz radio mode, which one I shall choose?
802.11n (802.11a compatible)
802.11n only (5 GHz)
I chose 802.11n (802.11a compatible) last night and with wide channel width, after change, my laptop is not able to find the base, even the light on Airport is green. Shall I try to use  802.11n only (5 GHz), with wide channel width option clicked?
Thanks
ziwy

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