Original version of airport express

I have a wireless network set up using one of the original airport extremes, A few years ago I added an original model airport express into the system to serve as a repeater at the other side of the house. All has worked well until two days ago when the airport express died. I have moved it around to different electrical outlets with out success. It appears to be stone cold dead! No blinking light, nothing.
Any suggestion or insight would be appreciated.
The network is still up and running thanks to the airport extreme base station.
Thanks

Hello, Hugh,
You'll be more likely to get a quick response if you post in the appropriate Airport forum. This forum is intended for older, pre-G3 hardware, and so not the most likely place for those experienced with Airport issues to see your post.
Good luck.

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