Problem Keeping Airport Express Connected

Hi,
I have just bought the latest version of Airport Express to replace my original Airport Express.
After updating to Mountain Lion, I was regularly getting error 15006 with my old express so I thought it was time to upgrade!
I have set up my new Airport express to join my existing network and use Airport to stream itunes to my hi-fi. However, I keep losing connection and the Airport Utility shows ! and when I click on Airport Express Icon that tells me "Device not Found" and that the airport express was previously part of my network.
Rebooting Computer sometimes solves the problem but I have had to try resetting. When I do manage to get connected, I keep the connection for as long as I am playing music. If I stop and restart later the connection is lost.
I also have an Ipad. Whilst writing this I tried and sucessfully connected to my Airport Express. I now checked Airport Utility and my connection had been restored.
What's going on? Is there anything I need to do to maintain connection?
Jim

Hi,
Thanks for your comment.
I have a BT Homehub 3 and I believe there are Some unresolved issues with using airport with this router.
Does anyone have any suggestions.
Jim

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