Problems with brand new AirPort Express

I have had some issues with a new AirPort Utility.  Here's the timeline of what I did/what happened:
- Plugged in APE
- Istalled AP Utility on Win7 machine & updated to latest version.
- Found APE wirelessly ok.  Also connected RJ45 cable, and found it that way.
- Went through set up, and entered details of home network to try to get APE to connect to it.  Seemed to go ok, but needed to restart the APE to complete.
- On APE restart, could no longer find it over LAN or Wireless.
- Also, couldn't restore my original network connection on Win7 machine.
I have now hit rest button on APE, I have done system restore on Win7 machine, I have power-cycled my router, and I have tried to repeat entire set up process using an XP Pro machine.  All to no joy.  Still can not see APE (from either machine, LAN or wireless) and still can not connect Win7 machine to home network (fine connection via XP machine, iPad and other devices, etc.)
Can someone help?

Ok, let's double-check your WDS setup ...
Set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS)
(Note: To facilitate the WDS set up, place the base stations in near proximity of each other during the initial configuration phase. Be sure to jot down the AirPort ID MAC addresses for each of the base station that will be used in the WDS.)
Main Base Station Setup - AEBS
Either connect to the AirPort Extreme Base Station's (AEBS) wireless network, or, temporarily, connect directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the LAN port of the AEBS, and then, use the AirPort Admin Utility (located in /Applications/Utilities), in manual mode, to make the following settings.
WDS Tab
o Enable this base station as a WDS: main base station (checked)
o Allow wireless clients on this base station (optional)
o Click "+" to add the Remote base station.
o Select the AX.
o AirPort ID: <verify that this is the correct wireless MAC address for AX>
o Auto configure as a WDS remote base station (checked)
o Click "OK."
o Verify that the AX has been added to the list.
o Click "Update."
o Allow wireless clients on this base station (checked)
o New network name: <verify that this is the same as the network name for the AEBS>
o TCP/IP: Configure using DHCP
o Base Station Password: <the AX base station's password>
o Confirm: <same as previous step>
o Click "OK."

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