Replace an older AirPort Extreme with a new one

My new AirPort Extreme arrives tomorrow. I would simply like to use it to replace my three year old unit leaving all the settings intact. The manual does not say how to do this but I have heard it can be easily done.
Do I just swap cables and turn the new one on?
Thanks for your advice.
Jay

Looks like you already resolved your issue so I'm sorry I didn't see your post in time.
For future reference, when replacing AirPorts the process is relatively simple. By default, the new AirPort will broadcast an unsecured wireless network with a network name of something like: Apple Network NNNNNN
As you found out, it is best to first connect the new base station to the one you will replace using an Ethernet connection between them. This greatly facilitates the initial setup and makes it easier for the AirPort Utility to find both devices the first time.
You would also find that the new base station would show up under the OS X menu bar's AirPort icon as a new device. Clicking on this you would find that the AirPort Utility should automatically start up and take you through a step-by-step to configure it. Including an option for replacing base stations.
Enjoy your new "toy!"

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