Setup apple airport express

I'm trying to extend my network with the apple airport express the 2nd one ( newest) ,
the first part of the setup was ok but once I'm trying to change the AP Express from join an existing network to extend existing network its giving me problem and pretty much its going back to orange (LED) light .

The AirPort Express can only wirelessly "extend" a wireless network that has been provided by another Apple router.  The Express cannot "extend" a wireless network from a 3rd party router.
Another way to say the same thing is that if you want to extend your network, you will need at least two Apple routers.

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