Solid Yellow Light requiring reset

I have an AirPort Extreme base station with two iMacs as my basic wireless home network. I have a TiVo Series 2 unit also on the network. My DSL modem is attached to the AirPort Extreme base station and I have a rock solid connection to the Internet from both iMacs.
I bought an AirPort Express for the sole purpose of streaming iTunes to my Living Room stereo and for many months have enjoyed consistent and reliable service.
Recently however, I frequently discover that the AirPort Express is missiing from the network. There is no AirTunes selection button in iTunes and the AirPort Express doesn't show up in the AirPort Admin Utility. Checking the unit reveals a solid yellow light rather than the solid green used to always see. Unplugging the unit results in a reset and things are fine for a day or so when suddenly the yellow light is back and the AirPort Express is missing in action again.
I've tried all sorts of variations on the "Use Interference Robustness" change channels, etc. strategy with no change.
Any ideas?
Thanks,
Bailey Walker

Bailey:
A continuous solid yellow status indicator on the Airport Express is never consistent with any normal operating mode for this device.
I suggest you do a factory default reset per:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=108044
...then reconfigure it from scratch with the Airport Setup Assistant.
If this problem recurs, it is likely you have a defective Airport Express - and if it is still under the one-year warranty I suggest you get it replaced.

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