Suddenly can't connect to express, unless I plug ethernet into it.

Setup
cable box -> wp54G ->linux mythtv box (ignore for rest of story)
2 laptops connect wirelessly to the network.
1 mac mini connects wirelessly to the network.
1 Epson printer and some speakers connecting to network via express. (not using for internet at all)
All of a sudden, I can't connect to the express at all. I re-set the thing, but couldn't connect to it wirelessly. Once I ran an cable to the express, I could see and re-configure it. but the moment I take the cable off, it goes blinking amber...
The mini can print to my printer hooked up, but iTunes doens't show the remote speakers as an option any longer leading me to believe the wireless part of the express is damaged. I assume the printer works due to a wireless connection to the wp54g, which then navigates the cable to the express, and on to the printer...
any ideas? it's annoying the !@#$%^&*() out of me!
thanks in advance,
vm
mini (ppc)   Mac OS X (10.4.6)  

Hi Videoman413
Try doing a factory reset, using the information at the bottom the Resetting AirPort Express article.
Then using Airport Setup Assistant join your existing network as a client, and hopefully the rest will fall into place for you!
Will

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