Trouble getting my new Airport Express to work.

So I purchased the AirPort Express (A1392) and I'm having a lot of trouble getting it to work properly.  My AirPort Utility recognizes it and it appears on the network to be Stable, however, it only works for streaming music wirelessly when the light is flashing amber (which I know means it's starting up).  As soon as the light turns green the sound cuts and I can no longer connect to it using my iPhone or Macbook Pro, but AirPort Utility still recognizes it.  I appreciate any help I can get!

 
My AirPort Utility recognizes it and it appears on the network to be Stable, however, it only works for streaming music wirelessly when the light is flashing amber (which I know means it's starting up).
Sorry, not exactly. A persistent, flashing amber light indicates that any of the several potential conditions may require your attention:
The base station has not yet been configured because it is new, or the reset switch has been set.
You have selected a security configuration that is not recommended.
One of several other conditions, such as a disconnected Ethernet cable or invalid IP address has been detected.
(ref: http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=305101)
If you run the AirPort Utility, it will show an amber circle on the summary page next to the area(s) causing the problem. Click on this amber circle and it should provide an explanation. Please post back your results.

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