Using express to stream stereo problem

Hi,
I have a P.C with a DLINK wireless router. Using the discussion forums ive managed to get the express set up as a client and can finally stream music.
However, everytime I turn the computer off and come back next time I have to go into the Admin Utility and update the express in order for itunes to see it again. After 30min or so of listening to music, the express will often drop out as well. Any ideas? Is it something to do with the wireless network? I have seen with the MACs the solution is to move the preference of the connection up, but I cant seem to be able to do that here with the PC... Any ideas? Thanks

If the PC doesn't have wireless capability, then it is streaming iTunes via it's Ethernet connection to your wireless router. In turn, the router is streaming iTunes wirelessly to the AX.
If you are using wireless encryption (WEP or WPA), try turning it off to see if this helps.
Also, let's double-check your AX setup...
To set up AirTunes on the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), using the AirPort Admin Utility, connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, try these settings:
AirPort tab
- Base Station Name: <whatever you wish or use the default>
- Wireless Mode: Join an Existing Wireless Network (Wireless Client)
- Wireless Network: <select the existing wireless network>
Music tab
- Enable AirTunes on this base station (checked)
- Enable AirTunes over the Ethernet port (optional)
- iTunes Speaker Name: <whatever you wish>
- iTunes Speaker Password (optional)
In iTunes:
iTunes > Preferences... > Advanced > General
- Look for remote speakers connected with AirTunes (checked)

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1) Any obvious answers?
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