Why do I need to reset Airport Express each time?

Hi all,
I am using Airport Express for streaming music. I am using BT wireless hub for internet without any problem. AE is connected to the BT Hub. Point is, each time I start my MacBook Pro or iMac, iTunes doesn't find the AE, nor does the Airport Utility. When I do a soft reset of my AE, the problem is resolved, I can stream music, until I shut down the computer, then next time I am facing the same problem. Using latest OS versions on iMac and MacBook Pro. Any ideas? Thanks.

The AirPort Express has no capability to remember multiple networks, so it must be reset whenever you change locations.

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You appear to have devices to connect to your network that use the 2.4 GHz band with 802.11g such as the iPhone 3G and perhaps the 5 GHz band with 802.11n such as likely the Macbook Pro if it’s a recent model. The iPhone 4 can use 5 GHz and 802.11n. Can’t comment on the Sony and Samsung but you can check their specs.
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