With my Airport Express, I can join the network but not extend it.

I just bought a new Airport Express to extend the network I have setup with my Airport Extreme.  At first, it seemed the Express was unable to get a correct IP address, I think because I had my DHCP server running from the cable modem, and the Extreme was just acting as a bridge.  I switched the Extreme to run a DHCP server and now the Express correctly receives an IP address.  However, it still tells me that it cannot extend the network, but gives no details why.  It just tells me to make sure I have the correct password and to be sure I am in range.
Clearly I am in range and have the correct password, because when I switch to "join network", all works fine.  Though when I do switch, I still get an amber blinking light and Airport Utility still thinks the Express is in Extend mode.  When I unplug and replug the Express, then it comes up with a green light and Airport Utility shows it in Join mode and all works fine. 
I am thinking there might be something wrong with my Express and am considering exchanging it.  Just wondering if anyone has any ideas as to why this may be happening?
Thanks.

However, it still tells me that it cannot extend the network, but gives no details why.
Suggest that you check your AirPort Extreme to make sure that you have enabled the wireless network to be extended.
Open AirPort Utility, select the AirPort Extreme, and click Manual Setup
Click the Wireless tab below the row of icons
Just under the setting for Wireless Network name......make sure that there is a check mark next to "Allow this network to be exended".
Update to save changes
Now, try the configuration with the AirPort Express set to "Extend a wireless network"

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