Airport Express Reset

A flashing amber status light would be the "successful" result of a "factory default" reset. It indicates some additional attention is required to configure the base station. It could also indicate that a firmware update is available.

Ref: If your base station's light is flashing - Apple Support

The Airport Express will not get on the network... Hardwired or wireless - just flashing amber... Therefore, I can get to it to even try to configure it.

After a Hard Reset or Factory Default Reset.......are you following the instructions on Page 14 in the Setup Guide that came with the AirPort Express to reconfigure it?

If you want the AirPort Express to "join" an existing WiFi network......and assuming that you are using a Mac.......

Click the WiFi menu at the top of the Mac's screen

Look for a listing of New AirPort Base Station

Just below that listing, click directly on AirPort Express

When you click on AirPort Express, that will start up the AirPort Utility setup "wizard". The setup utility will take a few seconds to analyze the network, and then suggest the correct setup for the AirPort Express to "join a wireless network"

In the example below, you can see that an AirPort Express will be set up to join a WiFi network named 2Wire902. The name of your WiFi network will appear on your screen.

If there are several WiFi networks in range of your Mac, you may need to select the WiFi network that you want the Express to join.

Base Station Name.......Type in a short name that you want to call the AirPort Express device

Password......Type in the name of the network that you want the AirPort Express to join

Verify......Type in the same password again to confirm

Click Next and the setup utility will configure the AirPort Express for you, assuming that the Express is operating correctly

If you are using an iPhone or iPad for the setup of the AirPort Express........

Go to the Home Screen on the device

Tap on Settings

Tap on WiFi

Look for the listing of Set Up New Base Station

Tap on AirPort Express

Have you tried temporarily connecting your computer directly to this Express by Ethernet, and then, use the AirPort Utility to try to access it?

What model express is it??

The A1xxx number is printed on the label but you need a magnifying glass and light in the right direction to read it.

Did you try to reconfigure the AirPort Express?

If yes, what happens when you try this? Tell us what steps you are using to try to reconfigure the Express and where things are getting stuck.

Include information about whether you are trying to use a Mac or an iPhone / iPad to reconfigure the Express.

If you performed a Hard Reset or Factory Default Reset, the Express........if it is operating correctly.......will need to be set up again using your Mac or an iPhone / iPad.

Did you try to reconfigure the AirPort Express?

If yes, what happens when you try this? Tell us what steps you are using to try to reconfigure the Express and where things are getting stuck.