Can I use the Airport Express as a an uplink between two networks?

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Published on 2012-04-12T11:17:26Z Indexed on 2012/04/12 11:33 UTC
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I have two separate networks using different IP ranges, 192.168.0.* for the wired only, isolated network and 192.160.1.* for the wireless only network which is connected to the internet.

The wired network has a network printer setup and working and I want to be able to share it out to members of the wireless network (see diagram below).

In short I need some kind of uplink between the two networks. Currently running a cable is out since there is no suitable route.

I have a spare Airport Express and I am wondering if I could attach it to the wired network and have it join the wireless and act as the uplink between the two. Anyone know if the device is capable of this?

Current network layout

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