802.11n  multiple printers

using "n" network. i know i can wirelessly print to a printer connected to the USB of base station. But an I add another printer at a different remote location? if I use an airport express, it will reduce the network back to "g", correct? can I set up an additional airport extreme and connect to another printer?

Yes you can set up an additional Airport Extreme as a remote base station and connect a printer to it. The performance hit your 802.11n wireless network will take (as a result of having to set up a WDS between main and remote base stations) needs to be compared vs using an Airport Express (that will communicate at full 802.11g speed) - the net difference might not be all that big.

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