Activate Ethernet port

I have three airport expresses set up like this:
DSL modem wired to APX1 wireless to APX2 wireless to APX3
They're all on the same WLAN, so I can extend the range and roam seamlessly.
I bought a HAVA Platinum HD to stream video and need to plug it into the ethernet port on APX3, but the option to activate the ethernet port is grayed out.
How can I activate the port?
iBook G4   Mac OS X (10.4.10)  

dw_butler, Welcome to the discussion area!
The Ethernet port is active ONLY when you use WDS to wirelessly connect the AirPort Express (AX) to a wireless network. See KB 107454, Using the AirPort Admin Utility to create a WDS network with multiple base stations.

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