Air Tunes Functionality Help

Here is my problem that I am hoping someone can help me with. I currently have a wireless network setup at home using a Belkin Wireless modem/router. This acts as the internet gateway and enables my computers (2 x mac mini, 1 x windows vista desktop and 1 x windows vista laptop) to get on the net and share files.
I have all my music on a mac mini downstairs next to the main TV in the lounge which is used as the monitor. I have run wires to speakers to all downstairs rooms and used a speaker box to select which speakers I want on and off.
I am now converting the garage (attached to the house) and want speakers in there but will not be able to add wires. Therefore can I buy an Airport Express Base Station to use with AirTunes? Will it connect to the exisitng wireless network? Does it need to? How will the AirTunes work? The information on the item is not clear.
Thanks in advance.
Mark

Hello markdw. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
I am now converting the garage (attached to the house) and want speakers in there but will not be able to add wires. Therefore can I buy an Airport Express Base Station to use with AirTunes?
In order to use AirTunes with the AirPort Express Base Station (AX), the AX will need to be physically connected to either powered speakers or an audio receiver. In addition, you will need the iTunes host computer connected to the AX either by wire or wirelessly. In your case, you will want to connect the AX wirelessly to your existing wireless network, provided by the Belkin.
Will it connect to the exisitng wireless network?
Yes, the AX should be able to connect to your Belkin as a wireless client in order to support AirTunes.
Does it need to?
No, you have two other options with the AX:
o Use its default configuration as a wireless router, and then, connect the computer, hosting iTunes, to connect to the AX's wireless network. This of course would mean that you would need to switch wireless networks between Internet access and streaming iTunes.
o The other option would be to connect the AX to an Ethernet backbone running the length of your house. Of course this would require wiring the house for Ethernet. With the AX connected by Ethernet, you can stream wirelessly to the Belkin and, in turn, the Belkin would stream via Ethernet to the AX.

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