Airport Express, using 2 in WDS mode, simple question.

when my router gave out (used to hook an apple laserwriter to my wireless network), i picked up another airport express, as i was told with 2 of them i could utilize the ethernet port on the 2nd to use for my ethernet printer. everything works, but in the airport utility setup, i thought i'd be able to add the 2nd express to the network, not extend the network (the option read to share a usb printer or for airtunes). i liked this option, as i don't need the extra range, and would be happy without the extra signal running. unfortunately, set up like this, my printer cannot be found via printer set-up/appletalk. i need to select the option to 'extend my network' in the airport utility to see the printer.
so i am assuming that in the 'add to network' mode the ethernet port is disabled, but usb and airtunes is enabled? is there any way around this, perhaps in manual set-up?
thanks.

so i am assuming that in the 'add to network' mode the ethernet port is disabled, but usb and airtunes is enabled? is there any way around this, perhaps in manual set-up?
Your assumption is correct. When configured as a "wireless client," the AirPort Express Base Station's (AX) Ethernet port is NOT enabled. To enable it, it must be configured in a WDS with another base station.

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