Airport Express via WiFi Won't Display Other (wired) Devices

I'm new here, but I did my best to peruse the board before posting this question! Unfortunately, I didn't see a resolution, so I'm hoping one of you might have some suggestions.
Right now, my office has a wired router. One of the ethernet connections is to an (older) Airport Express. We have no problem connecting any MBPs via WiFi, however none of the networked PCs - connected via Ethernet to the router - or networked printers are appearing for the MBPs. The two MBPs display for each other, though, and the networked PCs show up to each other, as well.
What can I do to make the PCs available to the WiFi-connected MBPs? Thanks so much

Check to make sure that the AirPort Express is configured to operate in Bridge Mode, so that it will be on the same subnet as the router.
If you make any changes to the Express, you will need to power off both the network router and the Express, restart the network router first, and then the AirPort Express.

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