Bridge mode in airport express

Is it possible to set up an airport express in the bridge mode?
I had to switch from an Airport extreme to the phone companies router, so I no longer can use my Airport Extreme.
Can I use an Airport Express in a bridge mode to connect to a non apple router?
Thanks,
Randy

Is it possible to set up an airport express in the bridge mode?
Yes. Please check out the following Apple Support article for details.
Can I use an Airport Express in a bridge mode to connect to a non apple router?
Yes.

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