Can I? router - powerbook(ethernet)- airport express(sharing)- ibook(ethe

Can I network in this fashion? router -> powerbook(ethernet)->airport express(sharing)-> ibook(ethernet)
I have only two computers and I am trying to avoid buying a discontinued overpricd airport card
Any help would be great

peebook,
Can you explain your current setup a little more please. I think that this is what you have.
- A router (Wired or wireless? How many ports?)
- A powerbook with an Airport Extreme Card
- An old iBook (Would require an Airport Card)
- An Airport Express
If you have a multi port router, you could go from the router to the Airport Express and the iBook, and then use the Powerbook wirelessly?
Will

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