Can i turn my airport express into a switch?

Can i turn my airport express into a switch?

A switch is a device with multiple Ethernet ports...and the AirPort Express has only one.
Can you clarify how you would plan to use the AirPort Express as a "switch"?

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  • How do i turn off airport express bridge

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