Can I use an Airport Express to extend wifi w/o TC?

Hi-my setup is this: I am using an Linksys modem and an ASUS router. I have a new Time Capsule but I am only using that for Time Machine backups. My wifi signal is weak upstairs and I was wondering if I could put an Airport Express up there to extend my network.... Remember that my TC is not being used as a router. I am hoping that I can just plug in a new-but-not-yet-purchased Airport Express upstairs and it will strengthen my wifi upstairs. Will that work? Thanks for the help!!! Judy
PS-I have a MB Pro running the latest version of Mavericks, an iPhone 4S and a 4th Gen iPad. 

I am hoping that I can just plug in a new-but-not-yet-purchased Airport Express upstairs and it will strengthen my wifi upstairs. Will that work?
An AirPort Express could extend the wireless signal provided by another Apple product, in this case the TC, but since the TC is not being used this way on your network, the Express would be of no value to you. It cannot wirelessly extend the signal provided by the ASUS wireless router.
Check with ASUS support or an online forum for suggestions on a repeater or extender that would do what you need.

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