Connect to Existing Wireless Network Using Airport Express?

I would like to use my airport express to connect to an existing wireless network set up in my apartment. The wireless router (linksys) is set up in my roommate's room to his desktop. I have a printer in my room and would like to use the airport express to connect to this existing network so that my roommates and i can print wirelessly. I need to keep the printer in my room.
Is there a way to do this? Please advise.
Thanks.

Is the LinkSys a WRT54G? If so, you have two options. If not, only the first option below is available to you:
1. You can configure the Express to connect as a wireless client. You won't be able to connect wirelessly directly to the Express in this mode; you have to connect through the router.
2. With the proper firmware in the WRT54G, you can set up a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). In this configuration, not only can the Express be used for printing and AirTunes, but it will also extend the range of your wireless network.

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