Do I need wireless running to use Airplay?

Hi there,
I have an Airport express, which I can use to boost my wireless running in the house, which comes from BT infinity.
However, to stream music to my stereo, using airplay, do I need to have the wireless running? I cannot see why, as both my Mac and the Airport are in line of sight of each other?
Cheers
Cerdo

AirPlay can stream over both wireless and wire ... but the iTunes host must be able to reach the AirPort Express to stream to it. Your AirPort Express cannot extend the wireless range of the BT Infinity wireless router, but it can be configured to join its wirelss network instead for the purposes of streaming.
The Express can also be connected to the BT router by wire.
If you have the Express configured to join the BT's wireless network, then the stream would go from the Mac to the BT router first, and then, to the Express.

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