External speakers/different wireless connection

Can I use airport express to connect external powered speakers while I am connected to a different wireless connection. I am trying to use my speakers in my offices wirelessly but need to be connected to the office internet either through ethernet or wifi. Is there a way to do that? Thanks

Basically, no. Unless you reconfigure the AirPort Express to join the office's existing Wi-Fi network as a wireless client, you'd have to "switch" Wi-Fi networks between iTunes streaming and accessing the Internet.
If you are allowed to join the company network, please check out the following Apple Support article on how to get your Express configured for streaming.

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