HT1731 Is it possible to setup Airport Express in a way that it connects passively to the existing WIFI and stream music and connect printer to it?

I have a 2nd generation Airport Express.
Recently I moved into my new apartment with a established wifi modem.
The issue here now being the ideal spot to place Airport is far from the ehternet port and I was wondering if there is a way I can use Airport Express without ehternet connection.
I have read online about how you can set it up in client mode and perform such action with a tethered connection. However due to my Englsh proficiency I wasn't too sure about if you can do it wireslessly.
What is the official word on it?

Yes.
Configure the Express to "join" your wireless network:

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