Linksys router and Airport express

I need to add a AX as a router to a Linksys router, so I can add a guest network on the AX.. The Linksys router is wired only.. Can this be down and how?

try eliminating a hop. instead of connecting to the router, connect to the Express, assuming it is setup to act as a remote base station.
if you are connected to the router via wireless, to reach the AEX, you are having to go thru the router first, then to the AEX. A direct connection to the AEX will reduce ping times, etc, thus possibly providing a more stable connection to attached speakers.
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