No DHCP, I just want the cable modem address

I've been trying to setup my airport without any DHCP stuff whatsoever. I just want the airport express to echo the same IP as if I were to plug my cable modem directly into my computer. I realize this limits me to only one computer at a time on the airport, but that's exactly what I'd like.
Thanks for the help in advance.

Hello dkuhlmann. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
You just need to set up your AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as a bridge...
To set up the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as a bridge, either connect to the AX's wireless network or temporarily connect your computer directly (using an Ethernet cable) to the Ethernet port of the AX, and then, using the AirPort Admin Utility (located in the \Applications\Utilities folder), make these settings:
Network tab
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regards,
flo

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