Original Airport Express to extend range of non-Apple WiFi network

I own one of the original Aiport Express devices in addition to an Actiontec PK5000 modem/router.  I would like to use the Airport Express to extend the range of the non-Apple router/wifi network.
I heard it is possible to do this using a direct connection with an ethernet cable.  Is this possible?
Thanks

With the AirPort Express (AX) powered up, hold in the reset button for 8-10 seconds and then release. Allow a minute for the AX to restart.
Connect the AX to the Actiontec gateway with the Ethernet cable, which I assume is working correctly.
Open AirPort Utility and click Continue to follow the guided setup to "Create a wireless network". Use the exact same wireless network name, WPA2 Security, and wireless network password as the Actiontec network.
AirPort Utility should recommend "Bridge Mode" for the AX, which is the correct setting.
Once the AX is updated with the new settings, be sure to power cycle the entire network. That means powering everything off, waiting a minute, then powering up the Actiontec first for a minute, then the AX, then each device one at time until everything is powered back up.
If the Actiontec is using standard wireless settings, the network will behave as if it is one large wireless network.

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