Sky hub and TC

I used to use my TC attached to my modem from my ISP via Ethernet. I've now changed ISP to Sky (in UK), and now have a Sky hub SR102 (black box), this hub now does the wireless network and modem job.
I think you can run either the Sky hub or TC in bridge mode, basically using one or the other for wireless? What I'm wondering is which way is best to go, and help me get the best WiFi coverage in my house, as the Sky hub is on the ground floor, and it is a 3 storey house.
The TC I use for TM backups also, it's the older flat type 3rd gen I think. So what's three best way? Leave Sky hub as is, use a powerline adapter to connect the TC on another floor, and will this expand the wireless range? Just also have an older airport Express, the plug in type, can I put this on the other floor, so all floors have a wireless device, to expand the wireless network even more more?
Any help on setups, screenshots, best practices, explanations, will be appreciated.
Thanks

Leave Sky hub as is, use a powerline adapter to connect the TC on another floor, and will this expand the wireless range?
Yes, if you connect the Ethernet signal from the powerline adapter to the WAN "O" port on the TC and configure the TC to use the exact same wireless network name and password that the Sky hub is using. Here, I assume that the Sky Hub is using an industry standard setting of WPA2 Personal for wireless security. This is also known as WPA2-PSK-AES.
Then, make sure that the setting for Router Mode under the Network tab is set for "Off (Bridge Mode)" and then click Update at the lower right to save the new settings. Allow a full minute for the TC to restart.
Just also have an older airport Express, the plug in type, can I put this on the other floor, so all floors have a wireless device, to expand the wireless network even more more?
We will need additional information to be able to answer you question correctly?
What model of AirPort Express do you have? The model number is on the side of the Express....hard to see....so you may need a magnifying glass. The model number starts with an "A" followed by four numbers.
Will the AirPort Express also connect using an Ethernet connection with the powerline adapters?.....or......Will the AirPort Express connect using wireless?

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