Updating an Airport Extreme

Hello,
I have an Air Port Extreme 802.11n 1Gigabit MB053LL/A
I am wondering if it is possible Upgrade the Firmware with a new version of Air Port Extreme. I am interesting to create two Wireless network. Private an Guess.
Thank you
Giorgio

I understand. Thank you for your answer.
I have another question:
This is my Network Situation:
I have the modem contacted on the telephone line in the living Room. Now I have An Air Port Express connected on it. So I can share my Internet connection with all my computer via Wireless using AirPort express. (it works perfect)
Now I would like to add an Air port extreme to the Network so I can Share the printer and and External HD, all working in the same wireless network.
It is possible to do this?
Thank YOU
Giorgio

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