Using AE as wireless ethernet adapter

I've read through the airport express manual but can't seem to find if I can configure it to serve as a wireless ethernet adapter. I have an existing 802.11g wireless network (from a Westell router) and want to connect a computer that only has wired ethernet. I'd like to plug this computer into the wired connection on the AE and use the AE as a bridge to the existing wireless network. I know there's other hardware designed to do this, but I'd also like the AE's audio out at this location.
Thanks for the help.

It is not possible to do this with your current router. I don't believe your current router can do WDS network with Express, which is the only way you can activate ethernet port.

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