Using old Base Station for Printer??

Just upgraded to a new AEBS so I can plug in a HD for back ups.
I'd like to use my old Base Station to plug in my printer (it needs to be in another room to keep the wife happy)
Is this possible or do I need an Airport Express for that?
Thanks,
David

The round 802.11b/g AEBS supports a single compatible USB printer.
The AEBS can not join a wireless network as a client. You will need to use WDS to wirelessly connect the 2 AEBS. This will force your new AEBS to operate in 802.11g mode. Also the WDS link will cut your available bandwidth in half. So the best wireless bandwidth you would see is 27 Mbps. Quite a lot less than the maximum offered by 802.11n.

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