Using printer's ethernet port as an access point

Hi there,
I have an HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276nw wirelessly connected to my network. I also have an HP LaserJet 5P, which was connected to my network / wireless router via an ethernet cable using a D-Link DP-301P+ print server. Don't judge...I love that old dinosaur and I use it exclusively for all black and white printing, and it has an envelope feeder. I moved and it's no longer possible for me to have my router in the same room as my printers.
Is it possible to use the HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276nw's ethernet port as an access point for the HP LaserJet 5P using the Link DP-301P+?
Thank you in advance for your help.

Hi,
Sounds very interesting, 3:30AM now (I'm watching FIFA games), I will talk with my Networks guys when they come to work and update later.
Regards.
Updated: Talking with the Network guy, he said this may noy work and his recommendation: use LAN over power.
BH
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