Using the WAN port as a LAN port?

Hi everyone,
sorry for not doing a search, but search isn't available at the moment.
I have an AirPort Extreme Base Station (n) and need to extend my network with an AirPort Express (g) so that the APX connects wirelessly to the AEBS and allows wired clients on its Ethernet port. I've read that this port can be set to WAN mode (default), but also can be used as a LAN port to provide access for AirPort-less clients.
I'm wondering now
1) if this is correct and possible at all?
2) if this will work with my older (g) APX or only with the current (n) model?
Thanks a lot!
Björn
PS: Here's some cheap +ASCII art+ showing what I want to accomplish.
Internet <–––> AEBS ))))) ((((( APX <–––> *Mac without AirPort*

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