Wireless network separate from LAN?

Hi,
I have an airport express and i wanted to know it if it is possible to have the wireless network separate from the lan. We have meetings and wanted to provide internet access to clients but do not want them to be able to "see" and access our computers on our lan.

tileshop, Welcome to the discussion area!
Sorry but all wireless clients of the AirPort Express (AX) can access anything connected to the LAN.

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