I have an Extreme basestation connected to my cable modem and my G4. I want to put the Express downstairs where I have a MS box (acting as a HTPC). I'd like to also be able to connect my DVR and Receiver. I was thinking that I could connect the single ethernet port on the Express to a switch (or perhaps a hub) and connect all 3 devices (and potentially more if I get a 360 or PS3) to it.
Is this even possible? This switch I am looking at is the Netgear GS105 (or perhaps using my old Buffalo WRT-G54 router). I'm a very recent Mac convert (don't let the old G4 fool you, it was a donation gift from an architect friend who was updating his equipment) so I'm not entirely up to speed on the peripherals capabilities.
If you have the round 802.11b/g AirPort Extreme base station (AEBS) and/or 802.11b/g AirPort Express (AX) you will need to configure both of them to connect wirelessly using WDS. Only then will the Ethernet port on the AX be active.
If you have the square 802.11b/g/n AEBS and 802.11n AX you can alternatively connect them using 802.11n's "extend network" feature.
I understand I can connect the AP and the AX. My question is more "can I attach a network switch (or hub) to the AP in order to connect multiple A/V devices to it - it being the Airport Express"?