Connecting raspberry pi to network

[Browniesbane]

Is there a general view about the best way to link raspberry pi (latest version) to a network, wireless or Ethernet or something else. I have a rpi3b+ With an allo one board. Because a direct Ethernet connect is awkward , my choice is wireless, or using a spare AirPort Extreme in client mode to grab the wireless signal and transmit to rpi via Ethernet, much like is often done with a microrendu that cant be directly connected by Ethernet to the home network.

 

im thinking avoiding rpi wireless is good but is it worth adding another device to the chain by inserting  the airport express.