Airport Extreme and a Server

How do you configure an AEBS for wireless connection with a server that distributes IP addresses?
I have a Xserve that distributes Ip's via DHCP and connnects to the internet. I have a switch (8 port) that connects to the server and the airport connects to the switch. I have the printers connected via ethernet, to the switch and I have all laptops connecting WiFi.
Any suggestions?
I have been able to have the AEBS NOT distribute IP's and use DHCP on the network section but I can only connect one laptop at a time.
Do I need to set a static IP for the ethernet connection on the AEBS?

Mabey I should ask it differently.
I have a Xserve and would like to use a Airport Extreme with Express repeaters.
I hooked the AEBS between the Xserve and the Switch.(ive tried all combinations).
Ive turned off the DHCP from the Xserve and enabled the DHCP on the AEBS. No luck. Ive reversed it and no luck again. I have enabled the DHCP on both and ran the Gatway Assistant and all was well for a breif time and then only a few clients were on the network then slowly no one. Ive switched positions with the switch and AEBS. as well no luck. I can authenticate on the Wired network.Any suggestions?
Thanks

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