Extended network often goes to zero

Hi.
Surprisingly my extended network often goes to zero. I've a traditional wep encripted extended network using two airport extreme. When the network goes to zero I see the indicator on the upper right corner disappear anche the green light of the airport becomes flashing yellow. After 30 seconds the situation auto-fixes.
How can I solve the problem? I've just checked the main range, it works properly!.
Thanks in advance for your help.
Regards.

try putting the second router in bridge mode, use Airport Utility manual button to do that. Choose the internet tab/connection sharing/bride mode

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