3Com OfficeConnet ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall router

Hi,
I would like to use my Airport Express as a remote base station with my 3Com OfficeConnet ADSL Wireless 11g Firewall router to extend the range of my network. My 3Com router is also WDS enabled as the Airport Express.
Can anyone please help me with the procedure.
I would really appreciate any help.
Thanks,
Aditya

The 3Com is not compatible with Apple's WDS.

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