Air port express extending network, repeating from another express but losing signal in bedroom

I have an air port extreme and 4 air port express in my network. 2 of the airport express are repeating off an express and not the extreme. I have solid green lights all around, but I lose connectivity in master bedroom, even with an express in the room... 3 story building, extreme on first floor, bedroom on third....can anyone help?

WDS has so many downsides that I would avoid it if at all possible. For example, WDS only runs at "g" wireless speeds, so you lose the faster "n" speed capability of your entire network.....and bandwidth of the entire network would drop about 75%.
It's very difficult for most users to configure WDS as well.
I would really try very hard to experiment with different locations for your Express devices before I even considered WDS as a alternative.
I need to be offline for about a hour...so will not be able to respond for a bit to further questions

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