Airport Extreme & D-Link

Hi,
I wanted to know if there is a way to 'Extend' my Airport Network to D-Link Wireless Router?
It is possible with Airport Express, but can the same function be extended to other company wireless routers?
Thanks,
Bharat

Duane,
I just noticed your reference to D-Link devices. I just got a D-Link usb hub and connected a printer and an external drive (Maxtor) in order to allow my iMAc and my PC to share these devices + the internet.
My iMac sees both devices in Airport Utility. The printer is successfully sharing with my PC, but the external drive does not appear on my iMac desktop (or PC). When the Maxtor is connected directly to either the PC or the iMac, it functions perfectly.
I have seen this problem posted before but could not find a post with a resolution. Any tips would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you.

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