Airport Extreme + Netgear DG834PN

Hi,
I've got a Netgear DG834PN ADSL router I use to connect to my broadband, and currently run ethernet from that to my Airport Extreme (802.11n but not the latest one) which I then connect to wirelessly from my iMac + Macbook.
The Netgear is in one corner of the house where my phoneline is, but could I move the Airport Extreme more centrally in the house to improve wireless signal? Will the Netgear and Airport communicate wirelessly?
Thanks

Welcome to the discussions!
In order to use Apple's "extend a wireless network" feature, both routers must be Apple(n) products, so the AEBS would not be compatible with the Netgear in this type of configuration.
If you cannot run ethernet to the new proposed location for the AEBS, take a look at ethernet powerline adapters to accomplish the same task. The newer adapters offer performance this is very close to a straight ethernet cable.

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