Airport utility won't let me create WDS

I am trying to setup my Airpor Express station to extend the range of my wireless network (as setup by my provider), but when I enter Airport Utility in 10.5 it says "cannot extend because this computer does not have an airport card"!
My provider has installed a home access gateway that is recognized by the computer's airport but not by airport express.
I was wondering if someone could guide me through the process.
Thank you for your help!

Felix Leiter wrote:
I am trying to setup my Airpor Express station to extend the range of my wireless network (as setup by my provider), but when I enter Airport Utility in 10.5 it says "cannot extend because this computer does not have an airport card"!
My provider has installed a home access gateway that is recognized by the computer's airport but not by airport express.
You can not use an Airport Express to extend a third party wireless networ unless you have one of the following and even then it is not always easy.
the Airport Express will act as a wireless-to-wired bridge only when used in association with a base station on the following list:
- another Airport Express
- an Airport Extreme Base Station
- a Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS
- a Belkin Belkin F5D7230-4 and F5D7231
- one specific model from SMC (can't find model number right now)
- one specific model from Buffalo
For wireless routers not on this short list - not possible.
In particular, it will not work with any WiFi routers from D-Link or Netgear.
You can use an Airport Express in client mode with a third party wireless router for AirTunes and sharing a printer.
The directions are in KB 302153, AirPort Express: How to join an existing wireless network in client mode.
iFelix

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