Apple TV = Access Point??

I need to update my existing router (non apple product) to which I've already ordered Apple Extreme Base Station. I have a Direct TV receiver that needs to connect to my network. Right now, it's connected to a non apple access point, but the access point drops the network connectivity quite a bit. I'm not sure if it's the AP itself, the router, both, or the distance between the router (2nd fl) and the AP (1st floor). I  have apple TV, but it isn't integrated into my network.
Can use the apple TV as an AP and keep it's regular capibilities (iTunes, Netflix, You Tube, etc)?
I'm hoping the apple TV and the AEBS stay connected better than what my existing network equipment does.

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JGG

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  • Access Point - AIR-AP1231G-A-K9 - PCs can connect but Apple Macs Cannot ...

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  • Apple TV as Airport access point if connected via LAN

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  • Trying to get home shaing working on apple tv using Cisco Access points and a Cisco WLC 5508 with 7.2.110 code.  I can get devices working individually but they never see each other.  I can ping the apple tv from my laptop and ipad.

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