Bridge Mode for BEFW11S4??

Hi!
We have 2 Linksys BEFW11S4 wireless routers, both Version 4.  We would like to extend/improve our wireless range to our basement (currently a very weak and inconsistent signal down there).  Is there a way to configure one of these routers to act as a "bridge"? 
Thanks for any help!
John

No the Linksys Router will not work in a bridge mode. However you can connect both the router via cable .
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