Bridge Mode or DHCP for two Airport Extreme via ethernet?

I have Two airport extreme setup in a six floor brownstone home in New York City.  My verizon internet router is set up on the top floor with an airport extreme, my basement has the second airport extreme connected via ethernet wired from the top floor. I use DHCP from verizon internet. Do I set up my two airport extreme Bridge mode or DHCP? 
Im having issues with my iphone not connecting through my basement airport extreme.  Airport extreme status looks fine, green light and in working order.
Please help.

Do I set up my two airport extreme Bridge mode or DHCP?
Bridge Mode.  But, you don't have to worry about this, since the configuration wizard will do this for you automatically.
Im having issues with my iphone not connecting through my basement airport extreme.
Suggest that you work your way through the iOS troubleshooting guide linked just below.
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won’t connect to a Wi-Fi network - Apple Support
For further assistance with iPhone issues, please post in the iPhone support forum linked just below.
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