Bridging Two WRK54G Routers together

I have two (2) WRK54G routers. One is upstairs and one is downstairs. I would like to bridge these two (2) together. I have several large printers upstairs and some video editing hardware downstairs.
I have attempted to work with Tech Support but have found they are no help. Does anyone have any idea how to do this?
Downstairs Router = 192.168.1.1 (this has the connection to the Internet (COX)
Upstairs Router = 192.168.1.2
DHCP enabled on downstairs router 192.168.1.100-110
Desktop upstairs = DHCP Client
Upstairs Laptop = 192.168.1.11
Upstairs HP 8000 Laser = 192.168.1.21
Upstairs HP 4050 Color Laser = 192.168.1.22
Downstairs Desktop = DHCP Client
Any idea of the settings to bridge as well as settings (would like to assign static IP addresses to all units).
Thanks,
- Michael

actually, the wireless router can't be bridged... are you refering to make the router act as just a regular switch?
you can disable the DHCP server. BUT?!!! since a that is a wireless router, that router cannot receive or repeat a wireless signal.. so it can't connect wireless with another wireless router... what you need to do is o hardwire this 2nd wrk54g to the 1st one... disable the wireless of your wrk54g so it won't conflict with the 1st wrk54g's signal.
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