Can a non apple network be extended with airport extream?

I have a Verison Fios router and am contimplating buying an airport extream or express. I was wondering if I can extend my network with either one of these routers and if so, how to go about doing this. Thanks.

so if I understand you correctly, you are saying that it is actually possible, but it may take a lot more work on my end?
In almost all cases, it is simply not possible.
There are only a handful of routers that are known to be compatible with Apple's version of WDS.
Belkin F5D7230-4 and F5D7231
BT Voyager 2091 or 2100
Buffalo WGR-G54
Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS (not latest versions v5)
Netgear WGR614 v6
SMC (one model - don't know the model number)
Thompson 585v6 wireless router (40 bit WEP works but stronger encryption does not)
Most of these models are 4-5 years old, or older.

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