Connecting AX to DirecTV DVR

I am using Airport Extreme for my wireless network. I am currently using an Express (b/g) for AirPlay without difficulty. How do I configure the Express so that I can connect it to my DirecTV DVR? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Welcome to the discussions, Laarni_RN!
In order to do what you want, you'll have to configure both the AirPort Extreme and AirPort Express to participate in WDS (Wireless Distribution System) network.
If you have a newer "n" version of the AirPort Extreme, the router will drop down to "g" wireless levels in this type of configuration because WDS can only operate at "g" wireless speeds.
WDS is a difficult setup for many users, so that may be a concern as well. To give you an idea of what will be involved, take a look at the post from forum expert Tesserax regaring this type of setup.
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=2641670&tstart=0
The newer 802.11"n" version of the Express would allow you to set it up in the "extend a wireless network" configuration. In this type of setup, the Express will provide more wireless coverage and the ethernet port is also enabled. Everything will run at "n" speeds on the entire network....if your AirPort Extreme is "n" capable.
If you have an older "round" AirPort Extreme, the WDS configuration is your only option.

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