D-Link DIR-625 as a bridge

I have an old DIR-625 that I'd like to use as a bridge to my DIR-655. I can't figure out how to make this work. I've found the following posts, but they're "archived" and I can't post to them. I'd love anyone's help, especially if those in the following posts remember how they made this work.
Henry B.
Re: Airport Express or Dlink DIR-625 as a bridge
Posted: Feb 4, 2008 7:35 AM in response to: ehardman
Disabling the router and DHCP server on the DIR-625 (to turn it into
a bridge) should be a trivial exercise, so I wouldn't let that dissuade
you from using the DIR-625.
ehardman
Re: Airport Express or Dlink DIR-625 as a bridge
Posted: Feb 4, 2008 4:21 PM in response to: ehardman
Thanks for the tip. Check out the manual today and talked to my IT
staff at work. Changed the Dlink into a bridge. Changed the AEBS
to "N" only at the 5mhz.
Works very well!
Message was edited by: roachkv

Yep, I've turned off the DHCP server. Still no luck. When I do that, and check from the DIR-655 side, the DIR-625's IP isn't showing as being connected, and I can't browse the net from the DIR-625 side (the DIR-655 is connected to my cable modem).

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Your Network Magic Version installed= : 5.5.9195.0-Pure0
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