Establishing Airport network on top of existing router

I'm trying to add my AEBS and Time Capsule in an extended network on top of an existing network consisting of a Linksys router connecting to the modem. I can connect the AEBS to an ethernet port of the Linksys and it works fine in "bridge" mode. However, when I try to get the TC to extend the signal from the AEBS I get the message "this network can't be extended". I have enabled "let this network be extended" on the AEBS. I think it must have something to do with which router is issuing DHCP addresses. Any ideas? What is bridge mode and is there a better option for this setup?

If the AEBS is the device connected to the Linksys router, the AEBS must be set to "bridge mode"
AirPort Utility > Manual Setup > Internet icon > Connection Sharing = "Off (Bridge Mode).
Then click the Wireless tab and make sure that you have the Wireless Mode for the AEBS set to "Create a wireless network" and there must be a check mark next to "Allow this network to the extended"
On the TC, click the Wireless tab. Wireless Mode..set to Extend a wireless network"
Wireless network name, security and password must exactly match the network that the AEBS is creating.
Post back if you need more details, but these are the key elements.

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