Extend netgear dgn3500 range with airport express

Hello all,
I would like to extend my network range ( router netgear dgn3500) with an airport express. Is it possible?
Thank you!

I'm not sure if what I did extended the range, but I can play music from iTunes through connected speakers while connected to my Netgear WGR614v7 router (base). I tried hardwiring both my Mac and another PC in the house to the express and the computers do not find the express.
Connect (I did it wirelessly) to the express.
In AirPort Utility, select manual setup.
Under wireless, select "Join a wireless network" as the wireless mode.
The Wireless Network Name should be the same as your Netgear router's name.
Wireless security should also be the same as the Netgear router.
Type in the password for the Netgear router.
Select update.
After the AirPort Express reboots, connect to the Netgear router, and the express should still be listed in AirPort Utility. This means it is connected to the Netgear router. Now for the ultimate test. See if it extends the wireless range. If it doesn't work, it might be the router, since mine is a different model.
Good Luck!

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