Extending a hidden wireless network with airport extreme

For some reason, I'm unable to get my second AEBS to extend the network of my primary AEBS.
Network Topology:
Internet =>
AEBS #1:  Gen5 (tower) AEBS running v7.7.3 as my primary AP  =>
=> Linksys 8-port Hub  =>
LAN Devices
=> AEBS #2:  Gen4 (flat) AEBS running v7.6.4 intended to extend the above network
Current Settings:
The AEBS #1 is configured as follows:
Create a wireless network
Do not broadcast the network name for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz
Timed Access set with all MAC addresses established in the table including both AEBS's and both their frequencies
WPA2 Personal set
Router Mode: DHCP & NAT
The AEBS #2 is configured as follows:
Extend a wireless network
Do not broadcast the network name for either 2.4 GHz or 5GHz
Timed Access set with all MAC addresses established in the table including both AEBS's and both their frequencies
WPA2 Personal set
Router Mode: Off (Bridge Mode)
At this point, AEBS #2 cannot find the network I entered and suggests I select a network from the drop down.  Of course, when I click the drop down, there is no network listed because AEBS #1 isn't broadcasting its network name.
So my question is this... will AEBS #2 actually extend the network of AEBS #1 under these circumstances or am I relegated to setting up AEBS #2 as creating another network with the same name, hidden but in bridge mode as above?  The reason I would like to extend the network and not have two networks under the same name is because I believe its affecting device connectivity and performance.
Thanks...

Try unhide the name of the network on AEBS 1
Then, configure AEBS 2 to extend the network
Then, go back and hide the network on AEBS 1, then AEBS 2
The reason I would like to extend the network and not have two networks under the same name is because I believe its affecting device connectivity and performance.
We assume that you are configuring the AEBS 2 to extend using wireless.  AEBS 2 must use the same wireless network name as AEBS 1 when it extends using a wireless connection. Not possible to use another wireless network name on AEBS 2 when it extends using wireless.
If AEBS 2 connects using Ethernet, then you can set it up with a different wireless network name. In that case it will not be setup to "extend a wireless network".....the correct setting would be "create a wireless network".
You must already know that there are a number of free utilities available on the Internet that will reveal a "hidden" network in seconds, and that anyone who wants to "see" your network can do so very easily. But, it's your call.

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