How do I use my airport express to extend the wireless range of my NETGEAR 7550?

I am trying to extend the range of my Netgear 7550 using the airport express.  When trying to set up the airport express it said that I was unable to extend the Netgear.  Any ideas how to make it work?

You need to configure a roaming network.
Wi-Fi base stations: Setting up and configuring a roaming network (802.11 a/b/g/n)
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260

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