How to create extended range network using three apple airport extremes?

Hello! The idea is, I want to use Apple routers to create a large range network for a hotel that has 300 FT Hallway. I have tried everything in the airport utility but nothing works. The idea is, in the whole 300 FT hallway, i want to put three apple airport extreams. one in the middle of the hallway which will be connected to the modem, one on the each end of the hallway that will be connected to the middle airport extreme via eithernet or extend network range option from airport utility.
Image shows, what I am trying to achieve.
http://imageshack.us/scaled/landing/35/10e6.jpg
These what I have tried so far. Airport extreme is refered here as "airport"
1. Connect Airport 1 to modem, then on Airport 2 use extend network feature to extend the range of airport 1 network. This did not work. Airport 2 keeps on blinking yellow.
2. Did same thing as step 1 but also tried it using ethernet cable going from Airport 1 in to Airport 2's ethernet inbound port.
3. Connected modem to switch, from swith one ethernet cable goes in to Airport 1 and one cable from SWITCH goes in to the airport 2's ethernet port.
Only thing that works is, if I connect ONLY ONE airport to the modem or the switch. I am not able to use two airport extremes together.
Please advise what I can do using these or other apple products to have extended wifi coverage in the entire hallway.
I, however do need to use three extremes as one is not enough to cover the area.
Thank you.
Hopefully some one can help me and correct me where I am doing something wrong.
Thanks.

Exactly what model extreme are you using??
What device is being used as setup with airport utility?
1. Connect Airport 1 to modem, then on Airport 2 use extend network feature to extend the range of airport 1 network. This did not work. Airport 2 keeps on blinking yellow.
Amber blinking just means something needs adjusting.. it should still show up in the utility and you can find out what the extreme is complaining about. If not start over.. it is absolutely crucial you factory reset and start over.. the extreme must present as a new wireless device in wifi and then you can setup to extend the existing wireless.
2. Did same thing as step 1 but also tried it using ethernet cable going from Airport 1 in to Airport 2's ethernet inbound port.
This is a much better arrangement.. The Extreme plugged into the Modem.. what mode is it in? It must create a wireless network.. make sure the network name is short.. no spaces and pure alphanumeric.
The extreme plugged into to give better range.. must be in bridge mode.
It must create a wireless network of the exact same name.. exact same security settings and same password.
Follow the instructions here if you do not follow.
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4260
3. Connected modem to switch, from swith one ethernet cable goes in to Airport 1 and one cable from SWITCH goes in to the airport 2's ethernet port.
This is the same configuration as 2. There is no difference where you put the switch.
Only thing that works is, if I connect ONLY ONE airport to the modem or the switch. I am not able to use two airport extremes together.
Setup according to the apple instructions for roaming network.. it will work.
If it fails give us more info.. what model AE. etc.
Also give us the IP address and screenshot of each units setup for wireless.

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