Is it possible to wireless connect 2 routers?

Hello, I have the WRT54GS wireless router and it works fine. It is installed upstairs in a family room.
Now, I want to install downstairs a LAN device (Squeezebox) which doesn't work wireless.
I know I can throw a cat5 cable from the WRT54GS router to another router or switch downstairs and connect the Squeezebox to one of the LAN ports. But is there a possible way to connect the routers wirelessly?
Basically I want to extend my network, but have the capability of using lan ports not only wireless.
Is that possible?
Thanks!
Martin

sorry, wireless communication between 2 routers is not possible.Not way to configure them to do so either . Best thing will be to pull a cable and hook them physically.

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