Problems enabling pure 802.11n WiFi on Airport Extreme

Hi all,
I'm facing problems configuring my Airport Extreme Station to work in
802.11n-only 5Ghz Mode.
The only option I can choose is : 802.11n (b-/g-compatible)
When I hold down the ALT-key, it keeps showing me all options without 802.11n support.
Is there a key combination which shows up all options ?
The Airport Extreme is connected to a DSL-modem via ethernet. Uses a WDS Network in combination with an Airport Express (802.11n-compatible) and my MB (3.1, 802.11n-compatible, checked with http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2447)

Condomi, Welcome to the discussion area!
Since WDS is an 802.11g feature you can't use 802.11n.
You would need to turn off WDS and use 802.11n's "extend network" feature.

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