Unable to set my Wifi network!

I just got my my first airport extreme router last evening. I have been struggling to set it up as an extender with my existing Netgear Wi-Fi router, for which I have have had to attach it to my net gear router through ethernet cable. However, after I am able to set it up, the moment I disconnect the ethernet cable, it goes off line and the airport utility stops recognizing it.
I really do not care if I set it up as a bridge or as a new connection. The idea is to set up separate network for my Apple products and to boost the signal strength.
Please help. Thanks.

Both of these gentlemen assured me that this was the best product.
I am sure that they meant well, but unfortunately both gentlemen were wrong in their advice.  It would have only taken them a few seconds to pull up the product information on the AirPort Express.
Would you by any chance have an idea if Airport Express would also not be able to serve the purpose?
The AirPort Express cannot do what you want.
A simple look at the product literature for the AirPort Express will confirm this for you:
Extend an existing Wi‑Fi network’s range.
If you already have a wireless network in your home and want to extend its range, AirPort Express can help. Just place it in range of your primary base station — an AirPort Extreme, AirPort Time Capsule, or another AirPort Express
http://www.apple.com/airport-express/

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