Using apples airport express to extend a linksys wireless network

HI there,
Is it possible to configure the apple airport express to extend a linksys wrt120N wireless network? if so how?

So the concern that you expressed regarding to that if the apple airport express is N technology kind of extender then it may extend a linksys wrt120N wireless network... But before configuring the apple airport express try upgrading the firmware of the Router and then reset the router.....
After resetting the router power cycle the whole network and configure the Router again as per ISP ( Internet Service Provider ) setup...

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Unfortunately, most non-AirPort routers are not compatible with Apple's implementation of Wireless Distribution System (WDS)...so it very unlikely that your Westell router can be extended wirelessly with the AirPort Express Base Station (AX).
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I am hoping you can provide me with some help on this... I recelty acquired a PowerMac G4 with a 450 MHz processor, CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive, Zip Drive, 1 GB RAM, and two 40 GB HD... The system has OS 10.4 installed, and it is has built-in Ethernet...
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OK, thanks. Hopefully, the Netgear is creating a wireless network using WPA/WPA2 security. That will make it much easier for the AirPort Express (AX) to join the wireless network. It can join networks with using WEP security, but password issues almost always arise using WEP.
Since you must enter the exact security settings and password for the wireless network, it would help tremendously to know this in advance. Otherwise, it's going to be a series of "trial and errors" and likely frustration, later on.
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will the Airport Express allow you to log onto a hotel wireless network, and broadcast a secure wireless network in your room for your wireless devices, like the Ipad, Iphone, etc.?
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2) I get an 88% signal from my Linksys 802.11g sitting next to the TC
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