Using Dlink 524 as base station and airport extreme as remote?

hello,
is it possible to use a dlink 524 as a WDS base station, and set up my airport extreme as a remote station?
I have tried to use the airport setup utility however I dont seem able to connect to the internet. I have also tried to set up the Dlink, however there doesnt appear to be any referenced to WDS. Sorry, I know nothing about networks.

No the D-Link is not compatible with Apple's WDS.

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I actually have mine set up this way that you are looking to do. Works well for me. here si what you can try:
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