Using Express and Extreme as range extenders

Hi
Iv got a netgear DG834PN. Its currently set up as my main router to the internet. Iv also got an Airport extreme and express base station which i want to use to extend the range of the network. How do i get the Airport stations to recognise the netgear router as the primary base station?
thanks

Your Netgear router, most likely, doesn't support DD-WRT, and therefore will not work in a Wireless Distribution System (WDS). You might want to consider substituting your AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBS) for the Netgear to be used as the main base station and your AirPort Express Base Station (AX) as the remote base station in a WDS configuration.

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  • Different network name for Express and Extreme

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  • Differences between Express and Extreme?

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    kat.hayes,
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    2. The ethernet port can be used for several things.
    a. hooking to your Internet modem
    b. hooking to a hub/switch for other wired components. (printer, computer, etc.)
    3. Yes, the "N" series is supposed to be faster for in house sharing of video and other larger files. And Yes, anything shared "In House" (LAN) will be faster as long as the other equipment has "N" capabilities.

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