Using Linksys router with Time Capsule / Airtunes...

Hi,
Does anyone have any idea how I can use my old Linksys WRT54G wireless router with my Time Capsule in such a way that the WRT54G provides a b/g network and I can have my Time Capsule provide just 802.11n for the best possible speed?
I have the two connected via Ethernet (TC connected directly to my cable modem) but don't seem to be able to get things to work.
I know I must be on the edge of getting this to work but am obviously missing the final step...
Cheers in advance for any help you can give,
Adi :o)

go to this link:
http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?messageID=6831703#6831703
than the link at the bottom of the page.
i just set this up this weekend - everything works perfectly.

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