Using router as wireless access point

I have connected two routers to my BT broadband Hub (via ethernet) in order to create one big Wirless LAN across the house. Unfortunately, the routers have simply created independent wireless lans which I need to log into separately as I move around the house. Any idea how I edit the routers so that they all use the same user ID and Password....and effectively act as one integrated wireless network, so that i can connect to them as I move between them seamlessly. Thanks.....

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i am thinking of buying Linksys x2000 , WAG160N or any other you suggest to use as a wireless access point. Is it possible?
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|||==================================|||======================================|||
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