Using WRT54G as second wireless with E2500

I've been reading threads on this but want to make sure I have this correct.
Currently, I'm using the E2500 as my main wireless router in my home (upstairs). I replaced my WRT54G with the E2500 for my DSL connection throughout the house.
I run an ethernet cable as a hard connection downstairs to my smart TV.
I'm now adding another device (Channel Master DVR+) that will also need an internet connection.
I need two connections from one ethernet cable (already run downstairs). After reading a little on this it sounds like I can use my old WRT54G as a secondary router/switch downstairs. (Sorry if I'm not using the correct terms.)
In order to get my two connections (Smart TV and DVR+) I need at least a splitter, or something? However... "why not extend my wireless downstairs for a stronger wireless connection downstairs?" was my thinking.
How do I setup my E2500 to recognize the WRT54G - run two hard connections to my TV and the DVR+, and also extend a stronger wireless signal downstairs for my girls iPod touches?
Thanks - Glen
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No problem,
Actually the E2500 also has a 5GHZ signal you should change the SSID for:
Ex:
UpstairsWifi
UpstairsWifi_5ghz
Sorry I was wrong about the guest SSID you can't change that.
Login on your E2500 at the link below:
http://192.168.1.1
You can change your wireless SSID's and passphrases as show below:
For you WRT54G depending on which IP Address you gave it login:
http://192.168.1.254
or as the doc mentions
http://192.168.1.2
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