Wirelessly bridge AEBSn and D-Link (DIR-655)

Hi,
I'd like to use an AEBSn to extend the range of my existing 802.11n network (DIR-655 [Draft-N]) AP. I'd like to configure the AEBSn to use the same ESSID and WPA2-AES key as the D-Link and obtain the pertinent IP configuration from a server I've got configuired without connecting the two w/an Cat5/6 cable.
Is this possible?

Hello sjolshag. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
Unfortunately, most non-AirPort routers are not compatible with Apple's implementation of Wireless Distribution System (WDS)...so it very unlikely that your D-Link router can be extended wirelessly with the 802.11n AirPort Extreme Base Station (AEBSn).
The few that are known to work are:
- Linksys WRT54G or WRT54GS (not v5)
- Belkin F5D7230-4 and F5D7231
- BT Voyager 2091
- Netgear WGR614 v6
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