WRT54G & FIOS Wireless Router Used Together - POSSIBLE???

Hello guys, I pretty much drew a picture of what I wanted to do so hopefully you guys will understand me much easier. Sorry, I am new here, so I like to introduce myself, I'm Mo. I'm pretty good with computer but learining more and more about networking. I just recently got FIOS in my house. It comes with a wireless router but problem w/ my basement is that I cannot get good connection on the 3rd floor. So my speed is really really slow.
I wanted to install the Linksys router to help that. Am I able to hook up my linksys router and use it as a "hotspot" for my 3rd floor? I get the connection from the Verizon router then goes into the 16 port switch I have installed, which sents wired connection to each rooms of the house. So I took my linksys router and plugged into one of those rooms and tried to get connection from the switch but didn't work.
Is there a way of doing this? Here's a picture I drew up. Thank you!
http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d107/MohaimenK/WIRELESS.jpg

Yes, it should be possible to do what you have described.  However, we need more information.
Please connnect your computer, by ethernet cable, directly to your FIOS wireless router.  Verify that you have a properly working Internet connnection.  Then do the following:
Go to "Start" > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt.
A black DOS box will appear. Type in "ipconfig /all" (with no quotes), then hit the Enter key.   Post all the results.
Also please state the make and exact model number of your FIOS wireless router.
Message Edited by toomanydonuts on 02-15-2008 03:33 AM

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