I'm assuming you are talking about using your dynalink access point as a client connecting to your d-link access point... Depends entirely on exactly what access points you have. The only limiting factor will be what the firmware allows, and whether you can change your firmware...
So my d-link wireless router is my only wireless point currently which is pushing out the internet...
I want to put a pc at the bottom of my house and thought instead of buying a new d-link access point thought I might be able to use a wifi router to do the same job?
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Access Point and wireless router are the same thing. They bridge 802.11 frames to 802.3 frames. Some may then have an aDSL modem integrated, which allows the 802.3 frames to be transmitted using aDSL technology.
From the hardware point of view, plugging the 802.3 (Ethernet) end of the access point into the rest of your network, and providing wireless access to this ethernet network, is no different to having the wireless interface connect as a client to a wireless network, and allow a wired device to access the wireless network. When used in this way, it is called a client bridge. Most manufacturers sell client bridges and access points as two seperate products, but it is entirely a marketing ploy, that is controlled by your firmware.
Do a google search for your particular access point model for alternate firmware, and you may find one that supports acting as a client bridge. There are lots out there, but it depends on your hardware model as to whether they will work for you.
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