Using Netgear RangeMax WPN824 as Bridge?

Please forgive me, while I am pretty decent with computers I am a functional illiterate when it comes to networks. So I may be using terminology wrong or asking the most basic of questions.

I have a Linksys Router (AC1600 Dual BandSmart Wi-Fi Router) that is hooked up to my desktop and cable modem and provides wireless access to my house (for the laptop, Ipads, etc.)

I also have a Netgear RangeMaz WPN825 Router that I wasn't using. I recently bought a blue-ray player that I can't return that I misread the features on the box and I thought had wifi, but its only wired. In other words I need to connect the blue-ray into the network using a cable. So I thought, Can I use the RangeMax Netgear to connect the blue ray? Do I just turn it on, plug it in and enter the network id on the blue-ray (like when I connect the ipad?) Will the netgear router automatically pick up the signal from the Linksys and broadcast it? I know its not top of the line anymore, but It should be good enough for the limited times I want to use the blue-ray and access HBOGo, etc.

Bonus question...will this increase the range of the Linksys router automatically too?

Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!!!!