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The netmask 255.255.255.0 gives the whole 256 address range. As, typically, the DHCP server only assigns addresses from 192.168.0.100 to 199, the lower part of the range is free for static addresses.
I have a similar setup using two Linksys Gateways – one connected to the DSL, the other used as a slave/range extender. Master gateway uses the ip address 192.168.0.1, slave uses 192.168.0.2, the next few addresses are/or have in the past been used for things like NAS devices, SUN Unix kit and other stuff which I need to have a fixed address.
De-selecting ‘enable DHCP’ on the slave. assigning, as stated above,Gateway address+1 ( 192.168.0.2) and the same netmask (255.255.255.0), you will be able later to point your browser at 19.2.168.2 to tinker with the slave router’s web setup.
You don’t need to bother about the master unit’s overwriting the fixed ip address – DHCP’s a ‘demand’ service and supplies addresses to computers which ask for one – static address mean the slave won’t send out a DHCP request broadcast.

‘s funny – I kicked the habit about 10 years ago and now very rarely have the urge to light up. The odd thing is, however, a recurring dream I have in which I am offered a cigarette and always accept – I’m really enjoying it but then I wake up and I’m left with such a feeling of guilt. Funny how the mind works innit?
Fortunately I haven’t given up beer…