Need to extend wireless range at home. Pls help.

Hi,
I have a linksys WRT54GL at home, but the signal doesn't go all the way to one of the rooms. I live in an apartment with concrete walls.

I thought about installing a repeater, but apparently, after talking to linksys support, the only repeater they have doesn't communicate wirelessly with my router. They said I would need 2 access points to make it work.

I am pretty sure the WRT54GL itself can server also as an access point and broadcast signal to another access point. Well, maybe not a linksys one, but I could get one from another manufacturer,

Is that right?

What do you suggest?

Thanks

Powerline connectors (mains plug adapters) are a good solution.

Your original idea of linking one wireless source to another isn't so usual with domestic wireless gear as it requires WDS support.

More usually you extend the reach of the first router by linking it by ethernet cable to a WAP (or another wireless router with settings modified).

Like this: http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/n101496.asp

with the powerline connectors you plug one end into your router and the other into the socket, you then plug in the second connector into another socket and then plug that using ethernet cable into your machine or another wireless access point (they do come in wifi versions that ive seen) which you then use to connect wirelessly to your laptop.

For the record, Linksys does have a repeater option (range extender).
http://www4.shopping.com/xPO-WLS-G-RANGE-EXPANDER

I have not used this personally, so i cant share if it works well. I can tell you that using a repeater, you should expect half the throughput. Just something to keep in mind.

You can turn your router into a WDS, but isnt supported by the manufature and you could hose your equipment if its not done right.

http://www.sveasoft.com/