AEBS Graphite & Snow and Express Questions

Just moved my mac mini into a refinished basement and now am having drop out problems with the AEBS Graphite & Snow (it's now having to go through several walls, carpet and a new ceiling). The Graphite & Snow is on the main floor, where the cable modem is, and where it has to be since my wife's work computer is there; her PC cannot be wireless on account of work security.
I was wondering if getting an airport express would help strengthen the signal, since it can be used as a range extender?
Or would getting a new Airport Extreme serve the same purpose as adding an Express to an older model Graphite snow?
Thanks in advance for any replies.
SBurke

orka wrote:
I was wondering if getting an airport express would help strengthen the signal, since it can be used as a range extender?
The problem is that the Graphite and Snow can't be extended wirelessly. Even WDS isn't an option with them.
... her PC cannot be wireless on account of work security.
Typically silly IT nonsense. Do their meetings require Maxwell Smart's Cone of Silence? (What???)
I suppose they don't allow cell phone use either.

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