Airport Ext Base .Can it find outside wireless networks and pass it along?

Hey there apple world!
I work on a yacht and frequently we enter harbours that provide a wi-fi signal. The problem is that generally that signal is only available from up top and that's not real pleasant in inclement weather.
Can I use the Airport extreme base station to "re-broadcast" existing wi-fi signals? It appears as though I can...but it seems as though I would need the internet providers info in order to do so. How can I tell the Extreme to just give me the signals it picks up, rather than just the one it emits.
Thanks for any insight on this one...CHEERS! G

No, this is not something that is possible to do with the Airport Extreme Base Station and the types of wireless access points you are working with. This ability of the Airport Extreme Base Station only works in situations where the existing access point is another Airport Extreme Base Station or an Airport Express device.
This company sells external antennas for use with Macs - perhaps something can be found there which would help (or give them a call, explain the situation, and ask what they would recommend):
http://www.quickertek.com/antennas.php

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