Extending my Network- Airport express?

Hi,
I currently have a Netgear DG834G Router providing wifi for two macs. This works fine. I now have a new mac in another part of my house, and the wifi does not reach to it.
I am looking for a device which will increase the range so it can reach the new mac.
There are NO ethernet or phone sockets anywhere near the new mac.
Will the Airport Express do what i want?
I just want something with no wires that can receive the existing signal, and then boost it out further
Any help is appreciated,
Thank You

Hello robinotter. Welcome to the Apple Discussions!
There are NO ethernet or phone sockets anywhere near the new mac.
Will the Airport Express do what i want?
Possibly, but not without additional equipment, especially if your goal is to extend the wireless range of your Netgear. Basically, the AirPort Express Base Station (AX) will not be able to extend the wireless range of non-AirPort router ... so you are left with a few other choices: 1) See if Netgear offers a solution, 2) Configure the AX to join the Netgear's wireless network and share its connection by Ethernet, or 3) Invest in a pair of PowerLine adapters to take advantage of your home's electrical circuit to create a psuedo Ethernet network between the Netgear and where you want to put in a wireless at the other part of your house.

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