Extending the range of my wireless network

Hey all
I have a home network that comprises of a Netgear DG834G Wireless ADSL router and then an eMac that connects with ethernet and an iMac and 4 Laptops that connect with wireless (all are 802.11g except one). My problem is that certain areas of the house are complete deadspots for Airport reception and one of them happens to be an office. Is there anyway of extending the airport range into those rooms. I know Airport Express can extend the range of a proper AEBS, but I don't have one of them and I don't think I'm really in the position to get one seeing as they are now disallowed for sale in the EU. Is it possible to extend the range of my router with an Airport Express, or do I have to look for a 3rd party option? and even then, what 3rd party hardware would I use?
If need be, I can run an ethernet cable up to the office, but its a bit of a hassle seeing as it is up some stairs...
I've tried getting a new ariel, but it makes little difference to the one supplied...
Any ideas anyone?
Thanks

Is it possible
to extend the range of my router with an Airport
Express,
Not it is not possible to use an Airport Express to extend the wireless network of a Netgear DG834G.
or do I have to look for a 3rd party option?
and even then, what 3rd party hardware would I use?
http://www.netgear.co.uk/wallpluggedadapterkithdxb101.php
http://www.netgear.co.uk/extra/wallpluggedrange_extenderwgxb102.php
If need be, I can run an ethernet cable up to the
office, but its a bit of a hassle seeing as it is up
some stairs...
That would be possible.
Any ideas anyone?
Another option would be to use WDS with TWO Airport Express units one of which is plugged into one of the Netgear LAN ports.
iFelix

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    Message was edited by: jortuno

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