Mac compatible Rangebooster USB adaptor

I have a powerbook G5 which works very well in a wireless environment (home, cafes, etc). I'm running OS 10.4.9
I want to use it at work, but am just outside of the wireless range on the free wireless provided by the building where my store is (I am about 30 feet and one wall away from receiving the signal).
Is there an OSX compatible USB rangebooster I can use? I've tried a D-Link product -- which never stated that it was MAC compatible -- and there was no recognition of it when I plugged it in. Needless to say it didn't work.
If anyone can recommend a product that will increase my range acceptance, it would be much appreciated.
Many thanks.

These with a USB extension cable can have far better range than Airport...
http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_XLR8YourMac.cfm?ID=8862&Item=ASUWL167G
http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_XLR8YourMac.cfm?ID=9851&Item=EDMEW7718UN
And maybe...
http://eshop.macsales.com/Item_XLR8YourMac.cfm?ID=9853&Item=EDMEW7708PN
Dunno on this last one.

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