Need to extend WiFi coverage - got WAP4400n

Hi
We have extended the office and need to increase the wireless coverage currently provided by a WAP4400n.
Is there a N repeater/range extender we can use?
TIA
Antony

Note that you can also simplify this process by renaming the xfinity network to the same name as your existing network. Here are the steps on how to do this (from this website http://forums.comcast.com/t5/Home-Networking-Router-WiFi/Can-i-change-my-wifi-na me-and-password/td-p/1258033
Log into the router at http://10.0.01 (assuming it is using the default address). The default userid is "admin", the default password is "password".
You should be presented with a wizard setup as described on page 8 in your manual.
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Go to Gateway -> Connection -> WiFi and press the EDIT button next to your wireless network.
Change the Network Name (SSID) and the Network Password to whatever you desire and then press the SAVE SETTINGS button.
To change the login password (used in #1 above), go to Troubleshooting -> Change Password, provide the Current Password, the New Password, and Re-enter New Password and press theSAVE button.

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