Network topology for extending wireless range with WAP321

Hi all,
I have an WAP321 accespoint connected to my router/firewall. There are 2 SSID active each assigned to a different VLAN. Now I want to extend the range of my wireless network and looking into options.
Adding another WAP321 is the first thing on my mind. When I read the documentation the cluster option looks perfect for me.
The only thing I don't find in the documentation is if the second WAP321 should be hard wired with the LAN for the data connection. I don't have the possibility to get a network cable to the second WAP321 location. So I am looking for a repeater with respect to multiple SSID's.
Does clustering solve my problem?
Regards,
Martin.

Hi, My name is Eric Moyers. I am a Network Support Engineer in the Cisco Small Business Support Center. Thank you for using the Cisco Community Post Forums.
The option that you need to use is WDS Bridge. To use this you need to have two WAP321's as bridging to like WAPs is only supported. (121 to 121, 321 to 321)
Is only for ease of management and not for extending.
This is easy to setup and there is good detail in the admin guide and in help in the GUI.
Here is an abbreviated version:
To configure a WDS bridge:
Click Wireless > WDS Bridge in the navigation window.
Select Enable for Spanning Tree Mode
When enabled, STP helps prevent  switching loops. STP is recommended if you configure WDS links.
Select Enable for WDS Interface
Configure the remaining parameters:
Repeat these steps for up to three additional WDS interfaces.
Click Save. The changes are saved to the Running Configuration and to the Startup  Configuration.
Thanks
Eric Moyers    .:|:.:|:.
Cisco Small Business US STAC Advanced Support Engineer
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