USB Wireless Network Adaptor for fringe reception

My holiday unit is just on the fringe of a Wireless G service. I can get connected outside - but not inside. The ISP advised that a wireless bridge will not work - but an external network adaptor with 1.5 - 2 metres of cable should do the trick. They suggested the Linksys WUSB54G. (http://www.linksysbycisco.com/ANZ/en/products/WUSB54G) Unfortunately this is a Windows only device.
Can anyone recommend an alternative that will work with OS X?

Google "Wireless-G USB Network Adapter for Macintosh".

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