Using a Base Station (Graphite) to receive signal

I have a Graphite Base Station and was wondering if anyone knew of a way to use it to connect to a wireless network, essentially using it as an Airport card. We have wireless access in our community but I have a bit of trouble connecting inside our house sometimes and would like to connect the Base Station to our computer using Ethernet and then use the Base Station to receive the signal in a better location. Any help would be appreciated.
Power Mac G4(MD) Mac OS X (10.4.6)

Warmace, Welcome to the discussion area!
I have a Graphite Base Station and was wondering if anyone knew of a way to use it to connect to a wireless network, essentially using it as an Airport card.
Sorry but that is not possible.
The graphite AirPort base station (ABS) will not operate as a wireless client in any way.

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