Wireless linking of two Routers

Hi, could somebody be so kind and point me in the right direction.  We have two Linksys routers, WRT54G (Router1) and BEFW11S4 (Router2)
Router1 is connected to the DSL Modem and PC's connect to it wirelessly, all fine.
Now, we have a shed that's roughly 200 ft away and ideally would like to use the Router2 device to receive the signal from Router1 and then relay it wirelessly to the PCs in the shed.
I've heard about access points, antennas, range extenders, bridges, etc. but am confused.  Would I need an addtl. Antenna and/or Access point to connect to the Internet/WAN TCP/IP cable port of Router2. 
Thanks for any pointers !!!
TechMan

One way to do it is a wireless bridge.  Which is what I have setup in my home.  The WRT54G will have to be loaded with a third party firmware and setup as secondary to work though.  HERE is a link to a wireless bridge setup.

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