WRT54G to DirTV/PS3

I currently have my PS3 connected wirelessly to my WRT54G but get a weak signal at times. I have recently gotten DirecTV (HR21) and want to add it to my network. It is sitting in the living room next to my PS3.
What I want to do it add a wireless device in my living room that will connect to my WRT54G in my office and will connect via cat5 to both the DirecTV box and the PS3. I can think of several solutions which would require me purchasing two devices (a. 2 wireless adapters, b. 1 wireless adapter and a wired switch/hub)
Can anyone suggest a better alternative, preferably only using one device?
Thanks !
P.S. I currently plan on adding longer cables to my WRT54G so it will reach a higher spot in the office, with better l.o.s. with the living room. Hope to increase wireless signal to living room.

Wizzard wrote:
Yes you can go for WET200..... it will serve you for the same ....
Message Edited by Wizzard on 07-07-2008 03:19 PM
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