WRT54G2 - Allow router to connect to wireless network wirelessly

Setup:
WRT54G connected to DSL modem in one room. The desktop is in another room about 15 feet away but receives weak signal. The WRT54G2 is wired to the desktop.
I want to get my desktop to connect to the internet by the 54G2. I have been looking around everywhere and every thing says inorder to get cascading routers, you have to connect the routers together with an ethernet cable. Is there a way to do this without wiring the routers together i.e., wirelessly?
Each router has a different IP address and the secondary one (the 54G2) has its DHCP server disabled.
Thanks.

It is not possible with the linksys firmware installed in it.However,you may try installing the dd-wrt firmware which has such feature to make your router work as an wireless access point.You can check www.dd-wrt.com
Note-Installing the 3rt part firmware will void the warranty period of your router.

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WRT54G2 - Allow router to connect to wireless network wirelessly

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