Such are made by Linksys, Dlink and many others. Now a commodity item, the only difference could be in the firmware, compatibility with what you have for a WAP and support.
Why this model?
Bob
Anbody got experience with this wifi range extender?
It says it doubles your wireless LAN signal range:
http://www.releasereview.com/hawking-HWUR54G.aspx?-0101000171727042005

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