Enhancing Wireless Network Range

I have recently upgraded my wireless network adaptor to a TP-Link High Gain Wireless G USB Adapter (TL-WN422G) coupled with a 5dBi Omni-directional Antenna (TL-ANT2405C). The 422G has a replaceable antenna (RP-SMA Male on the antenna side). I removed the antenna supplied with the Adapter and connected the ANT2405C. The ANT2405C comes with a 1.3 metre extension cable which allowed to placed the antenna closer to the base station (wireless router/ repeater). I am using a Linksys WAP54G configured as a repeater (see my previous post on configuring the WAP54G). Overall, the TP-Link combination improved the signal strength at the client computers.