I am using the DAP 1522 as a bridge now but the reception to my DIR 825 is about 20% or less. The signal strength is almost the same as my DCS 5220. It is acting as a bridge for my PS3 and popcornhour as my PS3 can hardly get any signal from my previous DIR 655 and now my DIR 825.
I am now considering if I should use it as a AP instead for my PS3 and DCS 5220.

Will it work better if I were to use it as an AP to extend the coverage so that my PS3 and DCS 5220 will get better signal strength to my router ? Is there any other way to improve the signal strength as a bridge ?