First time WIFI Setup

[jwhicks727]

I'm setting up a wireless network for the first time. I know very little about wireless networking, so I'm just looking for some general advice, or maybe a link to a beginner's guide (haven't been able to find one on my own).

I want to create a network that allows me to use my old school Inspiron 4100 anyplace in my house. Currently, my desktop is connected to a non-wireless router. I also want to stream audio, video, and images to my stereo/tv wirelessly. I've done a quick search on pricegrabber, and am considering the following products:

D-Link AirPlus Xtreme G Wireless Router
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=669628/search=wireless

Linksys Wireless G 54Mbps PC Card
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=665966/search=wireless

D-Link DSM-320RD MediaLounge 802.11g Wireless Media Player with DVD
http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_getprod.php/masterid=6526351

Any thoughts on those choices? Any input would be appreciated.

 

[keeleysam]

Buffalo Router, which is cheaper and can be flashed with DD-WRT.:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Buffalo-...4k1971&affiliateid=k1971&mid=sduidp0t0

Linksys PCMCIA Card:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833124192

Apple TV (That Dlink is very expensive, and this has the functionality you are looking for, at a bit lower price):
http://www.apple.com/appletv

 

[jwhicks727]

Thanks for the input! What exactly is DD-WRT? Also, it looks like the Apple TV is actually thirty bucks more than the D-Link Media Player, and it doesn't have a DVD player and card reader. Any other reason why it is a better product?