Dear friends,

We recently moved to a new house (good). Qwest is still our dsl/phone provider (must...control...fist...of...death...). Where we want to put the computer, there is no phone jack (annoying). So, I'm thinking of taking the wi-fi plunge in anticipation of also getting a wireless laptop in the not-too-distant future.

So, can anybody help me with specific SoHo wireless router or access point model advice? I have a Cisco dsl modem and a Netgear firewall/router now. The plan is to put the modem and wireless thingy in an upstairs bedroom and add a wireless PCI card to the main PC in the living room and possibly to the one in the kids room.

Keep in mind that the more I spend on networking, the less I have to spend on home theatre. Maybe I should just run cat5 everywhere anyway...

I only aspire to your geekdom, so be gentle. TIA for sharing your wisdom and guidance.


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