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I've been using a Netgear RT114 "Web Safe Router" (based on recommendations
from the can.internet.highspeed newsgroup) for about a year and a half.  To
date - it has been adequate in networking two desktop PC's.  The next step
is to add a wireless network to connect the laptop as well. Current readings
indicate that I will require the addition of a wireless access point to the
existing router with a wireless PCMCIA card or USB adapter on the laptop.

Can anyone provide some advice as to what brand or model of wireless access
point, card and adapter should be purchased?  Or any that should be avoided?
The SMC brand has been mentioned often with either hot or cold opinions.
Orinoco equipment has been highly recommended throughout the newsgroups but
I suspect this product will be cost prohibitive.  This is intended for a
home networking newbie so price and ease of instillation will be a driver.
As well - any recommendations as to where this equipment can be purchased in
the west end of Toronto (specifically Mississauga) would be appreciated.
Most of the local retailers e.g. Best Buy, Future Shop, etc. carry wireless
routers but not wireless access points.  Go figure!  Thanks for any help.