Newbie wants wireless

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Okay I know next to nothing about networking so I'll need someone to hold my hand through this. When I get my laptop I obviously will want wireless internet, so what I need to know is how to get all this setup. And after looking on newegg for about 30 minutes I couldn't really come up with what seemed to be the ultimate adaptor and router so I could use some help there too, preferably off newegg.
Lastly do I need just a router and adaptor or do I need a wireless card in my desktop as well? Thanks all.
 
If you position your wireless router somewhere near your desktop, most routers have a built-in switch. You can simply plug the desktop into the router. I like netgear, but most wireless routers are pretty OK these days, as long as they support at least 128-bit WPA.
 
Okay so what's Intel's integrated wireless like?
http://www.sagernotebook.com/pages/notebooks/product.cfm?ProductType=3880
On this above site it states the notebook comes with Intel Wireless 802.11a/b/g, which I imagine most modern notebooks do. But the question is is it any good? As in if I hooked up a router would I be good to go with out buying a separate adaptor? Or is it the equivalent of Intel's ExtremeGraphics on the networking front? So should I save money and just buy a router or get a good adaptor as well?
 
i'd be very interested to hear what people have to say, i like Ex know next to nothing about networking and will be needing a router soon which will need to be wired for 2 desktops and wireless for a couple of laptops, (is there a good modem/router/wired/wireless all-in-one unit out there, i've seen a BT one but was wondering if there's a better one as our current modem cant handle speeds over 512kbps) :(
 
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