[SWLUG] WiFi & Linux

[Phillip Evans]

Hi All,

I am going wifi in the not too distant future and would appreciate any 
comments on setting this up with Linux. I am currently using Mandriva 
2007 with no immediate intentions to change.

I have set up several wifi networks for friends using windoze which has 
not been a major problem but how easy is this with Linux ? Do I need to 
use ndiswrapper and how easy (difficult ?) is this to setup & configure 
? I am intending to use routers and wireless adaptors from either 
Netgear or Belkin and would appreciate any comments on what is the best 
kit to use, any obvious banana skins to avoid etc.

Thanks

Phillip