How can I use WiFi to mirror my Display on my TV?

Sometimes I would like to use my HDTV as a display to mirror what is on my desktop's or laptops screen's, running 10.6.8. I can do this wired without problems either using an HDMI or VGA input. But it's not convenient
Is their anyway to do this with WiFI/Airport? It would seem one would only need a WiFi receiver and conversion hardware on the TV.
I don't want to just stream media, like with Apple TV, but want to mirror what ever is happing on my computer screen.
ALL suggestions are appreciated
TIA,
Bill

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