IMac 350mhz Networking Help?

Ok...I'm finally gonna try and set up a home network. Actually, I think I've already figured everything out. I've got this Mac, and older iMac 350mhz running OSX, and an even older HP Pavillion 433mhz running XP sitting here in the same room all networked together from my cable modem and a wired D-Link Router via Ethernet. I was originally going to punch a hole in the wall and put the iMac in my son's room which is right next door. Well, I got to thinking and thought wireless may be a better route to go since I'm not sure if I'll leave that iMac in there or move it downstairs.
I understand that I will nedd the wireless router. And I will need a USB transmitter/receiver for the iMac. However, since it's the old USB 1.0, I believe that speed will suffer a little. Is there any type of Ethernet (which the iMac has) that converts to a USB 2.0? Or better yet, is there any receiver/transmitter that plugs into the Ethernet rather than the USB? Curious due to the absolute limitations of upgrading these iMacs.
Thanks much,
Robert

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