Wireless options anyone?

Hey guys, I've moved my desk to another room that has no internet or network access. What are my options for the Mac Mini now besides the Airport/Bluetooth upgrade kit?
Currently, I have a PC running WindowsXP Pro that has a wireless Dlink G adapter (usb) which I use to get internet access. I miss the Mini, which currently is setup to my living room TV, an old 32" Sony analog TV using S-video. It's where my cable modem is setup with the Dlink wireless router. The resolution and computing experience isn't that great as you can imagine.
I called Dlink about this adapter and complained because in the instruction manual, it shows the OSX screenshots, but no drivers on the included disk. They told me it would never be available. So, I'm stuck. Any suggestions for wireless alternatives? Thanks in advance.

There have been various reports of compatible USB wifi devices that would allow the mini to operate in a wireless network without resorting to Airport. Have you tried the 'internet-networking' forum to see if any user there can give you a personal recommendation? It seems generally regarded that USB wifi devices are rather less reliable, but I recall posts from some who have got such devices to work.
As for wiring the mini to a wireless router, the answer is that it should work with almost any router that will allow an ethernet connection - generally all that's needed is to plug it in and boot it up. Depending on the settings in the router, you may need to make configuration changes in the network preference pane, but often it is, quite literally, plug and play.

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