For anyone considering Wi-Fi I would recommend that they go with 802.11g instead of 802.11b. You get 54Mbs vs. 11Mbs. This may be why some were reporting slowdowns as people were added to the network. Pay attention to security and lock your unit down as recommended above. This can't be stressed enough. Make sure your base station has an integrated switch vs. a hub - better perfomance. A few extra dollars spent on a good name brand is usually payed back with fewer frustrations.
As for interference with your hi-fi, remember the inverse square law and keep your base station some distance from your audio gear. Also you would probably be best not to plug the base station to the same circuit as you audio gear.
As for interference with your hi-fi, remember the inverse square law and keep your base station some distance from your audio gear. Also you would probably be best not to plug the base station to the same circuit as you audio gear.