Re: I have a question on APs and Router

extricate <extricate.31oe0h@no-mx.wirelessforums.org> hath wroth:

>Hi, i am new to the wireless scene

Welcome. In the future, you might find you get better answers to your
questions if you supply:
1. What problem are yout trying to solve?
2. What hardware and software do you have to work with?

>and just upgraded my connection to a
>wireless one. The whole contract comes with a wireless modem by 2WIRE

OK, that might be AT&T DSL. It might also be AT&T uVerse. Any
particular model 2wire router?
<http://www.2wire.com/index.php?p=106>

>and i thought by just connecting the modem to my cpu and a telephone
>line, im on my way to wireless connection but no. I figured out that i
>need a couple more things like a router?

You already have a router. 2wire does not make any DSL modems, only
routers, usually with either a DSL modem inside, or a cable modem
inside. Perhaps this would be a good time to supply exactly what you
have to work with?

>My question is what exactly is a router in layman terms? (I tired wiki
>and googling but the terms were confusing) and what does it do?

A router connects two different TCP/IP networks. One such network is
the greater internet (through your connection to your ISP). The other
is your home network. Need more detail?

>Another question is what are all these 'psp wireless, Accessories,
>Networking items on eBay.com' (http://tinyurl.com/3dglae) ?

PSP is a Sony Playstation Portable.

>Does it mean
>that i just need one of these and plug it in my cpu USB slot and i can
>go wireless with my psp and itouch *without the need of a router?*

I have no idea how a PSP works.

>Sorry for the ignorance. Please enlighten me.

It is written that one must suffer before enlightenment.

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