Networking dsl connection

Quote from new$:

you should have a router [most are 4 ports] at least for the firewall.

you can have as many computers as you want from the router
by installing a switch- they come in 4,8,16,32 etc ports and the 4 port is usually < $30.00

most would agree that wired is more secure than wireless.
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Oh cool. Thanks for the information.
 
I am getting a wireless modem (which can run 2 -4 computers at the same time) myself. However, I was told that I will still need a wireless adaptor (besides the wireless modem) if I'm using a computer. If using notebook, then the wireless adaptor is not necessary as the wireless modem is sufficient.

Is that true? Am confused.
 
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I am getting a wireless modem (which can run 2 -4 computers at the same time) myself. However, I was told that I will still need a wireless adaptor (besides the wireless modem) if I'm using a computer. If using notebook, then the wireless adaptor is not necessary as the wireless modem is sufficient.

Is that true? Am confused.
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If using a modern notebook, it will have a built-in radio receiver for wireless connection. For desktops, you'll need some type of wireless adapter which mounts in a PCI slot. Of course your desktop could be wired into the router. Then you'd be connecting through the NIC chip on the mobo and wouldn't need a "wireless adapter".
 
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