The device you are referring to is a router.
A wireless USB adapter allows a computer or wireless device to connect to a wireless router. It is needed for any device which is not wired to an internet connection, to connect.
Wireless router
A modem, either cable or DSL, is needed from the Internet service provider. If a wireless connection is desired, a wireless router is needed. For a wired connection, an Ethernet connection is required.
That depends on what you are attempting to do. If you are trying to access the internet, then no, a wireless router is not needed.
To access internet wirelessly from a MacBook, you will simply need a wireless connection available. You will need to the passwords and other related information for your wireless router. You will also need to turn on your wireless card (Airport card) in your MacBook. Simply setup your connection to your router.
All models of the Sony Playstation 3 have built-in wireless capabilities. As long as you have access to a wi-fi access point or wireless connection within a few hundred feet of the Playstation 3, it should be able to wirelessly access the connection.
Hooking an Xbox up to the internet requires just a few connections. The most important thing is that you have an internet connection. Broadband is recommended for speed and reliability. A router to connect the modem and the xbox is also needed. A wireless router makes the connection easy and mess free. You will need to by a wireless network adapter if you want to hook to the net in this manner.
You would need a wireless internet connection and playstation network account and probably no plug needed
No wires are needed at all, simply connect to the PSN using a wireless internet connection, games can be downloaded here after you buy them.
The needed devices are wireless access point (WAP), a wireless router. You need computers with wireless networking adapters. And you need a "wired" connection to the internet for the router to plug into. Most people are able to install it themselves but your ISP will install it if you are more comfortable with that.
Go to settings in the menu. Then I think on the 3rd page over there is an internet tab. Click that. Then set up a a wireless connection and search for an access point. Then find your internet connection and enter a password if needed. That's how you connect.
Which cable type is needed for a hardwire internet connection?