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An 'adapter' is a general term for anything which changes, converts, or connects to devices. For example, if you have a wall plug that has the two thin connectors (A 2-prong, as it's called) and cable that is a 3-prong, then you'd need an 'adapter' to make it fit.
Adapters can change a wide variety of things, and in technology, there may be limitations to what. We'll need more info to be more specific.
As for a router:
A router, in computer networking, is a device which allows you to connect multiple devices to a single internet connection, such as a modem.
Routers act as a 'front man', so your modem (or other device) doesn't know the router has other devices or computers behind it. This is important because Cable companies typically DO NOT allow multiple computers on a single modem, unless the modem has more than one place to plug in.
If you use a switch or hub, instead of a router, the connection may not work
The way a router works is that it takes a request from a computer, then sends the request to the modem as if the router, itself, was asking for the request instead of the computer. Then when the data is received, it passes it along to the computer.
Routers are useful because they CAN provide better security and a more reliable connection than switches and hubs.
TLDR Version:
Routers work like a manager, they let more than one computer use a single modem (or similar device) and prevent them from messing with each other.
What else can I help you with?
How do i connect my netgear adapter to my linksys router when the adapter finds the router but isn't able to connect to it?
The Linksys router model nuber is WRT54G version 8
Do you need both a wireless adapter and a wireless G router?
You can use router of G or N type and the same type wireless adapter. Of course you can use wireless N adapter with G-type router and reverse.
Can you usued your router as a wireless adapter?
No. You can't use the internet router for a wireless adapter, because the X-box 360 has a USB port in the back, where the $100 dollar wireless adapter goes. The router is the internet transmitter/receiver, while the wireless adapter is a receiver. And when I say a receiver for the router, it means it will only take the internet and transmit it to you.
You got belkin wireless g usb network adapter and a normal broadband router and a notebook with wireless adapter want to convert normal broadband router into a wireless router how can you do it?
You can't. You will need to purchase a new router.
Can a wireless adapter be connected to a wireless router cable router or cable modem?
Yes.
Hooking up second computer to broadband?
If you have a wireless router just get a wireless adapter for the computer. It can be USB or PCI adapter. And connect your new adapter to the router in the same way as you connected the first computer.
Do you have to have a Xbox brand network adapter to get Xbox Live?
No, the Xbox needs to have a built-in router, an adapter that hooks up to the back of the Xbox (that will send out the signal to the router of the home and what not), or it being directly hooked up to the router with a cord.
Do you need a router and adapter to get online for your xbox 360?
Yes.
What is needed to hook computer into Wireless?
You need to have two things: a wireless router and a wireless adapter compatible with the router.
Can I get wi-fi connection from a linksys wireless router?
Yes, as long as the router is connected to a modem and your computer has a wireless adapter and you are within the range of the router.
Why isn't your WiFi working with my Xbox360 Live?
well, you need a router or a adapter first, then go to connections and click wired(adapter) or wireless(router) and test it, if it works,well,you have Wi-Fi!
Why do you need a WiFi adapter for your Xbox 360 as well as a router?
The Xbox 360 has no built in WiFi adapter. Without it, the system would have no way to connect to a router to play over Xbox Live, without using a cable. The router is required to access the internet.
