Michelle, Someone asked same quesiton a whil back: A router is a device which allows two or more computers to connect to each other. This is used for what's called networking, and a benefit is to use what is called Internet Conneciton Sharing--a feature that allows one Internet conneciton to be used by two or more computers). So, for example, let's say you have the wireless card on your BrailleNote and you have a WiFi-capable PC. If you set up a WiFi network, you'll be able to use your PC's Internet Connection on your BrailleNote in addition to the usual way. This also allows you to browse network folders (which is another topic for discusing on the list). I hope thi sinformation may refresh your memory.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michele Thredgold Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 11:14 AM To: 'Richard Villa'; 'Braillenote List' Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Question about linksys router Hi guys! I can't remember what a router is. Can someone please refresh my memory? It's not the box thing, is it -- the one that turns on and off? Cheers! Michele -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Richard Villa Sent: Tuesday, 3 October 2006 11:08 PM To: Braillenote List Subject: Re: [Braillenote] Question about linksys router I don't think that you have much to fear about someone getting in to your system. The router has a built in fire wall and is quite safe. I have had a router on my system for over 4 years and have had no trouble with people trying to get in to my system. ----- Original Message ----- From: "kathy davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Braillenote List" <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 8:34 AM Subject: RE: [Braillenote] Question about linksys router > Richard, Thanks for your post. Apparently I misspoke, I should have > said > modem, since we have two separate pieces. He does not want the modem on > for fear of people getting into the system. I have just told him about > turning off the SSID broadcast, so maybe that will make things easier. > I certainly appreciate your comments, along with everyone else who has > responded to my question. > Sorry about the confusion about leaving the modem off rather than the > router. > I must say that the wireless on the BN surely does work well! > Kathy > > ___ > To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit > http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote > ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote ___ To leave the BrailleNote list, send a blank message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To view the list archives or change your preferences, visit http://list.humanware.com/mailman/listinfo/braillenote
