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I want to set up a wireless network. Do I need both an Access Point and a router, or is a wireless router OK?

Either setup will work. What you choose depends on your preferences and where you're starting from. If you don't already have a router, then choosing a wireless router may save you some money and clutter on your desktop. (See this page of the Wireless NTK for a setup diagram.)

If you already have a router, then it may be most cost-effective to just add an Access Point. (See this page of the Wireless NTK for another setup diagram.)

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