Need help setting up new network (stupid question??)

All I have is a notebook computer on a cable modem. I
want to be able to move around the house with the notebook
so I bought a wireless router (already have a card built
into the notebook). the router works great when it is
plugged into my notebook but when I unplug it, it goes
dead. Here is my question. Does the router have to be
plugged into a computer for it to work? This would be ok
if I had a desktop but I don't.

Thanks in advance,
Mark

not sure if you intalled the MS software or what OS you
are running but you need to have your lap top find your
base station.the MS software will help you do that.

Also be sure your firewall settings are off as well.
>-----Original Message-----
>All I have is a notebook computer on a cable modem. I
>want to be able to move around the house with the
notebook
>so I bought a wireless router (already have a card built
>into the notebook). the router works great when it is
>plugged into my notebook but when I unplug it, it goes
>dead. Here is my question. Does the router have to be
>plugged into a computer for it to work? This would be
ok
>if I had a desktop but I don't.
>
>Thanks in advance,
>Mark
>.
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