How do you set up a new wireless router for the computer?

Question

Is it as simple as plugging it in?

Answer 1

With the vast majority of routers today you just plug then in and it works. The Netgear WG series are pretty easy to setup and low priced.

I recommend reading the instructions and setting up a wireless password. I can't even tell you all the times I have bummed/stole wireless from different places b/c they were too lazy to set up a password.

Answer 2

RTFM ...

... especially the bit that says "how to secure your wireless using WPA" or whatever ...