Wireless internet troubles with new desktop?

Question

okay so i have a new desktop(with windows XP) and it is set up with linksys router or w/e the little reciever thingy. and it says its connected and it has signal strength on the computer but on the linksys thing the signal thing isn't flashing. and like when i open up the internet it can't connect or anything. my older brother says that we need a linksys modem for the linksys router or w/e to be able to work WELL and not c**p out all the time but i need some answers if anyone has had this problem before.

Answer 1

You need an internet connection from and ISP like att or comcast.  then attach your router to the modem they install for you