Yes, that part is probably a router.  You can find wireless routers for $50 or 
maybe a bit less if you shop around.

When you get it, you'll set up your network again, so it won't matter what 
your old security key (i.e. password) was.  You'll create a new security key 
to log on to your wireless network.

Steve, K8SP
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bill Deatherage" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 1:18 PM
Subject: using wire less interconnections


Hello to all,
I had a wireless connection on my computer to the internet.  I couldn't =
have a cable connection in my bed room and the only cable connection was =
in the living room.  So I had a wireless connection so It was a small =
box that connected to the cable and then plugged into the wall.  There =
is another part of the thing in my computer with an antenna.  I am sorry =
but I can't remember what  this is called.  I had a pass word on it.   I =
still have the part in my computer but I have lost the part that pluggs =
into the wall.  If you want to use wireless connection to the internet =
can you just buy the part that hooks into the cable and pluggs into the =
wall.   All So, How can I find My pass word.  I still get the message =
when I get on my computer after it has booted up about so many =
connections in the area.
Thanks for your help.
Bill Deatherage