Connecting to a wirelss network

I am a newbie to Apple and have the following question:
I am in the process of setting up my Macbook Pro and going through the steps with Set up Assistant. I get to a point where it asks me what wirelss connection I want to use and gives 3 options: 1. Tardis; 2. Weeder; 3. Other.
I am not sure what I should be doing here - at present I have no broadband connection etc.
What should I be doing?

If you have no broadband connection nor your own wireless network you are probably picking up your neighbours' networks. Just skip to the next page by not setting up any wireless network.

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