Do i need a wireless router for my other products to connect wirelessly

do i need a wireless router for my other products to connect wirelessly

A bit more information, please.  What model computer are you using?  Does it have wifi capability?  How do you connect it to the internet?  What other products do you want to connect to?  Does each of them have wifi capabiltiy?
I'm sure that with some or all of this info someone here has the answer.
Good luck,
Ray

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