Does having a router make my computer more virus prone?

I would be using a Wireless-G Linksys Router for only one other access point. Am i more vunerable to viruses? If i set up a WEP Security will that pevent all viruses? Whats the best way to prevents viruses with a Wireless Router?

Does having a router make my computer more virus prone?suzuki

Going wireless doesn't in sense make your computer more suceptible to viruses. It does increase the possibility, if you are not using a secure password on your network, of someone tapping into your network or trying to access your computer for data. In most college student neighborhoods, one can find around 3 to 4 dozen wireless networks, 1/2 of which are not secure. No password needed. Use the strongest for of security your wireless router has (WEP is easy to access), and make sure you are using a firewall and you should be fine. If you are worried about viruses, make sure your anti-virus software is up to date.

Does having a router make my computer more virus prone?virus

Having a wireless network doesn't make you more prone to viruses. Viruses come in downloads and emails and sometimes bad websites if you use a bad browser. It potentially makes you more vulnerable to hacking via wifi but that's not common and kind of a bogeyman. If being hacked were at all likely, the router actually makes you less vulnerable to hacking from over the internet.