A home node b (HNB) is like a tiny computer that helps our phones and tablets stay connected to the internet. It's a small device that we can keep at home and it connects to our internet like a phone jack or cable modem. When we use our mobile devices, the HNB takes some of the work that our phones and tablets would normally do connecting to the internet, and does it for them. This makes it easier for us to use our devices at home, and it can sometimes even make our internet connection faster. Think of it like having a helper who does some of the hard work for us, so we can enjoy using our devices without getting frustrated.