A router is a necessary component of any network, even the smallest one at home. Fortunately, configuring the router is very simple, no special knowledge and skills are required for this, and this is quite within the power of an amateur.
- Connect the router to the power supply, connect the network cable of the Internet network to the WAN interface, and also connect the device to the computer using a network cable. The WAN LED on the chassis should
- Turn on your computer and launch your browser. In the address bar, type https://192.168.0.1 - this is the address with which you can access the device configuration interface.
- The first thing to do is to enter the login and password that protect the router's settings. The default login and password for the new device are “admin” (without quotes). In the future, to ensure network security, it is recommended to change the username and password.
- Configure Internet access parameters. Typically, this is the Internet Setup page. Set the type of PPTP connection, enter the Internet access name and password provided by your ISP, if your ISP provides a static IP address and DNS server, then enter these addresses in the appropriate fields. Connect mode set to Always on.
- Remember to save your settings.
- In order for the computer connected to the router to access the Internet, you need to check the TCPIP settings. As a general rule, the acquisition of the IP address and the DNS server address should be done automatically.
- You may need the MAC address of your router to access the Internet. It can be viewed on the Status page, where other parameters of the current Internet connection are indicated.
- If the speed of the Internet does not correspond to the one declared by the provider, try to configure the router as follows: change the value of the WAN port speed parameter and save the changes made again.
If you have any difficulties with connecting the router to the Internet, you should contact the technical support service of your Internet access provider, as the causes of the problems can be varied, including those depending on the provider.
