Currently, there are various ways to build a home network, and if you want, you can connect a Wi-Fi router, even if you already have a wired Internet. To do this, you need to correctly install and configure the device.
Instructions
Step 1
Purchase a Wi-Fi router if the wired Internet is already installed in your home and is working properly. You can consult your provider's website or refer to it directly to find out which device models are most suitable for a valid connection.
Step 2
Connect the cable of the wired Internet to the WAN connector of the router, and connect the device itself to a computer or laptop. To do this, insert the other cable that comes with the router into one of the LAN slots of the device from one end and into the connector of the computer's network card from the other end (instead of the wired Internet cable). Connect the router to an electrical outlet using the power adapter and press the start button.
Step 3
Read the instructions for the router from the manufacturer. It must contain the network address of the device to configure it, for example, https://192.168.1.1. Open any internet browser and enter the appropriate combination into the address bar. In the window that appears, enter “admin” as the login and password, after which the router settings menu will open in front of you.
Step 4
In the "WAN Connection Type" menu, select the appropriate value, for example, "L2TP Russia". Contact your provider for your connection type. Next, enter in the appropriate fields your username and password that you used to connect to the wired Internet. Choose the automatic way to connect to the network.
Step 5
Go to TCP / IP configuration and set the required IP address and subnet mask values. You can get them from your ISP or try the default settings listed in the user manual. Set the same values for the IP address and subnet mask on your computer. Minimize the browser window, go to the "Control Panel", then to "Network Connections", make the necessary settings through the "Properties" menu of the current network connection. To test the connection, enter PING and the set IP address at the Windows command prompt, then press Enter.
Step 6
Next, try connecting Wi-Fi on the router by going to the "Wireless Mode" menu item. Enter the desired name for the Wi-Fi connection and activate the "Enable wireless broadcasting" item. Here (or in the network connection settings menu) you can specify a password for connecting to Wi-Fi. Save the settings and close the window. Click on the network connections icon in the lower right corner of the Windows taskbar. Select yours from the available wireless connections. Enter password. Once the connection is established, try opening any site in a browser to test the connection for functionality.
