To connect your laptop to the Internet at home, you can use two main methods: direct cable connection and wireless Wi-Fi connection. Usually the second option is chosen because it keeps the laptop mobile.
It is necessary
Wi-Fi router
Instructions
Step 1
If you already have a stationary computer connected to the Internet at home, then it is most reasonable to use a Wi-Fi router. This network equipment will allow both computers to use Internet access synchronously. Purchase a Wi-Fi router and connect this equipment to an AC power supply. Install it near your desktop computer. This avoids the need to purchase an additional network cable.
Step 2
Disconnect the Internet connection cable from the stationary computer and connect it to the WAN port of the router. Now connect using the network cable supplied with the wireless equipment, the LAN port of the router and the computer's network card. Open an Internet browser and follow the procedure for logging into the web interface of the Wi-Fi router.
Step 3
Open the WAN menu. Set up your internet connection. To do this, specify the same parameters that you used when setting up a direct connection from a desktop computer. If possible, enable NAT and DHCP functions. To increase the security of your computers, enable the Firewall function. Please note that it can interfere with access to some resources on the Internet.
Step 4
Now open the Wireless Settings menu. Configure the settings for the wireless Wi-Fi network. Be sure to select the strongest encryption type (WPA2-PSK) if possible. Set a fairly strong password. Now reboot the Wi-Fi router by software or mechanical means (power off).
Step 5
Wait for the router to fully boot up and connect to the server. Check if your desktop PC has internet access. Connect the laptop to a Wi-Fi network and make sure the mobile computer can access the Internet.
Step 6
If you only need to connect a laptop to the Internet, then disconnect the network cable from the stationary computer to the router.
