To set up a full-fledged high-quality local network, you need to use a router. This device will allow communication between the computers on the network and the Internet.
It is necessary
- - router;
- - network cables.
Instructions
Step 1
Before purchasing a router, check its bandwidth. The bottom line is that some budget models of these devices are able to work efficiently only with a small number of computers. Buy a router that's right for your purpose.
Step 2
Install your network equipment so that it is not far away from the computers connected to it. Long network cable lengths have a negative impact on the data transfer rate. Connect the router to AC power.
Step 3
Connect stationary computers to its LAN ports. Find the WAN (Internet) connector on the device and connect the World Wide Web access cable to it.
Step 4
Turn on the computers connected to the router. Open an Internet browser on any of them and enter the IP of the network equipment into its address bar. You can find it in the instructions.
Step 5
After accessing the router's settings menu, open the WAN item in it. Configure the settings in this menu so that the router can access the Internet. Save the network settings.
Step 6
When creating an office or other work network, it is recommended to disable the DHCP function in the LAN menu settings. This will allow each computer to have its own permanent (static) IP address. This method will help you avoid problems when creating shared network folders and setting up shared printers or MFPs.
Step 7
If you have disabled DHCP, then configure each computer so that it can access the Internet and other PCs. Open the list of network connections on the desktop of the computer connected to the network. Right click on the network formed by the router.
Step 8
Select Properties. Now open the properties of the TCP / IP (v4) protocol. Set a static IP address for this computer. Now, be sure to write down the router's IP address in the "Default Gateway" and "Preferred DNS Server" fields. Perform the same setup for all other computers.
