Routers and routers use WAN ports to connect to the Internet. Correct configuration of this channel ensures stable and high-quality operation of network equipment.
Necessary
Network cable
Instructions
Step 1
Connect the router to AC power. Using a network cable, which is usually supplied with the above equipment, connect the LAN connector of the router to the network card of a computer or laptop. Turn on both devices.
Step 2
Wait for the computer to boot up. Open an internet browser and enter the IP address of the router. Specify its value in advance in the instructions for the device. Press the Enter key and wait for the web interface of the network equipment to load.
Step 3
Enter your username and password to be able to configure the parameters of the router. Open the WAN menu. It may sometimes be called Internet or Internet Setup. Fill in the table provided. Select the type of data transfer protocol, such as PPTP or L2TP. Specify the type of encryption if this function is supported by the provider you are using.
Step 4
Enter the access point or IP address of the internet server. Fill in the fields "Login" and "Password". This data must be provided by the provider. Check the box next to Get DNS-address automatically. If you need to set the value of a static IP address for the router, then fill in the Static IP field.
Step 5
Enable Firewall, DHCP and NAT functions by checking the boxes next to the corresponding items. The last parameter can be omitted if you will not be connecting more than one computer or laptop to the router.
Step 6
Click the Save button. Reboot your router. To do this, use the menu functions or simply turn off the device for a few seconds. Connect the ISP cable to the WAN menu. Test the router's functionality by launching a browser and opening several internet pages.
