Increasingly, users are using all kinds of modems, routers and routers to create their own local area networks. To ensure stable operation of these devices with providers, they must be properly configured.
Necessary
- - network cables;
- - access to the Internet.
Instructions
Step 1
Select the appropriate router (modem). Naturally, if among your devices there are laptops, then it is more logical to purchase a Wi-Fi router. Be sure to check the type of its Internet connection (LAN or DSL).
Step 2
Install purchased equipment and connect to AC power. Connect the Internet cable to the device via the WAN (Internet) port. Connect a network cable to the LAN (Ethernet) connector, and connect the other end to the network adapter of your computer or laptop.
Step 3
Turn on the device connected to the Wi-Fi router. Launch an internet browser on it. Enter the IP address of the router in the browser url input field. Press the Enter key. Enter the initial values of the username and password to gain access to the equipment settings. You can find all the necessary data in the user manual for the Wi-Fi router.
Step 4
Visit the official website of the manufacturer of this Wi-Fi router model. Download the current software (firmware) version from there. Open the Configuration menu and navigate to Firmware version. Click the Browse button and browse to the previously downloaded file. Wait for the router to update the software version and reboot.
Step 5
Repeat the algorithm for entering the equipment settings web interface. Go to the Internet Setup (WAN) menu and configure the connection to the ISP's server. When doing this, keep in mind the technical requirements required to access the Internet. Save the menu options.
Step 6
Open the Wireless Setup (Wi-Fi) menu. Configure the settings of the wireless access point by specifying its name (SSID), password (Password) and security type, such as WPA-PSK. Save the network settings. Reboot your Wi-Fi router.
