With the development of Internet technologies, all kinds of local networks have taken root in our life. In any office, large store and many other places, the simplest networks are sure to be present. It's very easy to build a local network yourself. To do this, you need to have a minimum set of devices and a little knowledge in the field of networking. Considering that even within the confines of their own apartment many people use several laptops or PCs, the topic of creating a network is becoming very relevant.
Necessary
- network cables
- Wi-Fi adapters
- Wifi router
Instructions
Step 1
Select the type of the future local network. Emphasize your attention on the availability of devices capable of working with wireless technologies Wi-Fi. If you have mobile PCs at your disposal, then priority should be given to a mixed type of local network. Get a Wi-Fi router.
Step 2
Install the router in such a place that its signal reaches all the required points. It is best to do this in the center of the room. Connect it to any laptop or computer with a network cable and open the settings. To do this, open your browser and enter the following inscription in the address bar: https:// IP-address of the router. You can find out the IP device in the instructions for it.
Step 3
Open your wireless settings. In the English version, this item is called “Wireless Internet Setup”. Give your router a permanent (static) IP address and enable the wireless access point. Be sure to set a password for both the router itself and the wireless network.
Step 4
Connect all required mobile devices to the hotspot you created. To do this, open the search for wireless networks, the icon of which is in the right corner of the quick access panel.
Step 5
Now it remains to connect stationary PCs. You can purchase Wi-Fi adapters that allow you to connect to wireless networks. If there is no desire to spend extra money, then connect computers to the router using network cables.
Step 6
Find the TCP / IP settings for your local or wireless network. If your router does not support DHCP function, please enter a static IP address. It must differ from the router address by a fourth digit. Repeat this operation on all computers and laptops.
