Quite often, situations arise in which you need to connect the Internet to several computers or laptops at once, having only one Internet cable at your disposal. In such cases, it is common to use a router or router.
It is necessary
Wi-Fi router
Instructions
Step 1
Let's first learn how to choose the right router. If you are going to connect only computers, then you can purchase any device without the possibility of distributing a Wi-Fi signal. Check which network it is intended for (LAN or DSL).
Step 2
If you are planning to connect laptops, then opt for a Wi-Fi router. Determine the types of radio signal it works with (802.11 b / g / n). Find out if your router supports WPA and WPA2 encryption, or if it only works with WEP mode. Select the parameters you need depending on the capabilities of your laptops.
Step 3
Install a Wi-Fi router and connect your laptop or computer to it. In this case, you must use the Ethernet (LAN) connector. Connect the Internet cable to the device via the Internet (WAN) port.
Step 4
Open a browser on a computer connected to the router. Enter in the address bar the IP of the equipment, which can be found out by reading the user manual.
Step 5
The main menu of the router's Wi-Fi settings will open in front of you. Find Internet Setup. Enter the parameters required to establish a stable connection to the server. If you do not know how to configure this menu, then visit the official forum of your provider or contact technical support specialists for help.
Step 6
Make sure the connection to the server is established. Now let's start creating a wireless access point. Open the Wireless Setup menu. Come up with a name and password for your hotspot. Select the types of security and radio transmission.
Step 7
Save the settings and reboot the device. Connect all computers to the LAN ports using network cables. Connect all laptops to a wireless hotspot.
