An increasing number of users are creating their own home networks, including wireless ones. To carry out this process, it is recommended to use a router (router).
Necessary
network cables, instructions for the router
Instructions
Step 1
To create a combined or wireless LAN, purchase a Wi-Fi router (router). This equipment must meet the requirements for wireless network adapters in notebook computers and possibly computers.
Step 2
Install the router and connect it to the mains. Connect all desktop computers to the Ethernet (LAN) ports of the router using RJ 45 network cables.
Step 3
Connect an Internet cable to the equipment via the WAN (Internet) port. Turn on one of the computers (laptops) connected to the Wi-Fi router and launch any browser. Enter the value of the device's IP address into its address bar, pre-registering https:// (for example
Step 4
The main menu of equipment settings appears on the display. First, set up a connection to the provider's server. To do this, go to the Internet Setup menu. Enter the required parameters (login, password, data transfer protocol, authorization types, etc.).
Step 5
Proceed to create a wireless access point. To do this, open the Wireless Setup menu. Set a name for your future wireless network and a password to access it. Select the types of encryption and radio from the options offered by the system.
Step 6
Save the settings. Restart the equipment by pressing the dedicated button in the menu. To restart some routers, you need to disconnect the device from the mains.
Step 7
Turn on your Wi-Fi router. Make sure the connection to the server is established. Check the availability of Internet access on stationary computers.
Step 8
Open the list of available wireless networks on laptops and connect to the network whose name (SSID) matches the name of the access point you created. Most routers support DHCP function, so additional configuration of PCs and laptops is not required.
