Hello! Today I will show you how to connect a Wi-Fi router to anything in your home. But in the simplest case, let's start with a computer - this is often used, and it’s more convenient to set up on a computer than on a phone. There is no particular difference in the wired connection between a computer and a laptop - everything is the same. Let's get started already.
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The algorithm for connecting a router of any model is the same - you won’t have any questions. Another thing is the internal settings of the router, which vary from model to model. For setup details, I recommend looking for the appropriate article for your router on our website. The same article will be about the connection process itself with small references to further actions.
Algorithm
I reduced the entire algorithm for interacting with the new router to the following steps:
- Installation – we place it in the apartment.
- Connection – this is exactly what our article is about, we’ll do everything ourselves.
- Settings – enter settings, Internet, Wi-Fi, passwords.
Now let's take a quick look at each step, focusing on the connection process. And for those who don’t like to read, there is a cool video on the topic:
Installation
So, you've unpacked your brand new router, it's time to determine its place in the house. Unfortunately, the range of the router is limited, so the best option for installing it is to place it in the middle of the apartment:
If you have one room, there are no problems. But if there is a lot, install a router and walk around the apartment with a laptop or phone, measuring the signal strength so that it is enough everywhere. Choose the best point, and there will be less hassle in the future.
Another problem is to position it so that the provider’s cable can reach your router without destroying the apartment. Usually, when installing the Internet, the technician can immediately tell where to run the wire - this is done precisely for better signal coverage at home. But if it’s already lying down, you’ll have to adapt to it.
Additionally, you may need to “assemble” the router at this stage - often the antennas come unscrewed, and it would be necessary to screw them on.
Connection
So we come to the topic of our article. Let's look at the back panel of the average router in the world:
Pay attention to 3 main places for us:
- LAN ports are highlighted in blue, but are often also yellow. The key difference is that they are labeled as LAN, and there are usually several of the same color. Ports are used to connect devices on your home local network - a computer or laptop.
- INTERNET or WAN port – external network. This is where your provider's cable comes in. As a rule, there is only one port, and it is highlighted in a separate color (in most cases blue, the pattern is chosen for contrast).
- Nutrition. You can’t confuse it with anything; the router will be connected to the power supply through it. There is also a separate button to turn it on, if there is one, don’t forget to turn it on too.
Final connection diagram:
- Turn on the power
- Connecting WAN
- Connecting LAN
Step 1 – nutrition
All stages are very simple, this one is no exception. We plug the plug into the power socket on the router and connect the adapter itself to the power supply. At least some indicators on the router should light up (usually the power and Wi-Fi lights are blinking).
If nothing lights up, check for the presence of current. Maybe it was connected poorly? Right there? Is the surge protector turned on, if there is one? And the most interesting thing is that maybe there is also a power button on the back of the router? Don't forget to turn it on too.
After this stage, the router should come to life. Let's proceed to further connection.
Step 2 – provider
If you do not need Internet on the router, you can skip this step. But usually this is exactly what people need. We remember that there is a special socket for this - WAN or INTERNET. This is where you need to connect!
If you connect to the portLAN – there will be no Internet! But there are exceptional models where this is acceptable.
After connecting this wire, another external network indicator usually lights up.
Step 3 - Computer
Now let’s connect the computer itself (in general, a laptop) via wire. We take a patch cord - the same network cable that comes with the router (if not, run to the store). We plug one end into the LAN port of the router, the other into the network card on the computer.
It won’t be difficult to find - all ports look the same, because... follow one standard - RJ-45:
The same is usually present on laptops. After connecting, the last indicator of interest to us should light up on the router - LAN network.
If you have severalLAN ports – you can connect to any of them. No difference.
As a result, the ports should be clogged something like this:
It's very difficult to make a mistake. We have to do everything right the first time. All! There is no need to connect anything else here, and you can proceed to configuration.
There is another way to connect to the router - throughWi- Fi. Just select ours from the list of active networks, enter the password and that’s it. The network name and password are usually also written on a sticker under the bottom.
Setting up - very briefly
Why very briefly? Yes, because the setup process itself varies from router to router. So if something is unclear, write in the comments, or better yet, go to the article about setting up your router model on our website - everything will be there in detail and with all the nuances. Below I give a universal algorithm for all models.
Step 1 – login to the panel
First you need to log into the web configurator. The best way is to look under the router and see the current control panel login information, login and password on the sticker. It looks something like this:
If all else fails, follow the following links, one of them should display a window for entering your login and password:
192.168.0.1
192.168.1.1
The login and password appear on the same sticker, but they are usually standard almost everywhere admin And admin.
Step 2 - Internet setup
And this is where the big discrepancies begin. How to get into the configuration, look for the setup wizard. He will walk you through the steps and set everything up himself. What is important here is to find an agreement with your provider, which contains the login and password for the Internet itself. During the setup process you will have to enter them here. As a result, the router should connect to the Internet.
Step 3 - Wi-Fi setup
If you use the setup wizard, you will also go through this stage. The main thing here is to set a name for your Wi-Fi network - make it clear to yourself. And very important - change the password to the wireless network so that no neighbor can connect.
Step 4 – router password
And at the end of the entire setup, it is very important not to forget to change the password for the router (well, which is the same for everyone admin) - this is how we will protect our apartment from foreign interference by evil hackers, and we will live happily ever after.
That's all! You can't imagine anything else here. You need to look at the details specifically for your model or just ask a question in the comments below. We will definitely answer!
Correct settings of the distribution point of your local network will guarantee not only ease of use, but will also protect against possible hacking by hackers. Let's start analyzing the question of how to connect to the router.
First of all, we connect the power cable and the power cord to the required connectors, which you can see in the operating instructions. Please note that one of the connectors is colored blue - this is the external WAN connection, which should be connected to a wire from your ISP. The network cable that is connected to one of the white connectors should be included in our computer.
Since only a network connection can be used to control such equipment, the answer to the question of how to connect to the router via the Internet is obvious - using a web browser.
Login to the web interface
Your PC should already be turned on: launch any web browser and start connecting to the router, for which in the top (search) line enter the numbers 192.168.0.1 (or others, this is indicated in the device manual or on the factory sticker that is on it) . After which we see a similar picture.
By specifying the default login and password written on the bottom side (if this is not a new device or the data has been replaced by someone, then you need to reset all settings by holding the button near the power connector for 6 seconds) you enter the web interface of this device.
Changing the factory administrator password
After that, immediately go to the “System Tools” – “Password” tab and change the login and password to your own and click “Save”. Be sure to write them down on paper.
Connecting the router to the Internet
After that, go to the “Quick Setup” tab and select your provider, or check the box as indicated below and click “Next”.
On the next page of the wizard, you can choose whether to receive settings automatically or enter them manually. What exactly to choose, you need to find out from your provider.
After that, let's find out how to connect to the router via -, for which we go to the “Wireless Mode” tab.
The first thing you will need to do is change the name of the network that the router will distribute, and turn off broadcasting of this name publicly. To do this, enter the network name and uncheck the box next to “Enable SSID broadcasting”. Don't forget to click "Save" and write down the given name in your notepad.
Now the name of your network will not be visible to third parties: instead, they will see a message that there are some “Other networks”, and without knowing your SSID they simply will not be able to connect to your router, which will increase its security. To connect to the router via -, you also need to specify the encryption type (the “Wireless Security” tab).
Select encryption and set a password
For maximum security and internet speed, the best choice is WPA2. Enter the password for your wireless network and write it down. Click “Save”.
There is very little left to figure out how to connect to the router. Some models will need to be rebooted for the entered network name and password to take effect. In this case, you need to select “System Tools” and then “Reboot”.
We connect a laptop (gadget) to a Wi-Fi access point
Let's start connecting to the router. Around the clock, left-click on “Other networks” (as you remember, our device does not broadcast its name and is therefore invisible in the list). Click “Connect” and enter the network name.
Today, people who want to gain freedom of action and experience convenient and wire-independent work at a computer are increasingly interested in how to properly install and connect a wireless Wi-Fi router. I think you will agree with me that running your own online business or just walking around the Internet is very convenient if you have freedom from wires and the ability to move around your home and office. I think you, like me, are in favor of a comfortable and convenient organization of your workplace.
It doesn’t matter whether you earn income from an Internet resource or provide consulting services, run an online store, create various kinds of services, or maybe just spend time on the Internet in order to accumulate useful information for yourself, in any case, comfort creates a platform for fruitful work in any field of activity. The data transmission speed of a router in a Wi-Fi wireless network directly depends on the quality of the signal, the power of the antennas and the number of connected devices.
In order for the signal on a Wi-Fi wireless network to be stable and strong, you need it in a building (apartment, house, office). It should be said that in this publication we will look at connecting the hardware of a Wi-Fi router, and how to set up Internet access on the router and configure a wireless network on it.
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that very often uninformed users buy a wired router instead of a wireless one. What are their differences? The fact is that a Wi-Fi router (also known as wireless) makes it possible to create a local (LAN) and wireless network (Wi-Fi).
That is, it can transmit the Internet signal to client devices (tablet, laptop, Smart TV, phone...) both via wires and via a Wi-Fi radio channel. But with a wired router, only the same network of the same name awaits you. That is, using such a network device you can only create a wired local network. However, there are fewer and fewer such network devices and almost all routers have a wireless network function.
So, let's get to the point. Typically, a router comes with a power adapter, an Ethernet cable, an installation CD, and a quick installation guide. First of all, find a suitable location for your Wi-Fi router so that its signal is not affected by various external factors. If you need to diagnose your wireless network, find and switch to a less congested channel, then I wrote about this in this article.
Connecting the router hardware.
First, disconnect your computer and router from the network, if you have them connected. Next, you need to install the router in the optimal place so that all participants in the wireless network receive a good Wi-Fi signal. In most cases, it is appropriate to centrally place the network device in the area where there will be wireless clients connected by a Wi-Fi connection.
Now connect all client devices (computer, laptop, switch/hub...) to the LAN ports of the router. If you will be connecting client devices wirelessly to the router, then skip this step. That is, you don’t need any wired connection.
In the image below, I schematically show how to connect the router to devices and to the Internet.
When connecting a Wi-Fi router to a computer and then setting up a network device, you usually use the included patch cord. To do this, you just need to plug one end of the patch cord into one of the LAN ports (1, 2, 3, 4) of the router, and the other into the network card of your computer (Ethernet port). If for some reason you don’t have it, you can do it yourself.
After connecting and completing all the necessary wireless settings, this computer can already be connected to the router not using a cable, but via Wi-Fi.
All that remains is to connect the cable from the Internet provider to the WAN port of the router, connect the power adapter to it and plug it into a power outlet. The router will automatically begin its download.
Now turn on your computer and check the physical connection of your devices to the router using the indicators. The manual for your router or on the installation disk should describe the status and meaning of the indicators. In my case, the description of the indicators looks like this:
If the router is physically connected correctly and everything works as expected, then you can proceed to setting up the computer (determine the type and connection to the provider) and the router. Read more about this in the second part of the article (link at the end of this post).
Some digital ones can be connected using the WINCE 2001 universal wireless adapter, which automatically connects to the Wi-Fi router using WPS technology. This video will tell you in detail about what WINCE 2001 is.
In conclusion of the article, I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in some cases, a router, like a computer, in order to avoid failure as a result of a landing and a voltage surge, it is better to connect to the mains via an uninterruptible power supply. In addition, a UPS will give you the opportunity to finish your work on the computer without losing data.
Now you know how best to install and connect a wireless router. Bye!
2014-08-31T15:27:44+00:00
Alexey: You can also configure it via a tablet, via a wireless Wi-Fi network. Although I am a supporter of setting up a router using a patch cord via a computer.
2014-08-30T23:20:07+00:00
Rustem: You can use it, but you will still need a PC to configure the router.
2014-08-30T23:18:09+00:00
AntonK: Connecting a router via a UPS is important when a hard drive is connected to the router. This will avoid errors on the screw.
Nowadays, wireless technologies make it possible to create an entire home network, which will include all mobile devices and computers equipped with Wi-Fi adapters. Everyone potentially has such opportunities, but not everyone knows how to connect Wi-Fi at home.
What you need to organize a home network
In this article I will tell you what you need to connect Wi-Fi at home.
First, you'll need a wireless router or access point. Secondly, in order to connect a computer to the router, the second one must have a Wi-Fi adapter installed. It is worth noting that every modern laptop, netbook, smartphone and tablet are equipped with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless modules, so there should be no problems with creating a home network from this side.
Today, absolutely everyone can buy a wireless router, since their cost is within the reach of any budget. However, if you don’t want to spend money on a router, you can create a distribution on a computer or even on a smartphone; If you create an access point on a smartphone, then you will only be able to access the mobile Internet, and only if it is connected and configured on the distribution device.
Here I will describe what to do if you take the plunge and purchase a router.
How to organize a local wireless network
Let's look at how to set up a local network via a Wi-Fi router, using the D-Link Dir-300 router as an example. If you have a different model, then don't be upset. They are all configured the same way. The difference between the routers is only in the design of the interface and the names of some sections. Otherwise, the essence of the work remains the same for everyone.
So, turn on your router and wait for it to boot. After that, you can connect to it via Wi-Fi or through the cable that came with the device. Next, open your favorite browser and enter the router’s IP address in the address bar. It is indicated on the factory sticker, which is affixed to the device itself (just carefully inspect it from all sides). On the same sticker you will find information about the login and password to enter the options menu.
If the sticker is missing or worn off, you can find out all the necessary information in the instructions. If none of the options suits you, then after connecting to the router, launch the command line and enter the following command in it: ipconfig and press “Enter”. All that remains is to find the line “Main gateway” - this will be the address of your router. As a rule, T-Link and D-Link use this IP address: 192.168.0.1. Sometimes there are routers with the following address: 192.168.1.1.
So, we register the IP address we already know in the browser and press “Enter”. Now the system asks you to enter your password and login to enter the options menu. By default, in the vast majority of cases, the following data is used: login – admin, password – admin.
That's it, now you are in the router settings menu. As mentioned above, you don’t need to configure anything special to create a local network. You can simply enter the name of the network, and also secure it by creating a complex password. To do this, go to the “Wi-Fi” section.
In the main settings you can enter the name of the router. To do this, find the line “SSID” (or username) and enter in it any network name you like.
A little lower you will see the line “PSK encryption key”. This is the password for connecting to the network. You can enter absolutely any password here at your discretion. The main thing is not to forget it later, since without this key you will not be able to connect to Wi-Fi.
Of course, there are still a bunch of settings, but, as a rule, no one uses them, since for normal operation of the network it is enough to specify a name and set a password. Now you know how to install Wi-Fi at home yourself.
But, if you have cable Internet, you can connect it to your router. This will allow you to distribute the Internet via Wi-Fi. Of course, this connection also requires separate configuration.
Setting up WAN in the router
WAN is a wide area network. Simply put, this is the Internet. If an Internet cable from your provider is installed in your apartment (house), then you can connect it to the WAN port of the router (RJ-45 interface). Of course, you will also need to enter certain settings in the router itself. To do this, go to the “Network” section in the router settings. Next, go to the “WAN” subdirectory.
Below, click the “Add” button. In the “Connection type” line, you need to indicate the type of connection that your provider provides. There are three options to choose from:
- PPPoE is a connection to the Internet using a unique login and password that is issued by the provider upon connection.
- Static IP - in this case you will have to manually enter the network parameters. That is, the provider gives you certain network settings that you must enter when setting up the connection. This data is usually specified in the contract concluded with the provider. But you can call customer support and ask the operator for all the necessary information.
- Dynamic IP – this option sets network parameters automatically. It only works if the provider provides such services and supports the technology for connecting clients by MAC address. That is, instead of a login and password, a unique number is used - the MAC address of your network card (or router).
As a rule, in the vast majority of cases, the first option is used - a PPPoE connection using a client login and password. Therefore, in the “Connection type” line we set the value to “PPPoE”.
Additional settings will open below. We are interested in the “PPP” section. It only needs to be filled in three lines:
- “Username” – here you need to indicate the login that your provider assigned to you.
- “Password” – enter the password assigned to you by your provider.
- “Password Confirmation” – here you need to enter your password again.
If you are provided with an IPTV service and will watch TV on a computer or on a TV with a Wi-Fi adapter, then check the “IGMP” box. After that, click “Apply” and reboot the router.
This completes the router setup. All devices connected to it will have access to the global web. In this case, they will all be in the same home group. Thanks to this, you can transfer information between devices in a group, transfer files, and so on. To do this, you just need to set up sharing and open access to the necessary resources.
Now you know how to install Wi-Fi in an apartment. However, there are other options.
For example, if you have a laptop, then you can distribute Wi-Fi from it. Moreover, if you know how to connect a laptop to wi-fi, your virtual network will have access to the Internet. The easiest way to organize Wi-Fi distribution on a laptop is to use the Virtual Router Plus program.
The program is free and extremely easy to use. I think you will understand its settings. You can learn more about how to distribute Wi-Fi from a laptop in this article.
You can also distribute mobile Internet via Wi-Fi from your smartphone. To do this, you just need to connect to a 2G or 3G network on your phone and activate the “Mobile Hotspot” function in the Wi-Fi settings. You can find out more about this.
How to set up a local network via a Wi-Fi router: Video
In one of the previous articles we examined a very relevant issue. Here we will imagine the opposite situation: how to connect wired Internet if you have a wifi router.
How to connect wired Internet from a router?
And first of all, let's look at how. The placement of the router depends on how often you plan to use it: if you just need a Wi-Fi access point (that is, you will not connect anything to it via LAN), then it is advisable to mount the router somewhere upstairs in the middle of the apartment.
If you are going to connect wired Internet from the router to a computer or laptop, you will have to run the network cable to the room where the computer is installed.
Now let's look at connecting the Wi-Fi router directly. For this example, a TP-Link router is used.
So, to connect the Internet (wired) through the router, turn the device towards you to the side where the LAN ports are located.
This router has five LAN connectors: four yellow ports and one blue connector. Yellow ports are needed to connect equipment (such as computers, NAS servers, etc.), and the blue port is needed to connect wired Internet - it is called “Internet” or “WAN”.
Take the provider cable and connect it to the blue WAN port: the light on the front panel of the wifi router should light up.
This means that wired Internet from the provider is successfully supplied to the router.
It is advisable to check the network settings on the computer if it will be used in the future. To do this, go to the “Start” menu, go to the “Control Panel” tab and click on the “Network and Access Center” icon
A window will open where in the upper left corner there will be a tab “Changing adapter settings”: click on it, select your LAN connection and go to the properties of this connection.
In the next window, you should find the “Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)” tab in the list of settings, go there and make sure that the “Obtain an IP address automatically” tab is checked.
Now let's move on to setting up a wifi router to connect to wired Internet.
How to connect cable Internet through a router: setting up a router
Launch an Internet browser and enter the IP address of your router in the address bar (depending on the model, IP addresses may vary, but mostly it is 192.168.0.1, less often 192.168.1.1).
If everything is done correctly, an authorization window will appear.
Now you need to enter your login and password to enter the router settings (in standard configurations this is the word “admin”, which is entered in both fields).
Go to the “Quick Settings” tab and click the “Next” button
You have several options for connecting to the Internet:
Let's take a closer look at this point:
- - Auto-detection - as the name suggests, this connection automatically configures your router and is often used when there are no settings from the provider.
- - PPPoE – when you select this item, an additional window will open where you should enter the password and login provided by your Internet provider.
PPTP/Russia/PPTP – almost identical to the previous connection option, except for specifying the type of IP address
- - Dynamic IP address – every time the client connects to the Internet, he receives a new IP address from the range specified by the provider.
- - Static IP address – a permanent address used to connect to the Internet.
I have wired internet, how do I connect wifi?
Now you need to set up a Wi-Fi connection. To do this, go to the next tab and in the “Wireless Mode” field, set the marker to “Enable”.
In the “Wireless network name” field, enter the name you like best, check the “WPA, Personal WPA2” box (this is the choice to protect your Wi-Fi connection) and enter .
