LANs built using network cables have become obsolete for many laptop owners. In their situation, it is much more logical to build a wireless local area network.
It is necessary
Wi-Fi router (router)
Instructions
Step 1
To create a wireless network, you need a Wi-Fi router (router). When choosing this equipment, you must consider the technical characteristics of your laptops. Find out the types of wireless networks and data encryption that wireless adapters in notebook computers work with.
Step 2
Purchase a Wi-Fi router that meets these specifications. Connect the purchased device to the mains. Connect the laptop to the router via the LAN (Ethernet) connector using a network cable. It usually comes standard with this device.
Step 3
Open a browser (Internet Explorer, Opera, Mozilla) and enter the standard Wi-Fi IP address of the router in the address bar. The main menu of device settings will open in front of you.
Step 4
Connect the Internet cable to the Internet (WAN) connector of the router. Open the Internet Setup menu. The setting of this menu depends only on the requirements of your provider. If you are not able to do it yourself, then contact the technical support service.
Step 5
Go to the Wireless Setup menu. Fill in this menu in accordance with the capabilities of your laptops. Those. select the types of security and radio signal with which the Wi-Fi adapters of the connected equipment can work.
Step 6
Save all changed settings. Reboot the router to apply them. Sometimes this requires disconnecting it from the mains for a while. Never press the Reset button located on the device.
Step 7
Turn on the equipment. Make sure that the connection with the provider's server is established. Unplug the cable from the laptop and check the list of available wireless networks. Connect to the hotspot you just created.
