Wi-Fi routers are used to create combined local area networks. They are necessary to connect several computers and laptops to the Internet, providing them with communication within the network.
It is necessary
- - router;
- - network cable.
Instructions
Step 1
Choose a suitable Wi-Fi router. To create the simplest home network, a budget model of network equipment is quite suitable. As practice shows, more expensive analogs are designed to work with a large number of computers and are designed to create a large Wi-Fi coverage area.
Step 2
Connect the Wi-Fi router to an AC power supply after selecting a location for its location. Connect the Internet or WAN connector of the network equipment with the cable provided by your ISP. Now connect the network cable to the LAN port of the router. Plug the other end into the network card of your computer.
Step 3
Turn on the Wi-Fi router and the PC selected for its settings. Read the user manual for your network device. Find the value for the IP address of the router in it. Open an internet browser and enter these details into it. Press the Enter key. Wait for the web interface of the network equipment to open.
Step 4
First, set up a connection to the provider's server. To do this, open the WAN menu. Change the parameters of this menu, following the recommendations of your provider. Enable the following features: NAT, Firewall and DHCP. Save the settings and reboot the router. Wait for it to download and check the availability of Internet access on your computer.
Step 5
Now create a wireless access point. Open the Wi-Fi menu, enter the network name, set a strong password. Select from the available options the types of radio signal and security. Save the parameters of the access point and reboot the Wi-Fi router.
Step 6
Connect mobile computers to your wireless network. Check if these devices have access to the Internet. Make sure your computers can communicate within the network.
