The procedures below explains how to set up a router for home computer networks. However, this general procedure will guide you through the process for the common kinds of home network equipment.
Below are the step by step procedure:
You need to choose a convenient location to be installing your router such as an open floor space or table. This does not need to be the permanent location of the device particularly for wireless routers, you may find it necessary to reposition the unit after installing it as the cables or signals may not reach all the areas needed. At the beginning, it is better to choose a location where it is easiest to work with the router and worry about final placement later.
Plug in the router’s electrical power source and then you will turn on the router by pushing the power button.
You may need to connect your internet modem to the router. Most network modems connect via an ethernet cable but USB connections are now common other than the ethernet cable. The cable plugs into the router jack named WAN or uplink or Internet. after connection the cable, be sure to power cycle (turn it off and turn it on back) the modem ensure the router recognizes it.
Connect one computer to the router, even if the router is a wireless model, connect the computer first to the router via a network cable. Using a cable during router installation ensures the maximum reliability of the equipment. Once a wireless router installation is complete, the computer can be changed over to a wireless connection if necessary.
Open the router’s administration tool. From the computer connected to the router, first open your web browser, then enter the router’s address for network administration in the web address field and hit Enter to reach the router’s home page
Many routers are reached by either the web address “http://192.168.1.1″ or http://192.168.0.1” you can check your router’s documentation to determine the exact address for your model. Note that you do not need a work internet connection for this step.
Log in to the router. The router’s homepage will ask you for a username and password, both are provided in the router’s documentation. You should change the router’s password for security reasons. But do this after the installation is complete to avoid unnecessary complications during the basic set up.
If you want your router to connect to the internet, you must enter internet connection information into that section of the router’s configuration (exact location varies). If using DSL internet, you may need to enter PPPoE username and password. Likewise, if you have been issued a static IP address by your provider (You will need to request for it). The static IP fields (including network mask and gateway) given to you by the provider must also be set in the router.
If you were using a primary computer or older network router to connect to the internet, your provider may require you to update the MAC address of the router with the MAC address of the device you were using previously
If this is a wireless router, change the network name (often called SSID). WHile the router comes to you with a network name set at the factory, you will never want to use this name on your network
Verify the network connection if it is working between your one computer and the router. To do this you must confirmed that the computer has received IP address information from the router.
(If internet is connected) You can also verify if the internet properly by opening the web browser and visit www.confirmgist.com or google.com to see if it working.
Connect additional computers to the router if needed. If connecting through wireless make sure the SSID of each computer matches that of the router
Last but not the least, configure additional network features as desired to guard your systems against internet attackers.
TIPS:
When connecting devices with a network cables, be sure each end of the cable connect tightly. Loose cable are one of the most common sources of network set up problems.
WHAT YOU NEED
Network adapters installed on all the devices to be connected to the router
A working internet modem (optional)
A web browser installed on the computer you are using
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