How set up wireless?

Answer 1

The easiest way to set up wireless is to follow the instructions given with your computer or wireless router. On newer computers, when a wireless devise is installed it will most times run itself with a set up wizard.

Answer 2

If you’re going from a single internet connection a home wifi network, the idea of setting it up on your own can be a little intimidating. You may have already thought of hiring a professional to do so, but the fact is that getting a professional to set up your wifi network is a waste of time and money. It is absolutely possible for you to set up your home wifi network without the help of a costly professional.

You will need a router as well as wireless adapters and/or Ethernet cords. Other computers in your house will use the wireless adapters or Ethernet cords to connect to your router. You will also want to make sure you have all of the documentation that came with the router on hand. The steps for setting up a wifi network are universal in most cases, but there is the chance that your router could be slightly different. Keep the instructions on hand at all times.

To get started, begin hooking up your new router. The router will typically come with a power cord and an Ethernet cord. The power cord is self explanatory, but the Ethernet cord is used to connect your router to the cable modem so that the router can receive an Internet connection. First hook the power cord into an available socket on the wall to supply power to the router. Next, unplug the Ethernet cord that runs from the back of your computer to your cable modem. You’ll want to make sure this now runs from the cable modem to the router. Be sure you are inserting the Ethernet cord into the correct port on the back of the router as well. There are typically 5 different ports for Ethernet cords on routers, but the one that receives the Internet connection is typically colored differently and spaced away from the rest.

Once you’re supplying internet connection to your router, you’ll need to go in and configure your settings. You can do this by opening a new browser and typing the router’s gateway IP address in the address bar. This is typically “http://192.168.1.1” but the last digit could be different. In these settings, you can configure things like security, port forwarding, your network’s name, etc.

Always remember that there are help resources and tutorials available online for your router in the case that something goes wrong. Simply navigate to the manufacturer’s website and check the Support links.