How to set up a WiFi router: step by step instructions. We connect the Wi-Fi router and the Internet

Today, many families have long had a couple of computers or laptops, and sometimes both. In addition to all this, there are also smart phones, and maybe a tablet. And, of course, the center of entertainment for each family member is a big one. Up to a certain point, everything usually goes well, while everyone at home uses their devices, but then there is a desire for something more.

This requires a home wireless network. It helps to get rid of unnecessary wires, to be more mobile, of course, makes all media content accumulated by family members available to everyone.
Such home wireless network is organized using a wi-fi router that broadcasts a signal to many devices that support a wireless connection. Or you can join the distribution using network cables, but for this you will need to register IP addresses for each connected device.

For greater comfort of accessing content, use a NAS server. It can be as a separate system unit with several HDD drives, and a ready-made boxed solution. Such a home server allows you to connect any device wirelessly and view HD video, music, play games and much more, and most importantly, store it all on your drives. The home server is also connected to the wi-fi router.

The most common options for connecting to the Internet

1. With dynamic IP (Automatic IP or DHCP)
2. With static IP address (Manual configuration field WAN IP address setting, mask, gateway…)

We will consider the 2nd option, with a static IP address. As soon as you select it, the fields for entering the parameters of the static connection - "Setting the WAN IP address" will become active, which must be filled in according to the data received from the Internet provider.

Click "No" and fill in all the fields in sequence.

It is worth noting that in this case the IP address and other network parameters are fixed, they should be entered exactly as indicated by the provider.
If the option with a dynamic IP address is selected, or PPPoE or L2TP, then the setup is simplified and the router will automatically receive all connection parameters from the provider. Only the last two connection types require a name and password provided by the ISP (or, in rare cases, a "Service Name").

Complete the settings by clicking the Apply or Save button.

In some cases, the provider binds the user to the MAC address (physical address) of his computer so that no one else can connect instead of him. In this case, an attempt to access the Internet using a router will become impossible.

To avoid this, the MAC address of the router's external interface should be changed to match the MAC address that your ISP assigned you to (usually the address of your computer's network interface).

This operation is called MAC address cloning, however, this function in the router's web interface does not always have the same name.
To clone the MAC address of your computer that was connected to the Internet by cable before installing the router, enter it in the MAC field of the "Special ISP Requirements" section in the WAN section, Internet connection tab.

Save the settings by clicking the "Apply" button.

How to find out the MAC address of a computer

To find out the MAC address of the computer and enter it when setting up an Internet connection on the router,
do the following:

1. Click on the computer icon in the task area (tray), click "Network and Sharing Center"

and in the window that opens, select "Connect via local network».

2. Click the Details button to see the MAC address.

The MAC address will be located in the Physical Address field.

Configuring Wi-Fi Settings Manually

If you did everything correctly and specified the correct connection parameters, then after rebooting the router you will get access to the Internet from the computer on which you made the settings. Open a browser and type
any website address, such as . The site page has opened, therefore, you can proceed
to setting up a wireless network (wi-fi).

In the menu of the web interface of the router, select the "Wireless" section, the "General" tab.

Please note that some routers support wireless network operation in two bands at once (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz). Set up your wireless network in the more popular 2.4GHz band.

Specify the wireless network operation mode. The best option- A universal setting that ensures compatibility with both new and old versions of the Wi-Fi standard. It is called "Mixed" or "Auto" (automatic mode).

Specify the network SSID (Network name that will be displayed during scanning) in the field of the same name. Select the security option in the "Authentication Method" field, I recommend WPA2-Personal, why, read in the Wi-Fi section. Enter a password (or key) in the WPA Preshared Key field. This key and network name (SSID) will be required to set up access on your wireless devices, so it is recommended that you save them to a file or write them down somewhere in a safe place.

It is recommended to hide the SSID so that your home wireless network was not visible from the outside, but you can still connect to it, since you already know the SSID. To save the settings, click on the "Apply" or "Save" button. By the way, the wireless network in the 5 GHz band is configured in the same way.

Attention! Be careful when updating router firmware. The need for it is due to the incorrect operation of the router and communication problems. Carefully read the update section of the user manual software router and strictly follow the recommendations. Updating the firmware of the router is a last resort, you should not resort to it unless absolutely necessary, since there is no such need during the initial setup of the wireless network.

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The Internet has firmly entered our homes, on the Internet you can now find out everything we need, watch your favorite shows, TV shows, movies, news online, download the software we need, and most importantly, exchange information with other people. Now in the world great amount devices with Internet access. Now every family has several devices that require access to the Internet at once. And most of them work online.

The question arises, how can we organize our home wireless network? A Wi-Fi router will help us with this. A router or, speaking in Russian, a router, let us connect several devices at once to one Internet channel, both by wire and by Wi-Fi. Many people think about it, but connecting, installing, configuring a Wi Fi Router is difficult and beyond the power of an ordinary person! This is not so, after reading this article you will understand that everything is simple! Let's start.

How to start setting up a Wi-Fi router.

I’ll make a reservation right away in this article, I won’t talk about a specific router model, here we will talk about general scheme Wi-Fi router settings. If you are interested in a specific model, go to the “router settings” section and select the one that applies to your router from the list of articles. Also at the end of the article I will provide links to the settings of the most popular models.

Before starting the setup, we need to connect patch cords to the computer and laptop (This is a small wire with two plugs at the ends, which should have come with routers), you will learn more about this from the article “Connecting a Router”. You also need to make settings for your computer (laptop), which you can find out here. Now you can proceed directly to setting up the Wi-Fi router. It is not possible to describe in one article the detailed configuration of all router models at once. Therefore, I will leave you with a configuration scheme for any router.

Tuning scheme

1. To get started, open any browser (Mozilla, Opera, Google Chrome, Internet Explorer), write the address of the router in the address bar. must be written in the instructions or on the back cover of the router. You can also read the article "how to find out the address of the router."
2. Then an authorization window will appear, enter "Username" and "Password", usually the default is admin / admin. But there are models where this is not the case, so we look at the back panel of the router; the name and password from your device should be written there. Enter and press "Enter" or "Submit"
3. After you got to the working page, you need to set up the Internet from the beginning. Find the inscription “WAN” on the page (in some routers, you need to go to setup mode or to manual mode, and only then look for WAN). I click on it.
4. On the page that appears, select "connection type". Then enter the provider settings. And be sure to click Save.
5. Our next step is setting up Wi Fi. We will find on the same page where “WAN” is the inscription “Wireless” (Wireless network). You need to specify the network name (SSID) and enter the key for Wi-Fi (select the type of encryption "WPA2-PSK"). Save again.
6. Then you need to reboot devices. All setup on this will be completed.

Please note that this is only a wiring diagram so that you have an idea of ​​what you will have to face. You can find a complete and detailed Wi-Fi router setup here.

After setting up, you will need to install a router.

Router Installation

In order to understand how to install a Wi-Fi router in an apartment (house), you need to decide whether we will use only Wi-Fi or we can also connect a wire. If we connect the wire, then it is best to install the router near the computer so that the wire that comes with the kit is enough.

For Wi-Fi only users, you can leave the router near the computer, or attach it to the wall in a place convenient for you.

For two storey building choose a location, approximately in the center.

For beautiful models, I advise you to simply put it on a nightstand or table.

That's all, as you could make sure everything is very simple after spending a little time, you have a wireless network connected to the Internet in your apartment. And most importantly, you did everything yourself, and did not give people money for 20-30 minutes of work.

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Not so long ago, a computer, and even more so a laptop, was a luxury. Today, almost every family has a computer or laptop, and in many families, almost every family member has these devices. Each such device must have access to the Internet, since a computer without the Internet is a “box”. With the development of technology, in order to divide Internet traffic into several devices, it is no longer necessary to connect a separate cable to each device, everything can be done over the air - using Wi-Fi technology.

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Benefits of Wi-Fi

Before talking about the setup itself WiFi networks at home, we will talk about the tasks and advantages of this technology. So, if you have a need to divide the existing Internet channel into several devices, then you need a router. If you want to share the Internet channel by connecting devices without using wires, then this will help you wifi router. We have already told you about that, and therefore, before buying it, we recommend that you read this article again. A Wi-Fi router is a great option if you have devices that support Wi-Fi networks. Thus, by installing a Wi-Fi router in the most central point, you can provide Wi-Fi coverage throughout the apartment, which is very convenient, because you will not need to pull extra wires. If your computer does not have a Wi-Fi adapter, then this issue can be solved in two ways: install a Wi-Fi router in the room where the computer is located, or purchase a Wi-Fi adapter. A Wi-Fi adapter is a small device in the form of a flash drive or in the form of a card inserted into a PCI slot.

In view of the fact that in almost every family there is a need WiFi settings router, then we will tell you how to configure it yourself, without calling the wizard.

Setting up a Wi-Fi router

To configure the router, it must be connected via cable to a computer or laptop. The connection diagram must be displayed in the instructions. We unpack the router, fasten the antennas to it, then connect one part of the network cable (which comes with the kit) to the router, and the other to the computer (laptop). Then we connect the power of the router and after that we connect the network cable of the Internet provider to it.

How to enter the router menu

Absolutely all Wi-Fi routers are configured using the WEB interface, this is a kind of site with settings. That is, in order to configure the router, you need to open a page with its settings in the browser. To do this, enter "192.168.1.1" in the address bar of the browser and press the "Enter" key. After that, a window will appear on the screen in which you will need to enter your login and password to access the router settings. Standard (by default) login and password from the router settings menu: "admin" - in small letters. After entering, press "OK" and get into the menu.

Flashing a Wi-Fi router

So, in order to set up a Wi-Fi router, you first need to reflash it. If you are a fairly experienced person, and you know what and how, then now we will tell you what you need to do for this. If you don’t really like to understand all the intricacies of computer technology, then you can do without flashing the router. Firmware is a kind of operating system router on which it is based.

Why do you need a flashing? Re-flashing the router is necessary in order to ensure normal and quality work devices. As a rule, each Wi-Fi router from the moment of release until the moment of discontinuation has the same firmware version. This firmware passes only internal tests, but when the device goes on mass sale, users find all the problems in the operation of the device, in various situations. Therefore, the "native" firmware is not perfect and you may have problems in the operation of the device: low speed, freezes, problems with Wi-Fi, etc. That is why it is better to install new version firmware.

In order to reflash a Wi-Fi router, you need to download the firmware file. You can download it, of course, from the official website of the manufacturer. To do this, on the website of the device manufacturer, find the model of your Wi-Fi router, and click on the “Downloads” tab, this is where the list of available firmware should be located. Some manufacturers may send you to an FTP server where the firmware is stored. But do not rush to download the most latest version firmware, first read the forums where users who installed this firmware wrote a review about its work and concluded: is it worth installing it or not.

After downloading the archive with the firmware, unzip it and copy the firmware file to the downloads folder. In the router menu, go to the Firmware section and in the available field, specify the path to the new firmware for the router. More detailed instructions how to reflash the router, you can find in the instructions for the device.

After flashing, go to the Network / IPConfig / Network menu (depending on the model of your router) and first make the provider settings.

WAN connection type

• Dynamic IP / DHCP / Dynamic IP - select if the provider provides a dynamic IP;


• Static ip / Statistical IP address - select if the provider is built on a local network, where to access the Internet you need to enter an IP address, subnet mask and Gateway (Gatway).


• PPPoE - select if you need to enter a username and password to access the Internet.

DNS

DNS 1 and DNS 2 - it is advisable to leave them installed automatically, if the provider requires them manual installation(which is very rare), then we enter the primary and secondary DNS. It is not always necessary to enter the provider's DNS in the network settings, sometimes external DNS work better than the provider's.

Then go to the Wireless tab, which contains the Wi-Fi settings.

How to set up a Wi-Fi network

Network name (SSID)

The network name is the name of your Wi-Fi router that will be displayed when the device searches for a network to connect to Wi-Fi. We recommend that you set the name as original as possible to avoid overlaps. If there are 2 devices with the same names on the network, then incorrect operation is possible. WiFi connections.

Channel

This is the frequency channel over which data will be transmitted. Give this option Special attention, as this may cause you to experience slow Wi-Fi speeds. Why? Each channel has its own, so to speak, data transfer volumes. The more devices you have connected via Wi-Fi, the lower the Internet speed for each device - the same goes for the channel, the more devices use the same channel, the less its bandwidth. Therefore, even if you have a high speed Internet connection, and the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded, then wifi speed connections will be very low.

If you do not have such advanced neighbors, then this parameter can be left at the value of "Auto". It is very easy to check the Wi-Fi activity of neighbors - call up the list of Wi-Fi connections menu and see the number of Wi-Fi routers that are available in your apartment: if there are few of them, then the channel is enough, if there are many, then it is better to install it manually.

In view of the fact that "Auto" selects the 6th or 7th channels, then with manual selection it is necessary to select the channels that are at the beginning. That is, if in the future, the connection speed via Wi-Fi has dropped, and via cable it corresponds to the declared one, then it is possible that the whole problem lies in the Wi-Fi channel.

Mode (Wireless Mode)

This setting sets the wireless network standard. 2 factors depend on the wireless network standard: the ability to work in it with older types of devices and the speed of Wi-Fi. That is, Wi-Fi has its own standards of operation, and to make it more clear to you, let's look at an example. AT cellular communication At first, the Internet was transmitted via WAP, then via GPRS, then via EDGE, etc., with each new type, the data transfer speed also grew - in our situation, everything is the same. The further down the alphabet letter the communication standard is, the higher the data rate it supports. But here it is necessary to take into account one more point: not all devices released a long time ago and supporting work in Wi-Fi networks support the latest type of connection - and this must be taken into account.

When choosing a wireless connection type, set the type that will be supported by all your Wi-Fi devices. Devices of a new type can work with older types, but not vice versa. But do not be upset, most modern Wi-Fi routers can work with several standards - which is very convenient, for this, set the value to "b / g / n" (if any).

Channel Width

The channel width is specified in megahertz. We recommend leaving this parameter on the “Auto” parameter, or setting its maximum value.

Maximum data transfer rate

This parameter sets the maximum data transfer rate - rate limit. Of course, it is best to set this parameter to the maximum value. If you are the main user of the Internet, and you need a high data transfer rate over network cable on a computer, then you can cut the Wi-Fi speed in this way.

Encryption type

Another important parameter when setting up a Wi-Fi router is the type of encryption of transmitted data. The stronger the type of encryption, the more secure your data will be transmitted. To date, the most best type encryption is WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. But here you should also pay attention to the fact that not all devices support given type encryption, and therefore it is possible that when you select it, you will need to find " golden mean» for all devices.

How to set up Wi-Fi on a computer and laptop

Let's briefly describe how to set up Wi-Fi on Windows 7 and Windows 8. In order to set up Wi-Fi on a laptop or computer, you need to select your Wi-Fi router in the list of Wi-Fi devices, which you gave the original name. Then we click on his name 2 times with the mouse, and we are prompted to enter a password - we enter the password, it is checked, and if you entered everything correctly, the device connects to Wi-Fi. After that, we recommend checking both over the network and over Wi-Fi. Please note that Wi-Fi speed may be limited throughput router. Therefore, it may differ from that which is available on the LAN.

Sometimes, to connect a laptop via Wi-Fi, you need to separately enable the Wi-Fi module. As a rule, on laptops, the corresponding button is responsible for this, it can be either separate or combined with the F7 key.

More detailed information You can learn about setting up a Wi-Fi connection in the video below.

Many modern models smartphones and tablets do not require additional configuration. Almost everything is ready to go, all that remains is to synchronize the data: numbers, music, photos and more.

To connect to the Internet, as a rule, you need to use either a mobile or Wi-fi connection.

In the latter case, it is enough just to find the one you need and enter the password for it. The only exception is the open network. After that, the user can fully use the Internet.

However, the settings may go astray or simply not set by default yet. Accordingly, you need to edit the properties in order for everything to work.

Preliminary measures

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It is not always necessary to attribute everything to a non-working Wi-fi module or just a failure of the parameters.

First of all, check if the Wi-fi you want to connect to works on other devices. Additionally, try to join another connection as well.

If the smartphone does not connect in any way, although everything is in order on the other device, then you should try setting up Wi-Fi yourself.

In case the router is inoperative, you need to check the configuration via a smartphone. Let's consider all this in more detail.

Settings on a mobile device

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In this case, you need to go to the settings in the Wi-fi section and scroll through the entire list of networks available for connection to the end. Then click on the Add Network panel.

Connection requires the following:

• enter a name;
• specify the type of security;
• save the connection.

If you are not sure about the type of security, then it is better to double-check. Otherwise, you will not be able to connect. This setting must match on all devices.

Most modern smartphones support security types such as WEP, WPA/WPA2 PSK, 802.1x EAP, WAPI PSK, WAPI CERT.

DHCP

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This is a special network protocol. Thanks to it, users can connect third-party devices. They automatically receive all the necessary information to work in a TCP / IP network.

If DHCP is disabled, then your device cannot receive data from the network, respectively, you cannot access the Internet either.

This protocol must be configured in the router itself. If it is disabled, then there are two options: either you enable it, or you work without it.

In the second case, go to Settings, to the Wi-fi section and look at the advanced settings.

They will have the following options:

• proxy server;
• IP address;
• change password
• static IP.

It is the last parameter that is needed to restore the connection. Turn it on and write down the data of the network you are connecting to:

• IP address - the address of your device. As a rule, it is in the range from 192.168.0.100 to 192.168.0.199. However, there may be other options depending on the configuration of the router.
• gateway - the main route for communication with other gateways. Used in TCP/IP. The gateway determines the ability to access the Internet. In most cases, you can find out by looking at the information at the bottom of the router or by contacting the provider;
• netmask - bitmask. Also required to connect. Most often it goes in the format 255.255.255.0. More precisely, you can look at your settings on your computer. Having opened information about the network, one of the fields must contain a mask.
• DNS 1, DNS 2 - DNS is a special service that connects you to a specific resource. That is, you enter the site address, and the DNS server processes this and recognizes which IP this resource has. This way you can move from site to site. In addition, there is a primary and secondary DNS. When setting up a connection, you can use public servers from Google: 8.8.8.8. and 8.8.4.4.

If you don't know necessary information you can watch it on your computer. To do this, go to the properties of the connection. You can also call your operator or find an agreement with your provider, it may contain these parameters.

After entering the fields, save the changes and reconnect. In most cases, everything starts working. Otherwise, or check the operability of the Wi-fi module or router.

Set up WiFi on your phone

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Dealing with the configuration on the router is not only necessary if there are any problems.

For many users, only this method of configuring the router is suitable due to the lack of a laptop or conventional computer. To do this, just launch the browser on your smartphone.

As a rule, in addition, you should open the instructions for your router. If you do not have it available, you should download it via the mobile Internet.

Also, before setting up, make sure that you have connected the wire correctly and also turned on the router in the mains.

After activating the Wi-fi network on your device, go to the list of available connections.

Connecting to the Router from a Smartphone

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The list should contain a router with the manufacturer's name and product code number. Connect to this device. As a rule, it does not have a password, but if the network asks for it, reset the router to factory settings.

You can reset the router by pressing the Reset button (red in some models) and holding it for 30 seconds. Then unplug your device and plug it back in.

Then go to the browser on your smartphone and write in the line 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, enter your username and password.

For unconfigured routers, these options are admin. Then set up the WAN connection. Don't forget to save these settings.

Then check your Internet access. You should not immediately enter a new name and come up with a password for the router. You need to make sure that the device itself works. Try accessing a website over Wi-Fi.

If the connection is working, proceed to setting up Wi-Fi security. To do this, the user will need:

• come up with a name for the network;
• put a password.

Enter this and save your changes.

In some routers, when you change any configuration, the router temporarily freezes or completely interrupts the connection. This happens due to the fact that the network starts to work on other settings, and the smartphone needs time to reconnect.

If the phone does not want to connect, then go to Settings, to the Wi-fi section. In the same place, click on the name of your connection and select "Forget". Then simply log in again with your password.

Change password

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Except normal tuning, through a smartphone, you can change the password of an existing Internet connection. This procedure is also carried out through the browser. Similarly to the previous method, log in to the router configuration by going to the authorization page.

Advice! If admin as a username and password do not suit you, turn the router over. Login information should be on the back.

Next, go to “Security Mode” and decide on the type of security - you need WPA / WPA2. Then enter the password for the network key. You can think of anything. However, as a rule, you need to use the Latin alphabet.

The most secure passwords contain uppercase, lowercase, and signs. You should not use the name of the street and apartment, as well as the name and surname, this data may be available to your friends or neighbors, they will be able to connect to your network without your permission.

In this article, we will talk about how to set up WiFi on your own. Wireless WiFi networks are forever ingrained in our Everyday life. AT shopping malls, cultural institutions, hotels and airports, the mobile device can easily connect to free or paid Wi-Fi hotspots. The connection is not only convenient, but also has a lot of other advantages that have influenced the spread of home WiFi networks.

Step one - enter the router settings

As a rule, the moment of connecting the router to a laptop or computer is not difficult for users, but setting up this device can shake your nerves. But in fact, everything is simple.

First, go to the device settings menu using any browser. In the address bar, enter "192.168.1.1" (the router's local address). Then enter your username and password (in both fields, enter "admin"), This will open the path to the settings.

The router menu is made in the form of a standard Internet site, so there should not be any difficulties in understanding the interface.

Step two - set up an Internet connection

We moved on to setting up a WAN connection, in other words, we help the router connect to the provider's network, which will give you access to the Network.

On this, the WiFi router setup has not yet been completed, let's move on.

Step three - set up a Wi-Fi network

It's time to set up your Wi-Fi network. To do this, we go to the category "Wireless mode" (Wireless), where in the subparagraph "Wireless Settings" specify the following parameters:

So, WiFi router setup came to an end. Now let's connect to it on the device itself.

Step Four – How to connect Wi-Fi on a computer or laptop

The final and easiest step. Just find the name of your Wi-Fi router in the list of available networks and join it (a field will appear in which you will need to enter a password). Please note that you will have to purchase a Wi-Fi adapter for your computer.

That's all! Use the Internet with benefit and pleasure!