Network devices of the home-small office class are represented by a very wide selection. A separate class is routers, that is, combined systems designed to connect to the Internet provided by your provider, and further broadcast (distribute) traffic to one or many network devices. A local network can be wired (100 Megabit or 1 Gigabit), and also wireless, working using the Wi-Fi protocol. We’ll look at how to set up a router at home in detail in this review.

The user has already decided on the choice of model, or, moreover, the purchase has already been made. This could be a 100-megabit, or “state-of-the-art” gigabit router model, with one Wi-Fi band or two. However, without proper configuration, it is unlikely that you will be able to unlock maximum functionality.

Installation and connection

First of all, it is worth deciding whether “wired” connections will be used, or whether the entire local network with Internet access will be organized entirely “via Wi-Fi”.

Based on this (that is, from the number of “wired” lines), the installation location of the router is selected. At the same time, the length of the cord “from the provider” (in the figure – “green”) should be as short as possible. But don’t rush to change anything: when you turn it on for the first time, the cable must “reach” the computer (from which the router will be configured).

Remember: the router, like other devices (for example, a modem), receives power from an external unit. A similar adapter is plugged into a 220 Volt outlet. When choosing a location for installation, you need to take into account safety rules.

Fastening

Almost every router can be installed in a horizontal position (on a table, on a shelf). On the body, specially for this purpose, rubber inserts (“legs”) are provided. At the same time, not every device allows for a vertical installation of the case. If you install a horizontal case vertically, overheating of the internal hardware (and various other troubles) is possible. How to install a router at home - the user decides first, and only then, chooses a specific model. A definite advantage will be the ability to attach to a vertical surface (that is, to a wall). Be careful when choosing.

Connection

Any router, as a rule, contains 4 hardware ports for the local network. It is necessary to determine which devices (computer, laptop, TV set-top box) will be connected “via cable”, and all others will be able to access the network exclusively via Wi-Fi.

Port assignment

Let's look at how to connect a router at home yourself (without violating the warranty rules).

1. Connect the LAN cables (ports 1-4), if any, to be used.
2. Connect the provider cable to the router’s “Internet” port (another name is the “WAN” port).
3. Then, connect the router's power supply, plug it into a power outlet.

That is, turning on the power supply is the last thing to do.

Settings

Any kit supplied at retail, in addition to the router itself, includes two “devices”: a power supply, as well as a power cord (patch cord). During the initial (first) setup, we recommend using the supplied cord. That’s right, you will make sure the router is working.

Before you connect a wifi router at home, the first time you connect it “next to the computer”.

If the router is new, the next step is skipped. Turn on the power to the router (it is not necessary to connect the power cords). After 2-3 minutes, press “reset” (hold for 5 seconds or more - read the instructions), all settings will be reset to factory settings.

Also, you need to check that the PC’s network card is set to “auto” mode (IP, DNS). You need to look: “Connection properties” – “TCPIP protocol (v4)” – “Properties”. It should look like in the picture (install, click “OK”):

Setting up a network card

Now, with the router's power off, you connect its port (from 1 to 4) to the PC's network card. What is done using a patch cord.

Then, turn on the power. It is advisable to restart the computer. How to set up a router at home is described in detail in the instructions.

After turning on, you need to wait 2-3 minutes. Then, the local connection will be established (which means the device is working):

Open your browser. In the address bar, you type the IP address of the router (web interface address):

What it is equal to (for your router) - see the instructions. In the same place, they provide “login” and “password”:

Without knowing the “login with password”, you will not get to the settings page, and you will not be able to further configure the router.

Note: if you want to set up a connection with your provider, you need to connect the cable to the “Internet” port (to the “WAN” port). What is done before power is applied.

Port assignment

Web interface

All settings are performed by the user in the web interface. This is a set of tabs (pages) displayed by the browser. Each page configures one thing: Wi-Fi network (name, range, etc.), Internet connection (WAN port properties)…

Note: Once you've made all your changes in one tab, save them before moving on to another. Saving many settings “at once” leads to damage to the device!

However, the advice given above does not apply to modern models. You need to remember that some types of settings will “take effect” after a reboot. You can reboot the router by clicking reset “in one click”.

In conclusion, let's look at how to set up a WiFi router at home, where the wireless network is “seen” only by you. Necessarily:

• 1. Come up with a name for the Wi-Fi network (by setting it in the SSID field):

Wi-fi settings

The name can then be “hide” (check “hide access point”).

• 2. Setting the “country” - will change the list of available channels (there are 14 in total, for the 2.4 GHz range).
• 3. Wi-Fi network, can operate in “b/g” or “n” mode (it is the fastest), if you don’t know, “mixed” is recommended.

In this model, you can set the maximum number of Wi-Fi users (zero means “auto”). Perhaps you have different settings (read the instructions in detail).

Hiding the name is a method to protect your network. Traffic encryption (WPA2, WPA), password login (PSK) are considered “advanced” methods. To install them, there is a separate tab (“Wi-Fi Security Settings”).

We hope the information will be useful.

The Internet has become an integral part of life, and every computer should have access to the network. At home, a connection via a Wi-Fi router is suitable for this, which provides the ability to use both a wireless connection (for laptops, mobile phones, tablets) and a cable connection (for desktop computers).

Where is the best place to install a Wi-Fi router?

For those who are considering options for how to install a router, you should start by choosing a location to place the device. This is influenced by several factors:

• location of the provider's modem or cables, if used;
• apartment layout;
• location of the desktop computer (if any).

There are different models of wireless devices from Asus, TP Link, D-Link, etc. They may have different data transfer rates and coverage areas. This should be taken into account when you choose a location for the device, so that access is available anywhere in your apartment. In this case, the best solution would be a central point, if the cable, location of the modem and desktop PC allow it. If you have to install the device closer to the computer in order to run a cable to it, then you need to focus on this factor.

How to connect a router to a computer or laptop

It’s easy to figure out how to connect a Wi-Fi router to a computer. The process itself is quick, but problems may arise with setting up the device. Separately below, we will consider the option of connecting a desktop PC via a wireless network and using a network cable. The option of how to connect a router to a laptop is practically no different. Before purchasing a receiver, you should keep in mind that there are models on the market that do not support Wi-Fi distribution and act as an adapter (for connecting several devices).

At the first stage, to gain access to the Internet, you need to correctly connect the wires to the device. There are several major router manufacturers, but the connection diagram always remains the same. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to connect a wifi router to a computer:

1. Unpack and install the device, plug it into a power outlet. On the back panel, as a rule, there is a button to turn on the device: press it. If a signal is received, the lights on the router will light up.
2. There are several sockets on the rear panel. One of them is always located on the edge and is painted in a different color (blue, yellow) with the signature WAN. Connect the wire from the modem or the Internet cable into it. You should hear the latch click, indicating that the cord is securely secured.
3. If you need to connect a cable to the PC, then insert it into any of the empty sockets nearby and stretch it to the connector on the network card. When connected, the light should light up, which means there is a signal.
4. When connecting wirelessly, you need to go to the network settings on the PC itself.

Wireless router connection

Most users are interested in the option of how to connect to a router wirelessly. In the case of a laptop, everything is much simpler, because it has a built-in module for receiving a Wi-Fi signal. When it comes to regular PCs, the situation is somewhat more complicated, because you will additionally need to purchase an adapter for a Wi-Fi network. They are easy to find in any hardware store and are often sold together with modems.

There are two options for Wi-Fi adapters for PCs on the market – external and internal. The first ones are connected via a USB cable and stand on the table; they look like a docking station for an Apple player. The latter are mounted on the motherboard via a PCI connector. They work equally well, but the external version can be disconnected and connected to another device, and the built-in one does not take up space on the table. A disk with drivers and software should come with the device.

After connecting to the computer, setup occurs in exactly the same way as on a laptop. In most cases, to enable Wi-Fi on your computer, you just need to find your connection in the list of networks and enter the password. If you are connecting for the first time, you may need to specify the settings that were given to you when concluding a contract with the provider.

Wired connection using twisted pair

Previously, there was only one way to connect a wifi router to a desktop computer - a cord. At first, a cable from a telephone line was used (sometimes still used), then others appeared that provided not only the computer with Internet access, but also the TV with cable channels. This connection method is still used today, as a rule, for stationary PCs. How to connect a computer to a router via cable:

• connect the provider’s wire to the wi-fi router into the socket labeled WAN or Internet;
• The power cord should be inserted into one of the LAN connectors;
• the second end of the cord must be connected to the Ethernet port of the computer, after connection the light should light up (blink).

What to do if the router does not connect to the Internet

Even if you know how to connect a wifi router to a computer and have done all the necessary manipulations, a situation may arise that a connection to the Internet is not established. At the same time, everything works correctly through the cable, and the wireless network does not transmit data, but is visible in the list of connections. If you call the provider’s support service, the first thing the specialist will do is to unplug the Wi-Fi device from the socket, wait 3-10 minutes and turn it on again. In many cases this really helps.

If this method does not help, then there is a high probability that the computer cannot automatically obtain the IP or DNS address of the network. To check the settings, you need to right-click on your connection, select “Network Center”, click on the image of the network connection and go to the “Details” tab. If the DNS or IP item is empty, then this is the problem. You need to call support and find out what values ​​need to be entered in the properties. After receiving them:

1. Click on the connections and click on the “Properties” button.
2. Find the item that ends with TCP/Ipv4. Click on it and click "Properties".
3. Activate the “Use the following IP address” items, enter the data provided to you by your provider.
4. Repeat the same for DNS gateways.
5. Click "Ok" and close the other tabs.

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How to connect a wifi router?

Many people prefer to have Wi-Fi wireless Internet at home than to be dependent on wires. To achieve this, you need to buy a Wi-Fi router you like and connect it correctly. It is the connection and configuration of the router that causes the most problems. Of course, you can call a specialist, but he will take money for it while you can do everything yourself.

How to connect Wi-Fi through a router will be described below.

How to connect a Wi-Fi router yourself

By purchasing a router for your Internet, you will have the opportunity to create a wireless network. However, there are several nuances that you need to know before installing the router and configuring it.

Where is the best place to place a Wi-Fi router in an apartment?

You need to install the router in the apartment so that it covers the maximum area of ​​the room. It is also necessary to take into account the material from which the walls of the apartment are made. Some materials will transmit the signal well, while others will transmit virtually no signal.

The basic rules for placing a Wi-Fi router look like this:

• It is always better to place the router at a height in the center of the apartment.
• If the house is two-story, then it is better to place the router under the ceiling of the first floor in the middle of the house.
• Place the router away from sources of interference such as microwaves, satellite dishes, telephones, and so on.
• To determine the signal boundary, you can walk around the farthest corners of the apartment with your phone or laptop and measure the data transfer speed.

Having chosen the optimal location, you can install the router and begin configuring it.

How to connect a Wi-Fi router to a computer or laptop

Manufacturers always make Wi-Fi routers according to the same standard. There are indicator lights on the front that show you what's connected and how it's working. At the back are all the ports for connecting wires.

Usually there is a WAN (or Internet) port for connecting the provider's wire and 4 LAN ports for connecting other devices such as a computer, laptop, printer, and so on. There may also be a factory reset button, which will be needed if you have forgotten your password or the router is not working properly.

We connect the wire from the computer to the LAN port. If all the drivers for the network card are installed, the router will be detected without problems. Otherwise, you need to download and install drivers on your network card.

Once the router has been detected by the computer, you can begin setting up the Wi-Fi network.

How to set up a Wi-Fi network correctly

The first thing you need to do is get into the router menu, where all the settings are entered. To do this, open a browser on your computer and enter the router’s IP address specified in the documentation in the address bar. The router menu will open and ask for a password and login.

Since the router is new, the password and login will be in the “admin-admin” format or specified in the documentation. After you enter the correct data, the router menu will open and you can begin configuration, which is done in the following steps:

1. Setting up a connection to a provider.
2. Setting up a Wi-Fi network.
3. Changing the password to enter the router menu.
4. Saving (in most routers this is done automatically).

Setting up a connection to a provider in the router

In the router menu, find “Connection settings” and specify:

• Login and password issued by the provider.
• DNS server, which is also issued by the provider.

If your provider provides access to the Internet without settings, then you need to select "Automatic IP" in the "WAN Connection" field. Then the router will configure itself and the Internet will appear.

You can read more about the setup in our article.

Setting up a Wi-Fi network

The entire setup of a Wi-Fi network comes down to setting restrictions on access to the wireless network. There are two options - set a password or leave access open.

It is recommended to change the network name and set a password. This will protect you from neighbors who can see your network in the same way as you. If there were no password, your neighbors would be able to connect and download files using your network, which would reduce your transfer speed.

Changing the password to enter the Wi-Fi router menu

Before you complete the setup completely, you should also go to the section for changing your login and password in the router menu. There you can change your login and password, thereby protecting yourself from the fact that someone can change the router settings.

If you changed the password but forgot it, you can reset the router to factory settings by pressing the reset button behind the router box. After this, you will have to configure the router again.

The site invites you to read the article on connecting the network and the Internet using a WIFI router; we will try to connect the WiFi router yourself without calling a specialist to your home. There are two types of routers - without Wi-Fi and with it, let's try to configure our computer and router to use a wireless network.

And so we have a router in stock, no matter what manufacturer your router is, the principle of connecting WiFi routers in most cases is the same for different models. Now almost every house and apartment has a device that supports WIFi connection, laptops, phones, TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles and printers.

How can you connect the Internet yourself through a router, and organize a rough diagram of how the Internet works at home? All we need is a communication channel that comes to your home using a regular network cable or a coaxial cable (in the form of an antenna). In this review, we will look directly at connecting a computer and laptop to an access point. Now let's take a closer look at the WiFi router itself and what it is. Externally they may differ, but the rear panel has the same outputs and connectors.

And so we see an interface for connecting the incoming Internet, as well as a couple of interfaces for organizing an internal network using cables. The incoming Internet can be a regular network cable, or a telephone cable if you have an xDSL connection. In addition, there are also USB modems, but they are rare.

To connect a computer to a WIFI router, we need a wired network cable (Patch Cord). Even if your desktop computer has built-in Wi-Fi, it is recommended to connect using a cable. This is the fastest connection method, providing a reliable connection between your computer and the router. If your router is still located far from the computer, you can connect it via WiFi, but I recommend using a cable. Since you will not carry the system unit with you like a phone or laptop, it would be more advisable to use a cable. The patch cord usually comes with any WiFi router and looks like this:

In addition to the computer, a cable can be used to connect a TV and other devices that require a more stable connection to your router. You can, of course, use a WiFi connection, it’s just that a wired connection is initially designed for higher bandwidth. The cable is plugged into one of the free ports on the router LAN1 or LAN2, etc., and the second end of the cable is inserted into the system unit as in the figure:

Next, we wait until the access point gives our computer a network address, and go to the router to configure it directly. Typically, the network address for a router is 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. This address is specified in the router instructions. If you entered the address correctly, a window will appear asking you to enter your name and password for authorization. The password and login are also indicated in the instructions. If they suddenly don’t work, you can use the Reset button and reboot the WiFi router.

Let's say you get into the modem interface, all that remains is to check and configure the type of your Internet connection.

The first thing you will need to do is replace -, which the router will distribute, and turn off broadcasting of this name publicly. To do this, enter the network name and uncheck the box next to “Enable SSID broadcasting”. Don't forget to click "Save" and write down the given name in your notepad.

Now the name of your network will not be visible to third parties: instead, they will see a message that there are some “Other networks”, and without knowing your SSID they simply will not be able to connect to your router, which will increase its security. To connect to the router via -, you also need to specify the encryption type (the “Wireless Security” tab).

Select encryption and set a password

For maximum security and internet speed, the best choice is WPA2. Enter the password for your wireless network and write it down. Click “Save”.

There is very little left to figure out how to connect to the router. Some models will need to be rebooted for the entered network name and password to take effect. In this case, you need to select “System Tools” and then “Reboot”.

As soon as a user, in addition to a computer, begins to use another gadget to use the World Wide Web, he immediately faces the problem of providing him with Internet access without incurring additional communication costs. But, more often than not, there are even more than a few home devices with the function of surfing the global network. For an optimal solution to the problem, as a rule, a device distributes the Internet, i.e., routes it to all computers and gadgets available at home.

However, simply purchasing this device in a store will not solve the problem, but you also need to know how to properly connect the router. Below, in simple words with pictures, is all the steps on how to connect the router to a computer using Wi-Fi or a “patch cord” cable for the router, as well as how to correctly connect a wireless router so that everything works well later, and as people say - it becomes Wi-Fi, making the Internet available where it is needed.

In order to eliminate frequently encountered difficulties, at the end there is a guide on how to correctly connect a router to a router and configure them. The instructions presented are equally applicable to any models of wireless and wired access points.

The essence of the device

Before proceeding directly to the issue of connecting the device, you need to know the basic principle of its operation. Advanced users can simply skip this section of the guide and move straight to the next one.

A router is a device that independently connects to the global network using the parameters entered into its interface; in fact, this small-sized device acts as a computer, but with a routing function, so the router can distribute the Internet to many devices via Wi-Fi or cables.

Only the router itself is physically connected to the worldwide network; the router is assigned a specific IP address. Therefore, you will not need to pay additionally for many computers or smartphones connected to it, of course, if no additional services have been purchased.

Connection procedure

The router itself is very simple, and it is not necessary to have a significant amount of knowledge for this. On the body of all routers there is a special “Internet” socket, where you need to connect a wire from your communication service provider (this connector is called “WAN”).

Next to it are the “LAN” connectors; it is to one of them that you need to connect a patch cord to the network card of your PC or laptop. And also through these ports, wired communication is carried out with various set-top boxes, Smart TV, additional computers, etc., which also play an important role for the home.

Now let’s look at the question posed step by step, how to connect the router. You only need to perform a few sequential steps:

1. Insert the wire from the provider into the “WAN” connector;
2. Using the supplied wire, establish a connection between any of the router’s “LAN” connectors and the same slot on the PC’s network card;
3. Supply electricity to the device through the supplied adapter, connecting it to a 220 V network. Then, if available, press the “On” key. activate the device on the router case (special indicators on its case will light up);
4. Ready! The router is connected. All that remains is to enter the necessary settings.

It is possible to connect the router for further configuration without having a cable connection to the PC, but by connecting to it via Wi-Fi. But this is a less reliable method. Especially when this is done by a beginner, after entering the parameters, having already connected again, malfunctions often appear. Of course, they can be quickly eliminated, but if the owner of the device is insufficiently experienced, correcting them will require a significant investment of nerves and time. Therefore, it is strongly recommended to use a wired connection to enter settings.

Procedure for connecting an ADSL router

The principle of operation is completely similar to the algorithm described in the previous section of this manual, but this router does not have a WAN port and is replaced by a connector called “Line”. After connecting, you can immediately begin entering the ADSL Wi-Fi router settings.

How to connect a router to a router?

If you need to cover a large area with wireless signal coverage, for example, in the case of a large apartment or house, then this is effectively done by connecting router to router. This is guaranteed to increase the Wi-Fi coverage radius.

This can be shown schematically as follows:

In total, there are 2 main methods for achieving the task:

1. Using cable;
2. Via Wi-Fi.

1 method: Wired

You will need a cable called twisted pair cable that is long enough to connect 2 routers to each other.

To connect, you must perform the following steps:

1. Install one end of the wire into the “LAN” socket of the router connected to the global network;
2. Insert the other cable plug into the “WAN” connector of the 2nd router;
3. Next, enter the settings in the 1st router to configure it for the Internet provider, and in the 2nd router for dynamic ip.

Method 2: via Wi-Fi

If it is not possible to stretch the wire between the devices (which is extremely common), then you will have to use the second method, which is characterized by the complexity of the settings, so we will pay more attention to it in this guide.

The user has access to a router with access to the global web (let’s call this router “1st”) and another device for use as a repeater – “2nd”.

At the first stage, you need to connect “1st” to the PC and configure the Internet on it. Then connect the “2nd” to the PC and configure the connection to the access point.

The algorithm of actions includes the following sequential steps (given for the Windows 7 operating system, but the algorithm is completely similar, with minor changes, for other versions of Windows):

Recently, more and more subscribers of Internet providers are puzzled by the question; how to connect and configure a router using an existing router; with or without WiFi?! For what? There may be several events. The first and most common reason; The WiFi coverage area of ​​the existing device is not enough for the entire apartment or house and it needs to be expanded somehow. The second reason; saving money. Let’s say one person has connected the Internet and the tariff is 100 Mbit. And his friend lives next door. And so they decide to use the same Internet channel together, both want to have a wireless network. Another reason; When you connect to your provider, you have already been given an access device: a modem or an optical terminal, but its functionality is lacking. Connecting another one to the existing wireless router will help them with this. In this article I will tell you how to do this more correctly and give two ways to set up a router-to-router network: via WiFi and via cable.

Method 1. Connect via WiFi.

This method, in my opinion, is more correct; one device simply extends the WiFi coverage of another. In general, at first there was simply a repeater mode, which was either supported or not. Later a new development appeared; WDS, which manufacturers of wireless devices have begun to actively implement in their creations.
WDS (Wireless Distribution System) is a special development that allows you to expand the coverage area of ​​a Wi-Fi wireless network by combining several access points (or several WiFi routers) into one network without the need for a wired connection between them. The main requirement when organizing such a network is; All WDS base stations in a network must be configured to implement the same frequency, encryption method, and encryption key.
As a result, in order to connect a router via WiFi, the first one should simply distribute the wireless network and no additional options need to be made on it. And the second one must be able to work in repeater mode, or support WDS technology, which is practically the same thing. To know; can your device do this? You can either go to the manufacturer’s website or go through the settings. As an example, I'll look at two wireless routers that can be connected to others via WiFi. 1st; Asus RT-N12 D1, which can work as a repeater. And the 2nd example; TP-Link supporting WDS technology (TL-W741ND, TL-W841ND, TL-W941ND, TL-W1043ND).

Connecting an Asus router to a network via WiFi

In order to switch Asus into repeater mode, you need to go to the web interface, find the Administration section; and on the Operating mode tab; check the Repeater mode box:

This is a list of available wireless networks. You need to find an existing network, enter the network key (password) and click the Connect button;. After this, Asus must connect to the network, obtain an address and expand its coverage area.

Connecting a TP-Link router via WiFi

Most modern TP-Link models have WDS support. In order to configure the connection of 1 router through another, you first need to go to the Wireless Settings section of the web interface; and check the box Enable WDS;:

Some more options below will become available to you. Click the Search button and see a list of Wi-Fi wireless networks available for connection:

We find ours among them and press the Connect button;. After this, you will be taken back to the Wi-Fi functions, where you will need to enter the network password and click the Save button. After this, TP-Link will connect to the 2nd access point as a repeater and expand its wireless network coverage area.

Method 2. Connect via LAN cable.

The router-to-router method of creating a wired network will suit you if the distance between them is more than 30 meters. There are 2 options for connecting routers with a network patch cord:

; Option 1. Connect the LAN port of the 1st device and the WAN port of another. The second device will work as an ordinary client of the first one and will have its own, separate . With all this, it is important to connect the devices to each other correctly. The ports must be connected as shown in the photo:

In other words, you must connect one of the LAN ports of the first device, into which the provider cable comes, with the Internet (or WAN) port of the second. I would not recommend connecting them via LAN ports (although I discussed this option below), since this is not entirely correct. After this, you still need to configure everything correctly. On the first router, in principle, you don’t need to do anything. The only thing; Check that the DHCP server is enabled in the LAN section. On the second; You need to go to the WAN section and select the Connection Type; ; Dynamic IP; (WAN Connection Type; Dynamic IP):

After this, you will need to configure the WiFi network in the usual way, save the functions and reboot the device. After which, the second device must obtain an IP address from the network of the first one and work as one of its clients, distributing what it has already acquired to its clients.
By the way, on some WiFi routers the connection type is; Dynamic IP; used by default, at industrial settings. These include devices from D-Link:

Here, to connect it to another, you just need to connect the cable and set up the Wi-Fi network.

; Option 2. Connect the LAN port of the 1st device and the LAN port of the other. In this case, both devices will logically be located in the same sector of the network. With all this, the wireless networks of both routers will have related addressing, but different network names; SSID Setup: First, you need to disable the DHCP server on the second device:

Later, if they have the same IP address on the local network, then it is necessary to change it on the second device to another one so that there is no conflict:

The second router must either be assigned an IP address in the same subnet, but somewhere at the end of the range; for example, 253rd or 254th address. Or change the subnet altogether to 192.168.2.x for example. Don't forget to save the features.

I have listed the more optimal, in my opinion, methods for the connection function. If you have any other ways to organize a network via cable or WiFi between routers; write in the comments.

This article will help answer the following questions: how to set up an access point, how to set up a router and will bring clarity. According to Wi-Fi equipment manufacturers, setting up a wireless network (WLAN - Wireless Local Area Network) is a matter of minutes. Press the button and the device connects. In reality, Wi-Fi routers confuse even experienced PC users. Most are happy with the fact that the signal occurs at all - they usually forget about reliability. In this article, you will learn how to set up a Wi-Fi access point, how to set up a Wi-Fi router, and how to make your wireless connection reliable to protect your network from unwanted guests.

I want to say right away that new detailed material has appeared on setting up the router:. I recommend using it first of all to set up a wi-fi router.

Which Wi-Fi router or access point to choose?

Choosing a Wi-Fi router. The stumbling block for multimedia transmission is always the Wi-Fi standard. You can quickly transfer large files or watch HD videos over a wireless network only if it complies with the 802.11n standard, which supports speeds of up to 300 Mbps. I also advise you to read about the new wireless network standard - in order to buy a device with a reserve for the future. If this is not necessary, then choose any router from a well-known manufacturer ( D-Link, TP-Link, Asus or Netgear), which comply with the 802.11n standard - this is more than enough for any high-speed Internet connection.

Wi-Fi adapters. Users who use modern laptops or PCs with an integrated wireless network adapter do not need additional equipment, but owners of old laptops need to take care of Wi-Fi modules on the USB bus or Wi-Fi Card-Bus adapters.

How to locate a Wi-Fi access point or Wi-Fi router

All three Wi-Fi network standards typically operate at 2.4 GHz. In this regard, several problems arise at once. One of them comes down to the fact that not only Wi-Fi equipment operates in this frequency range. For example, microwave ovens, cordless phones, and wireless extenders also use this frequency, which increases interference levels. Another problem is related to the signal transmission environment: the human body and reinforced concrete structures degrade the quality of the signal if they are located along its path. In order for the signal to be available throughout the entire room, it is important to choose the right location. The connection works best if the router is mounted as high on the wall as possible. In addition, the router should not be located directly next to a computer or other device that has strong radiation or interferes with radio waves due to the metal casing. Proper placement of the router's antennas is also critical. In most cases, you can get more coverage if you aim them vertically.

Connecting and setting up a Wi-Fi router (access point) for a local (internal) network

Connect the computer and the router with a network cable (use sockets for the external network; there are usually 3-5 of them, they are located nearby and labeled. Make sure that you have established a connection between the computer and your wi-fi router (the connection icon in the taskbar tray lights up) .

• IP address: 192.168.0.2
• Subnet mask: 255.255.255.0
• Default Gateway: 192.168.0.1
• DNS: 192.168.0.1

If you find other parameters in the manual, set them. Open command prompt ( Start - Run- in the window that opens, write “cmd” for Windows XP or click Start and enter “cmd” in the search bar). Next, in the command line that opens, write: ping 192.168.0.1 . If packets arrive from 192.168.0.1, then you did everything correctly. If there is no response and we see messages about exceeding the waiting limit, it is worth trying to change IP 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.0.2 to 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.1.2, respectively, and then try to “ping” the address – 192.168.1.1 If you If you still fail, then consult the manual to understand what IP address the router accepts on the internal interface.

I also recommend checking again whether the network cable on the router is plugged into the right socket, and whether a crossover cable is being used. IN Wi-Fi router connection guide it should be written how to get into the web interface to manage the router; if you cannot find this section or the manual itself is missing, you should check the addresses http://192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 , depending on which address we were able to ping. in your computer's browser. If you have already tried to connect the router, then you need to first reset the settings with the button "Reset" on the back panel. It’s also worth checking the same addresses but with a secure protocol https://, instead of http://

On the page that opens, you will be asked to enter your login and password. If nothing is indicated in the instructions for connecting a wi-fi router, then you should try the admin/admin or admin/password pair - these are the most common pairs and they are found in almost all popular router models. After entering the administration mode, select the Russian language in the interface settings section so that everything becomes intuitive if it is present.

Most often, Wi-Fi routers allow packet forwarding in the internal network interface, so you can already turn on additional PCs and connect them through other sockets for the internal network, and start using the internal network.

How to set up a Wi-Fi router

We will look at how to enter data to access an Internet connection below, using the example of one of the Wi-Fi routers, but for now let’s go to the “Wireless Settings” settings section ( setting up a wireless network) or to the section “Wi Fi”, “Wireless”, etc.

Now give the name of your home Wi-Fi network in “Name (SSID)”. Under this name, the wireless network will appear in the list of available networks on the other device. Select your region (Europe - the American installation has a longer range, which, however, is prohibited here). In the “Channel” column, set the value to “Auto” - then the Wi-Fi router will analyze the air and use the channel with the least amount of interference. Confirm the settings by clicking on “Apply”.

Wireless Security

The network is installed, now it’s a matter of choosing protection. Without a strong password, anyone can access the Internet through your connection. There are three main encryption methods for protecting a Wi-Fi network: WEP, WPA and WPA2. All of them are vulnerable to one degree or another, but with my help your network will be quite reliably protected from hackers. Encryption using WEP is extremely unreliable - we recommend not using it. WPA (Wi-Fi Protected Access) encryption, which is based on the AES encryption method, is quite secure and difficult to crack. To select the keys, a hacker will need many years or a computer that is orders of magnitude faster than current PCs in speed.

WPA2 offers better security. True, hackers were able to find a loophole here, but the costs of hacking are too high. However, all these security methods require a dedicated authorization server (RADIUS), which is not applicable in a home or small office network. They are encrypted using WPA and WPA2 with predefined keys. To use them, on the “Wireless Settings” tab, activate “WPA-PSK (TKIP)” or “WPA2-PSK (AES)”. When prompted for “Security Encryption”, specify a password - it is not recommended to use less than 15 characters for it. Confirm your entry by clicking “Apply”.

Optional Wi-Fi router setup

Each network device has its own MAC (Media Access Control) network address. In the router, you should register the addresses of only devices known to you - others should not have access to the router. To do this, click on the “Advanced” menu item on the “Wireless Settings” tab and select “Setup Access List”. After this you will receive a list of connected devices. Finding out the MAC address of a wifi module on a laptop or a wifi network card on a PC is easy - type “ in the command line ipconfig /all” Select the computers for which you want to open access and click on “Add”. Now check the box next to “Turn Access Control On”, click “Apply” - and the network protected from hackers is ready. Don't forget that it's best to do all this after you've set up a wireless connection on your client computers.

Restart the Wi-Fi router via the web interface and try setting up a network on your device using the following settings:

IP– from the range of free addresses
Mask – 255.255.255.0
Getway – 192.168.(0-1).1

Setting up the Internet on a Wi-Fi router or setting up an external network

If we need to distribute the Internet via the internal network, we need to connect the network cable with the “Internet” to the external interface on the wi-fi router (the external interface is usually located slightly away from the others and is signed accordingly WAN)
Then in the router settings you need to specify the settings for the external interface of your provider: usually they are in the contract, or call technical support. You should also not forget about DNS - the router probably has a caching DNS server or, in extreme cases, a DNS tunnel, configure it. It is also worth checking whether the exchange of packets between interfaces is allowed; if so, then the Internet most likely already exists on your internal network.

By the way, I would like to note that the latest models of wi-fi routers and some of the previous ones (Asus, for example) have the ability to work with the PPPoE protocol - which has recently become more and more common among providers, so at the end of the article you will find a step-by-step instructions for setting up a Wi-Fi router with a connection via the PPPoE protocol . If your Internet is like this, then make sure that you have a router that supports PPPoE. Here I have described the main types of Internet connections so that you can determine yours.

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P.S. Let me remind you once again about the “cherished button” that answers the question “ How to reset a password on a router, if I forgot the old one." Each router has a “Reset” button - after clicking on it while the router is running, it reboots and all settings are set to their original settings.

Setting up a wi-fi router. Troubleshooting Wi-Fi Networks

Why doesn't Wi-Fi want to transfer data? You connect to Wi-Fi, but the browser cannot display the site. Let's find ways to solve this WLAN problem:

Weak Wi-Fi connection signal. Sometimes WLAN transmits data one and a half, two times slower and the signal is always bad, regardless of the location of the antenna. Reason: Your network is overlapped by another WLAN that operates on the same frequency. To allow multiple radio networks to exist side by side without overlapping each other, the 802.11b/g standard provides 13 channels at 2.4 GHz. Many routers are configured for channels eleven or six. With free app NetStumbler you can find and recognize neighboring WLANs and find out which channels they operate on. Download the app from the official website and start searching. After this, you will see the channels of the networks around you. Now, through the router's web configuration, set your WLAN to one of the channels that is not used on this network and check if the signal has improved.

How to increase the range of a Wi-Fi network. If the range of the Wi-Fi router is insufficient, WDS (Wireless Distribution System) technology is usually used. It allows Wi-Fi access points to establish connections not only with clients, but also with each other. Each of them receives the signal from the other and transmits it further. However, this increase in range comes at the cost of another set of hardware for the access point. The next drawback: the access point must provide simultaneous connection to both the network and the client - this reduces efficiency by half. Another, less expensive, but often quite effective way to deal with the problem is to replace the router's included antenna with one with a higher gain or even with directed.

Wi-Fi Router or Wi-Fi access point loses connection. The network is functioning normally, but the connection is constantly being lost. The problem is most likely in the poor quality of the electrical network. Even a small voltage drop is enough for the router to lose connection. Solution: purchase a small uninterruptible power supply and connect the router through it. If this happens rarely, most users turn the device off/on, but this is not the solution.

Wi-Fi connection disconnects. When the wi-fi router and computer adapter are made by different manufacturers, this can cause some problems. As a rule, updating the software helps here. Find the latest version on the vendor's website and install it through the configuration menu. This problem is especially often solved by updating the firmware on D-Link access points and routers.

Common mistakes and setting up a Wi-Fi router

Incorrect IP configuration. In order for two network communication components to exchange files, each needs its own IP address. This network data is distributed by the DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) server in the router (don’t forget to check in the router’s web interface that the DHCP server is enabled). Open Control Panel and select Internet Connection. Select “Settings” from the WLAN connection menu. Next, double-click on “Internet Protocol” (TCP/IP) and activate the “Obtain an IP address automatically” option. Confirm by double-clicking “OK”. If you have several devices that can be DHCP servers, a conflict may arise between them. This leads to real chaos. To track which device is causing problems, use the DHCP Find app. It reports the MAC addresses of the DHCP server. MAC addresses are usually written on the bottom of devices. This way, you can quickly identify the troublemaker and disable their DHCP server. If communication is still not working, your browser's proxy settings may be to blame. Set up your browser: in Internet Explorer, click on “Tools | Internet Options" and go to "Connections". In the “LAN Settings” section, uncheck all the boxes, including “Automatic detection of parameters”. In other browsers, such as Firefox, Chrome or Opera, these functions have similar names.

Programs for setting up and optimizing Wi-Fi networks (WLAN)

DHCPFind — looking for WLAN troublemakers

PuTTY — configures WLAN routers

EasyWi— FiRadar — displays all WLAN connections in the area

Wireshark — finds unprotected data

NetworkShareBrowser — shows all free networks

Wlandscape — creates a WLAN coverage map

Wi fi router Netgear WNR3500L. Easy setup

Using the Chekhov.NET provider as an example

1. We connect the cable from the provider to the router (the WAN port is yellow).
2. We take another cable (twisted pair crimped on both sides). We connect one end of the cable to the router (LAN port - orange) and the other to the computer.
3. We connect the router to an outlet. Let's turn it on.
4. Insert the disk from the kit into the drive (Russian interface). Set up step by step. Everything is very clear.
5. Next, watch the video (below) and set up a PPPoE connection: go to the web interface - www.routerlogin.net with the admin | password, select the connection type - PPPoE, set the login and password from the contract, IP automatically, change the password to access the router. Apply the settings, reboot - done!

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How to set up a NETGEAR JWNR2000 Wi-Fi router with a PPPoE connection

Go to the Internet Explorer, Mozilla, Opera, Safari browser and type 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. In the window that appears, enter admin in the “Username” field, enter password in the “Password” field and click the “OK” button.
After this procedure, the router menu will appear:

Setting up a PPPoE connection
Click the "Ok" button in Fig. higher. “Basic settings” will appear (in the menu on the left it is: Installation - Basic settings).
To the question “Do I need to enter connection information when connecting to the Internet?” We answer “Yes”:

In “Internet Service Provider” select “Others” (which corresponds to the PPPoE connection type):

Connection mode – connection setup mode. "Always on" for a permanent connection. “Connection on demand” - establishing a connection when necessary - that is, when traffic directed to the Internet appears, the device will establish a connection, and if there is no activity for more than the time specified in “Inactivity time before disconnecting (in minutes)”, it will disconnect. If you select “Connect manually”, the connection is established and terminated manually

“Internet IP address” leave “Obtain dynamically from Internet service provider” , if the IP is not issued to you by your provider (static) , as well as other parameters (everything should be in the contract):

DNS server addresses can be specified manually, if available from your provider, or you can receive them automatically:
Primary DNS: xxx.xxx.xx.x
Additional DNS: xxx.xxx.xx.x

Leave the “router MAC address” as default:

Setting up Wi-Fi and security using an encryption key

Setting up Wi-Fi network security using MAC address filtering

Setting up a Netgear WG602 access point

Setting up the Netgear WG602 wi-fi access point is quite simple . Before starting the connection, hold down the “Reset” button, which is located on the back wall of the access point for 20 seconds to reset all settings to standard. Remember that if you are using an Internet connection via a login-password pair, then you need an access point that supports the PPPoE protocol, the connection of which is described above; the Netgear WG602 access point cannot be used with this type of Internet connection.

We connect the Netgear wg602 access point to the computer’s network card using twisted pair cable. In the connection settings of the computer's network adapter (card), we set IP 192.168.0.2, mask 255.255.255.0, deleting previous settings if they existed there, but you can also use a second network card on the motherboard to configure the access point.

Open a browser to connect to the web interface of the access point, write 192.168.0.227 in the address bar, a dialog box should appear where you need to enter login: admin password: password (these settings are written on the bottom cover of your access point)

Go to the Wireless Settings menu, enter an arbitrary network name - Wireless Network Name (SSID) and region (Country/Region), click "Apply".

Now we need to go to IP settings and “drive in” the provider’s settings from the contract, unchecking DHCP. This checkbox will not need to be unchecked only for those whose provider assigns an IP automatically or you use a wired router (switch) with an IP assigned to it. Such routers are necessary to connect several devices in an apartment. Leave all other settings as default.

Reboot the access point (go to the Reboot AP menu section), remove the cable from the computer’s network card:

1) If you have an Internet cable connected to the above-mentioned switch with an assigned IP provider, then insert the end of the cable that you pulled out of the computer into the switch and connect to the newly created Wi-Fi network using any device that supports this wireless technology by entering only a password (for example, a smartphone). Skip this paragraph if you are not using such a router.

2) If you only have a cable from the provider in your apartment (house, office), then remove the end of the cable pulled out of the computer from the access point and connect the Internet provider cable to it. Check network functionality.