How to set up a router to a laptop

Many devices that we now use are equipped with a Wi-Fi module. It is very convenient, because you do not need to carry a long cord around the apartment and the Internet can be used at any point of the wireless connection. For distribution of wireless Internet, routers or routers are used. In order to connect the router, you need to perform the following steps.

First, pay special attention to the selection of the router. Many of them work only with certain networks. The same can be said about the laptop. Therefore, if the network is denoted by symbols, type 802.11b, and the laptop works with channels, type 802. 11n, then the incompatibility of the router with a laptop can occur.

To configure the router, you need to connect it to a laptop using a network cable. The router uses the LAN port in the router. To connect the Internet cable to the device, the WAN or Internet port is applied.

Next, the router is configured. In the browser's address bar, enter: http: // 192. 168. 1. 1 or http: // 192. 168. 0. 1. The next step you will need to find Internet Settings or Internet Setup. Filling the requested fields, it is worth considering the characteristics of the provider. You usually need to specify the access point, login and password for authorization.

After saving the entered settings, restart the router. To do this, it needs to be disconnected from the network by 15-20 seconds. In order to protect your wireless Internet from other users, it is desirable to install a password. To do this, open the Wireless Settings and specify a combination of letters or numbers to protect your Wi-Fi.

With the configuration of the router, everything is ready. Now it can be disconnected from the laptop. And on the latter, activate the search for a wireless network. When the computer just finds the network created, press the "Connect" button and enter a password.

Installing the router is not such a difficult thing. And if you decide to get this device, and even installed independently, the pleasure of using Wi-Fi will be even more.