With the development of the level and prevalence of the Internet, the number of devices that use the World Wide Web has also increased. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and even TVs all require an Internet connection to comfortable work. When there are more than two such devices at home, the question arises of how to connect them simultaneously. In this case, it will come to the rescue useful device- a router whose purpose is to distribute the Internet connection between various devices. There are several types of routers, so before purchasing, you need to determine which one is right for you.
The most common type is a router with an Ethernet connection. This refers to a standard network cable (called "twisted pair") that can be connected directly to a computer. But if you want to connect several gadgets, then you must immediately connect a router (more on this below). The connection speed can reach 1 Gbit/s, it depends on the capabilities of your network card and provider.
The second type of connection is called ADSL. It is used to obtain an Internet connection through telephone networks and is more common in the private sector where it is not possible to connect via Ethernet. If you have a telephone at home, then there is no need to run additional wires. True, you won’t see speeds of more than 24 Mbit/s (this is the maximum speed, provided there is a high-quality modern telephone line).
LTE connection is the third type of router. With this connection, you get wireless Internet via 3G or 4G networks. This is currently the most expensive and least common connection method.
If you have decided on the type of router, then you can proceed directly to the question of how to install the router. And you should start by choosing a location.
Routers come in both wired and wireless varieties. If you need to connect both your phone and tablet to the network at the same time, then you should ask how to install a WiFi router at home. Moreover, a wireless router does not exclude connections using wires.
Before connecting, it is advisable to choose the optimal location of the router. Avoid placement on concrete lintels or in remote corners of the apartment, as this will reduce usable area coverings. Ideal place- in the center of the room. Most often, the connection location is limited by the location of the incoming Internet cable. It makes sense to immediately connect and configure the router. And only if the signal level does not suit you, then start worrying about the location.
The cable must be connected to de-energized devices. For an Ethernet connection, simply plug the incoming network cable into the special jack on the back of the router (labeled WAN). If you have an ADSL connection, then you should use a so-called splitter (included) to separate the telephone and Internet signals.
For initial setup, you will also need to connect a network cable (also included) to your laptop or desktop computer. This is necessary to log into the administrative panel of the router. We will consider the connection process using the example of a router manufactured by TP-Link. If you know how to install TP-Link router, then there will be no problems connecting devices from other manufacturers, since the principle is the same everywhere.
In order to log into the device interface, you need to have the following data: IP address, login and password. This information is printed on a label at the bottom of the router. For most models, universal login information will work. Address: 192.168.1.1, which must be entered into the address bar of the browser. After entering the address and pressing the Enter key, a window for entering your login and password will appear (by default, the login is admin and the password is admin). But there may be options, as in the photo below, where the settings page address is different. Therefore, check the label or instructions for the device.
After entering your login and password, you will be taken to the administrative part, where you first need to open the DHCP Server tab. There you need to activate this server, that is, check Enable or “Enable” (depending on the interface language), and click the “Save” button.
The next step in the process of how to install a Wi-Fi router is to determine the type of connection.
If you do not have information about the type of connection, you should check with your Internet provider. Without the correct settings, the Internet will not work. The simplest option is a type called “dynamic IP address.” All you need to do is select this option and click the save button. In rare cases, you will also have to fill in the “Hostname” field.
A rarer type - with a static IP address - requires additional filling in the fields with IP address, default gateway, subnet mask and DNS server (provided by the provider). And when connecting PPPoE (from the English Point-to-point protocol over Ethernet), you must fill in the fields with the user name, password and password confirmation.
After setting up the Internet connection, you can move on to the question of how to set the TP-Link router to wireless transmission mode?
To do this, you need to find a tab called “Wireless Mode” (options are possible). Then you need to enter the SSID name of the network and select mode. If you are not sure that all your devices support the latest n-mode, then it is better to choose mixed version bgn.
Next, you should save the settings and reboot the router. Then let's move on to the question of how to install WiFi router into protected mode. For these purposes, the settings provide a “Network Security” section. Here you should select the WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK encryption mode and enter a 12-digit password. In the future, this password will need to be entered one-time on each new device that you want to connect to the network.
After this step, the question of how to install a Wi-Fi router can be considered closed.
If you can’t log into the administrative panel, try changing your browser. Some devices from different manufacturers have poor compatibility with the Google Chrome browser.
Be careful when entering the router's IP address. If the firmware was updated, it may become 192.168.0.1 instead of 192.168.1.1 (or vice versa).
If after setting up the router you have a weak signal wireless network, then think about how to install a WiFi router in another, more open place. Sometimes in administrative settings you can select the signal strength level. Some router models have detachable antennas. If you change them to more powerful ones, you will be able to significantly expand the coverage area without changing the router (which is much cheaper).
The instructions described above are universal. It will help you decide how to install a D Link, ASUS, Netgear, Linksys, etc. router. Differences can only be in the administrative panel interface or small nuances. Provided that you did everything correctly, all that remains is to connect your gadgets and enjoy the convenience of using the Internet wirelessly.
The Wi-Fi logo is used to decorate devices that can operate using one of the IEEE 802.11 wireless communication standards. Of these, we are only interested in 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac. Older and budget devices most often use the 802.11g standard, characterized by data transfer rates of up to 54 Mbit/s at an operating frequency of 2.4 GHz.
The newer and more common 802.11n is capable of operating at speeds of up to 600 Mbps at 2.4 or 5 GHz. The most advanced standard to date, 802.11ac, delivers a stream at a speed of 6.77 Gbit/s and uses a frequency of 5 GHz.
They are all backwards compatible. N-devices can connect to AC networks and work, but, of course, at lower speeds.
The practical speed of a Wi-Fi network with one transmitting and one using device is at least two times lower than the theoretical speed, which is indicated in the description of the standard.
The router communicates with only one device at a time. While the smartphone is downloading something, other devices on the network are in delay mode. Latencies are short, but can be noticeable when using old equipment, its incorrect configuration, or a large number of gadgets connected to the network.
In addition, there are additional sources of problems - interference. IN apartment buildings The main reason for this is neighbors' routers. Today there are many of them, and in order for them not to interfere, it is necessary to use other data transmission channels. Optimal speed can be achieved if there are at least five more channels between yours and your neighbor’s (that is, if your neighbor’s router is on channel nine, you need to switch to channel four).
Several other sources of interference: Bluetooth, microwave ovens and baby monitors. They all operate at 2.4 GHz and clog the channel. It’s not for nothing that some tablets and smartphones cannot use two interfaces at the same time.
802.11 wireless communications are designed so that the maximum speed in a network of a router and several consumers cannot be higher than that of the slowest device on this network.
If you want more speed, go to new standard. True, it is worth changing all consuming devices, otherwise 802.11ac speeds will not be achieved.
It is unlikely that your provider provides real Internet access at speeds higher than those supported by 802.11n. But if it does, the router must be changed.
There can be several reasons for slow Internet:
Many modern Wi-Fi distribution devices have a separate system service - Print Server. It ensures direct operation of the router with a printer connected to a wireless network.
In this case, the drivers are installed directly into the router, and you can print from any device that uses this.
Many routers have problems with the firmware, causing connection interruptions, difficulties connecting devices to the network, and the like. To eliminate this, it is worth updating the firmware or even installing a third-party one.
One of the best today is OpenWrt. But in order to flash the router, you may need a USB port. Therefore, if you want customization options, you will have to spend a little money and buy a more modern device.
In addition, a larger amount of permanent memory may be required: this is what guarantees the device’s operation with additional functions and the possibility of flashing.
The USB port may be required for other purposes. For example, to connect an external hard drive. Many modern models routers on native or third-party firmware not only have tools for creating home cloud storage, but also allow you to install a “torrent downloader” in their own memory.
Some router models can even be turned into media centers. If the built-in memory allows, of course. To do this, you will need to install as firmware one of the specialized *NIX systems, cleared of all unnecessary things. The result is an excellent energy-efficient home server, which can be accessed from any of the gadgets you use.
A router consumes significantly less electricity than a computer. For many, this configuration replaces NAS - a full-fledged network home server.
However, firmware, even the smallest one, requires at least 64 MB of memory. For effective use 128 MB of router as a server is preferable.
The higher the data transmission standard, the larger the coverage area. The 5 GHz band used in more modern 802.11ac/n has better bandwidth concrete walls at short distances.
On the other hand, most often, to increase the coverage area, it is enough to either move the router, or change the antennas, or install a signal repeater (repeater). But a new gadget can be chosen so that it definitely has better transmission and a larger coverage area.
To do this, you need two antennas (preferably removable: they are of better quality and can be replaced if necessary) with a gain of 5dBi and MIMO support. The latter means that the antennas are spaced apart so as to ensure maximum performance and not interfere with each other.
It makes no sense to use more than two antennas at home. Cheap devices can create interference from the third antenna to themselves, and expensive ones rarely pay off.
The router needs to be changed only if there are problems with data transmission via Wi-Fi. Or if your gadgets support more modern standards than the current distributor. When speed increases wired internet and expanding the fleet of equipment, it is also worth thinking about purchasing a new unit.
But if everything is installed, everything works and nothing changes, keep your money to yourself.
Not so long ago, a computer, and especially 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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Considering that almost every family needs to install a Wi-Fi router, we will tell you how to set it up yourself, without calling a technician.
How to enter the router menu
Absolutely all Wi-Fi routers are configured using a WEB interface, this is a kind of website with settings. That is, in order to configure the router, you need to open the page with its settings in your browser. To do this, enter “192.168.1.1” in the address bar of your browser and press the “Enter” key. After this, 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, click “OK” and get to the menu.
So, in order to set up a Wi-Fi router, you first need to reflash it. If you are a fairly experienced person and know what and how, then now we will tell you what you need to do for this. If you don’t particularly 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 its operation is based.
Why is flashing needed? Reflashing the router is necessary to ensure normal and high-quality operation of the device. As a rule, every Wi-Fi router has the same firmware version from the moment it is released until it is discontinued. This firmware only passes internal tests, but when the device goes on mass sale, users find all sorts of problems in the operation of the device in various situations. Therefore, the “native” firmware is not perfect and you may have problems with the device: low speed, freezes, problems with Wi-Fi, etc. That's why it's better to install new version firmware.
In order to reflash the Wi-Fi router, you need to download the firmware file. Of course, you can download it from the manufacturer’s official website. 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 don't 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 made a conclusion: is it worth installing 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, indicate to the router the path to the new firmware. More detailed instructions You can find information on how to reflash the router in the instructions for the device.
After flashing, go to the Network / IPConfig / Network menu (depending on the model of your router) and first enter the provider settings.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - it is advisable to leave them installed automatically, but if the provider requires their manual installation (which is very rare), then 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 Wi-Fi settings.
How to set up a Wi-Fi network
Network name (SSID)
Network name is the name of your Wi-Fi router, which 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 coincidences. If you have a network there will be 2 devices with same names, then the Wi-Fi connection may not work correctly.
Channel
This is the frequency channel over which data transmission will occur. Please pay attention to this parameter 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 of your devices are 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 lower its bandwidth. Therefore, even if you have a high Internet connection speed, and the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded, then Wi-Fi speed connection will be very low.
If you have not so advanced neighbors, then this parameter can be left at “Auto”. It’s very easy to check the Wi-Fi activity of your neighbors - call up the Wi-Fi connections menu list and look at 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’s better to install it manually.
Since “Auto” selects the 6th or 7th channels, when manual selection you need to select the channels at the beginning. That is, if in the future the Wi-Fi connection speed drops, but the cable connection speed is as stated, then it is possible that the whole problem lies in the Wi-Fi channel.
This setting sets the wireless network standard. Two factors depend on the wireless network standard: the ability to operate old-type devices in it and Wi-Fi speed. That is, Wi-Fi has its own standards of operation, and to make it more clear to you, let’s look at an example. IN 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 increased - in our situation everything is the same. The further a letter in the alphabet represents a communication standard, the higher the data transfer rate it supports. But here it is necessary to take into account one more point: not all devices were released long ago and support operation in Wi-Fi networks support the latest type of communication - 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. Newer types of devices can work with older types, but not vice versa. But don’t 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 available).
Channel width
The channel width is indicated in megahertz. We recommend leaving this parameter at “Auto”, or setting it to its maximum value.
Maximum data transfer rate
This parameter sets the maximum data transfer rate - speed limit. Of course, it is best to set this parameter to maximum value. If you are the main Internet user, and you need high speed data transfer via a network cable on your computer, then you can reduce the speed via Wi-Fi in this way.
Encryption type
Another important parameter when setting up a Wi-Fi router, the type of encryption of the transmitted data. The stronger the encryption type, the more securely your data will be transmitted. By far the most the best type encryption is WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK. But here you should also pay attention to the fact that not all devices support this type of encryption and therefore it is possible that when choosing it you will need to find a “golden mean” for all devices.
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 from the video below.
Wi-Fi provides fast wireless Internet access without being tied to wires and a modem. You only need a device with a Wi-Fi module - using it, several devices can connect to the network at once.
For correct settings router does not require special education
Buying and setting up a router will take a little time and does not require special knowledge. To consider in detail all stages of connection, we will use the settings for TP-Link brand models, the most popular among a large number of users.
Before moving on Wi-Fi installation, you need to figure out how to install the router and make sure it works correctly.
How to connect a Wi-Fi router? First, we choose a place for it - the main thing is that it does not stand on the table where the computer is located or on the system unit, since in such cases interference in work often occurs. Therefore, we move it a little away from other equipment and place it closer to the center of the house so that the waves cover as much as possible a large number of area.
To find out how much the router covers the room, after installation, download special applications - they will make the device work as efficiently as possible.
On back side The router has the following connectors (in the basic version):
Here you will also see a reset and on/off button - their functions are clear. When you have sorted out the wires and inserted them where needed, an icon about a new connection will appear at the bottom of the desktop. Now we need to find out if your PC has installed the router correctly.
How to enter the router settings and check whether the computer correctly recognized the equipment. We use the Control Panel, stop at the chapter Network Connections - if you have Windows XP, in Windows Vista/7/8 this section is designated “Network and Control”, “Network and Sharing Center”.
Current connections will appear here - select “Local Area Connection” and look at the properties. You will now see a list of components where you stop at “TCP/IP Internet Protocol”. Here we check how the checkboxes are marked:
The next step is to move on to how to enter the router settings.
The router is configured using a browser.
Enter your IP address in the address bar. In most cases, this is the combination 192.168.1.1 - the standard version of the address, which, however, differs for some Internet service providers. After pressing Enter, you will see the Wi-Fi router settings. If this does not happen, then the IP address is not suitable and you need to enter other numbers.
How to find out the IP address:
After entering the IP, a form for entering your login and password appears in front of you. We fill both lines here with the word admin, after which the parameters of the router itself will appear directly.
First of all, setting up a router begins with flashing it to the current version - after the release of each model, a lot of time passes, during which improvements are made and errors are corrected. Therefore, installing the most current version will avoid operational problems.
You can get it on the manufacturer's website. Download the file and go to the settings again (you know how to enter the router settings through a browser) in the System Tools, subsection Firmware Upgrade. Here we select “Browse...”, upload the file and after clicking Upgrade the update will begin.
Clarification: The firmware is optional, so you can do without it - it will not interfere with the operation of the device.
After rebooting the Wi-Fi equipment (it will happen automatically), we proceed to setting the parameters for accessing the World Wide Web. In the System Tools section, select the Password tab and enter new data to enter the settings at your discretion.
Now in the Network section we stop at the WAN graph, where we select the type of connection provided by the provider. Mostly this is a dynamic IP (Dynamic), but in some cases this option is not correct.
It is listed in the documents along with the rest of the data for setting up a Wi-Fi router. If they are missing, find them on the website of your Internet service provider or contact a specialist by phone.
Note: if you need a different type of connection (not dynamic), enter it yourself Additional information in the fields located in this form after selecting the desired parameter.
The remaining fields will be filled in automatically when you select the Dynamic IP option.
Let's move on to the Wireless section. We put a checkmark next to Enable (if there is such a line), in the Wireless Network Name or SSID we come up with a name for the connection that will be seen by everyone who wants to use Wi-Fi. Below there may be a tab for selecting your country - indicate it, save the changes made and move on to the next stage of our setup.
Wireless Security - you should take filling out this part of the parameters seriously, because here you can secure your network from unauthorized access. Select WPA/WPA2 and set a password in the PSK Password field - without it, no one will be able to establish a connection with your Wi-Fi.
Sometimes providers tie a Wi-Fi access point to the PC's network card. This equipment has a personal MAC code, which we copy into the router settings - to do this, click the “Clone MAC - Code” button.
Where can I find it? Depending on the manufacturer, the address may be located in different sections, mainly in Wireless. In the most common TP-Link models, the MAC address is located in the Network folder; to copy it, you need to select a special column.
The Wi-Fi router setup has been successfully completed. Confirm the reboot - the router will prompt you to do it, then all the changes made will take effect.
Wireless access is convenient, practical, it’s easy to install such Internet, it just takes a little time and a little effort. Now you know how to go into the router settings and fill out all the necessary fields to receive quick access no matter what part of the room you are in, and use the Internet on any device that supports this technology.
Greetings, our dear readers. IN modern world Almost everyone encounters Wi-Fi routers. The Internet is firmly established in our lives. Sometimes you have to connect and configure it yourself, let's find out how to set up a Wi-Fi router yourself.
First of all, we need this:
How to properly set up the Internet via a Wi-Fi router for your home? Initially, you need to connect the equipment. It is the same for all routers; for clarity, everything is clear in the photo.
And sometimes manufacturers simply draw a diagram on the modem itself. Very convenient and understandable.
Here's what we need to do:
Now almost all network routers are managed using a web interface. Therefore, it is worth considering the question of how to set up a Wi-Fi router at home through a computer browser. To use the program, you must first log in to it.
To this end, we do the following:
In the Wan/Basic Settings/Main Settings (or something similar) tab, you need to set the following parameters:
Currently, in most cases, the PPPoE connection type is used; to clarify it, you can find out from the contract with the provider or from the support service.
Sometimes there is no such parameter, more often it is automatically connected there desired type connections, if not found, skip.
We enter the username and password from the documents provided when concluding the agreement.
We leave the IP parameters Disable or Dinamic IP, depending on the conditions that the operator provides you.
We set the connection mode to Auto so that devices can connect to it automatically and at any time. And don't forget to save your settings! =)
Open the Wireless Networks/WiFI tab or something similar. In the basic wireless network settings tab, we need to specify:
We set the type of connection based on the data in the contract, most often as “Access Point”. Sometimes this option simply does not exist.
Set the network mode as b/g/n or g/n mixed. The bottom line is that, depending on the network mode, devices with different WiFi standards. So if you have an old phone or laptop, it will not be able to connect to Wi-Fi of the modern standard. If you have modern device then it is capable of working in most standards.
We set the name of the wireless network as desired - this is the name of your wifi for connection, for example, “My_WiFi”.
The channel can be left on auto.
However, if devices will not connect in this mode, you should change it manually to 7 or any other selection method. This is due to the fact that nowadays there may be several routers nearby, for example in a multi-storey building, and they can operate in the same range, which causes difficulties.
And at the final stage of setting up Wi-Fi on the router, we move on to the security settings. Here you need to do the following:
After that, we try to connect to WiFi from a phone or tablet and check the functionality. Next, you need to correctly change the network card settings in order to connect the laptop to the network.
To fully answer the question of how to set up a Wi-Fi router, we still need to correctly configure the network card itself. You can carry out manipulations in the “Network Connections” menu.
So we figured out how to set up a Wi-Fi router (Wi-Fi) without a disk using the web interface. That's all for me, leave your comments or questions below, subscribe to our group, bye everyone.
Updated: January 9, 2018 by: Subbotin Pavel
