The Belarusian Internet provider Garant has a large number of tariff plans. They differ not only in bandwidth, but also in the technology of connecting to the network. In addition to Internet access, the company also provides other telecommunication services: IP-TV and laying of communication lines.
The laying of the cable into the subscriber's house or apartment is carried out by the master of the Garant company. A standard network cable (UTP) is used for connection. The connector at its end must be inserted into a port on the router, which is usually marked with the inscription "Internet" or "WAN". Some router models do not have port type labels. In this case, use the outermost port, which is different in color or distance from the rest of the connectors.
In the remaining ports, connect home devices that require Internet access without Wi-Fi. If the device can establish both types of connections (via wire or wireless), it is better to connect it with a cable. This connection provides higher speed and better immunity to interference. When all the wires are connected, plug the router's Wi-Fi power supply into an outlet and press the power button. Downloading and establishing a connection will take some time - from 5 to 30 seconds, depending on the device model.
Important! The router can not be used if Wi-Fi is not needed, and only one computer is used to access the network. In this case, the cable can be connected directly to the Ethernet port on the computer's network card.
Further settings depend on the selected tariff plan, which determines the type of connection. There are five different groups in the Garant tariff line, three of which are used most often:
Some Wi-Fi routers use the IPoE protocol by default. Therefore, when using tariffs with this type of connection, you will not need to further configure the Internet Garant. All that remains is to set the Wi-Fi parameters: region, SSID (network name), encryption type and password. This is done through a browser, in the administrative interface of the router. In the address bar, enter the IP address shown on the bottom of the machine. Go to this address and log in with the username and password that are printed on the device under the IP.
If you don't have Internet access, the standard technology on your router is different from IPoE. Open the tab or menu item of the web interface responsible for the WAN settings. For example, on Wi-Fi devices TP-Link stands for "Network -> WAN". In the drop-down list, select the connection type "Dynamic IP-address" and click the "Save" button. At the top of the window, a message will appear asking you to restart the router. Confirm the restart, then wait for the restart and check the Internet.
Advice! Make sure the DHCP server is enabled in the router settings. It assigns local IP addresses to connected devices, which are used to access the home network and the Internet to function properly.
For plans with VPN access, you will need to enter additional settings... On the same tab ("Network -> WAN") select the connection type "L2TP / Russia L2TP". Enter the username and password specified in the contract. In the "Server IP address" section, enter "unlim.vpn" (if there are no traffic restrictions in the tariff) or "vpn.vpn". Next, go to the "Network -> Cloning MAC Address" tab. Contact the provider's support and dictate the address to the specialist, which is displayed in the first line.
Access to the Virtual Private Network on a separate computer needs to be configured only if a router is not used. For this, the provider has developed a separate utility. It sets the parameters with which you can connect the device to the network. Choose your operating system For more information, see the “Setting up the Internet” section on the company's website. Download the "VPN Garant Internet" application, open the file and click "Yes" in the dialog box that opens. After installing the utility, run it and enter your account information.
Setting up a router is not an easy procedure, but we are ready to help you understand all its intricacies. Just read the instructions below carefully, and then in just a few minutes you can easily set the desired parameters and get started!
Before you independently configure the router through a computer, you need to connect it:
We hope that this brief instruction helped you figure out the first steps, but for more details about the connection process, you can read on the website. Now you can safely proceed to the instructions, which tell you how to properly configure the WiFi router yourself.
We want to warn you that WiFi setup router online through the browser can only be done after turning on the device. When you activate the work, the distribution of the wireless network with factory parameters (login, password) will begin. You can change the settings of the router in a special web interface that each device is equipped with.
Important! To open the configuration interface, you need to connect your computer to the device. Internet is not required.
To open the site for configuring the router, do the following:
Please note that some manufacturers set the parameters on their own - then nothing needs to be done during the initial start-up.
Most routers have a special wizard option that will help you quickly set the desired parameters. For example, here, the item is called "Quick Setup":
The most important thing you need to configure is:
Let's tackle the first parameter first. Our main goal is, of course, the work of the Internet on devices:
Important! If the provider uses (DHCP), then the connection to the network will occur automatically. Skip this section of the instructions, you do not need to reconfigure the router.
If you want to change the settings of the router, we recommend that you change the factory access code. This is important if you want to protect yourself from unauthorized entry. Here's how you can do it:
All of the above instructions apply if you need to set up a new router instead of the old one or install completely new equipment. By the way, we suggest you watch a general video on how to set up a router. It is perfect for those who are not confident in their abilities, because it shows the entire process step by step and in detail!
Now you know everything about how to set up the Internet on a Wi-Fi router through a computer - use our article to achieve the result. Just follow the instructions and in a few minutes you will be successfully online.
Now on sale there are a huge number of different Wi-Fi routers from different manufacturers. And that's good, there is plenty to choose from. But right after purchasing a router, we need to install, connect and configure it. And if the connection process is practically the same depending on the model, then the setup process itself and the page with the router settings may be different even for one manufacturer.
It is very difficult to give detailed and step by step instructions on setting up different models. But I'll try. In this article, I will describe in detail and show you how to install and configure a Wi-Fi router. Regardless of what make and model you have. This universal instruction is suitable for both setting up a new router and reconfiguring it. You can do everything yourself. And it is not at all necessary to pay for customization to specialists.
Each router has its own web interface (site with settings, control panel), which can be accessed through a browser by clicking on the appropriate address.
Important! To go to the router settings and configure it, your device (PC, laptop, smartphone, tablet) must be connected to the router by cable, or by Wi-Fi networks... At the same time, access to the Internet on the computer may not be available. You do not need the Internet to enter the control panel!
If you have a high-speed connection on your computer (maybe with the name of your provider), then after connecting through a router you do not need to start it!
To enter the settings, we need find out the address our router and factory username and password for authorization. This information is located on the body of the device itself. It looks something like this:
On a computer or mobile device that is connected to the router, open the browser (Opera, Chrome, Yandex Browser, etc.) and go to the address indicated on the body. Or try 192.168.1.1 and 192.168.0.1.
Important! We enter the address into the address bar, not into the search bar. Many people are confused, and instead of a page with settings, they end up on a page with search results of some search engine.
On the authorization page, you need to specify a username and password. The factory ones are indicated on the body of the device. Most often these are admin and admin. On some models, the default settings are not protected, and immediately after entering the control panel, you need to set a username and password.
Articles that may be useful to you at this stage:
If the settings page has opened, then we can continue. If not, then see the article with solutions to this problem at the link above.
In order to use the Internet through a router, you need at least:
In most cases, this is sufficient. I also advise you to change the password that protects the web interface of the router. There are also IPTV settings, USB drives, parental control etc., but not everyone needs them.
In the control panel of almost every router there is a so-called "Master quick setup", aka" Quick Setup ". On some devices, it is opened immediately after entering the control panel. With it, you can step by step configure a Wi-Fi router. Internet connection, wireless network, etc. For an example, how it looks at TP-Link:
You can try it, it's very convenient.
The main thing is correctly configure the router to connect to the provider... If he cannot connect to the Internet, then all devices will have a connection "Without Internet access". Many users who try to set up everything with their own hands most often encounter problems at this stage.
Each ISP uses a specific type of connection. Dynamic IP (DHCP), Static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP. This type of connection must be specified in the control panel of the router, and certain parameters must be set, which are given by the Internet provider.
Important! You must know exactly what type of connection your ISP has. Also, all the necessary data for connection (Username: Password) if needed. As a rule, this information is indicated in the contract that you received when you connected to the Internet.
Some providers bind by MAC address. It is also desirable to clarify this.
If your ISP uses a "Dynamic IP" (DHCP) connection, then the Internet should work immediately after connecting, since this type of connection is set by default on routers.
If the Internet via the router is already working (and you haven't started any connections on the computer), you can skip this section and go directly to the Wi-Fi setup.
When the connection type is PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, or Static IP (which is very rare), then you need to set the necessary parameters. Usually, this is the login and password that the provider gave you. In the control panel, the section with these settings is most often called: "WAN", "Internet", "Internet".
For example, what the PPPoE connection setting looks like on an ASUS router:
Other examples:
Target: so that the Internet through the router works on all devices. Via cable and Wi-Fi. If this has not happened, then it is pointless to continue tuning.
You can always call the provider and clarify what parameters and where you need to specify. They help many over the phone.
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Hope you succeed.
I highly recommend changing the Wi-Fi network name and password. It is also desirable to set your region. Everything is simple there. This can be done in the section with the wireless network settings. It can be called in different ways: "Wi-Fi", "Wireless network", "Wireless", "Wireless mode". If you have a dual-band router, then the settings must be set separately for the network at 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz.
If during the setup process something does not work out for you, you can always reset the settings to the factory settings and try to set everything up again. Find the "Reset" or "Reset" button on the case, press it and hold it for about 10 seconds. The indicators will tell you when the reset has occurred.
You can leave questions in the comments. Only I have a small request, describe the problem in detail. Write your router model. And it is very difficult to understand and advise something when you do not understand the question itself. Good luck!
Today, many families have long had a couple of computers or laptops, and sometimes both. Plus to all this, there are also smart phones, and maybe a tablet. And, of course, the center of entertainment for each family member is great. Until a certain moment, 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 the media content accumulated by family members available to everyone.
Such home wireless network is being organized with help wifi router, which sends a signal to many devices that support wireless connection... Alternatively, 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 access to content, use a NAS server. It can be either a separate system unit with several HDD disks, or a ready-made box solution. Such a home server allows you to connect any device wirelessly and watch HD videos, music, play games and much more, and most importantly, store all this on your disks. The home server is also connected to a wi-fi router.
The most common internet connection options
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", which must be filled in according to the data received from the Internet provider, will become active.
Click "No" and fill in all the fields sequentially.
It should be noted that in this case the IP address and other network parameters are fixed, they should be entered exactly as indicated by the provider.
If you choose the option with a dynamic IP address, or PPPoE or L2TP, then the configuration is simplified and the router will receive all connection parameters from the provider automatically. Only for the last two types of connection it is necessary to specify the name and password that is issued by the provider (or, in rare cases, the "Service name").
Complete the settings by clicking Apply or Save.
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. In this case, an attempt to access the Internet using a router will become impossible.
To avoid this, the MAC address of the external interface of the router should be changed so that it matches the MAC address to which your ISP binds you (usually this is the address of your computer's network interface).
This operation is called cloning the MAC address, however, this function in the web interface of the router does not always have the same name.
To clone the MAC address of your computer, which was connected with a cable to the Internet before installing the router, enter it in the MAC field of the "Special requirements of your Internet service provider" section in the WAN section, Internet connection tab.
Save the settings by clicking the "Apply" button.
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 taskbar (tray), click "Network and Sharing Center"
and in the window that opens, select "Local Area Connection".
2. Click on the "Details" button to see the MAC address.
The MAC address will be located in the Physical Address field.
If you did everything correctly and specified the correct connection parameters, then after restarting the router you will have access to the Internet from the computer on which you made the settings. Open your browser and type
the address of any website, eg. The site page has opened, therefore, you can proceed
to setting up a wireless network (wi-fi).
In the menu of the router's web interface, select the "Wireless" section, the "General" tab.
Please note that some routers support a dual-band wireless network (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz). Set up your wireless network in the more demanded 2.4 GHz band.
Specify the operating mode of the wireless network. The best way- a universal setting that provides compatibility with both new and old versions of the Wi-Fi standard. It is called Mixed or Auto.
Specify the SSID of the network (The name of the network that will be displayed during scanning) in the field of the same name. Choose a security option in the "Authentication Method" field, I recommend WPA2-Personal, why, read the Wi-Fi heading. Enter your password (or key) in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field. This key and network name (SSID) will be required to configure 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 the router's firmware. The need for it is due to the incorrect operation of the router and communication problems. Carefully read the section of the user manual about the update software router and strictly follow the recommendations. Updating the router's firmware is a last resort, you should not resort to it unless absolutely necessary, since there is no such need during the initial configuration of the wireless network.
P.S. I would be very grateful if you point out the points that need to be analyzed in more detail.
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 work comfortably. When there are more than two such devices at home, the question arises of how to connect them at the same time. In this case, a useful device will come to the rescue - a router, the purpose of which is to distribute the Internet connection between various devices. There are several types of routers, so before buying, 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 the router (more on this below). The connection speed can be up to 1 Gbps, it depends on the capabilities of your network card and provider.
The second type of connection is called ADSL. It is used to get an Internet connection over telephone networks and is more common in the private sector where there is no way to connect via Ethernet. If you have a telephone at home, then there is no need to pull additional wires. True, you will not see speeds over 24 Mbit / s (this is the maximum speed, subject to a high-quality modern telephone line).
LTE connectivity is the third type of router. With this connection, you get the Internet wirelessly via 3G or 4G networks. So far, this is the most expensive and least common way to connect.
If you have decided on the type of router, then you can go directly to the question of how to install a router. And you should start by choosing a location.
Routers come in both wired and wireless. If you need to connect both a phone and a 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 wired connections.
Before connecting, it is advisable to choose the optimal location of the router. Avoid placing on concrete lintels or in remote corners of the apartment, as this will reduce the usable coverage. The ideal location is in the center of the room. Most often, the connection point 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 "bothering" about the location.
You need to connect the cable to de-energized devices. For an Ethernet connection, simply plug the incoming network cable into the dedicated slot on the back of the router (labeled WAN). If you have an ADSL connection, then you should use the so-called splitter (included in the kit) to separate the telephone and Internet signal.
For initial setup you will also need to connect a network cable (also included) to a laptop or desktop computer. This is necessary to log into the administrative panel of the router. We will look at the connection process using the example of a router manufactured by TP-Link. If you know how to install a TP-Link router, then there will be no problems connecting devices from other manufacturers, since the principle is the same everywhere.
In order to enter the device interface, you need to have the following data: IP-address, login and password. This data is printed on a label at the bottom of the router. For most models, generic 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 login and password entry window 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 address of the settings page is different. Therefore, check the label or instructions for the device.
After entering your username 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, mark Enable or “Enable” (depending on the interface language), and click the “Save” button.
The next step in the process, how to install a Wi-Fi router, is to determine the type of connection.
If you do not have data on the type of connection, then 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". You only need to select this option and click the save button. In rare cases, you will still have to fill in the "Hostname" field.
A more rare type - with a static IP address - requires additional filling in the fields with the 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 username, password and password confirmation.
After setting up the Internet connection, you can proceed 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 the mode mode. If you are not sure if all of your devices support the most up-to-date n-mode, it is better to choose the mixed bgn option.
Next, you should save the settings and reboot the router. Then let's move on to the question of how to set the WiFi router to protected mode. For these purposes, the settings provide a section "Network Security" (Wireless Security). 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 cannot enter the admin panel, then try changing your browser. Some devices from different manufacturers have poor compatibility with the Google Chrome browser.
Be careful when entering the IP address of the router. If the firmware has been 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 wireless network signal, then consider how to install the WiFi router in a different, more open place. Sometimes you can select the signal strength level in the administrative settings. 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 in deciding how to install a D Link, ASUS, Netgear, Linksys, etc. router. Differences can only be in the interface of the administrative panel or in small nuances. Provided that you did everything right, all that remains is to connect your gadgets and enjoy the convenience of using the Internet wirelessly.
