Managing a router means setting up a device. A router is a rather complex network equipment with a huge functionality, and depending on the operating conditions, one or another control is required.
Configuring the router requires certain knowledge, moreover, before starting the configuration, you need to connect it to the computer and go to the very settings.
The first method is more convenient for inexperienced users, since it is designed for practically automatic tuning with minimal human participation, while the second method provides more fine tuning.
Let's start by connecting to a computer.
Any router is equipped with a LAN interface (port) designed for wired connection to a computer. Also, any computer has an Ethernet port for the same purpose. We take the network wire patch court, which usually come with a router, and connect the router with a computer through these ports.
Preparing the router for settings
You can also establish a connection via a wireless Wi-Fi network, but not all routers and computers have Wi-Fi modules, moreover, the wireless network is less reliable and connection breaks are possible at the most inopportune moment.
After turning on the router, you need to pay attention to its indicator lamps, usually located on the front panel. Firstly, to make sure that the router is working (suddenly the power supply is burnt out), and secondly, to make sure that the firmware is fully loaded into it RAM and the router is ready to go.
Front panel of the router
Further actions depend on how you intend to configure the router - using the assistant software, or on your own through the web interface.
Let's look at the first option first.
Assistant programs are located on CDs that come with the router. Also, if you have Internet access, you can download it from the manufacturer's official website.
It should be noted right away that not all manufacturers develop such programs!
After installing the program, launch it using the shortcut that appears on the desktop. As a rule, the welcome window with the manufacturer's logo opens first, in which you need to start the start of configuring the router.
The initial window of the customizer
Further steps depend on the manufacturer, but it all comes down to the choice of the provider, you need to enter the passwords and logins specified in the agreement with the provider. At the rest of the steps, you just read the issued messages and agree with them by clicking "Next" or "Ok".
But it is much preferable, and more professional, configuration through the web interface of the router. But to enter the settings menu in this way, you first need to authorize the user, since the router will simply not allow uninvited guests into its settings.
Label under the bottom of the router
The IP-address of the router is also recognized there.
So, we connected the router to the computer with a patch cord, and turned it on. Next, on the computer, open InternetExplorer, in which we register the network address of the router.
Entering the router settings
With very few exceptions, the menu structure is the same - either on the left or on the top, there is a tree of settings items. Many manufacturers also provide help and tips for the selected menu item on the right side of the window. In the center of the window, direct settings are made, that is, control of the router.
Settings menu
It is very good if the menu is in Russian. If it is originally in English, then we are looking for a line like "Language", since the menu can be multilingual, and English is set simply by default. We change it to Russian.
That's it, then it remains only to carefully read the names of the menu items and make settings. For example, we need a setting wireless network Wi-Fi. We look at the names of the menu, we need "Wi-Fi", "Wireless", "Wireless network" or something like that.
Consider an example of setting up on a router from Netgear
Wi-fi setup
Go to the "Settings" menu, then select the "Wireless network settings" submenu. The settings window will open, in which we indicate the name of our wireless network, select the channel, mode, transmission speed. If you wish, you can set a password to connect to the network, or leave the entrance free.
If you have a stationary computer or laptop at home, then there should be no problems with setting up the router. Installed, connected, configured, and you're done. But what if you don't have a computer and want to customize it yourself Wi-Fi router... A common situation in our time, now many people go online from tablets, phones and even TVs. The Ved router can work without any problems without connecting to a computer, I wrote about it.
So, if you do not have a laptop (PC), but you want to install a router yourself and set up a Wi-Fi network at home, then this can be done without any problems from the same tablet or smartphone (phone). The main thing is that the device can connect to a Wi-Fi network. Well, if you decide to get a Wi-Fi router, then you definitely have such a device. Your tablet or smartphone can run on both Android and iOS. That is, iPad, iPhone will do the same. If possible, then it is best to set up, of course, from a tablet. Just because the screen is bigger there, and it will be more convenient.
The process of setting up a router from a tablet itself is almost the same as setting up a router from a computer. Is that the connection itself, and a few more nuances, which I will now talk about. The main thing that you should have is an Internet connection. (cable laid into the house) and the Wi-Fi router itself.
First of all, you need to connect the router, prepare it. Plug the router into a power outlet, and connect the Internet to the WAN connector (cable from ADSL modem, or Internet provider)... You can view . No matter what brand of router you have, turn on the power and connect to the Internet. Also, connect antennas if they are detachable.
Immediately after turning on the router, it will start broadcasting the Wi-Fi network. If the router is new, then the network will have a standard name. Something like: "Asus", "Keenetic-7534", or "TP-LINK_0919". It all depends on what kind of router you have. The network will be without a password.
If the network that your router starts to distribute has some non-standard name, or is password protected, then you need to reset the settings and then continue. You can reset the settings by holding down the RESET button on the router itself for 10 seconds. Here are the instructions for.
We take our tablet or phone, go to the settings, to the Wi-Fi tab, and select our network in the list of available networks. We connect to it. It should be without a password. If a password request appears, then we reset the settings (see above). In some cases, the code for connecting to the network is indicated on the bottom of the router.
Next, on your tablet or smartphone, open any browser (Opera, Chrome, Safari), in the address bar, type the address 192.168.1.1 , or 192.168.0.1 and go over it. You can see the address of your router on the sticker, which is usually located on the bottom of the device itself.
Depending on the router, you can go directly to the settings, or a window will appear asking for a username and password. Typically, the default is admin and admin... We indicate them and get into the settings. You can look universal.
If you did everything correctly, you will be taken to the settings of your router. I went to the Tp-Link dashboard without any problems.
During the setup process, you will change various parameters, including, Wi-Fi settings networks. Basically, this is the network name and password. So, when you change the name of your Wi-Fi network, and set a password, then after saving the settings and restarting the router, there may be problems with connecting your tablet or smartphone (from which you configure) to your Wi-Fi network.
In any case, you will need to manually reconnect the device to your network. And if this does not work, some errors like "failed to connect" will appear, then you just need to delete the network on your mobile device, and reconnect to it.
On iPad, or iPhone, just click on the desired network, and select "forget this network".
On Android devices click on the network we need, and select "Delete network".
After that, connect to your network by specifying the set password.
When you change the wireless network settings in the router settings, you will need to adjust the settings on all connected devices.
You can configure the router from a tablet or the same smartphone without any problems. It's as easy as configuring using a computer. Ask questions and share tips in the comments!
Recently, more and more often it becomes necessary to use a home router for the phone. Usually home wifi the network is already configured for using a computer or laptop, but if this is not the case, then we perform the standard configuration of the router. To avoid unauthorized access and use of traffic, for example, neighbors, it is best to set a password. From the side of the router, usually nothing additional is required to configure.
Further, the question remains how to connect the phone to the router. Usually, it's enough to turn on WiFi, the phone will search for all available networks within a few seconds, you just have to select the one you need and start working. If you have previously set a password, then accordingly you will need to enter it. The phone will remember the network to which it was connected and will connect automatically next time. Also, if you have it specified in the settings, then the phone will periodically notify about all available WiFi networks.
There is also an interesting option on how to connect a smartphone to a router. In addition to the standard connection option, it became possible to install special software to optimize this process.
For example, Easy Wi-Fi will allow your smartphone to support the use of Email wherever there is an available network, performing an automatic connection.
Also, this program will select the access point with the highest upload speed. WeFi does all of the same, plus it comes with built-in instant messaging chat. Hotspot Finder searches for all active hotspots in the background and changes the working one to a higher speed one, if there is one, at an interval specified by the user.
But sometimes even with such, at first glance, connection, a number of questions may arise. For example, when your phone doesn't see your router, let's look at the root causes and solutions for this problem.
If your phone still does not connect to the router, then you should already contact those. support or service center, it can also be a factory defect.
Connecting a phone to a router is just one of the options for using its WiFi capabilities. Most modern mobile phones equipped with 3G Internet can be configured quite successfully as an access point.
Consider the first option, which may well replace a USB modem, which is usually offered in communication salons.
In order to use the phone as a router, you need to run the configured access point on it. After saving, the "Configure access point" item will be activated again. Now you will need the following:
In the second option, we will look at how to set up your phone as a router using the FoxFi app. This application has been designed specifically for applications based on operating system Android. The easiest option is to download it from Google play... This application allows you to maximize the capabilities of the modem on your phone and achieve better performance.
The advantage of this program is that it will allow you to use the Bluetooth channel in the absence of WiFi on the receiver computer. The settings menu is quite clear, the names of the items correspond to those in the router settings. A checkmark in the first item activates the access point mode on the phone. In the second paragraph, it is possible to assign a name to your network. The password is accordingly entered in the third line. In the fourth, the distribution of the Internet via Bluetooth is turned on.
With the help of programs such as WiFi HotSpot (WiFi Tether), a third option is possible, how to set up phones with a router function. The easiest way to find this software is also Google Play. The settings are made in the same way as FoxFi, the menu context is clearer due to the Russification.
Wireless networks are so ingrained in our daily life that many people can hardly imagine it without Wi-Fi networks. This standard is utilized in almost all devices - from personal computers to video surveillance systems... Nowadays, many in the family have their own personal computer, as well as a smartphone, e-book and other gadgets, the work of which depends on the Internet. Therefore, Wi-Fi routers or, as some call them, routers nowadays are available in almost every apartment.
With the development of IT technologies, routers can be configured from any device
Many already know how to configure their Wi-Fi devices, for this it is enough to connect them and the computer to the LAN connectors and perform the settings, according to the manual that almost always comes with the kit. But what can be done if there is no electronic computer at hand? In this article, we will look at how you can set up a router from a phone or tablet when there is no PC or laptop at hand.
Before you start configuring the router, you must, of course, turn it on. We connect the power adapter to an electrical outlet and connect the main Internet cable to the WAN router connector, usually it is highlighted in blue.
Next, you need to reset the device settings to the factory settings. It doesn't matter if you bought a new one in a store or have already used it before, you need to do this, because if it was already connected and configured, then it could have saved parameters that are not suitable for your network. To reset the settings, you need to find a small hole in the back of the device, next to which there will be an inscription "Reset", inside which there is a button. Take something sharp, like a needle or pin, and press and hold this button for a while. After about 10 seconds indicator lights on the router should blink, and it, after rebooting, will restore the factory parameters.
If you reset the default parameters, then the password for the Wi-Fi network of your device will not be available, it will be publicly available. Go to your phone's settings, turn on Wi-Fi and find your network in the list of wireless networks. It can have a generic name that includes the name of the manufacturer of the device, and the network must have the best signal strength. If you doubt that this is exactly the network of your router, then try turning off and on the device, while on the phone your network should disappear from the list and then reappear. Click on "connect", and if the connection is successful, the network status will be displayed at the top of the screen of your gadget in the form of an icon notifying that Wi-Fi is active.
The process of setting up the device via the phone is the same as in the case of using a computer or laptop. To configure, open any web browser installed on your phone, for example, google chrome, and in the address bar enter the address 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1, standard for all gadgets, click on the "Go" button. In the window that opens, 2 empty fields will appear, where we will need to specify the login and code to access router admin panel... Since we dropped all the settings to standard, then these data will be standard, most often the specified username is admin and the password is admin. If these data do not fit, look at the bottom of the device itself or in the instructions, all this should be written there. When you enter this information, you should be taken to the router's web interface itself.
Actually, setting up a router itself consists of three steps.
The main step is to specify the parameters of your provider; in the admin panel of the router, these settings are most often performed in the WAN tab. Here you need to specify the type of connection to the World Wide Web (for example, the most commonly used PPPoE in Russia), as well as the username and password of the provider. This login pair with a password was given to you when you connected. Try to find your agreement, which was issued to you when you connected to the Internet, everything should be written in it. After specifying these settings, save them. You can also try performing an automatic step by step setup device, some devices can do everything automatically, as well as determine the type of network through which your router connects to the provider. In this case, you will only need to specify your username and password.
If you do not want strangers to use your wireless network, thereby reducing your Internet connection speed, then you can configure Wi-Fi by setting a password for it. Then only those to whom you tell this password will be able to access the global network through your router.
Go to the Wireless section of the admin panel, and in the Wireless Network Name line, specify the name for your wireless network. By specifying the name Wi-Fi networks, it will be easier for you to navigate when connecting other devices. Next, go to the Wireless Security tab and specify Security Settings... Select the recommended WPA / WPA2 as the security type, and in the Password field, enter your passcode with at least eight characters. Do not come up with a too complex password, because in the future, you may have to enter it on your other gadgets, and this will create unnecessary difficulties for you when connecting.
So that no one can change your options, even with access to Wi-Fi, you can protect your admin panel by changing the standard login and password pair to your own, more complex ones. Depending on the manufacturer of the router, these settings can be stored in different tabs, for example, System tools, after finding the desired tab, look for the password parameter. Here you need to set your name and password. After the above, the device must be rebooted in order for it to turn on with the new options. After rebooting, open the list of Wi-Fi networks on your phone and find the name of the network that you specified during setup, you will also need to enter your new data. If everything is done correctly, the phone will automatically connect to the Internet, in order to check this, you can try to go to any resource of the global network.
So we learned how you can easily set up a router, even without having a computer or laptop at hand. Generally, setup procedure almost the same as when using a PC. If you have tried to set up a router from a PC or laptop before, then it will not make it difficult for you to do it from your phone.
