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.
Turn on the search for Wi-Fi networks on your gadgets, laptops and computers - and you will see how popular wireless access technologies are, and how densely they have penetrated into apartments and offices. The range of some routers is sometimes striking: when searching for networks, you can easily find a network even, for example, on the other side of the street and connect to it. And dual-band routers allow you to avoid collisions and free up the air using a higher frequency.
Typically, laptops, smartphones, TVs and gaming gadgets require an internet connection. The operating systems Windows, Android and iOS have fundamental differences in the method of connection. Let's consider them in order.
To connect to wifi, you need at least know the password (data encryption key in case of network and traffic encryption). Consider connecting a laptop or stationary computer to an already configured and functioning router remotely.
Our goal is to connect to the internet and local network.
We check that:
The easiest, no knowledge required, way to connect to the router is through WPS... It can be hardware (using a hardware button) or software (using a pin code).
The button is pressed once and not for long (just a second press) both on the router and on the WI FI adapter.
After one or two minutes, the router and adapter themselves "negotiate" among themselves about the addresses and encryption password, and the Internet becomes available on the device.
Sometimes the device may not have a WPS button, but still support it. In this case, the WPS PIN is indicated on the label: when setting up the wireless network, the OS will ask you to enter it.
Despite the apparent simplicity of the connection, it is deceiving: when activating the connection to wi-fi using WPS, three procedures are involved:
Due to the incomplete transparency of this procedure - you do not know the password and connection parameters - it is recommended to use the standard connection option with the key input.
If the router was not initially configured, then by entering the WPS PIN, you can configure all the network parameters as desired: its name and key.
Let's take a look at how to connect to the wireless Internet through a pre-configured router.
All modern laptops are equipped with a Wi-Fi module. But a stationary computer should be equipped with a Wi-Fi adapter.
Pay attention to:
(1): All available wifi networks are visible here. We select our network (2), click (3) Connection to connect to the modem and, accordingly, the Internet.
A window appears prompting you to enter a password (security key); and if the key is entered correctly, an icon of a successful Internet connection will appear:
Your computer can successfully use the resources of the local home network and Internet access through your router.
For smartphones and mobile gadgets, connecting to the Internet through a router is an opportunity to save on traffic and, accordingly, money when paying for services to the operator. 4G network requires more resources and battery power than wireless access, so a smartphone will "live" longer with the Internet from a router without a GSM service provider. Any smartphone equipped with a Wi-Fi module can connect to the Wi-Fi of your router.
Let's consider how to connect when the Internet is configured and distributed by an access point.
Let's demonstrate step by step how to connect the Internet through a router using an example of a smartphone with Android OS.
If you cannot connect to a network device, restart both the device and the smartphone. Check the settings of your Internet distribution device and try to reconnect to the wireless network as described above.
Let's take a step by step how to connect gadgets with the iOS operating system to the router.
In the "Settings" section, select the "Basic" section, where you can check if the wireless module is turned on: when you move the slider to "ON", it automatically searches for networks available for connection. Choose your network and enter the password (network key).
If the key is correct, the iPad and iphone will successfully connect to the Internet.
Above, we discussed how to connect to a home access point, the parameters of which are known. However, there are situations that require remote connection to someone else's equipment, without data on the key and connection parameters.
Let's consider how to connect via Wi-Fi to a router in this case.
Home network users, due to inexperience, little knowledge and laziness, rarely compose complex keys. Therefore, the question of how to connect to a wireless network is not difficult to solve: there are a number of programs for selecting a key using a dictionary. For example, WiFICrack.
This program also solves the problem of how to connect to a hidden network that does not send broadcast packets. It is enough to scan the broadcast, tick the boxes of those networks, the connection to which you are interested in, download the dictionary (you can also use the built-in one) and start selection.
As a result, the file Good.txt will be created, containing the names of the networks and their keys, which we managed to find.
Programs for capturing and decrypting packets of wireless networks are also available via the Internet. The essence of the method: even in the absence of correct authentication, the network device exchanges packets with the connected gadget that contain the encrypted key. The allocation of such a packet and their decryption is the way to reveal the key.
This is a class of programs for advanced users with knowledge of computer security.
One example of this class of programs is Airslax.
Works with WPA / WPA2 traffic decryption and WEP encryption. The numbers indicate:
Having casually examined the main methods of standard and unauthorized connection, let us recall the basic basic requirements for your own equipment.
Not so long ago, a computer, and even more so 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 technologies, 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.
The content of the article:
In view of the fact that almost every family has a need to install a Wi-Fi router, we will tell you how to set it up yourself, without calling the wizard.
How to enter the router menu
Absolutely all Wi-Fi routers are configured using the WEB interface, this is a kind of site with settings. That is, in order to configure the router, you need to open the page with its settings in the browser. To do this, enter "192.168.1.1" in the address bar of the browser and press the "Enter" key. After that, a window will appear on the screen in which you will need to enter your username and password to access the settings of the router. Standard (by default) login and password from the router settings menu: "admin" - in small letters. After entering, click "OK" and get into the menu.
So, in order to set up a Wi-Fi router, you first need to reflash it. If you are a rather experienced person, and you know what and how, then now we will tell you what you need to do for this. If you are not particularly fond of understanding all the intricacies of computer technology, then you can do without flashing the router. Firmware is kind of operating system the router on which its work is based.
What is the flashing for? Re-flashing the router is necessary in order to ensure the normal and high-quality operation of the device. As a rule, every Wi-Fi router has the same firmware version from the moment of release to the moment it is discontinued. This firmware passes only internal tests, when the device goes on sale, users find all the 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 is why it is better to install a new firmware version.
In order to reflash the Wi-Fi router, you need to download the firmware file. You can download it, of course, from the manufacturer's official website. To do this, on the website of the manufacturer of the device, 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 do not rush to download the latest version of the firmware, first read the forums where users who installed this firmware wrote a review about its work and concluded whether it should be installed 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 field provided, specify the path to the new firmware for the router. You can find more detailed instructions on how to reflash a 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's settings.
DNS 1 and DNS 2 - it is advisable to leave it installed automatically, but if the provider requires their manual installation (which is very rare), then we enter the primary and secondary DNS. It is not always necessary to enter the provider's DNS in the network settings, sometimes external DNS works better than the provider's.
Then go to the Wireless tab, which contains the Wi-Fi settings.
How to set up a Wi-Fi network
Network name (SSID)
The 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 overlaps. If you have 2 devices with the same names on the network, then the Wi-Fi connection may not work correctly.
Channel
This is the frequency channel over which data transmission will take place. Pay special attention to this parameter, as this may cause you to have a low speed over Wi-Fi. Why? Each channel has its own, so to speak, data transmission volumes. The more your devices are connected via Wi-Fi, the lower the Internet speed for each device - the same applies to the channel, the more devices use the same channel, the less its bandwidth. Therefore, even if you have a high speed Internet connection, and the Wi-Fi channel is congested, the speed of the Wi-Fi connection will be very low.
If your neighbors are not so advanced, then this parameter can be left at the value "Auto". It is very easy to check Wi-Fi activity of neighbors - call up the list of Wi-Fi connections menu and see the number of Wi-Fi routers that are available in your apartment: if there are not enough of them, then the channel is enough, if there are many, then it is better to set it manually.
In view of the fact that "Auto" selects the 6th or 7th channels, then with manual selection it is necessary to select the channels that are at the beginning. That is, if in the future, the speed of the Wi-Fi connection dropped, and the cable speed corresponds to the declared one, then it is possible that the whole problem lies in the Wi-Fi channel.
This option sets the standard for the wireless network. Two factors depend on the standard of the wireless network: the ability to work with older devices and the speed of Wi-Fi. That is, Wi-Fi has its own standards of operation, and to make it clearer for you, consider an example. V cellular communication First, the Internet was transmitted via WAP, then via GPRS, then via EDGE, etc., with each new type, the data transfer rate also grew - in our situation everything is the same. The further a letter alphabetically denotes a communication standard, the higher the baud rate it supports. But here one more point must be taken into account: not all devices released a long time ago and supporting work in Wi-Fi networks support the latest type of communication - and this must be taken into account.
When choosing the type of wireless connection, set the type that will be supported by all of your Wi-Fi devices amy. Devices of a new type 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 "b / g / n" (if any).
Channel width
The channel width is indicated in megahertz. We recommend leaving this parameter on the “Auto” parameter, or setting its maximum value.
Maximum baud rate
This parameter sets the maximum data transfer rate - rate limitation. Of course, it is best to set this parameter to the maximum value. If you are the main user of the Internet, and you need a high speed of data transfer over a network cable on your computer, then you can cut the speed over Wi-Fi in this way.
Encryption type
Another important parameter when setting up a Wi-Fi router is the type of encryption of the transmitted data. The more reliable the type of encryption, the more secure your data will be transmitted. By far the best type of 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 "middle ground" for all devices.
Sometimes, to connect a laptop via Wi-Fi, you need to separately turn on 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.
You can find out more detailed information on setting up a Wi-Fi connection from the video below.
Wi-Fi provides fast wireless Internet access without being tied to wires or a modem. You only need a device with a Wi-Fi module - using it, several devices can connect to the network at once.
No special education is required to properly configure the router
Buying and configuring a router will take a little time and does not require any special knowledge. In order to consider in detail all the stages of connection, we will use the settings for the TP-Link brand models, which are most popular with a large number of users.
Before moving on to installing Wi-Fi, you need to figure out how to put your router and make sure it is working properly.
How to connect a Wi-Fi router? First, we choose a place for him - the main thing is that he does not stand on the table where the computer is located or on the system unit, because in such cases, interference often occurs. Therefore, we move it slightly away from other equipment and place it closer to the center of the house so that the waves cover as much of the area as possible.
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 the back of the router there are the following connectors (in the basic version):
Also here you will see a reset button and an on / off switch - their functions are clear. When you figured out the wires and inserted them where needed, an icon about a new connection will appear on the bottom of the desktop. Now we need to find out if your PC has installed the router correctly.
How to enter the settings of the router and check if the computer correctly recognized the equipment. We use the Control Panel, we will focus on the chapter Network Connections - if you have Windows XP, in Windows Vista / 7/8 this section is designated as "Network and Control", "Network Control Center and general access».
Here the actual connections will appear - select "Local Area Connection", look at the properties. You will now see a list of components where you stop at "Internet Protocol TCP / IP". Here we check how the checkboxes are indicated:
The next step is to go to how to enter the settings of the router.
The router is configured using a browser.
Enter your IP address in the address bar. In most cases, this is a combination of 192.168.1.1 - the standard version of the address, which, however, is different for some ISPs. After pressing Enter, you will see the Wi-Fi router settings. If this does not happen, then the IP address does not fit and you need to enter other numbers.
How to find the IP address:
After entering the IP, a form for entering your username and password appeared in front of you. We fill both lines here with the word admin, after which the parameters of the router itself will appear.
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, 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 parameters again (you know how to enter the settings of the router through the browser) in System Tools, subsection Firmware Upgrade. Here we select "Browse ...", download 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, at your discretion, new data to enter the settings.
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 indicated 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 the Internet service provider or contact a specialist by phone.
Note: if you need a different type of connection (not dynamic), enter additional information yourself in the fields located in this form after selecting the required parameter.
The rest of the fields when you select the Dynamic IP option will be filled in automatically.
Let's go to the Wireless section. We put a tick in front of Enable (if there is such a line), in the Wireless Network Name or SSID we come up with a name for the connection, which will be seen by everyone who wants to use Wi-Fi. Below there may be a tab for selecting your country - we indicate it, save the changes made and proceed to the next stage of our configuration.
Wireless Security - filling in this part of the parameters should be taken seriously, because here you can secure your network from unauthorized access. We select WPA / WPA2 and set a password in the PSK Password field - no one can establish a connection with your Wi-Fi without it.
Sometimes providers tie a point Wi-Fi access to the PC network card. This equipment has a personal MAC-code, which we copy into the settings of the router - for this we need to press the "Clone MAC - Code" button.
Where can I find it? Depending on the manufacturer, the address can be located in different sections, mainly in Wireless. In the most common models of TP-Link, the MAC address is located in the Network folder, to copy it, you need to select a special column.
Wi-Fi router setup completed successfully. Confirm the reboot - the router will offer you to do it, then all the changes will take effect.
Wireless access is convenient, practical, it is easy to install such an Internet in your home, it takes a little time and a drop of effort. Now you know how to go to the router settings and fill in all the required 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.
In this article, I will show you how to set up wi-fi from scratch. First, you need to configure the wireless network on the router, and then on the laptop. With a simple step by step instructions even a beginner will be able to configure the Internet on TP-Link and D-Link routers, which are most common in the CIS.
Step 1. We connect the router to the network using a power supply. Turn on the power with the ON button, if the router has such a button.
Step 2. We connect the router to a laptop or computer using an ethernet cable (patch cord) that comes with the router. It is necessary to connect the cable to the port of the computer's network card and to the LAN1 port of the router. (In no case in the WAN port - it will not work through it)
Step 3. We check that on the computer, in the properties of the network card, we have chosen to automatically obtain an IP address. To do this, go here: "Start" -> " Control Panel» -> « Network and Sharing Center» -> «» -> « LAN connection»
Attention! In chapter " Change adapter settings»You may have multiple connections displayed. For example, Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection 2, Wireless network connection"," Bluetooth Network Connection 2 " etc. How to find the right one among these connections?
At first, the default wired connection in Windows 7 and 8 is called Local Area Connection. If no one managed to rename it manually, then it will be called that way. Unless there may be a number at the end - most often "2". This is in the event that several network cards are installed in the computer (it is important for stationary computers, because in a laptop in 99% of cases there is only one wired network adapter from the factory)
Secondly, the connection we need should be active, since you connected the computer and the switched on router with a cable: the connection icon should glow in a bright color (usually blue if your Windows uses a standard icon pack), i.e. the icon should not be shaded. See picture:
Here, we have found the required active wired network connection.
Step 3.1. Right-click on the active wired connection we need and select "Properties":
Step 3.2. In the window that opens, click the "Properties" button:
Step 3.3. Select with the left mouse button " Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP / IPv4) " and click the next button "Properties" at the bottom:
Step 3.4. We set both switches to the upper positions so that there is “ ……… Automatically»:
Step 3.5. Press the "OK" button to save the settings.
Step 4. Open the connection window again:
Step 4.1. Press the button "Details":
Step 4.2... In the window that opens, we find out the IP address of the default gateway:
In most cases it is 192.168.1.1
Step 5... Open the browser to access the router's web interface.
Step 5.1... In the address bar, enter the gateway address and press Enter:
Step 5.2... Enter your username and password:
Attention! You can find out the login details in the instructions for your device. The set with the router may contain both instructions on paper and in PDF-document format on the enclosed disk.
If the instruction is lost, you can try to download it on the manufacturer's website. For example, http://dlink.ru, http://asus.com, http://tplink.com.
Often in a new device, the default login = admin and password = admin. It also happens that login = admin, and the password is empty.
Step 5.3. After you have entered the router's web interface, open the wireless network (wi-fi) settings:
(illustrated with TP-Link TL-WR841ND and D-Link DIR-300 NRU)
Step 6. The actual setting of the wireless connection.
Step 6.1... Disable WI-FI protected setup, because this feature is a serious security hole and could allow an attacker to hack into your Wi-Fi network and gain access to your information.
Step 6.2... We check that the Wi-Fi network is enabled: the “Enable wireless” checkbox is checked if it is D-Link.
Step 6.3... We set a name for our wireless network.
If the default is dlink or home, then it is recommended to specify some original name in order to avoid confusion with the networks of neighbors of the same name.
Step 6.4... We set the security parameters. We strongly recommend using the following options:
After specifying all the parameters, do not forget to click the save settings button!
On a TP-Link router:
in D-Link:
In this section, we will show you how to set up wi-fi on a windows 7 laptop.
Step 1... Find on the taskbar near the clock network connections icon and click on it with the left mouse button once. A list of available wireless networks will open:
Step 2... Find your wireless network in the list (it will have the name that you specified in the previous paragraph) and click on this network with the left mouse button.
Step 3... Leave the "Connect automatically" checkbox checked and click the "Connect" button:
Step 4... Enter the security key of the Wi-Fi network. This is the character set that you specified in the "Network Key" field. After entering the key, click "OK":
After clicking "OK", it connects to your wireless network.
After a few seconds, the previous window will disappear, and the network connections icon near the clock will change its appearance.
Now, when you click on the network connections icon, you will see that the computer is connected to your wi-fi network, but at the top you can see the inscription “ Without internet access", Because we have not yet configured the Internet on the router:
We have configured wifi network on the router and connected to it from the computer. We just need to help the router see the Internet so that the router can distribute the Internet to any devices that connect to it via wi-fi or cable.
Step 1... In order for the Internet to appear on computers, you need to set up a connection with the provider on the router. We show using the example of the same D-Link
Step 1.1. We type in the address bar the ip-address of the router
Step 1.2... Enter your username, password and click "Log in":
Step 2... We go to the Internet settings section. Different router manufacturers may call it differently: WAN Setup, Internet settings, etc. In our D-Link, this section is called "Internet Setup":
Step 3. We get to the WAN port settings section.
Step 3.1... Uncheck the "Enable Access Point Mode" checkbox.
Attention! Other manufacturers may call this parameter "Disable NAT". The bottom line is that the Access Point mode disables NAT and turns the router into an access point. This option is useful if this router is connected not to a provider, but to another one of yours..
Step 3.2... We select the type of connection with the provider.
To find out what settings you need to choose to connect specifically to your provider, you can:
The most commonly used type these days is Dynamic IP.
Step 3.3... If your ISP only allows connection from a registered MAC address, you have 2 ways to resolve the issue.
Step 3.4... We indicate the DNS servers, if the instructions from the provider require it.
Step 3.5... We select the MTU value. If the provider does not require changing this value, we recommend leaving it as it is: 1500.
Step 3.6... We save the settings
Attention! If you have lost the document of the agreement with the provider, which contains the details, then in extreme cases you can always drive up to the office of your provider with a passport and find out all the comprehensive information: connection type, MAC address, login, password, MTU, etc.
