With a wireless router makes computing life more enjoyable. Why limit yourself to the computer in the same place it was taken from the work box? The creation of a wireless router is easy and allows you the freedom to access the Internet, files, printers and more, from virtually anywhere in your home or garden. Before you shake your head about configuring a wireless router on your own, believe me, if I can do, no onepossible.
Here are some simple steps to set the wireless router.
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Select the correct wireless router for your needs.
When you walk into your nearest Best Buy store or another computer, you will see that they have a variety of routers. Basically, there are (3) wireless network technology on the market, 802.11a, 802.11b, 801.22g, and. So what are the differences between these wirelessTechnologies?
802.11a wireless protocol is the oldest version of wireless networking technologies available. While you can find hardware 802.11a affordable strongly advise you to avoid them. 802.11a is limited in range and capacity in comparison to 802.11b and 802.11g. Why, then set the first wireless network with the oldest technology.
802.11b wireless protocol (11Mbs) is by far the most common wirelessThe technology in use today. If you choose this wireless protocol, you'll be fine. But why not start with the wireless protocol and the best currently available?
802.11g wireless technology is the best on the market and all new computers with built-in wireless cards use this protocol. Wireless 802.11b protocol has been followed by backwards compatible 802.11g (54Mbs). This means that if you have an 802.11b card on some of yourComputer equipment, you can use 802.11g wireless router without the need to replace the wireless card. If you have a choice, I strongly recommend buying 802.11g card for my computer and on the maximum benefits of this wireless technology provides.
Connecting Your Wireless Router
Before you begin, make sure that a paper copy of your router's manual or instructions before you.Sounds easy, I know, but you'd be surprised how many people neglect this essential step. I start, let's go!
The first step will to power, has DSL or cable. This is done by pulling the plugs from sockets.
Then connect the wireless router to the modem. I would suggest that the distance between the router and modem as close as possible. I have both the modem and the wireless router settings pageside by side on my desk.
Included with your wireless router, you should have a short cable. This is your network cable. Connect the network cable to the wireless router to connect to the Internet, WAN or WLAN. This term depends on the brand of wireless router purchased. No matter which end of the cable network to connect to the router, since the same type of connector is used on both ends.
Once youconnected the network cable to the wireless router, the other end of the cable modem. The modem is just a door. You will hear a "click" when a secure connection is established.
You can now plug the back, which provides access to the Internet back into your DSL or cable.
At this point you want to turn off the modem. The modem should be activated at first. Wait a few minutes for the Internet connectionto synchronize with the modem.
Now it's time to configure the wireless router. Temporarily disconnect the network cable from the router and modem. Once this is complete, connect the network cable to any port of the wireless router is not labeled as an Internet, WAN or WLAN. You are probably at least 4 doors open, someone is doing. Then connect the other end of the network cable to the computer. This may seem confusing, but you need ato allow direct connection between the router and computer configuration.
On your computer, open a browser and type the address into your wireless router to specific encounters.
Router address USERNAME PASSWORD
3Com 192.168.1.1 adminadmin
D-link 192.168.0.1 admin
Linksys 192.168.1.1 admin
Microsoft Broadband 192.168.2.1 admin
Netgear 192.168.0.1 admin password
Once youentered the address in your browser, you will be prompted to enter a user name and password. Refer to the table for particular information. While in configuration mode, you can change the password, which I highly recommend.
Next you must set the network ID, or SSID. This name need not be boring, but choose something that is unique, but easy enough for you to remember.
The protection of your network. You also have the opportunity toor protect the network or leave it "open". Accessing the network "open", each within the signal range of your wireless router to the location on the network. If you live in a place in a development or an apartment, it's a good chance that someone riding on the network .. with Internet access and free access degrading the quality. It 'a good rule, for access to networks and computers, when possible, to save.
To protect your network, selectWEP tab or option. WEP stands for Wireless Encryption. You will be prompted to enter a password or passphrase. We have already said, if the administrator password by default, so we continue. Make sure the Apply or OK after the selection.
Disconnect the network cable from your computer and connect as before. The cable network goes wireless router port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN, and the other endthe connection to your DSL or cable.
After a short time, should be an icon on the desktop, a wireless network is detected, warning is displayed. Right click on the icon and select "View Available Wireless Networks".
If you do not see your network, click Refresh from the menu. Once the network is visible, click.
If you have protected your wireless network WEP, you will be prompted for a password or passphrase. If youselected for the network is secure, we inform you that you try to access an unsecured network. Select the network and press "Connect".
Articles written by LSG of Lilsurfergirl.com [http://lilsurfergirl.com/2007/11/08/choosing-the-right-laptop/]
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