Home Network Setup
Having a home network can be a real treat. It provides the freedom to work from anywhere within your home and beyond. You can work upstairs, downstairs, and even poolside if you so desire. It also has the flexibility for a multi-user scenario where multiple people can all access the web from different computers simultaneously. You need to get a wireless connection, before you can continue setting up your home network. Buying a router for the first time can be a scary proposition. However, with the proper tips you will find it’s really not all that difficult. Here are some things you should consider when buying a router:
Make sure the router is compatible with your operating system (Windows, Mac, etc.)
Preferably you want an 802.11g router. Just look on the box or ask your retailer to confirm this. This technology provides high speed access and good wireless range.
Setting up your home network
You are ready to setup your home network if you have a wireless router and a computer with high speed Internet access.Are you ready to start swapping cables? First, find the Ethernet cable connecting your computer to your high speed modem. Without disconnecting the cable from your modem, disconnect only the side connected to your computer. Take the disconnected end of the cable and hook it into your router. The connection where this cable should be hooked into the router will likely be labeled “Internet”. If not, make your best guess 🙂 Really, you won’t hurt anything.Your router should have one or more ports for hooking up computers. These ports are probably labeled “Ethernet”. To configure your wireless network you will need to connect an additional cable between any of these ports and your computer. If all is working properly you should now be able to connect to the Internet via your computer (wired access not wireless). If you cannot connect to the Internet you should reset or turn off your modem and router and try again. If you still can’t connect to the Internet, you should inspect your cable connections and make sure they are correct. Although the wireless router is likely working, you should stop to read your manual for configuration steps. If your manual has any special configuration needed, you should perform those steps now. This is also the point at which you can setup your encryption and password if you desire (recommended to avoid having others leech off your wireless connection).
Final steps
Your wireless network is now configured? Disconnect your PC from the router. If your computer has wireless, you should now be able to connect to your wireless system. When using other computers on your wireless network, keep in mind, that you will need to enter the network encryption and password for them to get admittance, assuming you have encryption enabled.
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