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How to install a router: step by step instructions. How to connect and configure a Wi-Fi router? Step by step instructions for all models

Organization of wireless local networks based on the IEEE 802.11 standard, or as it is also called WiFi, has become very popular in recent times. Imagine how convenient it is to have access to the Internet in any part of your apartment or house, without being tied network cables computers to certain workplaces and at the same time have a local network of all computers in your house. Therefore, if you do not yet have a WiFi network, but would like to deploy it, then it's time to get acquainted with how to connect WiFi at home.

So, if you have various clients at home, such as computers, laptops, Cell Phones or tablets that can use WiFi connection, then a completely logical step would be to implement a WiFi network through a router with a built-in wireless module. But, do not rush to go to the store yet. To begin with, let's look at what exist on this moment versions of the IEEE 802.11 standard in the frequency range of 2.4 GHz allowed for our country.
IEEE 802.11b - Supports data transfer rates up to 11 Mbps, which is quite low for local area networks.
IEEE 802.11g - B ideal conditions can provide data transfer rates up to 54 Mbps.
IEEE 802.11n - A relatively new standard with maximum speed data transfer up to 600 Mbps.

802.11b/g standards support all officially introduced devices on the market of our country. The new 802.11n standard is very promising, as it provides high data rates, long communication distances with better signal stability, but so far it has been used only in some devices. If your customers support this standard, then it is better to choose a wireless router that matches the 802.11n mode. He will have backwards compatible with 802.11b / g, which means you can connect absolutely all gadgets and computers that have WiFi modules to it.

And now back to the question from the beginning of the article. How to connect WiFi at home? We will tell you about the most correct option in our opinion. This is the purchase of a router (router) with WiFi module if you have an Internet connection via an Ethernet cable and an ADSL modem with a router and a wireless access function, if you have a high-speed ADSL connection.

You can, of course, if you already have a modem, buy an access point to it and configure them joint work. But, as practice shows, the time and effort spent on setting up devices from different manufacturers turn out to be greater than the purchase of all-in-one devices of the same brand. In addition, the all-in-one device will be more friendly to set up and stable in operation, and you can receive technical support on using the device and solving problems with it from the manufacturer.

The most popular routers on our market are D-Link, Asus, Zyxel and TrendNet. In order to connect WiFi at home using any of these routers, you need to carry out approximately the same algorithm of actions, which will differ only in details. We believe that the Internet is already connected and configured, and you only need to distribute it wirelessly. To do this, you will need to do the following.

  1. Log into the web interface of the router through any browser. The web interface must be available at 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. Refer to your router's user manual for the address of its web interface and for more help with its menu structure.
  2. Go to wireless network settings. If the web interface is not translated into Russian, then look for the words Wireless Setting. This will be what you need.
  3. Set the name of your future network (SSID, or Wireless Network Name). Let's say the network is called wifi.
  4. Select an encryption protocol (Security Mod) so that unscrupulous neighbors or just amateurs do not use your network free internet. You may be offered the following encryption types WEP, WPA, and WPA2. It is better to choose WPA2 as the most secure.
  5. Assign a secret key that will need to be entered on all clients connecting to your network.
  6. Save changes and reboot the router.
  7. Try to connect to the network with any client device. To do this, you will need to enter the secret key assigned in the fifth paragraph. If some devices cannot connect to WiFi, then there may be problems with the compatibility of encryption protocols. Try choosing a different standard, such as WEP instead of WPA2, or turn off encryption altogether. Access to your wireless home network in this case can be limited to filtering by MAC addresses, if the router supports it.
In order to organize a shared folder visible to all devices, you need to create such a folder on one of them. Let's say it will be called Share and open access to it for all devices. A more correct solution would be to connect a special external router to the router. hard drive. In this case, you will not need to keep the computer with the shared folder on all the time in order to get the information of interest from it at any time.

As you can see create WiFi network at home is not so difficult and not at all expensive. With it, you will get great convenience and no extra wires in your house or apartment. If you still have some questions and incomprehensible points, we recommend that you read the second part of the article, which discusses the practical aspects of implementing the network - determining the type of current connection to the Internet and choosing the necessary WiFi device based on it.

IMPORTANT! Before you set up your phone, first check if you are in the coverage area of ​​a particular wireless Wi-Fi connection. You can use your home Wi-Fi, or you can connect your iPhone to free networks, for example, in cafes or shopping centers.

So let's start:

  1. We go to the home screen and go to the "Settings" menu.
  2. Then the search for available Wi-Fi will automatically start.
  3. Choose a name and connect.

This method is suitable for connecting to unsecured routers, for example, in public places.

If you are connecting to a secure Wi-Fi, then the sequence will be slightly different:

  1. Open the "Settings" menu.
  2. We are looking for the line "Wi-Fi" and turn on the option.
  3. After automatically searching for Wi-Fi, select the desired access point.
  4. Enter the password and click Connect.

If you cannot connect your phone to Wi-Fi in this way, then you are entering the wrong password. To find out the correct one, contact the Wi-Fi administrator.

DO NOT FORGET! To connect your phone to a secure Wi-Fi, you need to know the password, a “lock” icon is displayed next to such connections.

There are also situations when you need to connect your phone to a hidden access point that is not displayed in general list. To connect a smartphone, you need to know the exact name of Wi-Fi:

  1. Open the "Settings" menu.
  2. We are looking for the line "Wi-Fi" and turn on the option.
  3. Click "Other" and enter the exact name.
  4. Click "Security".
  5. After that, you need to select the type of protection, as shown in the illustration below.
  1. We return to the "Other network" item and enter the password.
  2. Click "Connect".

The most common problems when trying to connect an iOS phone to Wi-Fi

Very often it happens that they seem to have done it right and followed the instructions, but nevertheless it is not possible to connect a phone with the IOS operating system to Wi-Fi. Do not despair, and think that the saying “Technology in the hands of a monkey is a piece of iron” is about you. Most likely, it's not some kind of technical failure.

If you cannot connect your phone to Wi-Fi, do the following:

  1. Check your router connection. Also, make sure you're in range.
  2. Check that Wi-Fi is enabled on your smartphone. Go to "Settings", then to "Wi-Fi". If there is a blue checkmark next to the desired name, this means that the connection on the phone has been completed and problems are observed in the router.
  3. If you want to connect your phone to WiFi at home, then check if the cables are connected correctly and if the router is configured correctly.
  4. Reboot your IOS phone and set it up again.
  5. Reboot the router and also reconfigure it.

If nothing helps, try the following:

  1. If you are trying to connect your smartphone to public place, contact the employee of the establishment and ask him to set up Wi-Fi.
  2. Check the connection on other devices, such as a laptop, or ask others if the Internet works for them. If there is no connection on other devices either, then there is a problem with the Internet provider. Contact your internet provider.
  3. Try connecting to a different location or to a different Wi-Fi. If attempts are unsuccessful, contact service center to test your Iphone.
  4. Update the firmware version of the router and check that your smartphone is in the list of supported devices.

How to Connect Android to Wi-Fi

Many people think that setting up an iPhone is really not an easy task. With this statement, few will argue. But as for Android, many believe that these are easy-to-use smartphones that even a child can figure out. However, in fact, when trying to set up Wi-Fi, some difficulties may arise here.

In general, the popularity of Android is growing every day. Probably, there is no longer a person who would not have a smartphone or tablet with the Android operating system in the arsenal of home appliances. Even the smallest children today actively use these gadgets instead of the usual toys, dolls, cars, etc. But at the same time, few people know how to properly configure Wi-Fi.

It is worth connecting the smartphone once and in the future the smartphone will automatically connect to Wi-Fi. But it is not uncommon to see situations where you need to manually configure Android.

For a visual illustration, we will use the LG G4 smartphone with the version operating system Android 5.1. However, the model does not matter, android smartphones are almost the same.

Before you start setting up Android, you need to install Wi-Fi by turning on the adapter. The adapter is enabled in two ways:

  1. Through the toolbar.
  2. Via device settings.

The first method is very convenient: swipe your finger across the screen (from top to bottom) and see the toolbar, as in the figure:

Are looking for Wi-Fi button with the corresponding icon. Click on it and thus activate the Wi-Fi model.

After that, the system starts searching for available wireless networks and the following list appears on the screen:

Choose the one you want and connect. If it is password protected, enter a combination of characters and click "Connect". The whole process is automated and will not take much time.

Another question is if the connection is hidden in the router settings or the DHCP function is disabled. Then you need to configure Android manually.

How to set up Wi-Fi on Android manually if the connection to the router is hidden

As with the first method, we first need to enable the adapter. But the methods listed above are not suitable for us. Changing the strategy: first go to "Settings". But then we already act depending on the version of the phone. We find the item "Wi-Fi" and open its menu. Turn on the adapter. If you have an older model, then find the "Wireless networks" item and select "Wi-Fi Setup". Move the adapter to the on position.

Let's move on to manual search. available connections: You will be presented with a list of access points that were found automatically. If you are connecting to a hidden network, click "Add Wi-Fi":

Enter the exact name of the hidden access point (SSID) and proceed to security, as in the illustration below.

Today, most modern apartments and houses are equipped with wireless Wi-Fi, which allows you to freely access the Internet for all computers and mobile gadgets. If you do not yet have Wi-Fi at home, then most likely you have opened this article to correct the situation.
So what is needed for WiFi connections at home? Below we will look at the main steps, where, in fact, you need to start in order to set up wireless Internet at home.

What do you need to connect Wi-Fi at home?

Step 1: conclusion of an agreement with the provider

This step can be skipped if you already have Internet connected at home, but it works exclusively by wire.

Today, Russian providers offer users three types of Internet connections: ADSL, FTTB and xPON.

You can check whether your house is connected to the services of a particular provider on the official website, where, as a rule, there is a page for checking the connection by house number. The situation is such that even in large Russian cities on sparsely populated streets, houses do not have provider equipment, which means that the only option is to use ADSL, which is offered by the operator (aka provider) of telephone communications.

As a rule, the provider's website offers to choose one of the desired tariffs, each of which differs in the available Internet speed and additional features. So, as a rule, the cheapest tariff will provide a limited Internet connection speed during the day and without restrictions at night.
An expensive tariff will provide Internet without restrictions, but will also allow you to connect IP-TV with the provision of a certain number of free HD channels.

The choice of tariff is made solely on the basis of your financial opportunities and preferences. But we draw your attention to the fact that if you are not going to purchase a separate Wi-Fi router, see that it is provided free of charge by the provider at the selected tariff.

Having chosen a tariff, you will usually be asked to either make a call to the provider, or fill out a form to call a specialist.

Further, at the agreed time, a specialist comes to you, who concludes a service agreement with you, provides equipment, and immediately connects it (the task is easier if the provider provides its own router).

Step 2: Purchasing a Wi-Fi Router

In the event that you have a wired Internet connection or if you were not provided with this equipment when concluding an agreement with the provider, you must purchase it separately.

If you purchase a router separately, then this task must be approached with all responsibility, taking into account many nuances when choosing. How to choose the right Wi-Fi router for your home has already been described on our website.

Step 3: Connecting the router to the computer

So, you have everything to set up the Internet - all that remains is to set it up. Until the router is configured, Wi-Fi will not work on it. You must first connect the router to the computer.

You can get services:

  • By calling a computer master to your house for free
  • By calling a courier to your home for free delivery of equipment
  • Arriving at our service center

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Setting up a router at home is one of the most requested services at Remont-Gadget. This is due to the fact that modern devices are quite complex. They have many parameters that need to be properly configured. Modern routers are able to provide an Internet connection to almost all devices in your home or office.

Installing a Wi-Fi router allows you to solve many problems. Family members no longer have to wait for a computer with the Internet to be free, wires will not be scattered around the apartment, and access to the network will become possible from almost any device (phone, tablet, TV or set-top box).

If you want to configure the router, then contact Remont-Gadget specialists. Leave a request and a specialist will contact you shortly. Customization services are provided on the territory of Moscow and the Moscow region.

What is included in the cost of setting up a router?

The Remont-Gadget computer center offers affordable prices for setting up routers and wireless connection to the Internet. The final price of services depends on the list of works that the master will undertake. Specialists can:

  • make an independent purchase of a router with the subsequent delivery of the device to the client;
  • configure the general access to the global network;
  • reflash the router;
  • configure LAN (internal network) settings;
  • connect to WI-FI devices (computers, tablets, and so on).

Specialists also configure the security of the connection (setting a password and encrypting data). This is necessary so that neighbors do not steal your traffic. The website provides indicative prices. They will help you figure out how much to expect. If you want to know how much it costs to install and configure a router, then leave a request on the site.

What are the problems when setting up a router?

Router setup is difficult task requiring specialized skills. After trying self installation devices, many users face the following problems:

  • weak signal - as a rule, this is due to the fact that when setting up the router, a frequency was selected that is already in use by a nearby device;
  • intermittent loss of connection - this usually happens due to poor quality of the mains, so installing a UPS can solve the problem.
  • constant disconnections - can be caused by the fact that the router and the PC adapter are made by different companies, in this case, special software is installed or the device is flashed.

This is a far from complete list of problems that self-configuring the router can lead to. Many users try to contact the provider. But ISPs usually give general recommendations, regardless of the client device settings.

Trust a professional

Self-configuring the router takes a lot of time. It is necessary to take into account a lot of nuances, so the task may seem impossible to the average user. It is much easier and more economical to call a specialist at home. Professional setup takes less than an hour. Remont-Gadget specialists will make your connection safe and reliable.

Every year, how to connect Wi-Fi at home without outside help becomes more and more relevant. Imagine our life without such wireless technology already almost impossible. Its transmitters are already in every second apartment and, most likely, the percentage of their distribution will increase. It is not entirely justified to call a specialist to perform such a simple operation and pay him money. There is nothing complicated in it, even a novice user can handle it. Everyone can figure out how to connect Wi-Fi on their own.

Switching

First you need to do all the necessary switching before switching on. First, if you need to install such a transmitter on a stationary PC, then we connect it to the USB socket of the system unit. Then you need to install drivers for it. They come with it on CD. Next, install the router. We bring a wire from the provider to it and install it in the input connector (it is usually of a different color). We connect the power supply to the router socket and the socket. At the final stage of how to connect a Wi-Fi router at home without outside help, you need a meter twisted pair that comes with it, install it in any remaining free slot on one side. And we connect its second connector to the network board of the system unit or laptop.

Setting up the router

Now let's figure out how to connect Wi-Fi programmatically. This is the most difficult stage in this operation. But if you take your time and do everything consistently, then there will be no problems. First, in the computer connected to the router, put
CD that came with it. After launching it, a quick settings window will open. Then we turn on the network device with the power switch, which is usually located on its back side. After that, you need to wait for the time required for it to load - 30 seconds is enough. Now back to the connected computer. In the setup wizard window, click Next. The next step is to enter your login and password for access. Then the time and date are entered (not all routers have this, so this step may not be present). At the final stage, we configure the network connection settings. Its external part is configured according to the documentation provided by the provider (network address, subnet mask, and other parameters). This information is specified in the contract. We customize the internal segment at our discretion. It is recommended to set a dynamic address and protection according to the WPA2 standard. If necessary, then disconnect the router from the PC, after turning everything off.

Software connection

At the final stage of how to connect Wi-Fi, we set up the computer. To do this, we find the icon of wireless networks in the right corner of the screen and double-click on it with the right mouse button. In the list that opens, we find the name of ours, which was entered in the previous step. In response to our request, you will need to enter a password to connect. After that, the PC must receive the address, and then it will be possible to visit sites and blogs from the global web.

conclusions

It's hard to imagine life modern man without wifi. How to connect and configure a computer or laptop based on the Windows OS to such a device is described in this article. There is nothing complicated in this algorithm, everyone can easily cope with this task.