How to connect a new router. Ports and installation of a Wi-Fi router - where to connect what. What kind of router do you have

To have wireless Internet at home, or point Wi-Fi access... In fact, there is nothing complicated here, but it will take a little care and, perhaps, the phone of your Internet provider 🙂 The whole process can be broken down into three stages: physical connection, setting up the router and setting up the computer.

Connecting the router to the computer

After you take the router out of the box, you need to connect it to your computer or laptop. By default, I'll keep in mind that you have regular wired internet.

• We take out and fasten the antennas
• Insert the Internet cable into the port signed "WAN". Usually WAN is highlighted in a different color or stands apart from other 4 or 8 ports
• The cable that comes with the router is connected with one end to any of the numbered ports of the router (1, 2, 3, 4 ...), and the other end to the Ethernet port of a computer or laptop. It will only be needed for configuration, then you can turn it off.
• Remember to connect the power supply 🙂

How to enter the router settings

After turning on the router, he needs time to boot up and put himself in order. At this time, the front panel lamps may come on and off, wait 1 minute. To go to the admin panel of the router, you need to write in the address bar of the browser:

192.168.1.1

login: admin

password: admin

A small note: the address 192.168.1.1 is used in most routers. If you get the error "Page not found" or "The page does not open", then try using a different address, for example: 192.168.0.1

If there is an error again, take a look correct address on the sticker with back side devices:

If it is not there, then you need to look at the instructions, which may be on the complete disc, or search the Internet from your phone. The same applies to login (username) and password (password), i.e. not all of them have admin / admin. If the device is used, then maybe someone changed the default parameters. In this case, you need. To do this, you need to find the "Reset" hole on the router and press the button inside with a match.

Network cable not connected

Let's say the login address and username / password are known, but all the same, it is impossible to enter the admin panel due to a network error. Then you need to check the settings network card on Windows 7/8/10:

• Go in "Start -> Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center"
• On the left we find "Change adapter parameters"
• Connection "Connection by local network"Should NOT be in the" Network cable not connected "status:

If so, then most likely this is the case, i.e. the cable is not connected, not connected there, or is faulty.

Also, the status should not be "Disabled". If so, then click on the icon right click and select "Enable".

Incorrect TCP / IP settings

If you still do not go to the admin panel, then:

• right-click on the connection icon and select "Properties"
• find "Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" and double-click on it
• In the properties of the protocol, you need to check that the checkboxes were on "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain a DNS server address automatically"
• Click "OK" two times
• Now wait 10 seconds and you can check.

How to quickly set up Wi-Fi

It is more complicated here, because all routers are different and the interface can be very different. And the Internet settings for providers can also be strikingly different. If you have TP-Link router or another one with the ability to quickly configure, then you are in luck, everything can end very quickly 🙂 Find in the menu on the left or above the item "Quick Setup" and follow the instructions of the wizard:

On the first screen, just click "Next"

I have a 3G router, so I am asked to choose the preferred connection type: 3G or cable. I do not have a 3G modem, so I choose "WAN only"

If you do not know what to choose, then try the automatic mode, the router itself will try to determine the type of connection. If it succeeds, then the wizard will proceed to the next step of the configuration, but you may need to enter a username and password (in the case of a PPPoE connection)

or network settings (in case of "Static IP" connection)

All this information should have been given to you by the provider, look carefully in the contract. If the master cannot determine the connection automatically, then you have to call the provider and ask, or try by typing, there are not many options, as it were 🙂

In the next step, the wizard invites us to turn on the Wi-Fi module:

• "Wireless Radio" - this is Wi-Fi, should be in the "Enabled" position
• In the field "Wireless Network Name" enter any name of the point in English
• Parameters: "Channel", "Mode", "Channel Width", "Max Tx Rate" set as in the screenshot or leave by default.
• , security. Don't leave wi-fi without a password! Not only will everyone use your Internet and download the channel, it will be such a huge, huge hole in your safety! Virtually anyone can access all of your personal data. We put the switch in the WPA / WPA2 position and enter a complex password.

A small digression: when everything works, if it turns out that the Internet is working too slowly or will be, then try to select "Channel" not "Auto", but some number from 1 to 13 and save the settings. You can iterate over all the numbers in search of a suitable one. The fact is that now there is a lot of equipment around, and each device needs its own channel to work. As a result, devices operating on the same channel interfere with each other.

It's good if you don't have the cheapest router and it can operate at 5MHz. In this case, there will be a corresponding option to select a frequency of 2.4 or 5 MHz. Much fewer devices operate at this frequency, and therefore the likelihood that someone will interfere is significantly reduced.

Manual setting

Well, if automatic tuning was not, then you have to go through the points with pens. We find the "Network" section and there is an item with the word "WAN":

There should be similar settings items. Here everything is the same as for automatic configuration, only we ourselves have to choose the type of Internet connection and enter the username / password.

• Leave "Secondary Connection" "Disabled" or "Dynamic IP", this is only needed to access the ISP's internal network.
• Set “Connection Mode” to “Connect Automatically” so that the router connects to the Internet automatically after every reboot.

If the provider requires you to specify the IP address and DNS servers, then this can be done in the Advanced settings, but usually you do not need to do this:

But I have a provider with problematic DNS servers and I register the google server: 8.8.4.4 that always works! How does a problematic DNS server manifest itself? This is when no site or, but Skype or torrents work without problems! However, if you install the server on Google, then the internal sites of some providers, for example, such as account replenishment and statistics, may not open.

It is here in manual settings, you can specify the type of connection - VPN, if you have one. To do this, select "L2TP", enter the name / password and the address of the VPN server (given by the provider). If the IP address, mask, gateway and DNS are provided, then select "Static IP" and enter all the data. Do not forget to check the automatic connection checkbox below.

That's it, save the settings and look for the "Wireless Settings" menu section:

All settings have been described above. For Wi-Fi to work, there must be a check mark Enable Wireless Router Radio.

The next point, here we turn on encryption, i.e. set up security as it was already above:

Configuring the router is complete! I advise you to save all the parameters from the menu "System Tools -> Backup & Restore"... Button "Backup" - saves, "Restore" - restores from a saved file. This is useful in case everything suddenly goes to hell and all the settings go off. You can easily recover them from a file 😉

Oh yes, I almost forgot, change the default password for entering the admin panel. This is done in the "System tools -> Password" section.

How to connect laptop to WiFi

In Windows 8/10, you need to click on the icon at the bottom of the screen:

On the right, a panel will exit where you need to select the desired wireless network. Remember we gave the name of the network in English? Here you need to find it. If this is a public institution and you do not know which network to connect to, then choose any one with a higher signal level. When hovering over the network, a hint is displayed whether a password is required or not. If you see something like WPA / WPA2 when you hover, it means that you need a password to connect to a Wi-Fi network.

You can leave the "Connect automatically" checkbox. Next, the system will connect to the router and request wifi password which we installed earlier. If your device supports QSS technology, then you do not have to enter the password, but simply press the button on the router, signed as "QSS". In this case, the password will be filled in without our participation!

When the system asks about file sharing, I advise you to select "No, do not enable sharing" if you do not know why you need it:

I made a short video tutorial on how to do this:

In Windows 7, everything is the same, only the icon and the window with the found networks look "Semyorovski"

Here, too, find the connection you want, click on it and voila.

No wi-fi icon or won't connect

First check if the module is enabled wireless using a switch on the laptop case. Many Asus, Toshiba, Sony and Acer models have this switch. On some WiFi laptops can be activated using hot buttons, for example "Fn + F2" (look for the antenna icon on the F1-F12 buttons). In any case, the method works through the "Network Control Center", the same way when we "turned on" the network interface to connect to the router via the wire.

In more severe cases, please study.

Hope you succeed! Most likely, questions will arise about setting up a router, tk. the interface and parameter names are different for everyone. To get an answer in the comments, send immediately the link to the screenshot of the window.

Hey! I'll probably start with the fact that I have already written many articles on setting up Wi-Fi routers, and about the problems that may arise in the process of setting up and operating wireless access points. All articles are on this site, mainly under the heading "Internet". In this article, I will provide links to the most necessary materials that may be useful to you when setting up a Wi-Fi router.

What is this article about? I want to tell you in general terms about self-installation and configuration of a Wi-Fi router. Perhaps you want to buy a router and make a wireless network at home. Now is the time that without it there is nowhere. One computer is connected to the Internet via cable; this is already in the past. These are constant fights in the family for the opportunity to surf the Internet and a big queue behind :).

Moreover, now almost all devices have the ability to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Phones, smartphones, tablets, laptops, netbooks, etc. And if there is no Wi-Fi at home, then you simply limit their capabilities. Until I forget, I would like to write a few words about the dangers of Wi-Fi, or rather the waves that Wi-Fi emits -Fi router. I wrote about this in a separate article. If you are interested in this question, then read the article. I will only say that there is no point in hiding from these “harmful waves”.

Run a network search in your home. And you will see how many routers your neighbors have already installed (provided that you do not live in a village, most likely there will be no Wi-Fi networks)... Moreover, the radiation from Wi-Fi is several times less than from an ordinary mobile phone, which we also hold near our heads. So they are afraid of a Wi-Fi router, this is not entirely normal and stupid.

Another plus wireless hotspot access (aka Wi-Fi router) the fact that you can completely get rid of wires in your home. For some reason I am sure that your computer is not installed near the front doors :). This means that the network cable must be pulled through the entire house. What if you just made a good renovation? A Wi-Fi router solves all problems. You can put it, or hang it near the front doors, and some manage to put it in the common corridor (well, when there is a corridor for two apartments).

You may ask: "But what about an ordinary stationary computer that does not have the ability to connect via Wi-Fi and needs to be connected via a network cable?" everything is very simple, there are Wi-Fi receivers for such cases. I wrote about how to connect a stationary computer to Wi-Fi in the article.

Is it possible to connect and configure a Wi-Fi router yourself?

Perhaps! And cast aside any doubts and excuses there, they say I can't, it's difficult, etc. Well, for example, I set everything up myself, I also wrote instructions on the site. If you are thinking of calling a wizard who will install and configure Wi-Fi, then my advice to you is, try it yourself first. Fail- call the master. It will turn out- perfect! Will you be able to, for example, change the provider and what, call the master again? And so set up everything yourself. Moreover, everything is relatively simple. You just need to want!

Here's my detailed help. Everything is there in detail and point by point, problems should not arise. According to this instruction, you can configure other routers, because the process is practically the same. A lot of useful information is also in the comments, you can read them too.

Now I just remembered that I had not written about the choice of a Wi-Fi router, because you are probably very interested in this question. I will not advise anything specific. Choose a router based on the amount of money you are willing to spend on it and the advice of the seller in the store (well, if the sales assistant is intelligent)... All routers are good in their own way and all have their drawbacks. So I took a cheap one for the house a year ago (250 UAH / 1000 rubles) router TP-Link TL-WR841N, I was advised in the store. An excellent device, no problems at all for a year of work.

Possible problems when self-configuring a Wi-Fi router

Judging by the comments on the articles on this site, there are problems. But you shouldn't be intimidated by this. Someone came across a defective router, someone simply did not want to understand the nuances of the settings and immediately writes: "Seryoga help, for some reason it does not work!" :).

Configuring the router - the main points:

1. We connect the router to the computer via a network cable
2. We connect the Internet to the router
3. We go into the settings of the router
4. Tab customization WAN... Settings from the provider, if you do not know what settings to specify, then you can safely call and ask the provider.
5. Customization wireless wifi the network... Password setting, encryption type, security type, etc.

These are the main points, read more about setting in the article. As for all sorts of problems and errors, they most often arise when specifying settings from the provider and when setting up a wireless network.

But if there is a problem, then there is a solution. I tried to collect all the basic problems when setting up a router and when connecting to Wi-Fi. Of course, not just problems, but their solutions.

For convenience, I'll probably make a list of links to the pages on which I wrote about solving certain errors:

• Well, the most common problem when setting up a router is probably. Not only is this article the most popular on this site, so else on this moment(09.04.2013) left to her 739 comments.

If you still doubt whether you need to buy a rotuer and organize a wireless network in the house, then do not hesitate, but run to the store for a router. Wireless network, it's really convenient, for example, you will read my blog more often :).

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Modern age information technologies dictates its own terms: the number of computers per capita is constantly growing. More and more people prefer computer technology: this is convenient and sometimes necessary. Many families in Moscow have several computers at once. It can also be stationary Personal Computer, and a laptop or netbook, and a tablet, and a communicator or mobile phone with great functionality.



So, there are several computers in the family and everyone needs access to the Internet. But, as a rule, only one Internet access channel from the provider is provided to one apartment or private house.

In order for several computers to connect to it at once, you need to install a wifi router. This is many times more convenient than using one channel, taking turns connecting a modem or network cable to different computers. In addition, not all providers allow their channel to be used with different computers.

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Wireless networks are a very convenient tool for solving daily tasks connected with Internet access. Already today it is quite difficult to find a person who does not have a router at home. Installing a Wi-Fi router yourself is not a difficult task, and now we will analyze in detail how to do this.

Device selection

Before proceeding to the question of how to install a router, you should select it. Nowadays in stores you can find a great variety of the most diverse models of Wi-Fi routers. However, not all of them will suit your requirements. There are several parameters to consider in this matter:

1. the presence of a powerful external antenna - the description should indicate the power, for example, 5;
2. user-friendly and intuitive interface - this will allow you to quickly and easily deal with the settings. To date, the routers from the company have the simplest and most intuitive interface -;
3. Supported Standards - There are several standards that are most common:
   • 802.11 is an old standard operating at 2.4 GHz;
   • 802.11 - also considered obsolete and operates at 2.4 GHz;
   • 802.11 is a new standard that operates at 5 GHz and is more high speed data transmission over wireless networks (up to 300 Mbps). It is worth noting that routers supporting the 802.11 type can work with all types of devices, even with outdated models operating at 2.4 GHz. In this matter, it is best to give preference to such routers that support operation on all these standards (see that the box must have the designation "N" - 300 Mbit);
4. the presence of the required ports for connecting an Internet cable, modems, computers, and so on. Here you should proceed from your preferences and requirements.

When choosing equipment, we advise you to bypass cheap Chinese devices. Such gadgets work with constant failures. Now we turn to the main question - how to install a router at home. Perhaps the best place to start is by determining where the access point will be located.

Determine the location

It is preferable to place the router in the middle of the room (or as close to the center as possible) somewhere under the ceiling or on a cabinet.

The higher the access point is, the fewer obstacles blocking the signal path and the greater the coverage area.

When deciding how to install a Wi-Fi router at home, you should avoid mirrors, as they reflect the signal, and radio waves simply will not pass; household appliances, especially those that emit strong electromagnetic waves, such as microwave ovens (microwave ovens), refrigerators, radios, home telephones, and so on.

If the room is quite large and one router is not able to cover the entire area, then the coverage area can be significantly increased. It should be noted that each router has wall mounts. So, now you know where and how to set up the router yourself. Now you can proceed to setting up.

Equipment setup

Usually, when you turn on the router for the first time, the Wi-Fi is already working. You just have to change the network name and assign a password for security.

First, we need to go to the access point settings. To do this, you need to find out the IP address of the router. It is indicated on the factory sticker that is on each router (carefully examine the gadget from all sides).

You can also find it out on the command line. Just connect to the network, open command line, register the ipconfig command and click. Next, you need to find the line "Main gateway" - there will be the address we need.

Now this IP address needs to be entered into the address bar of any browser and clicked. Typically, the IP address looks like this: 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1. There may be other meanings - this is already specified in the above described ways.

So, Wi-Fi installation a router at home provides for two configuration steps:

• setting up a local network and Wi-Fi;
• setting up an Internet connection.

Let's take a closer look at both points.

Setting up a local network

In the question of how to install a new router, first of all, it is the local network and Wi-Fi connection settings that should be disassembled. We will look at the further steps using the example of configuring a TP-Link router. If you have a different model, then don't worry: all routers are configured according to the standard scheme. Differences can only be in the title of some sections and in appearance interface.

So follow these steps:

This completes the configuration of the local network. But installing the router doesn't end there. Now we need to configure Internet access.

WAN configuration

In order to set up an Internet connection (WAN), you need to know what type of connection your ISP is using. There are several options:

• PPPoE - in this case, you need to enter the login and password that the provider gave you;
• binding by MAC address - in this case, as a rule, you do not need to enter the network parameters manually;
• static IP - this means that you are assigned a specific IP address and other parameters that must be entered manually.

In any case, you will have to call your provider and clarify exactly how the router is configured (what type of connection is used).

There are options when you don't need to configure anything at all. That is, you connect the router to the provider's cable, connect it to your network on your computer and load any website. At the first attempt, the system will display a window in which you will need to enter the login and password assigned by your provider. After entering the data, the router will automatically bind to the system and the network will be configured.

Each of us has come across a situation when a router needs to be connected in an apartment. For this, a specialist is usually called. We offer instructions on how to connect the router yourself.

1. Connect the wires

Plug an internet cable into the WAN (or Internet) port of your router (router).

Then connect the router to the computer: one end of the cable to the LAN port of the router, and the other to the connector of the PC's network card. You can use a wireless connection instead of a cable, but it is best not to do this during the setup phase.

Plug the router into a power outlet. If it also has a power button, then press it. Wait a few minutes for the router to boot up.

2. Check the Internet

If your router has already been configured by your provider or received the settings automatically, then the Internet can work in a few seconds after connecting the router to the PC.

To check this, launch your browser and open several sites. If they load without problems, you can skip the fourth step.

3. Router settings menu

In the address bar of your browser, type 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 and press Enter. One of these IP addresses will send to the router settings menu. If both options do not work, find the required IP address in the documentation for your router model and try to enter it.

When the page for entering the settings pops up in the browser window, the system may ask for a username and password. Most often, during the first connection, one word is suitable for both fields - admin. Sometimes router manufacturers use 1234 for the standard password.

You can also find information to enter in the instructions for the router or on the provider's website.

4. Set up your internet connection

If the Internet does not work, the router needs special settings. The exact settings you need depends on your device model and Internet service provider. Unfortunately, there is no universal configuration. For instructions, check the provider's website or ask support for it.

When you receive a guide on how to set up your model, follow all the steps. If you set up an internet connection and a home Wi-Fi network, you can move on to the next - the fifth point.

5. Set up your home Wi-Fi network

Please select correct parameters security to protect your Wi-Fi network.

In the settings menu, select the section that is responsible for the wireless network (see the Documentation for your router model). Here enter strong password(it will be suitable for connecting your devices to the router via Wi-Fi) and select WPA2-PSK as a security tool.

Save the settings changes.

6. Change the password to enter the router settings

Just in case, you should restrict outsiders' access to the router settings menu. If your router is protected by a standard password, replace it with your own.

Find the settings section that is responsible for the security (see the documentation for your router model) of the device, and enter a new strong password. Save your changes.

If your computer has Wi-Fi module, after finishing the setup, the network cable can be pulled out of the PC and connected to the router wirelessly.

7. Optimal Router Location

It is best if the router is located in the center of the area in which you are using Wi-Fi. Thus, the signal will be equally available to all connected devices.

Based on material from Lifehacker