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Welcome to my article! So, you bought a router and now it’s time to start setting it up. But there are still so many steps to the final result - you need to install it correctly, connect it to all the equipment and configure it. But what if you don't understand this? My course for a young fighter is setting up a router “for dummies.”

Attention! The article proposes a general model for setting up a router for all devices. I strongly recommend that you find an article on our website for your model and make settings according to it. I offer a list of the most popular models for which we have instructions on how to configure:

And even if your model is not available anywhere yet, it’s okay. The setup process itself is almost the same everywhere (you will see this below) for any router model. Besides, there is no difference in your Internet service provider. Let's just say that if your provider's cord successfully connects to your router, everything will be fine) Let's go.

Setup plan

So, in order to ensure that the Internet works successfully through a router, for any model you need to take approximately the following steps:

1. Install the router, connect all the wires, connect the tuning device.
2. Login to the router settings.
3. Internet setup.
4. Setting up Wi-Fi.
5. Change passwords (optional).

All! Now let’s go over each point in my step-by-step instructions in more detail. If something is not interesting or not necessary, just use the Contents of the article to scroll to the desired section. But you can also watch the setup video first:

Step 1. Installation and connection

Let's begin to look at the initial steps for installing a router.

1. The easiest method to place a router is near the ISP wire. No, I'm not limiting you. Moreover, I advise you to first choose a place in the middle of the apartment for the router, and only then ask the provider to install the cable. Another option is to extend the cable through repeaters to the desired location. But my universal advice is to put the wire where it fell.
2. We are connecting the router. Are the antennas removable? Let's connect. We plug in the power supply, and then it into the outlet. We immediately check - if there are indicators, they light up. If not, check the connection again, or the power button on the router (there are on the back panel). Now it is important that there is simply power on it and any indication is on.

1. The best option for initial setup is to connect via wire. This is what this paragraph will be about. For those who will connect via WiFi, read the next paragraph, but be sure to connect the provider’s cable!!!
   • First we connect the provider cable. There are Ethernet (like the size of a computer wire) and telephone (thin, ADSL). We plug it into the port on the back of the router. The port is usually highlighted in a separate color from the rest. As a rule, blue. It says WAN, Internet or something like that.

• We connect the router to a computer or laptop with a wire to the LAN port (yellow). That's all. If the connection was successful, go to the settings login section.

1. If you want to connect via Wi-Fi, connect. This is especially true for those who want to connect to a laptop or phone and do everything through them. Don't forget to also connect the power adapter to the network and the provider cable. Data for accessing the network on a new modem is sometimes indicated on a sticker on the bottom side of the device - you can connect via a password or via WPS. Often, just a blank password is used. Some models do not create a network during setup.

There shouldn’t be much difference between setting up a router using a computer, laptop, phone or tablet. The router has a standard web interface, which will be the same for all devices. Just like your favorite sites.

The main thing after these points is to have any connection with the router - be it by wire or by air.

Step 2. Enter Settings

All settings of any modern router are made through its web control panel. This is an analogue of a website that runs on the device itself. So you need to connect to it like a website - through a browser.

Information for accessing the control panel of a particular router is usually located on a sticker at the bottom of the router. Required – connection address, login, password.

Typical connection addresses for most modern models:

192.168.0.1
192.168.1.1

We follow these links, and most likely in one of the cases you will be taken to a panel where you will be asked for your login and password. You already know where to get the factory login and password. If not, look on our website for your model. The most common settings for almost any router model are:

Login – admin
admin or empty

What should be there to continue: You must log into your router's control panel.

Note. Your device must have settings to automatically receive addresses enabled. Otherwise, you may get an IP address in a different subnet and will not be able to connect to the settings. If you are unable to connect, this is the most common problem. Write in the comments! Let's fix it.

Step 3. Internet setup

Now let's move on to setting up the Internet on the router. Most importantly, if you have successfully completed the previous steps, we will definitely need your provider's login and password to connect to the Internet. You can find it in the contract - so it’s time to look for this paper.

Almost any modern router has a setup wizard that will guide you step by step through all these stages - setting up the Internet, setting a Wi-Fi password, changing the password of the router itself. Many routers place it on their start page. They usually have names like “Quick Setup Wizard”, “Quick Setup” or “Quick Setup”. Look for something like this. For me it looks like this:

Don't be afraid to walk through all the steps yourself. I will leave notes below on some controversial issues, but still, on any router model you will be asked about the same thing. So do it once and learn for the rest of your life!

One of the important points is to choose the connection type. It depends on what is written in your contract. Usually these technical points are indicated there. The most common is PPPoE, there is a Dynamic IP address and Static IP, L2TP, PPTP. The main thing here is to choose your type (but usually we have PPPoE at Rostelecom), enter your login and password - that’s all, this is enough for the Internet to appear on all devices automatically.

Typically the settings are located in the WAN section. I’m showing you my working ones, you need to enter your own login and password.

In the case of Dynamic The IP address where the Internet provider is connected to the line - the Internet will appear immediately after connecting the router. Check if you already have it? Maybe nothing needs to be configured?

If you can’t connect to any, just call your provider. They provide excellent advice over the phone and help solve your problem. Especially with the Internet. Do not be afraid!

: Working Internet on wired devices. Possibly via Wi-Fi.

Step 4: Setting up Wi-Fi

Another important step that is found in wireless routers. The main point of this setup is to either start Wi-Fi (if it suddenly did not start at the factory settings), or change the network name and password to make it both clear and safe. Here are the main settings:

• Network name or SSID - how it will be visible to everyone, write its name in English letters! It’s better to write it clearly for yourself.
• Security type - WPA2 - this is the most current type of connection security. The WEP standard is completely leaky, and WPA is simply a previous version. So it’s better to immediately stop at WPA2, which is the default on any modern device.
• The password is the same password that you use to connect to the Wi-Fi network. Don't forget to change! Otherwise, any neighbor will be able to freely connect to you. Length – from 8 characters. I recommend coming up with something more complicated, and ideally generating it.

These settings can be located on one tab or on several, like mine:

Don't forget to save all changes. And it happens that you change a sea of ​​​​values, forget to save in a hurry, and then you wonder why it all doesn’t work. After saving, it usually kicks you out of the network - after all, the network name becomes different, so you have to re-login again with a new password.

What should happen for a sequel?: The device is successfully distributing Wi-Fi. Everyone can easily connect and use the Internet.

Step 5. Change the router password

Do you remember at the beginning you went into the router settings with the default password? So, any neighbor will be able to do the same, and then see the password for your Wi-Fi, or even worse, redirect you to bad sites. Do you want this? So I think not. So let's change the password!!!

This is usually done in a special dedicated section with an appropriate name. I have so:

As you can see, you can change both your username and password at the same time - these are excellent basic security settings for anyone.

Video version

For those who hate reading, watch everything in the video again. Maybe you will find something useful for yourself:

Add-ons

That seems to be all the most important steps - all that remains is to use your Internet on all devices on your home network. And if you suddenly have any problems, be sure to write in the comments. If everything worked out successfully, write too, it’s very important for me to hear your opinion.

Here I’ll note some other interesting optional router settings. On all modern routers they are no longer critical (all the necessary ones have already been described above), but suddenly they will be needed. Usually each of them is located in the corresponding section:

• WPS – setting up a quick connection to Wi-Fi using a PIN code. It is usually turned off by default. It’s convenient for some, but personally I don’t use this gadget. Only hardcore, only complex password.
• IPTV – Many routers support interactive TV from your ISP. The main thing is that everything is connected here during operation, otherwise the router will cut off your television.

If something didn’t work out for you during the setup process, and you can’t do anything, don’t panic, but reset the settings to factory settings. To do this, press the Reset or Reset button on the back panel of the router. Usually the button is located in a recess; you can get it out with a needle or something narrow. Sometimes you take not a new, but an old router - and there may be someone else’s settings there. So this is a panacea.

Common problems

There can be a lot of problems, and it is impossible to predict everything. Here I will only focus on the most common ones:

1. Check the cable - most often the cable is to blame for connection problems. He can bend over, move away - and there will be no connection, no Internet. Not to mention the settings. TOP1. Another common reason here is that people confuse the cable connector. Remember: the cable from the provider goes into a separate connector (blue), the cable from the computer into any of the LAN connectors (yellow, usually several). If you mix it up, nothing will work. But there are exceptions - for example, some routers from providers like Rostelecom. Please read the instructions just in case.
2. DHCP and automatic configuration. The problem is that for some reason the devices are receiving incorrect network settings. There are two reasons for this: either they have already been set manually, or the DHCP server is not working correctly. In the case of manual setting, I already wrote - you just need to change everything to automatic receipt. In the case of a DHCP server, it is more difficult to calculate; for clarification, it is the DHCP server that distributes settings on the network, and it is usually created on your router when you turn it on. What if there are several routers on the network? Need to check.

That's all. Set up and enjoy!

Not so long ago, a computer, and especially 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 technology, 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:

Benefits of Wi-Fi

Before we talk about setting up a Wi-Fi network at home, we’ll talk about the tasks and advantages of this technology. So, if you need to divide your existing Internet channel into several devices, then you need a router. If you want to share the Internet channel by connecting devices without using wires, then a Wi-Fi router will help you with this. We have already told you about this and therefore, before purchasing it, we recommend that you read this article again. A Wi-Fi router is a great option if you have devices that support Wi-Fi networks. Thus, by installing a Wi-Fi router at the most central point, you can provide Wi-Fi coverage throughout the entire apartment, which is very convenient, because you will not need to run unnecessary wires. If your computer does not have a Wi-Fi adapter, then this issue can be solved in two ways: install a Wi-Fi router in the room where the computer is located, or purchase a Wi-Fi adapter. A Wi-Fi adapter is a small device in the form of a flash drive or in the form of a card inserted into a PCI slot.

Considering that almost every family needs to install a Wi-Fi router, we will tell you how to set it up yourself, without calling a technician.

Setting up a Wi-Fi router

To configure the router, it must be connected via a cable to a computer or laptop. The connection diagram must be shown in the instructions. We unpack the router, screw the antennas to it, then connect one part of the network cable (which comes with the kit) to the router, and the other to the computer (laptop). Then we connect the router’s power and after that we connect the Internet provider’s network cable to it.

How to enter the router menu

Absolutely all Wi-Fi routers are configured using a WEB interface, this is a kind of website with settings. That is, in order to configure the router, you need to open the page with its settings in your browser. To do this, enter “192.168.1.1” in the address bar of your browser and press the “Enter” key. After this, a window will appear on the screen in which you will need to enter your login and password to access the router settings. Standard (by default) login and password from the router settings menu: “admin” - in small letters. After entering, click “OK” and get to the menu.

Reflashing a Wi-Fi router

So, in order to set up a Wi-Fi router, you first need to reflash it. If you are a fairly experienced person and know what and how, then now we will tell you what you need to do for this. If you don’t particularly like to understand all the intricacies of computer technology, then you can do without flashing the router. Firmware is a kind of operating system of the router on which its operation is based.

Why is flashing needed? Reflashing the router is necessary to ensure normal and high-quality operation of the device. As a rule, every Wi-Fi router has the same firmware version from the moment it is released until it is discontinued. This firmware only passes internal tests, but when the device goes on mass sale, users find all sorts of 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. Of course, you can download it from the manufacturer’s official website. To do this, on the website of the device manufacturer, 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 made a conclusion: is it worth installing 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 available field, indicate to the router the path to the new firmware. You can find more detailed instructions on how to reflash the 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 settings.

WAN connection type

• Dynamic IP / DHCP / Dynamic IP – select if the provider provides dynamic IP;


• Static ip / Statistical IP address - select if the provider is built on a local network, where to access the Internet you need to enter the IP address, subnet mask and Gateway.


• PPPoE – select if you need to enter a login and password to access the Internet.

DNS

DNS 1 and DNS 2 - it is advisable to leave them installed automatically, but if the provider requires their manual installation (which is very rare), then enter the primary and secondary DNS. It is not always necessary to enter the provider's DNS in the network settings; sometimes external DNS work better than the provider's.

Then go to the Wireless tab, which contains Wi-Fi settings.

How to set up a Wi-Fi network

Network name (SSID)

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 coincidences. If you have 2 devices on the network with the same names, the Wi-Fi connection may not work correctly.

Channel

This is the frequency channel over which data transmission will occur. Pay special attention to this parameter, as this may result in low Wi-Fi speeds. Why? Each channel has its own, so to speak, data transfer volumes. The more of your devices are connected via Wi-Fi, the lower the Internet speed for each device - the same goes for the channel, the more devices use the same channel, the lower its bandwidth. Therefore, even if you have a high Internet connection speed, and the Wi-Fi channel is overloaded, the Wi-Fi connection speed will be very low.

If you have not so advanced neighbors, then this parameter can be left at “Auto”. It’s very easy to check the Wi-Fi activity of your neighbors - call up the Wi-Fi connections menu list and look at the number of Wi-Fi routers that are available in your apartment: if there are few of them, then the channel is enough, if there are many, then it’s better to install it manually.

Since “Auto” selects the 6th or 7th channels, when manually selecting it is necessary to select the channels located at the beginning. That is, if in the future the Wi-Fi connection speed drops, but the cable connection speed is as stated, then it is possible that the whole problem lies in the Wi-Fi channel.

Wireless Mode

This setting sets the wireless network standard. Two factors depend on the wireless network standard: the ability to operate old-type devices in it and Wi-Fi speed. That is, Wi-Fi has its own standards of operation, and to make it more clear to you, let’s look at an example. In cellular communications, first the Internet was transmitted via WAP, then via GPRS, then via EDGE, etc., with each new type the data transfer speed also increased - in our situation everything is the same. The further a letter in the alphabet represents a communication standard, the higher the data transfer rate it supports. But here it is necessary to take into account one more point: not all devices released quite a long time ago and supporting work in Wi-Fi networks support the latest type of connection - and this must be taken into account.

When choosing a wireless connection type, set the type that will be supported by all your Wi-Fi devices. Newer types of devices 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 to “b/g/n” (if available).

Channel width

The channel width is indicated in megahertz. We recommend leaving this parameter at “Auto”, or setting it to its maximum value.

Maximum data transfer rate

This parameter sets the maximum data transfer rate - speed limit. Of course, it is best to set this parameter to the maximum value. If you are the main Internet user, and you need high speed data transfer via a network cable on your computer, then you can reduce the speed via 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 stronger the encryption type, the more securely your data will be transmitted. Today, 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 “golden mean” for all devices.

How to set up Wi-Fi on a computer and laptop

Let's briefly tell you how to set up Wi-Fi on Windows 7 and Windows 8. In order to set up Wi-Fi on a laptop or computer, you need to select your Wi-Fi router in the list of Wi-Fi devices, to which you gave the original name. Then we click on its name 2 times with the mouse, and we are prompted to enter a password - enter the password, it is checked, and if you entered everything correctly, the device connects to Wi-Fi. After this, we recommend checking both over the network and over Wi-Fi. Please note that Wi-Fi speed may be limited by your router's bandwidth. Therefore, it may differ from the one available over the LAN.

Sometimes, to connect a laptop via Wi-Fi, you need to separately enable 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 about setting up a Wi-Fi connection from the video below.

Modern people cannot imagine their life without the Internet. We work, communicate, play, study, have fun on the global network and it is no longer possible to do without all this. Meanwhile, recently more and more attention has been paid to Internet speed. Fortunately, slow Internet is a thing of the past and now we can afford to travel across the World Wide Web at high speeds. Many regions have been in the coverage area for a long time 3G and 4G, which allows you to use wireless Internet at fairly high speeds. However, no matter how hard mobile operators try, they have not yet been able to achieve the speeds that wired Internet can provide, and therefore the questions still remain relevant - how to connect a router and how to configure the router .

Home WiFi router offers a lot of advantages and more and more people are deciding to purchase it. We have prepared detailed instructions for those who want to know how to connect router and configure it. Let us immediately note that there is nothing difficult in installing, connecting and configuring a WiFi router (another name for a router). You just need to be patient and follow the instructions below. Of course, today many companies offer router installation and configuration, but you will have to pay for this work. If you are not ready to spend additional money, then this article will be very useful for you.

Before we tell you how to set up a router, it should be said that the setup procedure may differ depending on the specific model of WiFi router, and therefore we have prepared several more articles with a detailed description of the installation and configuration of the most popular routers. Here we will look at the main points. As the article progresses, links to more detailed instructions will be posted. So, let's assume that you already have a WiFi router and all you have to do is install and configure it.

Where is the best place to place a WiFi router in an apartment?

Before installing a router in an apartment, you need to decide on the most optimal location for its location. The coverage area of ​​your WiFi network depends on the correct location of your home wireless router. Particular attention to this point should be given to those who live in a fairly large apartment or house. Router manufacturers indicate the maximum signal range in the instructions, but you should not count on these numbers. The fact is that a lot depends on the material from which the walls of the apartment are made. Moreover, do not forget about all kinds of interference, for example, an ordinary aquarium or cabinet can reduce the coverage area.

Many people are convinced that the optimal placement WiFi router is the table on which the computer or the system unit itself is located. We do not recommend that you choose this location because the signal quality and coverage will be much worse than the WiFi router's specifications allow. It is preferable to place the router approximately in the middle of the apartment and as high as possible. If you live in a one-story house, then the WiFi router should be placed approximately as in the picture below:

For a two-story house, the following router location would be optimal:

We noted above that installing the device next to the computer is not the best option, but we did not explain why. The fact is that other sources of electromagnetic interference worsen the performance of the wireless router, therefore, you need to place the router away from such sources, which include not only a PC, but also a microwave oven, cordless phone, etc.

How to install a router

Everything is clear with the location of the WiFi router; besides, if you have a small apartment, there will be no problems with the coverage area, the main thing is to place the device away from sources of electromagnetic waves. Now let's find out how to install the router. If the process of setting up and connecting a router involves certain differences depending on the specific device model, then the installation will be standard in almost all cases. In principle, the main thing in installing a router is to correctly determine the location of the device, but we have already dealt with this.

Open the box with the router, take it out and connect it to the power supply. The lights on the front side of the WiFi router should light up; if this does not happen, then there are some problems with the device and to solve them you need to contact the store where the router was purchased. On the back of the WiFi router you will find several ports. However, we will examine this point in more detail in the next section. We believe everything is clear on how to install the router. We will not teach you how to use the tool necessary to secure the device, but the connection process is worth considering.

How to connect a router to a computer

WiFi routers may differ depending on the specific model, but they have a lot in common. Below we will look at the functionality and process of connecting a regular WiFi router. Modern routers have at least four LAN ports through which the connection to the computer is made. Also, any router must have a WAN port intended for connecting a cable from the provider.

Speaking about how to connect a router to a computer, it should be said that this procedure is extremely simple and any PC user can handle it. To connect correctly, you need to do the following:

• Correctly crimp the twisted pair (network cable), if necessary;
• Connect the WiFi router to the power supply;
• Connect the network cables (provider cable and cable to the computer);
• Set up the network (detailed setup instructions below). The connection diagram of the router to the computer is shown in the picture:

Let's look at how to connect a router to a computer if the WiFi router is already connected to another PC, that is, you need to add another device to your home network, for example, a laptop.

We connect one end of the cable to LAN connector of the WiFi router, and the other into the connector of the PC network card. After connecting the cable, a network access icon should appear on your computer monitor.

If the corresponding icon does not appear, then most likely the problem is that the network card is disabled. Another reason for the lack of a network connection icon is the lack of the necessary drivers. Let's go to “Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections” and check the visibility of our network card. If you see a network card and it is simply disabled, then you need to enable it. To do this, right-click on it and select "Turn on". If the network card is not displayed, you need to install the appropriate drivers. To do this, you will need a disk, which should be included with the router. If there is no such disk, download the necessary drivers from the Internet.

Speaking about how to connect a router to a computer, it should be said that another situation is possible when, after connecting the PC to the WiFi router, the corresponding icon appears, but with an exclamation mark, that is, there is no way to connect to the Internet.

This problem can most likely be resolved by configuring the network card. Through the control panel, go to network connections, then in properties select the item and press the button "Properties". Selecting items "Obtain an IP address automatically" And "Obtain DNS server address automatically", after which we save all the settings. After this, the WiFi router should automatically configure itself to distribute IP addresses. However, sometimes the Internet does not work even after these steps. In this case, you need to check the cable or the router itself for serviceability. So, we hope everything is clear with the connection, now let's find out how to configure the router.

How to set up a router

As has been mentioned many times, the router setup process may vary depending on the model you purchased. However, despite the huge variety of models and manufacturers, all wifi routers perform the same function, and therefore they are characterized by similar functionality and configuration tools.

Of course, the appearance of the router configuration interface (the web page on which the router settings are made) is unique for each manufacturer, and therefore we have prepared several separate articles dedicated to configuring the most popular routers today.

So, take a look at the model of your wifi router and then check out the list of articles below with instructions for setting up various routers, if your device is on this list, follow the link. (If you don’t know how to get to the settings page, read this article to the end).

Router d-link dir-300: Wireless router 802.11g DIR-300. The DIR-300 is based on the 802.11g standard, but is also backward compatible with the 802.11b standard, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of wireless devices. contains four Ethernet ports. Thanks to D-Link Quick Router Setup Wizard(To the Quick Router Installation Wizard), network setup can be completed in a matter of minutes. supports the system Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ (WPS), which simplifies wireless network and security setup.

Router d-link dir-615: Supported Wi-Fi standards: 802.11b/g/n (draft)
Network interfaces: 4 LAN 10/100Base-T ports, 1 WAN 10/100Base-T port. WAN connection types: Static IP, Dynamic IP, PPPoE, L2TP, PPTP, DualAccess PPPoE, DualAccess PPTP.

Zyxel Keenetic router: Adapted to work in the networks of leading Russian providers. Internet speed via PPTP and L2TP - up to 55 Mbit/s, via PPPoE and IPoE - up to 70 Mbit/s. Torrent download speed is up to 5 MB/s with a number of sessions of about 500. Link Duo technology for simultaneous work on the Internet via PPTP/L2TP/PPPoE and with regional network server resources. Supports IEEE 802.1X standard for Internet access.

tp-link router: The vast majority of Tp-Link routers run on firmware that is as similar to each other as two peas in a pod. The only significant difference is the different software languages ​​in the “default” version for a particular model.

Asus router: High-speed wireless 4-port router. Configuring Asus routers fundamentally differ in configuration by only two firmware versions, let's look at both of them.

Rostelecom router: There are several types of routers from Rostelecom, we will look at setting up the following: Rostelecom universal routers - Sagemcom f@st 2804 v5, v7 and v7 rev.1, Sagemcom f@st 3804, QTech RT-A1W4L1USBn and Startnet AR800.

The above articles contain detailed instructions for setting up wifi routers of certain models and manufacturers, but this manual does not end there. It is not enough to know how to configure the router directly in the configuration interface. You will also have to configure the network card settings. In addition, many of you will find it useful to know the IP addresses of the device on the local network. All these points are also included in this article.

Configuring network card parameters

Before attempting to log into the router interface, you must configure the network card correctly. To do this we go to "Network connections" by pressing a key combination Win+R and enter the command ncpa.cpl.

Click "OK". The Network Connections window will open. Right-click on the one through which the router is connected to the computer:

Next, select the item "Properties" and in the window that opens "Local Area Connection Properties" double-click on the component with the left mouse button "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)". Don't forget to check the boxes to automatically obtain IP addresses and DNS addresses.

In the vast majority of cases, a wifi router has an active DHCP server looking into the local network, which will issue an IP address to your computer. You can view it at "Connection status" by pressing the button Intelligence .

So, we hope everything is clear with the configuration of the network card parameters, now let's move on to the final section of today's article.

IP address of the device on the local network

After connecting the router to your computer, you will need to go to the router configuration interface to complete the setup. This is done by entering the web interface address in the address bar. Each router has an IP address on the local network, most often it is 192.168.1.1 . however, other options are possible, for example, devices from D-Link and NetGear have an address 192.168.0.1 , and routers TrendNet - 192.168.10.1. So, if you have a router, for example, D-Link, then you need to enter the following into the address bar of your browser URL: http://192.168.0.1. After this, a page with a form for entering a user name and password to access the web interface will appear on the monitor. Typically, the username and password have the same meaning - admin. Although exceptions are possible. The router's IP address, username and password are often indicated on a sticker located on the bottom cover of the device.

If you can’t log into the web interface, first of all you need to check whether your computer receives an IP address from the device’s DHCP server. It also makes sense to try to register the IP address manually in the protocol settings TCP/IP. After that, try pinging the router. This procedure is performed as follows: open the command line and enter - ping 192.168.1.1.

I guess we'll end here. Now you know how to connect a router and how to configure the router. Don’t forget that links to articles with more detailed instructions for setting up routers from various manufacturers are posted above.

Good day!

Many users are intimidated by setting up a Wi-Fi router on their own, and when purchasing it, they also order a service to connect and configure it.

In my opinion, the price for this service in many stores is too high (sometimes it reaches half the cost of the router)- especially since many people can cope with this operation on their own (you just need to figure it out a little 👌).

I also want to immediately add that if in the future you need to change your password, settings for accessing the Internet (or anything else), you will still have to go in and figure it out yourself...

That is why I “sketched” this small instruction article, with pictures and explanations of each step. I hope the step-by-step presentation of the material will help you figure out how and what to do.

So, let's get to the point... 👌

👉 Addition!

You can also read my other article about how to start from scratch

Step-by-step instructions: connecting and setting up a Wi-Fi router

Selecting a location and placing the router

Many users make one mistake - they do not pay attention to the place where they install the router. No, for testing and initial setup this is not so important, but for continuous operation of the device this is not good in all cases...

The fact is that depending on where your Wi-Fi router is placed, it will be very depend on reception level networks in different parts of your home. Significantly reduce the Wi-Fi signal: load-bearing thick walls, mirrors, metal doors, etc.

That's why, position the router it needs to be approximately equidistant from all devices that will connect to its network (and also to ensure that there are minimal obstacles to the network signal).

An example of unsuccessful and successful placement of a router in a 2-room apartment is shown in the layout below.

On the issue of choosing and placing a router in an apartment

In general, I think the message is clear: depending on the location of the router, the quality of the network signal, speed, errors, etc. will depend.

Connecting the router to the computer

A typical router delivery consists of (example in the picture below):

• the router itself;
• power supply;
• network cable (usually 1-2 m long). Used to connect the router to a PC (laptop) and configure it;
• operating instructions;
• antenna (there may not be an antenna - in some routers it is built into the device body).

Those. there is everything you need to start connecting and setting up the device.

The connection itself comes down to the following:

1. connect the router with a network cable (which comes with the router) with a computer or laptop. By the way, please note that the router usually has 4 LAN ports for this (most often marked in yellow). On some routers, the marking may be Ethernet instead of LAN;
2. disconnect the internet cable (coming from the provider) from the computer system unit and connect it to the router: to the WAN or Internet port (usually marked in blue);
3. connect power to the router and turn on the device;
4. If everything is done correctly, various LEDs on the device will begin to blink...

If shown schematically, the Wi-Fi router becomes like an intermediary between your computer and the Internet cable from the provider (see picture below).

Important! Connecting the router to a PC (laptop) using a network cable is necessary for the initial setup of the device. Subsequently, the cable can be disconnected and the router placed in a more convenient place.

Configuring network card settings

Before you go into the Wi-Fi router settings, you need to correctly configure the network card (especially if you previously had different default settings).

First you need to open a tab in:

Control Panel\Network and Internet\Network Connections

The easiest way to do this is to press a combination of buttons Win+R, enter the command ncpa.cpl and click OK.

Next you need to open properties connection through which the connection to the router is made (most often this will be a LAN connection, you may have something like an Ethernet connection).

Then you need to open select "Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)" and open its properties.

In the tab "Are common" set to receive the IP address and DNS server automatically. Save settings.

Obtain IP address and DNS server automatically

Such settings are suitable in 99.9% of cases, because... your Wi-Fi router has an active DHCP server looking into the local network - which will give a free IP address to your computer/laptop.

Entering the router settings (device IP address)

To go into the Wi-Fi router settings, you need to know its IP address (which you just need to enter into the address bar of your browser and click on it).

Each router has its own. In most cases he 192.168.1.1 , but there are exceptions:

1. address for D-Link and NetGear routers: 192.168.0.1 ;
2. address for TrendNet routers: 192.168.10.1

👉 To help!

How (login to the web interface). What to do if the settings page does not open

Important!

Also pay attention to the stickers on the body of your Wi-Fi router - almost always the IP address is indicated on these stickers. By the way, on the same stickers you can find the login password for accessing the web interface.

After you enter correct IP address to enter the router settings and press Enter - you will see a window asking you to enter your login and password (example in the figure below).

As a rule, in most cases both the login and password will be admin. If you can't log in, try leaving the password field blank.

Setting up a router (router)

If the password and login were entered correctly, then you should be in the web interface (with a bunch of different settings, links, etc.). Each manufacturer and different router models have a different interface.

But there is one thing in common: the menu is usually located on the side or on top. The basic settings in the menu are also identical and are set in a similar way. So, having looked at how one router is configured, you can configure another by analogy...

As an example, I’ll take such a popular brand of routers as TP-LINK (with “green” firmware in Russian) .

Cloning the MAC address of an old network card

The fact is that many providers charge extra. protection that checks the MAC address. And if the MAC address does not match (or has been replaced) - access to the network is blocked.

To clone a MAC address, you need to open the link in TP-LINK routers "MAC Address Clone" (in the "Network" section). If you have an English version of the firmware, then look for a link like "MAC Clone" .

MAC address cloning

Setting up Internet access

Setting up Internet access mainly depends on the network design of your Internet service provider. The necessary parameters for accessing the network must be specified in the contract for the provision of Internet connection services.

Most often, the connection type used in Russia is PPPoE (note: a dynamic IP address is issued upon connection. To access you must enter your login and password).

It is impossible to open the WAN (Internet) tab in the router and first specify the connection type (for example, PPPoE, see "2" in the figure below). It is also necessary to indicate username and password (see “3” in the figure below 👇, data can be taken from the agreement with the Internet provider).

All that remains is to save the settings. In most cases, you do not need to enter anything else. Now the router can access the Internet - and the Internet should now appear on the computer that is connected to it with a network cable.

All that remains is to configure the wireless network...

Setting up a Wi-Fi network

To set up a Wi-Fi network, you first need to open the tab (or in English "Wireless Settings") .

In this tab you need to specify the network name - i.e. the name of the network that you will look for to connect on your gadgets: tablets, phones, etc. (in some cases, if there is a bad signal, it makes sense to select a channel. ).

Then you need to open the tab "Wireless Network Security" (or in English "Wireless Security") and select the type of protection.

Today, one of the best types of encryption is WPA2-PSK, which is the first in the list (we select it).

PSK password is the password that you will need to enter when connecting to a Wi-Fi network.

Actually, after saving the settings, the router will reboot, and after that you can connect to the Wi-Fi network and use the Internet.

That's all the setup... 👌

I understand that in this article I did not consider many subtleties that in particular cases can have a great impact on the operation of the network. But, probably, all of them cannot be provided for in one article...

As I work on the site, I will touch on this issue more than once or twice...

There are times when you need to use a router at home and set up a wireless network (for example, you need to distribute the Internet to a laptop and smartphone at the same time). You can do this on your own, without resorting to the work of a master. This article contains a detailed guide on how to install a Wi-Fi access point based on a home router, or how to install a Wi-Fi router.

Installing a Wi-Fi router at home yourself is a simple task, since these devices are a priori designed for ordinary users. As standard, the equipment comes with detailed instructions that clearly outline the step-by-step procedure. You may also need settings that are necessary to connect to the provider’s equipment. They are annexed to a copy of the User Agreement.

Often, companies even provide free technical support, and if you don’t want to wait in line, a hotline that can help you resolve any connection-related issue. Also, if you plan to install wireless equipment on the wall, you may need a minimum set of installation tools and consumables:

• a powerful screwdriver with a pobedit drill bit and a Phillips bit;
• two dowels with self-tapping screws (most likely included with the router);
• hammer.

Once everything is prepared, you can proceed to the process of installation, connection and configuration.

How to connect the equipment?

When solving the problem of how to install a WiFi router at home yourself, an important and first step will be to test it for functionality. For this purpose, the device is equipped with a number of indicators that are located in the device body, and there may also be a control LED to indicate the presence of voltage in the network (on the power supply). The connector from the power supply is connected to the socket of the router, after which the plug is inserted into the socket, the “Power” indicators should light up.

The next step is to connect the data cable to the WAN socket. There may be two options depending on the provider:

1. Ethernet is a wired connection type that uses a two- or four-pair set of wires; the data transfer speed for home networks is usually limited to 1 Gbit/s, using a standard RJ45 connector.
2. Fiber optics is a technology that allows the exchange of information along an optical waveguide; the speed is limited by the speed of light propagation in the material; to connect, you need a special router with a built-in converter of light pulses into electromagnetic ones.

As soon as the WiFi router is installed and the “external” cable is connected to the WAN socket, the corresponding port activity indicator should start blinking regardless of the settings.

Attention! If the LEDs indicating data transmission in the LAN ports are lit without connection, this indicates a device malfunction!

Location

The location of the router is determined based on the following components:

• Aesthetic. The idea is that as few wires as possible (both Ethernet and power) need to be pulled to the device, and all of them could be hidden in special cable channels.
• Technical. The coverage area should be maximum; for this, there should be as few obstacles in the path of propagation of the electromagnetic wave that can absorb or weaken the signal level (usually wood, concrete and metal).

For a satisfactory result, it is enough to place the router in the potential area of ​​use. However, it should be noted here that the best option if there are several rooms (rooms) is to place the router directly on the wall, at a height of 20–30 cm from the ceiling in the conditionally central part of the room. In this case, the device will be located practically in the direct line of sight and, taking into account the spherical orientation of the antenna, the signal from the transmitter will cover a large area without dissipation (loss) of energy in surrounding objects (the signal will “go” from the top point to the bottom).

Physical installation of a Wi-Fi router on a wall is performed as follows:

1. Measure the distance between the centers of the mounting holes.
2. Transfer these two points to the wall, taking into account the dimensions of the router (you can draw the outline of the device in the form of a rectangle on a piece of paper and mark the position of the holes. All that remains is to align the resulting stencil on the wall and leave marks with a pencil).
3. Using a pobedite drill, drill two holes to match the length and diameter of the existing dowels.
4. Install dowels.
5. Screw the screws into the dowels so that the distance from the wall to the cap remains approximately 5 mm.
6. Hang the router body onto the caps using the mounting holes.
7. Attach cable channels to the wall in the same way (after making a schematic wiring diagram) and hide the cables in them.

By the way! By default, the WiFi module on the router is active and creates an access point with the name of the router model that uses Open Access. This is very convenient, since you can first find the best place to place the router using a special program on your smartphone (for example, WiFi Analyzer). To do this, you need to try installing the device in different places and analyze the signal level at many points in the room, and then choose the best option.

Login to the router settings. How to login Web -interface?

After installing a router with a Wi-Fi module, the parameters are set in its microoperating system, which has a user interface based on its own Web server. You can access it by first connecting your PC; this can be done in two ways:

Attention! It is impossible to access the interface via the WAN port without additional settings! If this functionality is available by default, there is a possibility that the device software has a serious firewall problem and is vulnerable. In this case, you can try to disable the ability to control via the HTTP protocol from the external Network directly in the settings.

After the PC is connected to the router, you can access the Web interface using the information from the instructions or from the sticker on the device case:

Attention! Immediately after logging in, it is strongly recommended to change the password for the admin account. Some models offer this automatically, otherwise you need to find the section called “System Tools” - “Password” (or a similar name, depending on the manufacturer), and manually change it.

How to set up a connection?

Once you have accessed the router interface, you can proceed directly to setting it up; step-by-step instructions are presented below:

Cloning the MAC address of an old network card

This procedure will be needed if the provider has a function for user identification by MAC address (a unique six-byte number by which devices identify each other on the Internet). Naturally, it may happen that when changing network equipment on the client side, the server part will filter requests for security reasons. You can find out the address of the old card as follows:

After this, the settings need to be transferred to the router:

Regardless of the brand and model of the device, after the above steps, you must click the “Apply” button and restart the device.

Setting up Internet access

First of all, you need to make sure that all the steps described above are performed correctly, and the WAN port indicator shows activity.

Note! To successfully authorize on the provider’s server side, you must have instructions on hand, as well as a login and password. It is usually attached in printed form to a copy of the User Agreement. It can also be found on the Internet provider’s website, but often before completing the router setup, you can only access it through third-party methods (for example, via mobile Internet on a smartphone).

Depending on the connection type, you must perform the following steps:

How to set Wi-Fi configuration?

Once your Internet connection is established, it is highly recommended that you configure your wireless access point settings. To do this, in the router interface menu you need to find the “WiFi” or “Wireless Network” section and click on it. After this, you need to fill in the appropriate parameters:

1. SSID The name of the wireless network that will be displayed in the list of access points.
2. Hide SSID. Tells the router whether to broadcast this parameter or hide it (note that parsers see all names).
3. Encryption method. It is best to choose WPA2 (AES).
4. Encryption key. Password used to connect to the point. It is recommended to adhere to strong key standards and use upper and lower case characters, numbers and at least one special character, at least 8 characters long.

The remaining parameters can be left as default. You also need to make sure that the switch responsible for the operation of the WiFi module is in the “On” position.

How to set the computer configuration?

After deciding on installing a Wi-Fi router, you can connect to it. No driver is required; to do this, you need to open the list of available WiFi points (in Windows - left-click on the network connections icon located in the tray. In the lower right corner, next to the clock and keyboard layout, select the required SSID and click “Connect”. When prompted for an encryption key, enter the password specified when setting up the router. Next, the device will automatically assign an IP address, mask and DNS server, and also organize a gateway for Internet access.

What to do if nothing works?

Despite the fact that when creating home routers, manufacturers try to simplify the management interface as much as possible, these devices are still active network equipment, which requires some skills to configure. Therefore, if the installation occurs for the first time, errors cannot be ruled out that may lead to the lack of the desired result. If the WiFi point still does not work, there are two main ways to solve the problem:

• Call your provider's support line. As mentioned above, assistance is often provided to users around the clock, and the regulations are designed in such a way that the solution is found over the phone, without requiring the presence of a specialist.
• Once again, carefully double-check the router’s power connections, WAN and LAN cables, and all settings. In accordance with the above instructions, try to find cause-and-effect chains. Simple examples:

Additional Information! When diagnosing an Internet connection, very useful utilities in Windows are the terminal commands: ipconfig, ping, tracert. The first displays information about the settings of network adapters, the second allows you to check the availability of access to the requested resource, and the third determines the quality of the connection and the number of “hops” to the final address. Example of use: ping www.ya.ru and tracert www.ya.ru, after entering, press Enter.

So, the question of how to connect a router at home yourself is completely solvable. The main thing is to be attentive and try to understand every action, only in this case can you count on a positive result.