A new wireless network for my router

A new wireless network for my router

I would be glad to provide steps on how to set up your wireless network at home. You have to make sure that the modem provided by your ISP is not a modem/router, just a plain modem. Because if it is then you don't need to have a router. One of the things that you need to have is the manual on how to set up your router, if you do not have a copy then you can visited your router's manufacturer website. There are various brands of the router. It is important that before setting up a router, you should have internet connection

Here are the steps on how to set up your router :

• Unplug your modem from the power outlet to turn it off.
• If you have a PC that is connected to the modem, you have to disconnect the Ethernet cable connected to the computer and connect it to your router. It should be connected to either the  Internet, WLAN , or WAN port ( this is dependent on the kind of router you have ). Router at this point is unplugged.
• Turn on your modem. Just wait for a few seconds for the modem to connect to the Internet.
• Plug in your router to the power outlet to turn it on.
• Wait for the Internet, WLAN , or WAN to be solid green. This would mean your router is successfully connected to the modem.
• Now it's time to connect your PC to the router for the configuration. The PC should be connected via an Ethernet cable to one of the ports on the router ( normally there are 4 ports in the router that appears to be grouped and that they are not labeled as either Internet, WLAN or WAN).
• When you turn on your PC, it should connect directly to your router's page. You will be prompted to the  router configuration page, you might be needing a username and password. You can refer to your manual for these information or visit their website.
• If you are able to log in you need to configure your SSID or network name and WEP/WPA or network security key.
• For the SSID , there might be a default name provided by your ISP but you can always change this to identify your network since this will appear on the list of networks available when you try to connect wirelessly.
• WPA/WEP or network key should be set up to secure your network and that nobody can use your wireless network and worst, access your files.
• You might be required to set up an Administrator password to control you network.
• Just make sure that you keep a copy of your passwords for you not to have a problem if ever you need to change settings on your router
• Before you exit make sure to click on SAVE SETTINGS.

And you are now ready to connect wirelessly.

Enjoy.