How to Add a Wireless Router to Your Network
Make sure you have a broadband cable or dsl connection to the Internet, unless you plan on using the new network for local file sharing between your computers., Choose a wireless standard, there are four different standards commonly used at this...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Make sure you have a broadband cable or dsl connection to the Internet
It will generally cost more for the faster standards (N and AC) than the slower ones (A and B.) For serious gaming, pick AC, for Internet surfing or business work pick B or G. ,, The router should automatically broadcast the wireless signal, and if the modem is working, so should the Internet.Note, you have to manually input the IP configuration given to you by your ISP. , It is recommended (if possible) to use the same brand name router and adapter. , Refer to your router's documentation for information on these settings. , For home networks it doesn't matter that much but if you need a much larger range then you have to compromise on speed a bit or install multiple access points( in places like large office buildings). -
Step 2: unless you plan on using the new network for local file sharing between your computers.
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Step 3: Choose a wireless standard
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Step 4: there are four different standards commonly used at this time
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Step 5: which are: A
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Step 6: and N. Recently a new standard came up called AC which is very very fast compared to all the previous standards.
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Step 7: Buy a router that has your preferred wireless signal
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Step 8: some popular brands are Linksys
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Step 9: Netgear
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Step 10: and D-link.
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Step 11: Connect the router to the ethernet cable from the broadband modem and turn the router on.
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Step 12: Keep in mind that you will also need a wireless adapter for the computer as well if not already installed or built in to the computer.
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Step 13: Be sure to secure your wireless network
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Step 14: by turning on the WEP or WPA encryption
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Step 15: changing the administrator password
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Step 16: and adding MAC filtering.
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Step 17: One important thing to keep in mind: As the speed of your wireless network increases the range decreases.
Detailed Guide
It will generally cost more for the faster standards (N and AC) than the slower ones (A and B.) For serious gaming, pick AC, for Internet surfing or business work pick B or G. ,, The router should automatically broadcast the wireless signal, and if the modem is working, so should the Internet.Note, you have to manually input the IP configuration given to you by your ISP. , It is recommended (if possible) to use the same brand name router and adapter. , Refer to your router's documentation for information on these settings. , For home networks it doesn't matter that much but if you need a much larger range then you have to compromise on speed a bit or install multiple access points( in places like large office buildings).
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