• Additional router to the router. Creating a wireless Wi-Fi bridge

    In this article I will tell you how to set up wi-fi from scratch. First you need to set up a wireless network on your router, and then on your laptop. With the help of simple step-by-step instructions, even a beginner can set up the Internet on TP-Link and D-Link routers, which are the most common in the CIS.

    Setting up a wi-fi router

    Step 1. We connect the router to the network using a power supply. Turn on the power with the ON button, if the router has such a button.

    Step 2. We connect the router to a laptop or computer using an ethernet cable (patch cord), which comes with the router. You need to connect the cable to the port of the computer’s network card and to the LAN1 port of the router. (In no case to the WAN port - you won’t be able to configure it through it)

    Step 3. We check that on the computer in the properties of the network card we have selected automatic acquisition of an IP address. To do this, go here: “Start” -> “ Control Panel» -> « Network and Sharing Center» -> «» -> « Local network connection»

    Attention! In the section " Changing adapter settings» You may have multiple connections displayed. For example, Local Area Connection, Local Area Connection 2, Wireless Network Connection, Bluetooth Network Connection 2 etc. How to find the right one among these connections?

    Firstly, By default, a wired connection in Windows 7 and 8 is called "Local Area Connection". If no one managed to rename it manually, then it will be called that way. Unless there may be a number at the end - most often “2”. This is the case if the computer has several network cards installed (relevant for desktop computers, because in 99% of cases a laptop comes from the factory with only one wired network adapter)

    Secondly, the connection we need should be active, since you connected the computer and the switched-on router using a cable: the connection icon should glow bright (usually blue if your Windows uses a standard icon pack), i.e. the icon should not be grayed out. See picture:

    Here, we have found the desired active wired network connection.
    Step 3.1. Right-click on the active wired connection we need and select “Properties":

    Step 3.2. In the window that opens, click the “Properties” button:

    Step 3.3. Select with the left mouse button “ Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) « and click the next “Properties” button at the bottom:

    Step 3.4. We set both switches to the upper positions so that it is “ … … … automatically»:

    Step 3.5. Click the “OK” button to save the settings.

    Step 4. Open the connection window again:

    Step 4.1. Click the “Details” button:

    Step 4.2. In the window that opens, we find out the IP address of the default gateway:

    In most cases it is 192.168.1.1

    Step 5. Open the browser to go to the router’s web interface.

    Step 5.1. In the address bar, enter the gateway address and press Enter:

    Step 5.2. Enter your login and password:

    Attention! You can find out the login details in the instructions for your device. The router may include instructions on paper or in PDF document format on the supplied disk.

    If the instructions are lost, you can try to download it from the manufacturer’s website. For example, http://dlink.ru, http://asus.com, http://tplink.com.

    Often in a new device the default login = admin and password = admin. It also happens that login = admin and the password is empty.

    Step 5.3. After you have logged into the router’s web interface, open the wireless network (wi-fi) settings:

    (illustrated using the example of TP-Link TL-WR841ND and D-Link DIR-300 NRU)

    Step 6. The actual setup of the wireless connection.

    Step 6.1. We disable WI-FI protected setup, because This feature is a serious security hole and could allow an attacker to hack your Wi-Fi network and gain access to your information.

    Step 6.2. We check that the Wi-Fi network is enabled: the “Enable wireless” checkbox is checked if it is D-Link.

    Step 6.3. Let's set a name for our wireless network.

    If the default is dlink or home, then it is recommended to specify some original name to avoid confusion with neighboring networks of the same name.

    Step 6.4. Set security parameters. We strongly recommend using the following options:

    • security mode WPA2 ;
    • encryption type AES;
    • key type PSK(aka Personal Key).

    After specifying all the parameters, do not forget to click the save settings button!

    On a TP-Link router:

    in D-Link:

    Setting up Wi-Fi on a computer (laptop)

    In this section we will show you how to set up Wi-Fi on a laptop with Windows 7.

    Step 1. Find it on the taskbar near the clock network connections icon and click on it with the left mouse button once. A list of available wireless networks will open:

    Step 2. Find your wireless network in the list (it will have the name you specified in the previous paragraph) and left-click on this network.

    Step 3. Leave the “Connect automatically” checkbox checked and click the “Connect" button:

    Step 4. Enter the Wi-Fi network security key. This is the character set that you specified in the “Network Key" field. After entering the key, click "OK":

    After clicking “OK”, the connection to your wireless network occurs.

    After a few seconds, the previous window will disappear, and the network connections icon near the clock will change its appearance.

    Now, when you click on the network connections icon, you will see that the computer is connected to your wi-fi network, but at the top you can see the inscription “ Without Internet access", because We have not yet configured the Internet on the router:

    Setting up the Internet on the router

    We set up a wi-fi network on the router and connected to it from a computer. All we have to do is help the router see the Internet so that the router can distribute the Internet to any devices that connect to it via wi-fi or cable.

    Step 1. In order for the Internet to appear on computers, you need to set up a connection with the provider on the router. We show the example of the same D-Link

    Step 1.1. Type the IP address of the router in the address bar

    Step 1.2. Enter your login and password and click “Log in”:

    Step 2. Go to the Internet settings section. Different router manufacturers may call it differently: WAN Setup, Internet settings, etc. In our D-Link this section is called “Internet Setup”:

    Step 3. We get to the WAN port settings section.

    Step 3.1. Uncheck “Enable Access Point Mode”.

    Attention! For other manufacturers, this option may be called “Disable NAT”. The bottom line is that the “Access Point” mode disables NAT and turns the router into an access point. This option will be useful if this router is connected not to the provider, but to another of your routers.

    Step 3.2. Select the type of connection with the provider.

    To find out what settings you need to select to connect specifically to your provider, you can:

    • in the contract;
    • on the provider's website;
    • by calling your provider's hotline

    The most commonly used type these days is Dynamic IP.

    Step 3.3. If your provider allows connections only from a registered MAC address, you have 2 ways to resolve the issue.

    1. Go to the provider’s office with your passport and register a new MAC address;
    2. Enter in the MAC address field the MAC address of the network card of the device from which you successfully accessed the Internet before purchasing the router. Typically, this is the MAC address of the computer's wired network card.

    Step 3.4. We specify the DNS server if the instructions from the provider require it.

    Step 3.5. Select the MTU value. If the provider does not require you to change this value, we recommend leaving it as it is: 1500.

    Step 3.6. Saving the settings

    Attention! If you have lost the agreement document with your provider, which contains the details, then, as a last resort, you can always go to the office of your provider with your passport and find out all the comprehensive information: connection type, MAC address, login, password, MTU, etc.

    In the realities of the modern world, every Internet user should know how to connect a router. Routers are fairly simple network equipment. Anyone can set them up, but only if they follow certain instructions. We will tell you everything from “A” to “Z” about connecting, activating and setting up a home modem.

    Selecting a location

    Once you've purchased your new router and unpacked it, don't rush to connect it. The router needs to choose the right location, because the quality of the signal and its distribution throughout the apartment depend on this. The choice of location is based on several parameters:

    • available network cable length;
    • availability of a nearby outlet;
    • dimensions of the house or apartment.

    Most even budget models have powerful transmitters to ensure signal distribution in three-room apartments. It is recommended to place the device on a hill (on the highest shelf, on top of a table, or attach it to the wall) for better signal propagation. Make sure that the LAN cable and power cord are loose and not under tension.

    Do not install the modem near electrical appliances (TVs, microwave ovens or on the system unit). Remember that metal barriers weaken Wi-Fi the most. If you have cabinets or cabinets made of metal, of course, we recommend moving them to the outer walls. If in a private house the coverage area does not cover all rooms, then it is worth strengthening the signal or purchasing a repeater.

    Connecting the router to a laptop or PC

    Having chosen a place, it is worth inspecting the purchase package to begin connecting. As a rule, the kit also includes a LAN cable, instructions and a disk with electronic documentation or support software. At a minimum, you need to connect the router to an Internet cable, and you can configure it either from a PC or laptop via Wi-Fi.

    Via cable

    If you are using an ADSL or Ethernet connection, then you need to connect a wire with the Internet to the router (usually a classic “twisted pair”). Take the end of the cable and then plug it into a port called WAN. It is usually highlighted in color separately from others. Next, connect the output of the network card to the LAN port of the router. There are usually 4 of them in the device. They are marked in yellow/orange.

    Next, take the power supply and plug it into a power outlet, and insert the end of the wire into the connector on the modem (it can be designated as 5V-2.5A or Power). Use only factory power supplies, as products from third-party manufacturers may produce a different voltage, which in extreme cases will lead to burnout of the microcircuits.

    Connecting the router is very simple, and then you can configure the device via the web interface directly from your computer.

    Via Wi-Fi

    A Wi-Fi router has one important advantage - it can be configured remotely, without resorting to a physical connection through a wire between the device and the computer. As a rule, most models immediately distribute Wi-fi after switching on. A password is not set, but if there is an icon with a lock on the network, then you should look at the factory code for the network on the label of the router.

    1. Find the wireless networks icon in the tray and click on it;
    2. Select your wireless access point from the list and click “Connect”.

    We recommend sitting as close to the device as possible, since the data transfer speed directly depends on the distance. If Wi-Fi does not activate automatically, you will have to do it manually. Then you can connect to the router only in one way - wired.

    Setting up the router

    Some providers do not require the user to set up a modem, since after the steps described above the Internet is already available on the computer, however, these are rare situations. More often than not, you have to manually establish the connection. Setting up Wi-Fi is mandatory if you want to put your password on the network.

    Login to the web interface

    First, you need to learn how to enter the main menu of the router. Please note that the device does not need to be connected to the Internet at all to do this. You will need any browser (Google Chrome, Opera, Firefox or similar). Next you need to know:

    • IP address where you can access the modem menu;
    • username and access code (password).

    This information is located on a special label attached to the case. The login is usually the English word admin, the password is either similar or presented as a combination of numbers (1234 or 0000). It depends on the manufacturer.

    Once all the information received has been found, follow these simple steps:

    You will be taken to the main menu when you provide the correct information. Now you can change the device settings. You can log in not only from a personal computer, but even from a phone by repeating this procedure in a mobile browser.

    Reset all settings

    Before performing any actions, you need to figure out how to return everything to its place if incorrect parameters are set. Modems have a special feature called Factory Reset. It will override any changes made by the user. You can reset the device in several ways:

    • Separate RESET button. Hold it for more than 10 seconds until all indicator lights come on and go off.
    • Combined WPS/RESET button. It is also necessary to hold it for more than ten seconds.
    • Soft reset via the corresponding item in the system menu.

    After the reset, the login information and Wi-Fi password (if there was one) will be reset to the factory settings. This is the only way to regain “control” over the device if it has been hacked by attackers.

    Internet setup, connection types

    Let's move on to the most interesting part - setting up an Internet connection. Typically, the procedure comes down to determining the type of connection and setting the specified parameters, which are provided by the provider. Let's look at connection types using the example of the common Wi-Fi router TP-LINK TL-WR840N. Menu options may vary slightly on other devices.

    The connection is configured in the “Network” section, WAN subsection. The following types are available for you to choose from:






    This router model has a “Detect” button. Once it has been pressed, the system will automatically select the connection type to be used.

    Wi-Fi setup

    If you are using a Wi-Fi modem, then the menu will have a special item for setting up the device as an access point. More advanced models can work as a client or repeater. To start setting up, you need:


    At the end, all you have to do is click the “Save” button. Some models will also require a reboot for the changes to take effect. Do not use simple passwords such as combinations of numbers from 1 to 8 or the famous “qwerty”. They are easily selected not only by specialized software, but also by ordinary users. These are all the steps needed to activate Wi-fi.

    Other settings

    Depending on the manufacturer, of course, routers have a number of additional settings. We recommend reading in detail about each of them in the technical manual. The most common and useful ones will be presented here:

    • MAC address filtering. The function allows you to restrict access to Wi-Fi for individual devices. For example, you can prevent your neighbor’s phone from connecting, but you will first have to find out the MAC address of his device.
    • Creating an additional guest network. The device creates a separate network with its own password. You can limit the number of users, connection speed, and more. Useful when using the modem in public places.
    • Virtual servers. Allows you to redirect incoming packets to the required address.
    • Parental controls. Restricts access to specific resources (either completely or at certain times). A useful feature if there are children in the family.
    • Backup. With its help, you can create a file with settings, and if there are problems with the device, restore them in just a couple of clicks.

    Do not set parameters on the router that you have no idea about. They may disrupt or block Internet access.

    Changing the password to log into the web interface

    As you noticed, the standard passwords in the web interface are identical on almost all models. To prevent attackers from playing around with your router, we recommend changing your password. This is done through one of the sections of the standard menu:


    This simple step will significantly improve the security of your network. The knowledge gained will be useful many times in life. You shouldn’t pay an adjuster for basic steps that you can do yourself in 5-10 minutes. If difficulties arise, do not be lazy to open the instructions.

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  • The moment another computer or laptop appears in the house, the question arises of how to organize Internet access for all devices. The way out of this situation is simple - (or as it is also called, a router). But due to ignorance of the basics of building local networks, connecting a router can be far from the easiest task. In this article we will talk about how to quickly and easily connect a router to a computer or laptop.

    In order not to create unnecessary problems, you need to clearly understand what tasks it performs. The router creates an internal home local network and connects it to the Internet. Once you have installed and connected the router, it becomes an access point, DNS and DHCP server. Simply put, it becomes the center of your home local network, and now all connections to the Internet occur exclusively through it.

    The picture shows the back of a modern router. Let's look at all the elements that are placed there in order.

    1. Power connector. You need to connect the power cable to this connector.
    2. Reset button. This button resets all router settings to default. This can be useful when reconfiguring the router or if you have lost your access password.

    3. Connector for USB devices. Connect here:

      1. Printers;
      2. Hard drives;
      3. Flash drives;
      4. Other devices compatible with the router;

    4. Network connector for connecting to the Internet. You need to connect a cable from your Internet provider to this connector. Depending on the model of your router, this connector may look different. But he always:

      1. highlighted in a different color than other network connectors;
      2. located at a distance from other network connectors;
      3. signed as “WAN” or “Internet”;

    5. Network connectors for connecting other devices to the router. As a rule, these connectors are highlighted in one color and grouped into a separate group. Home routers use four of these network connectors. Using these connectors you can connect:

      1. Desktop computers;
      2. Laptops;
      3. Media players;
      4. TVs;
      5. Switches (switch);

    6. Antenna for . The number of antennas may vary, in this case there are three. Using a Wi-Fi connection, you can give access to the Internet to such devices as:

      1. Smartphones;
      2. Mobile phones;
      3. Laptops;
      4. Desktop computers;
      5. Media players;
      6. Any other Wi-Fi enabled devices;

    Practical part

    So, now that we have understood the main functions and connectors of the router, we can begin connecting it. In order to connect you need to do the following:

    1. Connect the router to power.
    2. Connect the network cable from the Internet to the “WAN” connector, which is located on the back of the router.
    3. Connect the router to your computer or laptop using a network cable. For this you will need a small one. As a rule, such a cable comes with the router. Plug this cable into the network connector on your computer, as well as into one of the ports on the back of the router.

    After these simple steps, the local network should work. In order for the Internet to work on your computer, you may need to make some adjustments to your router. For example, copy from a computer. To access , open your browser and enter the address "http://192.168.0.1" (or "http://192.168.1.1" if the first option does not work). This address will open the router’s web interface, where you can configure all its parameters.

    If the power of the router is not enough for stable Wi-Fi coverage of an apartment, home or office, there is a need for additional devices. There are three ways to strengthen the weak signal of the main router: install an additional antenna, a repeater, or another router. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages; let’s take a closer look at the third option.

    How to set up a router

    To configure the router, connect a computer or other device with a web browser installed to it:

    • You can connect your computer with a cable by connecting the PC’s network card to a free LAN port of the router;
    • You can connect to the router via a wireless Wi-Fi network using a laptop, tablet or smartphone.

    By default, the wireless network is assigned a name (SSID) identical to the name of the router model, and access to the distributed Wi-Fi network is not protected by a password.

    After establishing a connection with the router, open a web browser on your computer or connected wireless device and type the router’s IP address in the address bar. For example, for a TP-LINK router the address will be as follows: http://192.168.0.1

    The illustrations are taken from the settings of the TP-LINK TL-WR 1045 router; for other manufacturers, the control panel looks different, but the general principles, abbreviations and terms will be the same.

    Entering the router's IP address in the browser's address bar will open access to the control panel

    The correct IP address, login and password required to log into the control panel are indicated on the plate attached to the bottom of the router.


    The IP address, login and password of the control panel are indicated on the nameplate on the bottom of the router

    The login and password indicated on the sign apply only to the control panel, but not to the wireless network distributed by the router. After entering your login and password, the main screen will appear, displaying information about the status of the device and providing access to menu items for setting modes.

    Do not change the factory settings of the router unless necessary. After making changes to the router settings, reboot the device.

    Video: setting up a Wi-Fi router

    Two ways to connect routers

    Routers are connected to one local network either by cable or wirelessly. It is recommended to use devices from the same manufacturer.

    Cable connection

    A twisted pair cable (UTP cable) is laid between the main and additional routers. In the main router, the cable is connected to the LAN socket, and in the additional router - to the WAN socket (this socket is highlighted in color and is sometimes called Internet). With this connection, the additional router will be a network device for the main one, and the main router will act as a provider for the additional one, distributing the Internet and providing a dynamic IP address.

    Before installing an additional router, consider how the cable will be laid and carefully measure the length of the future cable channel. When purchasing a cable, buy one meter longer than the measured cable channel, and ask the seller to immediately crimp the ends of the cable into the connectors. If the cable channel runs outside the premises and is exposed to natural influences, then purchase a cable with a reinforced sheath.

    Advantages of the method:

    • reliability and stability of the cable connection;
    • easy setup of both routers;
    • The installation location of the additional router is not limited by the wireless coverage area of ​​the main router.

    Disadvantages of the method:

    • the need to purchase and lay cables;
    • When moving the router, the cable will have to be moved to a new location.

    Configuring routers when connected by cable

    If the main router is already configured to work with the provider and there are no complaints about the work, then you do not need to change anything in the settings.

    Make sure that the DHCP function in the main router is enabled to automatically distribute IP addresses on the local network. The start and end IP addresses do not need to be changed.

    Setting up an additional router

    It is recommended to immediately reset any changes made to the router settings to those preset by the manufacturer. To do this, turn on the router, find the Reset button on the rear panel, press and hold it pressed for 5-7 seconds. To protect against accidental reset of settings, the button is hidden inside the case and can be pressed through the hole using a needle or an unbent paper clip.


    An example of the location of the reset button on the back panel of the router: the button is hidden inside, only the hole for pressing is visible

    In the additional router, two settings are checked and set:


    Making changes to the additional router’s own IP address allows you to avoid conflicts between identical addresses on the same network

    After changing the router's IP address, to re-access the control panel, enter the new address in the browser address bar.

    There is a cable connection option in which the cable is connected to the LAN port of an additional router. This option requires complex setup and does not provide any advantages over a WAN port connection.

    Wi-Fi connection

    Advantages of the method:

    • does not require physical connection of routers with a cable;
    • allows you to easily move an additional router if necessary.

    Disadvantages of the method:

    • relative complexity of setup;
    • slowdown in wireless network speed.

    The main router receives the Internet from the provider and distributes it via the wireless network LAN1; the additional router receives the Internet wirelessly from the main router and distributes it via the LAN2 wireless network

    Configuring routers when connecting via Wi-Fi

    When two routers are connected on a local network via a wireless channel, a “bridge” connection is used, in English Wireless Distribution System (WDS), designed specifically to expand the Wi-Fi coverage area.

    Understanding Bridged Connectivity (WDS)

    When installing this type of connection, the main router operates in standard mode, and the additional one acts as a Wi-Fi amplifier, receiving and distributing the signal further.

    To connect routers in bridge mode, you need to establish a permanent (fixed) communication channel between them and specify the physical addresses of the connected devices in the settings. To set up a “bridge”, both routers are turned on, the main router is configured in advance for the provider, receives and distributes the Internet, and the settings of the additional router are pre-set to factory settings by pressing the Reset button.

    Configuring the main router for WDS mode

    We change the automatic broadcast channel selection mode to a fixed channel mode (for example, to the 11th channel).

    Setting a fixed channel number prevents the router from automatically scanning the airwaves and selecting the least loaded channel. Therefore, if other wireless networks are operating nearby, you may have to manually experimentally select the least loaded channel or use a special program to search for a free channel. The channel number must be changed simultaneously on both routers - the main and additional ones.

    Setting up an additional router for WDS mode


    On the main page of the router control panel, the line “WDS Status” should display “working”. This means that the additional router has connected to the main router and is distributing the Internet.

    Video: how to make a Wi-Fi network between routers (WDS)

    Creating a complex network requires knowledge and experience. If you are confident in your abilities, use our instructions. If you doubt your abilities, it is better to ask for help.

    Today, perhaps, you will no longer meet a person who does not use a computer or does not have a PC at home. In addition, more and more services and programs necessary for work and leisure work when connected to the Internet.

    Also, recently the situation has become increasingly popular when an apartment, house or office has not one device, but several (PCs, tablets, communicators, smartphones, etc.), each of which requires its own separate connection to the network.

    The ability to connect several devices to the internet, while having one input signal point from the provider, is currently achieved using a router or router.

    The router itself is a network device, the purpose of which is to transmit packet data between devices paired with it and the access point - the service provider. In addition, more expensive routers are equipped with a number of additional features, including:

    • the ability to set restrictions on access to sites that are potentially dangerous for software;
    • ability to connect a firewall;
    • the ability to encrypt network access and traffic distribution;
    • ordered distribution of traffic across access points, etc.

    A standard router, which can often be found both in a private home and in a company office, public places, is a small-sized equipment consisting of a hardware unit, an antenna for transmitting a Wi-Fi signal, a power supply for connecting to the mains, patch cords (patch cords).

    Photo – Equipment and connection of the router

    A standard router is capable of organizing a network by connecting 4 PCs via a wired connection, as well as 5-10 devices for which Wi-Fi signal channels will be allocated. However, experts do not recommend completely loading the router, especially if it is not an expensive model of this device. Otherwise, the router may freeze and cannot withstand heavy loads.

    Some router models may be equipped with USB ports for connecting a flash drive or hard drive. This feature will allow you to use the equipment as a file server, print server, etc. In addition, some models can also boast support for 3G modems.

    What you should pay attention to

    When choosing a router, you should consider the following features and operating parameters of this equipment:

    • to organize a home connection or a network for a small office, a regular (non-professional) router from the mid-price range will be sufficient;
    • device support for IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11n standards is required will provide data transfer speeds via Wi-Fi up to 600 Mbit/s;
    • installation must support PPTP or L2TP, which will provide access to Internet communications from almost any provider.

    How a wireless Wi-Fi router works

    The principle of operation of the equipment is based on receiving and converting the recipient's address, which is “written” in the header of the information packet for its transmission, then the path along which the information is addressed is determined using the routing table. If the routing table does not provide any address, the information is not accepted and discarded.

    Photo - Example of a user network working with a router

    In practice, there are some other systems for transmitting data to devices paired with the router. For example, the use of the sender address or upper-level header protocols. There are also cases when the router’s operation is based on the transmission of addresses of both the sender and the recipient, as well as filtering the transit stream of transmitted data.

    How to install a Wi-Fi router: step-by-step instructions

    In order to connect and configure the router yourself, you need to do the following:

    1. The first thing they do to install the equipment is to connect all communications from the router to the PC and to the Internet signal transmission unit from the provider. To do this, insert an Internet cable into the connector called WAN, and insert the cable that comes with the router into one of the remaining ports; its other end is intended for the Ethernet connector on the back panel of the PC. After this, turn on the power to the device.
    2. Next, move on to setting up the router software. The equipment setup is not standard and may differ depending on the router model and connection settings from the provider. Configuration can be done through any browser installed on your computer (Google Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer, etc.). To do this, you need to go to the administrative interface of the device by entering the combination of numbers in the address bar of the browser: 192.168.1.1. After pressing the “Enter” key, the equipment administration window should pop up. If this does not happen, you should check the cable connection, make sure that the connection is running, and then try again.
    3. The next step is to directly configure the Wi-Fi connection. If the router is equipped with a quick setup function, then you need to start the “Quick Setup” service and follow the prompts of the installation wizard. Among the setup steps there will be a selection of the following parameters: - type of preferred connection;

      — type of Internet connection;

    4. Next, you need to connect the Wi-Fi module itself directly. To do this, the installation wizard offers the following menu.

    Photo - Wi-Fi signal connection module

    After these steps, the Internet connection should already be working. However, if the Internet speed is low or constant signal loss occurs, experts recommend choosing a specific channel (from 1 to 13), saving the settings. It is also worth taking care of the access password to the signal of the router you are connecting. Otherwise, unauthorized connections are possible, which will also reduce traffic and make the router work slower.

    After the router is connected and configured, all that remains is to connect the network card to your PC or laptop and use the device’s internet connection. On a laptop, you need to make sure that the special key that turns on Wi-Fi mode is pressed. If this operation is completed, you must connect the device to the network.

    Photo – Network indicator

    To do this, right-click on the network icon on the desktop toolbar, select the name of the installed network from the menu that opens, and click the “Connect” button.

    Photo – Context menu with installed Internet networks on the device

    The connection is made in a similar way for Windows 8; for other systems, the device is turned on in a similar way.

    How much does a router for a computer cost?

    Today, the electronics and computer equipment market offers its customers a wide selection of routers that differ from each other both in the manufacturer and in some of the functional features of the device. These could be routers for a home network with a few connected devices or industrial equipment to provide access to the Internet for public places and large offices. Accordingly, taking into account the functionality of the device, the cost of the devices will vary significantly. By visiting a store or online store of electrical goods, the client can choose the appropriate equipment that will meet the requirements for it. At the same time, he will need to deposit an amount of money ranging from 1 thousand rubles. for a standard model up to more than 25 thousand rubles. for professional multifunctional devices.

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