Router Configuration, Some Simple Tips - Computers

Do you want to set up a router for your home computer network? The process is not so tough. In this article we have given some useful tips to set up network router. However, names of router configuration settings might vary according to the model of the network router. To set up network router for home computer networks, you can consult online tech support service provider. There are many such companies that offer Network Support to the users.

For router configuration, you need a network router be it wireless or wired, a working Internet modem (optional), Network adapters need to be installed on all devices that are to be connected to the router. Also ensure that a Web browser is installed at least one computer in the network.

You need to select a suitable location for installing the router. After installation, you can place the router to its final position. Plug in the router and turn on the power button.

Then you need to connect the Internet modem to the router. Almost all the network modems are connected through an Ethernet cable. However, connections through USB are also quite common now a days. The cable which is plugged into the router jack is known as various names such as "WAN" or "uplink" or "Internet."

Connect computer to the router. If you are using a wireless router, then too it is suggested to connect it via a network cable. This will ensure the reliability of the product. After installation, you can remove the cable if desired.

Now open the administration tool of the router. To enter, open a Web browser and enter the address of the router for network administration in the Web address field. You don't need an internet connection in this regard. Most of the routers could be accesses through either the Web address '192.168.1.1' or 192.168.0.1. Refer to your router's documentation to get the exact address.

While log in to the router, you will be asked to insert a username and password. You will get both these two in the documentation of the router. It is always recommended to change the password of the router for security reasons. But you can also do it after installing the router.

Do you want to connect the router to the Internet? If yes, enter Internet connection. For DSL Internet, the PPPoE username and password is required. You may also need to fill up the static IP fields which have been issued by your internet service provider. If you are using a wireless router, you also need to change the network name. This is called as SSID.

Now check whether your computer can connect to the Internet properly or not. Open any web browser and open any website like mytechsupportstore(dot)com. If you are connecting wirelessly, make sure the SSID of the computer matches with the router.

It is also required to configure additional network security features to save your computer from hackers. You can set it on your own. If you don't know, you can talk to an expert.

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