How to Connect a Wireless Router

Connect a wireless router in order to get Internet access to every corner of your home office or business. It is far more convenient to connect each computer using this method instead of having cables hanging everywhere. With a few simple suggestions, you’ll soon learn how to connect a wireless router.

Instructions

1. Unpack the wireless router from the box and discard the extra packing materials. Inspect the contents of the wireless router package to make sure that everything has been included. It will also give you a chance to familiarize yourself with the wireless router before beginning the setup process. On the wireless router, you’ll notice that it has several connection openings on the back of it. These areas are for plugging in additional Ethernet cables and the power adapter.

2. Install the included software on your current computer system. The wireless router package also includes an installation CD with drivers. Before connecting your wireless router to your computer, these drivers must be successfully installed. Insert the CD into an available drive and follow the onscreen prompts. You’ll be guided step by step through the entire installation process.

3. Reboot your computer system after installing the necessary drivers. Once your computer system is up and running, you’ll need to connect the wireless router. Plug one end of the included blue Ethernet cable into the Internet connection opening on the wireless router and the other end into the back of your cable modem. Connect another Ethernet cable from the back of your existing computer to one of the numbered Ethernet connections on your wireless router.

4. Power the wireless router on by plugging the included power adapter into the nearest wall outlet. Within a few seconds, you’ll notice several flashing lights on the front of the wireless router. The light labeled Internet should be a solid green color. This will let you know that the Internet has connected successfully through the attached router. Depending on which Ethernet opening you plugged your Ethernet cable into, one of the numbered lights on the front of the wireless router will start flashing as well. After this process, you'll be able to successfully surf the Internet on your computer system.

Tips & Warnings

• Always reboot your computer system after installing new drivers.