How to Set Up a 4 Port Wireless Router
With a wireless router, you can run up to 30 computers off its wireless settings and three computers hard-wired to the router. Installing a wireless system in your house also frees up sitting at a computer desk for hours at a time. You can enjoy cruising the Internet from the luxury of your own couch or anywhere else in your home you may desire.
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Things You'll Need
- Wireless Router
- Desktop computer to "host"
- Computers with wireless cards to access the signal
Instructions
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Installing Wireless Internet in Your Home
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Install the router to the Internet modem. Unplug the Ethernet line from the computer and plug it in to the "Internet" connection at the back of the modem. Ensure your computer is powered off during this process.
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Plug the router to the Ethernet connection in the back of the "host" computer. The slot indicated on the router will be marked as "1" in the back of the router.
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Run your power chord from the back of the router to the electric outlet. Your router software is now available to be installed to your computer.
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Turn your computer on. Windows will detect the new hardware automatically. Let the installation wizard run by clicking "Next."
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Place your installation software in the CD drive when prompted. This will install the necessary drivers and information your computer needs to run the router. Follow each step as prompted to install.
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When the software is installed, you will be able to access router preferences to configure your router for privacy. You can monitor all router activity through the preference screen.
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Ensure your other computers have a wireless card attached to connect to the network. The wireless car should automatically detect the signal. You can also "hard wire" your computer to the router as well. There will be three more open slots to do this with.
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Tips & Warnings
Be sure to follow all prompts when installing this router. The router has a help line in case there is confusion when installing this system.
Make sure your system is compatible with the router. The system will not perform correctly otherwise.
