How to Run Wireless DSL
Wireless DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) has many advantages over wired DSL; an unlimited amount of computers can be connected to the Internet; clutter due to many wires is eliminated; the Internet can be accessed from places that would be out of reach with wired Internet, such as other rooms, floors, and even buildings. A wireless Internet network is a great way to connect all the computers in your house to one line, saving money and simplifying installation. Also, wireless Internet is a great way to attract customers to cafes, laundromats, restaurants, and other kinds of businesses.
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Instructions
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Setting Up Wireless DSL
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Buy a wireless Internet router that supports the speed of your Internet connection. If the router does not come with a wireless adapter, you have to buy one and it has to correspond with the router that you are using.
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Plug the cable from the modem to the router. Turn on the modem.
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Open an Internet browser and type in the IP address of your wireless router, which is found in the instruction manual or, in some cases, on the bottom of the router. A login screen will appear.
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Find the username and password of the router in the manual provided. Use that username and the password to log into the router.
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Install the drivers for the router, which are provided in the cd that came with your router or on the manufacturer's website. The installation wizard will take you through the installation process.
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Log in to your router one more time and go to the control panel. Go to "Encryptions" and type in a password. Most routers use WEP, in which the passwords are always ten numbers. Save the changes by clicking "Apply."
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Plug the wireless Internet adapter into the USB port of your computer and access the Internet. By now, the Internet should be working fine.
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Tips & Warnings
If you want to use your wireless Internet for a cafe or restaurant, it is better not to set up an encryption so people can easily connect to the router. However, if you are going to go with the no-encryption option, it would be wiser to buy a short-range router so people from all over the area could connect to your router.
