How to Configure Linksys WiFi on a Network

Linksys is a common wireless router device for home or office networks. The router comes packaged with a configuration console. Within this console, you can set the wireless configurations including encryption, broadcasting, and the network ID. These settings enables any computer within range to access your network using wireless service. This is an advantage for users who have laptops or machines in remote locations in an office with no hard wire option.

Instructions

1. Use a computer that is hard-wired to the router. You can also hard wire a laptop to the router. Open a Web browser and enter the IP address for the Linksys. For default configurations, the IP address is 192.168.1.1.

2. Enter your administrator user name and password. Linksys sets defaults for newly purchased devices. Leave the user name blank and enter "admin" if this is a new router.

3. Click the "Wireless" link. In the first screen, select "Manual" to manually change the settings. Enter a network ID in the text box labeled "SSID." This ID is shown to users when they detect open wireless connections. Select "Disable" if you don't want users to automatically detect your wireless network when they browse.

4. Click the "Wireless Security" link. Select "WPA-Personal" to add encryption to your wireless network. Enter a password in the section labeled "WPA Shared Key." This is required from users before they can access your network. They are prompted for this password when they connect.

5. Click the "Save Settings" button in the router console. Your router is now configured for wireless connections.

References

• Vectro Security: Configure Wireless Router