How to connect the wireless router?

When a computer or laptop appears in the house, the question appears, how to connect it to the Internet. The answer is very simple – you need a router. It is only because of the ignorance of the basic elements to build the local connection, the connection of the router can be a problem. In this article, we will talk about how to connect the router to the computer or the laptop.

Theoretical training to connect the router

In order not to create problems to connect the router, we must understand what the router and the functions it has. The router creates the local network and connects it to the Internet. After installing and connected the router, it becomes the access point, the DNS and DHCP server.

In other words, the router becomes the center of the local network, and all connections with the Internet are established exclusively via the router.

The image above is displayed at the back of the modern router. Let’s analyze all the elements.

1 .. In this connector, the power cord is connected.

2. The «Reset» button. This button resets all router settings. This reset is useful for reconfiguring the router or in the event of loss of the access password.

3. Connector for USB devices. Here he connects:

• Printer;
• Hard disk units;
• Flash units;
• Other USB devices compatible with the router.

4 .. Network connector for Internet connection. This connector connects the cable of the Internet service provider. Depending on the router model, this connector may be different. But always:

• Highlighted in a different color from rest network connectors;
• It is located at a distance from the rest network connectors;
• Signed as «Wan» or «Internet»;

5. Connectors to connect to the router of other devices. Usually, these connectors are highlighted in a single color and are grouped into a single group. And, as a rule, four connectors of these are used. Using these connectors, can be connected:

• Office computers;
• Laptops;
• Media players;
• Televisions;
• Communicators (switch);
• Other routers.

6. Antenna for the Wi-Fi network. The number of antennas may be different, in this case, there are three. To the Wi-Fi network can be connected:

• Smartphone-Uri;
• Mobile phones;
• Tablets;
• Laptops;
• Office computers;
• Media players;
• Any other device with Wi-Fi support.

How the router connects

And now, after analyzing all the basic functions of a router, we can move on. To connect the router, we must take the following measures:

• Connects the router to an electrical outlet;
• Connect the network cable to the «WAN» connector, which is at the back of the router;
• Connect the router to the computer or laptop using the network cable. As a rule, this cable is sold with the router. Connect this cable to the network plate from the computer and connect it to one of the connectors to the back of the router.

After these steps, the local network should work. To operate the internet on the computer, you may need to make settings in the router. For example, the copy of the MAC address on the computer. To obtain access to the router settings, open a browser and enter the address «(or» if the first option does not work). At this address, the router’s web interface will be open, where you can configure all settings.