Wireless Network Router Guide For Beginners

Wireless network router—you have probably seen this device around when you go to a local computer shop. It looks much like a small flat radio with antennae. This takes the place of a modem but it functions differently. It uses wireless access point in order to connect to the Internet. It usually has LAN ports and a Wan port so you can connect to a much wider range of network.

When choosing a router, you have to consider the speed, the security and the price. If you are after a considerably better speed, you can search for a brand that has this ultimate feature. This is a good choice for gamers, VoIP users, streaming users and frequent downloaders. For those with very important files that really need utmost security, this should be your main priority. I must say most of the brands today are very secured. Just check the reviews so you can find the best one in the market. Consumers will rate a device mostly because of security.

When you can have already found the wireless network router that really fits your needs, it is time to install it in your home. These come with a manual so you can follow the instructions presented in the inclusive manual. Otherwise, just follow these simple steps for easier installation procedures:

Subscribe to a reliable internet provider. Choose a reliable internet provider first. This can be the same company that provides you cable TB, or can be a phone company or a satellite operator. That depends on your country and where you are. In more advanced cities, there are also companies that offer WISP or what is called the Wireless Internet Service Provider.

Some of them will offer you a DSL modem kit that you can already install on your own. The kit already comes with a router as a part of its package so that is a better choice for you.

With the inclusive start-up CD, put it in your CD ROM and run it. Follow the step by step instructions presented on your screen. If it asks you to plug the router on the cable line, you should do it. Afterwards, it will ask for identification or maybe some billing information. This is required for your network settings to set it to automatically get IP address.

The next thing you need to do is to set up networking so you can access your files from your other computer. The set up procedures depend on the operating system you are using. If you are using Windows 7 or Vista, it will already configure the network settings for you. These are designed to be more efficient when it comes to networking. As long as the other computers are in the same IP subnet, the operating system can already find another network on its own.

If you are using other operating system such as Windows XP, set it up by clicking the set up a home network when you click on the control panel or click on the network neighbourhood shortcut. Just run this for every computer you have at home and then set up a group name.

After this installation of wireless network router and setting up of networking group, you are pretty much ready to use your computer and the internet.