How do I get my Wi-Fi router up and running?

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How do I get my Wi-Fi router up and running?

How do I get my Wi-Fi router up and running?


  • First, install the antenna and connect it to the 230V mains power supply. Next, connect the cable with RJ 45 connector to the ISP\’s access point, such as a modem, or a directional antenna with access point, by inserting the cable with RJ 45 connector into the WAN socket of the device. Next, connect the computer to the device with another cable with an RJ 45 connector, and on the router side, insert the cable into one of the jacks labeled LAN or LAN 1. Indicator lights facing each of the connected jacks are used to confirm the connection.

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  • Next, connect to the router and configure the settings. First, you will need to obtain the IP address value. This is always provided by the manufacturer in the device\’s manual, but if it is not available, it can be found from the command line (press the Windows key followed by cmd). The command is ipconfig /all. You will be interested in the so-called default gateway, so you should see for example 10.0.0.138 or 192.168.1.1
  • Then open your web browser and enter the value of the default gateway (router address) in the address bar. If all goes smoothly, you should see a login menu. This always defaults to the same password as the administrator name, i.e. admin, from the manufacturer.

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  • Next, set the IP address to either dynamic or static, depending on the provider\’s specification. For a static address, you must always follow the provider\’s instructions and correctly fill in the assigned address itself and the address of the DNS server. field with the name of the internal Wi-Fi network (e.g., “Honza HOME”). All computers under this SSID will recognize this wireless network. Next, the channel option must be set to Auto. Finally, save everything again.
  • The last setting is Security, which is hidden under the section called WEP. The WEP Key box contains a strong password, a combination of upper and lower case letters and numbers is best. Only alphabetic letters should not be accented.

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  • If you wish to keep the password for the router gut for further configuration given by the manufacturer admin/admin, you can change it before the final reboot with password petting.Wi-Fi (Be careful not to confuse the password to access the network with the password to enter the router itself). Once you are sure that everything has been completed successfully, select “Reboot” under “Maintenance.” Once the device is rebooted, the Wi-Fi connection should be functional.