How to Configure Your Wi-Fi Router for the First Time With Cable

  Setting up your new Wi-Fi router is not as complicated as it may seem. This comprehensive guide will tell that you first your Wi-Fi router in a phased manner to configure to complete the process. 

Once you have found and purchased a router that suits your needs, you need to follow these instructions. 

Part 1: Connect the Hardware 

Connecting your router to the modem:

•  Your Internet connection to be shared with multiple devices to, you'll need to connect a modem to your router. In practice, place your router closer to the modem. 
• Attach both the modem and the router by an Ethernet cable. 
• You need to connect the modem to the Internet port/WAN on your router. 

Connecting your devices to Ethernet: 

• For a faster and better connection, router via Ethernet directly from the console to your computer, TV, or related video game. It will not require further configuration.  
• To adjust your router settings, you'll need to connect at least one computer via Ethernet, if not all devices. 
• Once your router settings went captured adjust to order, you can disconnect the device later. 
• Connect your router. 

Part 2: Configure your router. 

•  Identifying the IP Address of the Router: 
• Router The default IP address to determine, check the label or box in which it appears. 
• If you can't find it anywhere, look up the router model on the web. 

Adjustment settings: 

• Open the browser on the device connected to the router via Ethernet. 
•  Enter and search for the router's IP address. 
• your browser automatically The router to access the configuration menu effort will. 

Enter your username and password: 

• To change the settings, you need first access the configuration page. 
• To do this, stay on the IP address of the router. 
•  Enter a valid password and username. 
• You can find it on the router or the docs. 

Adjusting Wireless Settings: 

• After logging into your router, you will see a main menu or screen. 
• The Internet section is usually left at the default settings. 
• In the Wireless section, enter a personal name for your router in the SSID. 
•  Choose the security method WPA2-PSK as it is extremely difficult to crack and extremely secure. 
• After selecting your security method, enter a difficult but memorable password. 
• Once you have finalized all the settings, save your settings for the app, click on. 
• It will take a few minutes to reset the router, after which your router will be activated. 

Block unwanted sites: 

• Your devices unwanted sites to save for, you can prevent access to them on your network. 
•  Go to the Security/Block Unwanted Sites section of the router. 
• Domain names or sites to block keywords typed in.