How can I set up a Wi-Fi network at

home?
Are you searching for Wi-Fi installation guidance? Then you are in the
right place.

In this article you will get complete information about the installation
process.

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Wi-Fi has become critical to have constant access to high-speed

internet. We require a stable internet connection at home for personal
browsing and video streaming, as well as for a work from home setup
with professional video conferences every other hour.

As a result, a fully functional and secure home WiFi network is essential.

If your wireless router and other devices support Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS), you can connect and configure them with a single button press.

However, having WPS enabled on a router makes a security risk, so we

advise disabling WPS.

WiFi plans will be useless if we do not properly set up a home network. It

is not difficult to set up a home WiFi network.

Here's how to set up a Wi-Fi router:

1. Determine the most suitable location for the wireless router. The best
location is in the centre, away from any potential sources of wireless
interference.
Keep the router away from windows, walls, and microwaves.

2. Deactivate the modem. Before connecting your equipment, turn off

your internet provider's cable, fibre, or DSL modem.

3. Connect the modem to the router. Connect an Ethernet cable to the

router's WAN port (which is usually included). The other end of the
Ethernet cable should then be connected to the modem.

4. Use a laptop or PC to connect to the router. Connect one end of

another Ethernet cable to the router's LAN port (any port would do) and
the other end to a laptop's Ethernet port.

This wiring is only temporary; once the network is set up, you will remove
the cable.

5. Turn on the computer, router, and modem. It's preferable if you

activate these gadgets in the correct order. To begin, turn on the modem.
Turn on the router once all of the modem lights are on. Turn on the PC
once the router is up and running.

6. Navigate to the router's management page. To access the router

administration page, open a browser and type in the IP address. This
information can be found in the router's manual (typically 192.168.1.1).
In the manual, you'll also find the login details.

7. Modify the router's default administrator password (along with the

username). This option is normally found in a tab or section called
Administration on the router administration page. Make sure you have a
strong password that you will not forget.

8. Protect your network using WPA2 encryption. This is a mandatory

step. This option can be found in the router management page's wireless
security section. Choose an encryption method and a password that is
at least eight characters long. The password should include as many
characters as possible and be as complicated as possible.

(WPA2 is much safer than WEP.) With older wireless adapters, use WPA
or WPA2/WPA2 mixed mode. For more current devices, WPA3 is another
choice, however its compatibility is limited.)

9. Modify the name of your wireless network (SSID). Select a

descriptive name for your SSID (Service Set Identifier) in the wireless
network information area of the router administration page to make it
easier to identify your network.

10. Change the wireless channel if desired. If you're in an area where

there are other wireless networks, reduce interference by changing the
router's wireless channel to one that isn't in use by others.

Use a Wi-Fi analyzer app on your smartphone to discover an uncrowded

channel, or attempt trial and error (channels 1, 6, and 11 don't overlap).

11. On the PC, set up the wireless adapter. Unplug the connection
connecting the PC to the router after saving the router's configuration
settings. Then, if the laptop doesn't have a wireless adapter installed or
built-in, plug in a USB or PC card wireless adapter.

Your computer may install the drivers for you automatically, or you may
need to utilise the setup CD that came with the adapter.

12. Connect the newly created wireless network. Locate and connect to
the new network you created on your computer and other
wireless-enabled devices.