Tips to install Routers

What are the guidelines to install wired and wireless routers on your computer?

A router is a device used for exchanging data packets between one compute to other in a network. A router needs to be connected to minimum of two networks, such as between two LANs or WANs or between LAN and its ISP’s network. Routers rae located at gateways. The gateway is place where two or more networks are connected. The router keeps data flowing between networks and hence keeps the networks connected to the Internet. When data is sent between locations on one network or from one network to a second network, then these data is directed to the correct location by the router. The router consists of headers and forwarding tables which determine the best path for forwarding the data packets. The router uses protocols such as ICMP to communicate with each other and to configure the best route between any two hosts.

Place the router installation CD

Connect the router to your computer

Things to be kept in mind

• Place the router installation CD

In order to install the router, first of all you need to place the router installation CD into your computer tray and start it up. At this time you need not power on or connect the router to your computer. You need to follow the instruction from the router CD that is displayed on your computer screen. The instructions include typing in a series of numbers in your web browser address bar that look like: ‘http://192.168.1.1′. After completing the steps, you need to click the ‘Next’ button when prompted.

Connect the router to your computer

You need to connect the router to the modem and computer using appropriate cables. You need to set up the security as needed. Once you have completed all the steps, you can remove the router installation CD. If prompted restart the computer. After that you need to leave the router powered on and attempt to access the Internet from your notebook computer or other computers on your network. You can double-click Internet Explorer to get online.

You need to make sure that all the lights are ON in your router when you are able to access the Internet. If it is working properly, your router would be installed properly. You should not place your router near a telephone or microwave or any electronic device that may interfere with it. Also after installing, note any passwords or settings that you place on the router at the time of installing.

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