How do i set up a wireless broadband router

[rajmalhotra]

Last week i have taken a broadband connection for my home from one of the ISP which is connected to my desktop PC and its working fine. Now i need to connect a laptop as well on the same connection. but i don't have any idea of setting wireless broadband idea. Could you people please help me out in setting up a wireless broadband router ? Thanks in advance.

[Milton.J]

Wireless networks allow you to access the Internet from your virtually anywhere. Installing the wireless router to make that possible is easier than you think. Here is how to do that. So go through this simple steps:-

• First of all you need to have these equipments:
  • Broadband Internet connection
  • Wireless router
  • A computer with built-in wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter
• Now locate your cable modem or DSL modem and unplug it to turn it off.
  
• Next, connect your wireless router to your modem. Your modem should stay connected directly to the Internet. Later, after you've hooked everything up, your computer will wirelessly connect to your router, and the router will send communications through your modem to the Internet.
  
• Next, connect your router to your modem
  
• Now you need to configure the wireless router.Using the network cable that came with your wireless router, you should temporarily connect your computer to one of the open network ports on your wireless router (any port that isn't labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN). If you need to, turn your computer on. It should automatically connect to your router.
  
• Next, open Internet Explorer and type in the address to configure your router.
  
• You might be prompted for a password. The address and password you use will vary depending on what type of router you have, so refer to the instructions included with your router.
  
• Internet Explorer will show your router's configuration page. Most of the default settings should be fine, but you should configure three things:
  • Your wireless network name, known as the SSID. This name identifies your network. You should choose something unique that none of your neighbors will be using.
    
  • Wireless encryption (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which help protect your wireless network. For most routers, you will provide a passphrase that your router uses to generate several keys. Make sure your passphrase is unique and long (you don't need to memorize it).
    
  • Your administrative password, which controls your wireless network. Just like any other password, it should not be a word that you can find in the dictionary, and it should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Be sure you can remember this password, because you'll need it if you ever have to change your router's settings.
• The exact steps you follow to configure these settings will vary depending on the type of router you have. After each configuration setting, be sure to click Save Settings, Apply, or OK to save your changes.

[Milton.J]

Once you are done with the configurations you now need to connect the computers. Follow these steps to connect your computer to your wireless network:-

• Right-click the wireless network icon in the lower-right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If you run into any problems, consult the documentation that came with your network adapter. Don't be afraid to call their tech support.
  
  
• The Wireless Network Connection window should appear and you should see your wireless network listed with the network name you chose. If you don't see your network, click Refresh network list in the upper-left corner. Click your network, and then click Connect in the lower-right corner.
  
  
• Windows XP prompts you to enter a key. Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect.
  
  
• Windows XP will show its progress as it connects to your network. After you're connected, you can now close the Wireless Network Connection window. You're done.

[Orlando]

You need to follow some tips like you have to select a network adapter and wireless router manufactured by the same company.To make setup easy, choose a network adapter made by the same vendor that made your wireless router. For example, if you find a good price on a Linksys router, choose a Linksys network adapter to go with it. To make shopping even easier, buy a bundle, such as those available from D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, Microsoft, and Buffalo. If you have a desktop computer, make sure that you have an available USB port to plug the wireless network adapter into. If you don't have any open USB ports, buy a hub to add additional ports.