Internet and wi-fi is a vital source that we use every day. It allows us to connect with people from all over the world, it also allows us to collect information about anything and even make transactions without leaving our bed. With so many benefits available from one source, we are all getting fully dependent on its functionality. There are not many homes around the world that can be found without an internet connection. A good wi-fi system is essential to allow may users in a family, or organization to use the internet simultaneously.

In the early days, the internet connections were shared at homes or offices through cables attached to the computers. These cables passed through a hub that effectively distributed the bandwidth of the internet. However, with advancement in technology the wireless connection was introduced. This instantly made accessing the internet easy using wireless signal. With time things got more simpler with the introduction of the Wi-Fi system. All laptops and computers nowadays, come with a Wi-Fi receiver. Using a simple device called a wireless router, a single ISP can be easily shared at home through wireless connection.

Wi-Fi Simple setup

Are you planning to set up a Wi-Fi network at your home? Don’t panic! Installing a wireless network is not rocket science. It is just like any other task that includes a pre-defined set of instructions on how to get it done. Even if you are not from a technical background, you can get the work done by carefully following these steps on how to set up a wireless network.

(However, before you begin this procedure, you need to make sure that your computer is working 100% accurately. If you are in doubt, contact your local computer repair specialist in Winnipeg to have it thoroughly checked).

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Wi-Fi How to

Here are the general guidelines to easily setup up a Wi-Fi connection at home:

  1. First, get yourself a wireless router. There are a wide range of routers available in the market. It is highly important to pick the best suited hardware or router for your needs. Routers are not cheap, so it is smart to read plenty of reviews before making a purchase. After your purchase try placing the router in a clutter free area, too much clutter might affect the signal distribution.  
  2. Moving ahead, unbox the equipment and make sure that you have received everything mentioned in the product description. 9 out of 10 Wi-Fi routers come with an installation wizard CD. All you need to do is run the CD and you are good to go.

Wi-Fi Just in case

  1. In case, the router you have purchased does not have an installation wizard CD, follow these simple steps: A) Check whether you have a running internet connection. B) Switch off your modem as well as remove the LAN wire that connects your computer to the modem. C) Now, connect a LAN wire from the modem to the router. The main difference between a router and a modem is that a modem helps to connect to the internet whereas with the help of a router, you can connect devices to Wi-Fi. D) Finally, switch on both the router and the modem.
  2. You should plug your internet wiring behind the router, which is also known as “WAN” (Wide Area Network).
  3. Take your LAN cable and plug it behind the router using a RJ45 socket. These are usually numbered as 1-4 or more.
  4. After that, plug the other end of the LAN cable to the LAN card installed in your computer.
  5. Once done, take the adapter and plug it behind the router to a valid electric socket.

Almost there

  1. Now turn the router on. If the router has been installed correctly, the LED lights on the WAN, WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) and the number where you plug in your LAN cable will blink.   
  2. Then turn on the laptop and try searching for an established wireless connection. If it is detected by your computer, you are now connected to the internet.
  3. If not, then you will have to manually change your internet settings. Check the user manual. Everything you need to know is given at the very beginning of the manual. Go through the manual thoroughly to find the unit’s default IP address and also the administration username and password. Now open the internet browser and enter the default IP address of the router. In most cases it will be ‘192.168.0.1’. Moving ahead, you need to enter the username and password and again in 90% of the cases the username is ‘admin’ and the password is ‘password’.
  4. At this juncture, it is highly likely that you will receive a pop-up notification reading that a new wireless connection has been detected. Now, select “connect to the network” and enter your password and you are ready to roll!

Trouble shooting

  1. In case, the connection is still not working, it is quite possible that there is an issue with your computer. Have your device checked from your nearest PC repair shop in Winnipeg.
  2. If you can get a wireless signal, have your connection secured, or else people outside your home within the range of your router will also be able to access your internet without your permission. To avoid such issue, you have got to establish a secured connection within your home.
  3. To make your connection secured, here is what you should do:
  4. Access your router’s internal settings
  5. To access your router settings, you need to turn off your internet connection
  6. Then type the address of your router in your internet browser (e.g. 172.16.22.15)
  7. After typing the correct address, the settings menu will appear
  8. Once it is displayed:
  9. Locate the security settings and select WEP.
  10. This will prompt an option to input your password aka WEP key to secure your connection.
  11. You can now type your desired password and activate the settings
  12. Once done, turn the internet connection on and type WEP key, when asked for it. You should then type the password and you are now connected to the internet! Your connection is completely secured and no one else can connect to the Wi-Fi connection unless they know your WEP key.
  13. Now you can set up your own Wi-Fi.

Conclusion

Even after following the above-mentioned guideline, if you still cannot access your internet connection, you might have a problem with your computer. In that case, contact a professional computer repair service in Winnipeg to get it fixed as soon as possible.