Since we came into the 21st century, the internet
has rapidly become one of the most used tools. Internet usage has progressed as
well. We began with dial-up modems and other forms of internet sources. While
these sources were effective, they had their limitations, but thanks to technology,
we have advanced. We now have a wireless router and Ethernet cables. These
methods offer us a faster and more secure internet connection. An Ethernet
cable will need to be plugged to the Ethernet port of your computer. A wireless
router, on the other hand, will work with no wires. You, however, need to
install the necessary software on your computer first. In the past, we used CDs
for this purpose, but advancements have been made.
While you may still get an
installation CD with the router, your computer may not have a CD drive. This
means you will need another way to install the wireless router. Many people
will panic once they can't complete the installation with a CD. Some people may
go to the extent of buying an external CD drive. You don't need to go through
all this to use a Netgear wireless router. You can install it without a CD.
Just follow the procedure listed below and soon, you will be able to use the
Netgear wireless router. You will need an Ethernet cable internet connection
initially, but after that, you will use it wirelessly.
Power off your computer and the Modem: When dealing with computer gadgets
that are connected to power, you should be careful. The wires involved in the
connection are good conductors of electricity. So you can be electrocuted. To
avoid this, you need to turn off both the computer and the modem. This will
help prevent any mishaps on the electrical end. With both powered off, they
will be easy to operate. When you power both down, it also gives you a chance
to start from the beginning. This way, there will be no mistakes in the
installation process.
Disconnect the Ethernet cable from
your computer: The
Ethernet cable of your modem will normally be connected to your computer at
this point. You will need to unplug this cable from your computer. The
installation we are carrying out will help us use the internet without this
cable. So we need to remove it from the computer at first, even though the
installation is not yet complete.
Plug the Ethernet cable into the
router: As we stated
earlier, you will need an active internet connection from a router for the
process. At this point, your wireless router can’t supply the internet
connection needed. So you will need the modem to supply the internet needed for
the installation. The modem will provide this connection through the Ethernet
cable that you plug into the router. This will make the router have an active
internet connection to proceed with.
Plug the other end of the Ethernet
cable to your computer: Your router will have more than one Ethernet port, as well as its
Ethernet cable. Locate the Ethernet cable for the router, and connect one end
of it into the port labeled LAN 1. This is the main port of the router and it
is the one capable of supplying internet connection. Next, you need to insert
the second end of the cable, to the port on your computer. This is the same
Ethernet port you unplugged the modem from earlier.
Connect the modem to power and switch
it on: At this
point, most of the connections are complete. There is little chance of you
getting electrocuted from any of the following steps. We need to power the
modem before it can supply an internet connection. So we need to reconnect the
modem to a power source and switch it on. The modem will require some time to boot,
so we need to allow it to come on fully. After turning it on, wait for at least
two minutes before proceeding to the next step.
Connect the router to power and put
it on: At this
point, we need to make sure the router is on so we can configure it. The first
step in achieving this is to make sure the router is turned on. To do this,
first, connect the router to a power outlet, then Switch it on. It will need
some time to boot as well, so leave it for a minimum of 2 minutes before
proceeding.
Turn on your computer:With the internet connection from
the modem now available in the router, the next step is the installation. To do
this, turn on your computer. If your computer requires power, then plug it in
first. If not, then turn it on and wait for it to boot completely. When your
computer comes on, internet access light needs to be active. If not, check your
connection.
Type in the modem address: The next step is to visit the
installation page. For this, you need to visit the webpage of the router. Open
the browser on your computer, and enter the web address ‘192.168.0.1’ in the
address bar. This will take you to the router home page.
Set your admin username and password: On the home page, you will need to
create secure details to control and monitor the router. So you will need to
create a username and a password. Don’t give them out, as they give you
administrative control of the router.
Set up the router: At this point, there is no need for
the modem anymore. So you can unplug the Ethernet cable and follow the
instructions to browse wirelessly.
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