How to Create a Wireless Network

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Get a router.

   To create wireless network you need a wireless router or wireless access point.
   
   If you have broadband connection with DSL modem simply connect the WAN port of new wireless router to the LAN port of wireless router.
   
   To configure new wireless router connect the network cable with your PC and new wireless router.
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   Step 2: Open the web browser in the PC and type the default IP address of the router.

   Usually it is
   192.168.0.1.
   
   However, each router's companies IP addresses differ, so look at your owners manual for complete specifications.
   
   Enter the user name and password (default user name is “admin” and default password is also “admin”). , Go to WAN Settings and chose the DHCP mode. , Do this if you have same IP address with DSL modem.
   
   For example, if your DSL modem IP address is
   192.168.0.1, change the wireless router IP address to
   192.168.1.1 and give the default subnet mask
   255.255.255.0. , Give IP addresses a start range and an end range. , Change the default primary SSID and broadcast SSID to secure the wireless router.
   
   Choose the security mode and WPA algorithm, and enter the key to the router. , Change the WPA Algorithms settings to TKIP&AES.
   
   You can also configure the wireless key.
   
   Secure your wireless network by following the security recommendations from the instructions while setting up your router.  You may choose to leave your wireless network unsecure, but then people may be able to see the information you're transmitting or even access your network without your knowledge. ,  If you left the network unsecure, you won't need a password.
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   Step 3: Configure the WAN port.

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   Step 4: Go to LAN Settings and change IP address of the router.

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   Step 5: Configure the DHCP server of the wireless router.

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   Step 6: Configure wireless SSID.

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   Step 7: Change the security mode to Mixed WPA/WPA2-PSK.

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   Step 8: Use the SSID you created during the router setup and password to join your wireless devices to the network.

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