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Five steps to set-up Wi-Fi network at home

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1. Connect modem to router with a Cat5/Cat6 RJ-45 Ethernet network cable. The cable should be plugged into the router jack namely 'WAN' or 'uplink' or 'Internet'. Plug in the modem to a electrical power source and turn it on. Today, many routers/modems can also be connected using a USB cable.

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2. Connect computer to the router and open a Web browser and enter the router's address for network administration in the Web address field.

A typical home network router has two IP addresses - one for local devices to connect to LAN (local area network), and one for the external Internet (WAN - wide area network) connection. Its default internal IP address can be found the router manufacturer's documentation.

Hit return to reach the router's home page. You do not need a working Internet connection for this step. This process has to be followed even if the router is a wireless model.

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3. Log in to the router's home page with a username and password. These information can be also found in the router's documentation. It is recommended to change the password once the installation is complete for security reasons.

To connect the router to the Internet, enter internet connection information into that section of the router's configuration. If using DSL Internet, you may need to enter the PPPoE username and password.

4. Now in order to set-up the wireless network, click Wireless Menu in the same page and then select Enable Wireless.

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Fill SSID field with anything to identify your network, and then go to Security Menu to Enable and configure WiFi Security.

Let the WPS in Disabled Mode. Select SSID. Set the Network Authentication — as  WPA-Personal —Auto.

In WPA/WAPI Passphrase field enter a password. This is the password of your Wireless Network that you will be entering everytime a WiFi device requests for connectivity. Select the WPA/WAPI Encryption TKIP+AES or AES. Apply/Save settings.

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Go to start > Run and type cmd, then type ipconfig/all and you will get all the information displayed.

5. Verify if the connection is working between the computer and the router and also if you can connect to internet.

With inputs from About.com and Techline Info

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