Connect one end of an ethernet cable to the modem’s LAN port, and the other end into your router’s WAN port. Most routers come packaged with a short Ethernet cable that you can use for this. Routers come in all shapes and sizes, so make sure you get what you need by comparing features. If you have more area that you need to cover or have lots of walls in your home, you’ll need a router that offers the option of upgrading antenna(s) with high gain types - if not supplied in the box. If more than one wireless device will be connecting at the same time at different speeds, a MiMo-type router is recommended, otherwise, the speed for all devices will drop to the highest supported by all at that time.

WAN stands for “Wide Area Network” which is what the internet actually is. LAN stands for “Local Area Network”. All modern routers should support 802. 11n, or Wireless-N. This is the most stable, offers the fastest speeds, and is backward compatible with older standards such as 802. 11g.

IP addresses are formatted as four groups of up to three digits, separated by periods. Commonly found “default” Local IP addresses for routers are 192. 168. 0. 1, 192. 168. 1. 1, 192. 168. 2. 1, and 10. 0. 0. 1.

If you can’t figure out the correct IP address, username, or password, search for your router model online to see what the default login is. If it has been changed, press the Reset button on the back of the router for 10 (to 30+ seconds as dictated in the instructions for the router model) to restore factory defaults and try again.

If you can’t figure out the correct IP address, username, or password, search for your router model online to see what the default login is. If it has been changed, press the Reset button on the back of the router for 10 (to 30+ seconds as dictated in the instructions for the router model) to restore factory defaults and try again.

The most typical username is “admin”. The most typical passwords are “admin” and “password”. Many routers will only require a username and a blank password, and some allow you to leave all fields blank.

Check the box to enable SSID broadcast. This will essentially “turn on” the wireless network so that it may be readily seen by anyone in range of the signal. Leave this unchecked to make your network invisible. Only those who know your network name and password will be able to join.

To connect to the wireless network on your phone, tablet, or computer, click your network and enter the password. You can also install a wireless printer so anyone on the network can use it. Connect a PlayStation 3 to a wireless network so you can access the online features. Connect an Xbox 360 to a wireless network so you can access the internet. Connect Apple TV to the wireless network so any network-related features are easier to use.

To connect to the wireless network on your phone, tablet, or computer, click your network and enter the password. You can also install a wireless printer so anyone on the network can use it. Connect a PlayStation 3 to a wireless network so you can access the online features. Connect an Xbox 360 to a wireless network so you can access the internet. Connect Apple TV to the wireless network so any network-related features are easier to use.

To connect to the wireless network on your phone, tablet, or computer, click your network and enter the password. You can also install a wireless printer so anyone on the network can use it. Connect a PlayStation 3 to a wireless network so you can access the online features. Connect an Xbox 360 to a wireless network so you can access the internet. Connect Apple TV to the wireless network so any network-related features are easier to use.