1. The first step is to make sure your computer is wireless capable. If not, you will need to buy a wireless network adapter.
2. Make sure you have a modem and a wireless router.
3. Use all software CD’s that came with the router and run them.
4. Connect your wireless router to your modem. Plug in your internet cable in the back of the router from the modem. Plug the main ethernet cable from the modem into the phone jack if your using this type of connection. If your using a cable connection, plug in your cable from the modem into the cable jack in your wall.
5. Look at the lights on your router and make sure your getting a internet signal and see how strong it is.
6. Look for the setup wizard function. This is where you can configure your settings. One of the most important settings is the security of your wireless network. You need to make a password for your router so no one else can steal your signal furthermore slowing down your internet and connection speed. You will need an SSID for this setting as well. You can find the SSID in My Computer under general infromation about your computer.
7. After all these steps, you should be able to connect wireless connect to the internet.
I choose this type of network because I am familiar with it but I still need to learn alot about how to set it up. I have set them up in the past and I always run into trouble somewhere along the line. This assignment has helped me with some of those issues.
