| Setting up a wireless internet network is not a | | | | does not work you can check the manual for the |
| tedious process anymore with advanced WI-FI | | | | correct IP address. |
| routers and bluetooth enabled laptops in market | | | | Now, you would be asked to enter a username |
| today. Let me discuss the basic steps involved in | | | | and password for the router. This would be initially |
| setting up network. | | | | given by your Internet Service Provider (ISP) |
| First check whether the router you have (either | | | | which can be changed later. Once logged in you |
| given by your Internet Service Provide or | | | | will generally find a tab that reads wireless |
| purchased by you) has WI - FI facility in it. If it | | | | network settings. You will have to enable the |
| has the facility it would have a small antenna. If | | | | network using button provide for the same. Once |
| your router does not have one, you need to | | | | done, you can remove your ethernet cable and |
| purchase a WI - FI router. Alternatively you can | | | | can try to connect to the wireless network. |
| purchase a wireless SWITCH and connect it to | | | | It is very important to secure your network to |
| the router. | | | | prevent intruders. Again from the router console |
| To start with connect your laptop to router using | | | | you can set a password for your network. Any |
| ethernet cable. Now, open your browser and type | | | | computer or mobile that connects to the network |
| the local internet protocol (IP) address of the | | | | would be asked for the password before |
| router. Generally it would be 192.168.1.1. If this | | | | successful connection. |