​What You Need:

​1. A network router (wireless or wired)

2. Network adapters installed on all devices to be connected to the router (not necessary on laptops with built-in network adapters)

3. A working Internet modem (optional)

4. A cables and connectors

5. A Web browser installed at least one computer in the network

Installing a Network Router

Note:​


Network routers receive their power from an ordinary home electrical
socket. When powered on, lights (LEDs) signify the unit is operating.

Network routers must be carefully configured when they are first installed.

Routers contain built-in software to enable setup.

You access this software through your Web browser on any computer connected to the router.

Installing a Network Router

1. Choose a convenient location.
2. Plug in the router's electrical power source, then turn on the router.
3. Connect your Internet modem to the router.
4. Connect one computer to the router. - Even if the router is a wireless model, connect this first computer to the router via a network cable.
5. Open the router's administration tool.
6. Log in to the router.
7. If you want your router to connect to the Internet, you must enter Internet connection information into that section of the router's configuration (exact location varies).

Installing a Network Router

8. If you were using a primary computer or an older network router to connect to the Internet, your provider may require you to update the MAC address of the router.
9. If this is a wireless router, change the network name (often called Service Set IDentifier (SSID).
10. Verify the network connection is working.
11. (If applicable) Verify your one computer can connect to the

Internet properly.
12. Connect additional computers to the router as needed.
13.Finally, configure additional network security features as desired to guard your systems against Internet attackers.

Parts of a Router