Configuration Of Router- Useful Diy Tips!

Wireless router is the name given to convenient way of connecting devices to internet from any corner of your place. This has gained importance in some time as many households are running business from home making it indispensable to configure router and no individual seems to dislike internet either.

If you are one of the persons who are looking for how to configure router this is an easy guide to do it. Start with connecting the desktop or laptop to Wi-Fi router via LAN cable. Then visit your router’s login page to enter your username and password. When you login you will be directed to router’s menu or status screen. There will be many options to choose from. While the internet settings can be left at default settings, the wireless settings need to be set. In this section you will be able to see a field labeled SSID or name. Enter a name of your choice but remember this name will be seen by other devices while searching networks. 

Next and important step is to choose from the available options for security. Choosing WPA2-PSK as the encryption method will be a safe decision because it is the best method to protect from intruders and hackers. Next set a strong and unique password that is difficult to crack by cyber criminals. It should not be able to get deduced from your network name or your name. Once done, you can save the settings. After configuring the network, change the router’s name and password set by default. This will help you protect your router from any unauthorized access. 

Next comes the connection of other devices with your router. Scan for the wireless network with the SSID. Any devices that supports wireless network would show the new network, provided those devices support wireless network. Select and enter your passphrase when prompted. 

Hope the above mentioned points will make the installation easy and hassle free for all users.