How to Configure a D-Link Router

Have you recently purchased a new D-link router to add to your Computer system? In these current times, most households have more than one Computer and many use wireless internet connects to surf the web. Setting these devices up are not an overly difficult task, although at times, the cable or broadband company you use might have specifics you need to take into consideration. This will be a brief tutorial which is the most common way to configure a D-link router.

Before you begin, ensure you have all the proper Supplies needed such as cables, power source and the installation manual and disk as well as a power outlet. Also ensure that the cable modem is unPlugged. Make sure your Computer is turned off prior to installing (many times newer routers may auto configure upon restart).

Please follow these steps for your D-link router setup:

Take the Ethernet cable that is connected from the modem to your Computer and unPlug it from the computer. Plug that into the WAN port of the router. If this is a new set up, and it is not connected to a PC than go from the cable modems' Ethernet port to the router's wan port. If you wish to connect to a PC, take another Ethernet cable and go from the D-link router to the port in your PC. If you are using all wireless, you do not need to do this step.

Once the connection from the cable modem to the router is connected, plug both the router and the modem back in and restart your computer. Hopefully you will see the router LED lights blinking meaning it is working and the d-link router setup is correct, as in they are speaking to each other.

After your computer is back on you will need to configure the d-link router to set up all your configurations. Open Internet Explorer or your favorite web browser, and type in the generic IP adDress of 192.168.0.1. Check your user manual it will give you the first time login details.

From here, you will want to create a username and password, as well as make sure your firmware is current. If you are using wireless, make sure to set up your SSID and be sure to create a unique name for your router. Make sure you enable encryption so people not within your household can not use your wireless.

You may want to take other measures when you do your d-link router setup such as parental control, firewall, and even if also only allow certain computers (using a MAC adDress) access to your network.

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Setting Up Your D-Link Wireless Network - Simple Steps to Follow

The Dlink wireless network setup is quite easy. All you need is a Dlink wireless router or a Wireless Access Point (WAP) and then you need the Dlink wireless adapter, one for each Computer, which will connect to the router or the WAP. There are many components to a wireless network and it may include a broadband internet connection through a cable modem or DSL, an internet security option, wireless printers and faxes, wireless music and video players, wireless game consoles and controllers, and so on.

Dlink wireless network setup is easiest when all components are from Dlink because it ensures maximum hardware compatibility. All Dlink products come with a quick installation manual that makes it a snap to follow step-by-step instructions to get the network ready to go. There are also detailed user manuals that cover all the technical aspects of the router and adapter.

Wireless networks are quite convenient and neat because there is no mess of power wires and connecting cables but there are some things you proceed with the Dlink wireless network setup.

First thing to keep in mind is that no outsiders are able to connect to your network because by default the Dlink wireless network setup is open to everyone. You must replace all the default passwords with those of your own choice because the factory defaults are known to hackers. Default settings include the access point and adapters and passwords. There are many similar Dlink networks in the world and it must be expected that there is a high probability of your network being close to some adapter that is not part of your network. Hackers are constantly on the prowl looking for networks running on default settings because they are so easy to crack. All you need to do is create a new password and you are several times safer. Hackers are a constant threat to wireless networks so you must change the password before you open your network to the world.

During the first run of the Dlink wireless network setup you will be assisted by setup wizards. When you are answering the questions that will help you to configure the network you must make sure you change all the default values to customized ones. Just make sure that you don't go overboard in choosing something so complicated that you yourself cannot remember it. As long as you go in for a reasonably complicated personalized setup you will be fine. Just do not choose common information like your family name, kids' names, date of birth and so on.

If you have more than one Computer you wish to include in your wireless network then make sure the WAP or router is located central to all Computers.

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