How to connect cable modem

Creating and setting up a home LAN, you must select a modem. The options can be many, and they all depend on your desires and the type of Internet connection that held you in the apartment.

You will need

• ADSL modem or wifi router.

Instruction

1. Let's consider the case of the ADLS connection to the Internet. In this case, the connection to the ISP is through the phone line. Purchase ADSL modem. Install it near the computer and connect the device to AC power.
2. Connect the modem to a phone line via the DSL port. LAN port use to connect the modem to the network card of the computer.
3. Turn on the computer and set up a new connection to the Internet. Settings these settings check with your service provider.
4. Now consider the option of connecting to the Internet using a network cable. In such cases, you'll need to purchase a router. Note that this device is necessary only if you want to connect multiple computers or laptops to a single Internet cable.
5. If you plan to connect to the Internet laptops is wise to buy a Wi-Fi router (router). This will allow you to get rid of extra cables in the apartment, because laptops connected to the router wirelessly.
6. To connect the equipment to the cable Internet connection use the Internet port or WAN, to connect the router to the computers LAN ports.
7. Look in the instructions to the device its IP address. Enter it in the address bar of the browser of any computer connected to the router. Open the menu "setup Internet" (Internet setup). Enter the required values into the appropriate fields.
8. Go to menu "configure wireless network" (Wireless Setup). Enter the network name and password to access it. Specify the types of radio transmission and data encryption.
9. Save the settings. Restart Wi-Fi router. Connect computers and laptops using cables or wifi adapters.