Setting up a Linksys router is not difficult.
The main reason for setting up a Linksys wireless router on your home network is to add wireless roaming capabilities for laptops and gaming equipment. A router also allows you to tether up to four additional computers via Ethernet cables. This makes a Linksys wireless router a versatile piece of equipment that really brings a network to life. What is even better about setting up a Linksys router is how easy the basic setup really is.
Instructions
1. Plug an Ethernet cable into the "Ethernet" or "To Computer" port located on the back of your Internet modem.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the WAN (Wide Area Network) port located on the back of the Linksys router. The WAN port is segregated from the four LAN (Local Area Network) ports also located on the back of the router.
3. Connect the power adapter plug into the power port located on the back of the Linksys router and then connect the other end into a power outlet. This powers the router on. It does not have a power switch.
4. Plug an Ethernet cable into one of the LAN ports located on the back of the router and then plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port for the computer you want to tether to the router. If you want all computers to connect wirelessly, skip this step. If you have additional computers that you want hard-wired, repeat this step for each computer. Again, you can tether four computers to one router.
5. Access the Wi-Fi Manager by clicking on the manager icon located in the task tray on the bottom right of your computer screen. Turn Wi-Fi on via the drop-down box located in the bottom left of the manager. The manager automatically searches for your network. Once located, highlight the network name and click on "Connect." Complete this step for each computer you want wirelessly connected to the network.
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