In order to organize a Wi-Fi network in a private home, you will, of course, need an Internet connection, and a Wi-Fi router itself, which will already distribute the Internet to all your devices. If, for example, we compare a private house with an apartment, or some kind of office, then a special router or any other special equipment is not needed for the house. The only difference is that, compared to an apartment, a private house is usually located outside the city, where it is not always possible to connect to regular cable Internet.
Therefore, if you decide to connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi in your private home, or via a network cable, then you first need to choose a method of connecting to the Internet, an operator (Internet provider), and then, for a specific connection, you need to select a Wi-Fi router. Well, private houses, as a rule, are much larger than ordinary apartments, and have several floors. Therefore, most likely you will need to install not only one Wi-Fi router, but also a Wi-Fi network repeater, or several routers. In order for the Wi-Fi network to cover the entire house and all floors. Near a private house, there is usually also a courtyard where you can bask in the sun. Therefore, for many it is important that the Internet via Wi-Fi also works in the yard near the house.
It is in these moments that we will try to understand in the article. Let's find out which Internet is best to connect to a private home, which router to choose, how to install it and make sure that the Wi-Fi network works throughout the house. I think this is exactly what you need.
Let's divide the article into several sections:
You can go straight to the required section. For example, if you already have the Internet connected, or you know which one to connect, then you can immediately proceed to choosing a router.
To connect your smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other devices to the Internet via Wi-Fi, you need to connect the Internet to the router that will distribute the wireless network. Therefore, the first thing you need to do is bring the Internet into the house. The most optimal Internet in terms of price/quality/speed is a regular Ethernet cable. Or, what else is there now, it seems that optical fiber is becoming a popular way to connect to the Internet. In the city, in an apartment, you can connect to such Internet without any problems. It is not expensive, and the speed is good.
If your home is located in the city, or even outside the city, then you definitely need to find out whether it is possible to connect cable Internet. You can ask your neighbors, perhaps they already have the Internet connected, and you can bring exactly the same one to your home. First of all, you need to find out which connection method is generally possible in your area.
Let's look at different connection technologies, starting with the most optimal:
It seems to me that 4G Internet now works better than, for example, ADSL. Here it's up to you to choose. Look at the tariffs and connection speed.
Most likely, you will connect 3G, 4G LTE Internet. Look at what the operators offer, what the tariffs and coverage are. It is advisable to choose the operator that has the best coverage in your area. If your area has a very poor 4G or even 3G signal, you will need to install a special antenna. But the operator whose services you want to use will already tell you this.
I think we have figured out the Internet connection in a private home. Your Internet provider may offer you a modem or Wi-Fi router that will distribute a wireless network. If they do not have such a service, or the proposed equipment does not suit you, then you will need to choose, buy and install a router yourself. We choose a router depending on the Internet that you have connected to your home. Well, don’t forget about the area over which you need to distribute the Wi-Fi network, and about the load that the router must withstand.
Routers are not divided into those for apartments, houses, offices, etc. The main thing is that the router supports a connection to the Internet, which is connected to your home.
If the Internet is via a USB modem
If you have Internet via a 3G/4G modem, then you definitely need a router that supports USB modems. If the router has a USB port, this does not mean that it can connect to the Internet via a modem and distribute it via Wi-Fi. On choosing a router with support for USB modems, I wrote in the article:.
Everything is very simple: connect the modem to the router, set the necessary parameters, and you're done. The router receives the Internet from the modem and distributes it via Wi-Fi and cable. It looks something like this:
You can also look at , and as an example.
If you have poor reception, your internet speed may be very slow. In this case, installing a special antenna can help. And be sure to configure the modem (antenna) for maximum reception, and only after configuration, connect it to the router.
If the Internet is via a regular cable (Ethernet), or ADSL
If you already have an ADSL modem, then you can buy a very ordinary router with a WAN RJ-45 connector, connect it to the modem, and it will distribute the Internet throughout the house. There are many routers that support telephone cable connection (WAN RJ-11 connector). Or, it would be more correct to say ADSL modems that can distribute Wi-Fi.
Well, if the most common network cable (RJ-45) is laid into the house from the provider, then you need a regular router. There are a lot of them on the market now. You can look at some models in the category. We also have instructions for setting up many routers from different manufacturers.
If you have a large house and you will connect many devices, then I advise you not to skimp on the router. Especially if you plan to watch online videos, play online games, etc. Well, the coverage radius of the Wi-Fi network, to some extent, also depends on the power, and accordingly the price of the router.
And so, you have connected the Internet, installed a Wi-Fi router in your home, the Internet via a wireless network works, but as often happens, there is coverage not in all rooms. And in the case of a private house, Wi-Fi may not be available on other floors or in the courtyard near the house. Therefore, we need to somehow expand the range of the Wi-Fi network. You can do this in several ways:
First, we find and determine for ourselves the most optimal way to connect to the Internet, which is available in the place where your home is located. If it is possible to run a cable, great. If not, then most likely you will have to connect 3G, 4G LTE Internet.
Once you decide on the connection method, you need to choose a router. The main thing is that it works with your Internet connection. Well, be guided by the size of your home, the number of devices, and the load that the router must withstand. For a large, private home, it is better to buy not the cheapest router model.
When you have everything set up, check whether the Wi-Fi network is available everywhere you need it. If you have problems with coverage, then read the tips above, choose the best option for yourself, and expand the coverage radius of your Wi-Fi network in your home and yard.
If you have any questions, ask in the comments. I will be happy to answer and try to help with advice. Best wishes!
Today, many families have long had a couple of computers or laptops, and sometimes both. Plus to all this there are also smart phones, and maybe a tablet. And, of course, the center of entertainment for every family member is the big one. Up to a certain point, everything usually goes fine, as long as everyone in the house uses their devices, but then the desire for something more appears.
This requires a home wireless network. It helps to get rid of unnecessary wires, be more mobile, and, of course, makes all the media content accumulated by family members available to everyone.
Such home wireless network is organized using a wi-fi router that distributes a signal to many devices that support a wireless connection. Or you can join the distribution using network cables, but for this you will need to register IP addresses for each connected device.
For greater comfort in accessing content, use a NAS server. This can be either a separate system unit with several HDD drives, or a ready-made boxed solution. Such a home server allows you to connect any device wirelessly and watch HD videos, music, play games and much more, and most importantly, store it all on your disks. The home server is also connected to the wi-fi router.
The most common Internet connection options
We will consider the 2nd option, with a static IP address. As soon as you select it, the fields for entering static connection parameters will become active - “Setting up the WAN IP address”, which must be filled in according to the data received from the Internet provider.
Click “No” and fill out all the fields one by one.
It is worth noting that in this case the IP address and other network parameters are fixed, they should be entered exactly as specified by the provider.
If you select the option with a dynamic IP address, or PPPoE or L2TP, then the setup is simplified and the router will receive all connection parameters from the provider automatically. Only for the last two connection types you need to specify the name and password provided by the provider (or in rare cases, the “Service Name”).
Complete the settings by clicking the "Apply" or "Save" button.
In some cases, the provider binds the user to the MAC address (physical address) of his computer so that no one else can connect instead of him. In this case, attempting to access the Internet using the router will become impossible.
To avoid this, the MAC address of the router's external interface should be changed so that it matches the MAC address that your ISP assigned you to (usually the address of your computer's network interface).
This operation is called MAC address cloning, although this function in the router’s web interface does not always have the same name.
To clone the MAC address of your computer, which was connected by cable to the Internet before installing the router, enter it in the MAC field of the “Special requirements of the Internet service provider” section in the WAN section, Internet connection tab.
Save the settings by clicking the "Apply" button.
To find out the MAC address of your computer and enter it when setting up an Internet connection on the router,
do the following:
1. Click on the computer icon in the task tray (tray), click “Network and Sharing Center”
and in the window that opens, select “Local Area Connection”.
2. Click on the "Details" button to see the MAC address.
The MAC address will be located in the Physical Address field.
If you did everything correctly and specified the correct connection parameters, then after rebooting the router you will have access to the Internet from the computer on which you made the settings. Open your browser and type
address of any website, for example . The site page has opened, so you can start
to setting up a wireless network (wi-fi).
In the router web interface menu, select the “Wireless” section, “General” tab.
Please note that some routers support wireless networks in two bands at once (5 GHz and 2.4 GHz). Set up your wireless network in the more popular 2.4 GHz band.
Specify the wireless network operating mode. The best option is a universal setup that ensures compatibility with both new and old versions of the Wi-Fi standard. It is called “Mixed” or “Auto” (automatic mode).
Enter the network SSID (Network name that will be displayed when scanning) in the field of the same name. Select a security option in the “Authentication method” field, I recommend WPA2-Personal, read why in the Wi-Fi section. Enter the password (or key) in the WPA Pre-Shared Key field. This key and network name (SSID) will be required to set up access on your wireless devices, so it is recommended that you save them to a file or write them down somewhere safe.
It is recommended to hide the SSID so that your home wireless network was not visible from the outside, but you will still be able to connect to it, since you already know the SSID. To save the settings, click on the “Apply” or “Save” button. By the way, a wireless network in the 5 GHz band is configured in the same way.
Attention! Be careful when updating your router firmware. The need for it is determined by incorrect operation of the router and communication problems. Carefully read the section of the user manual about updating the router software and strictly follow the recommendations. Updating the router firmware is a last resort; you should not resort to it unless absolutely necessary, since there is no such need during the initial setup of a wireless network.
P.S. I would be very grateful if you point out those points that need to be examined in more detail.
Since I will show my personal experience, we will figure out how to set up wifi using the example of two routers I had and several provider options.
In order to organize a wifi network at home, I used at different times three special devices - routers: Zyxel Keenetic, TrendNet TEW-632BRP and ASUS WL-520GC. Perhaps I didn’t say it very clearly - these are the same thing, just from different companies, that is, you don’t need to buy both at once if you want to repeat the same thing.
I’ll say right away that I don’t want Trendnet to be used even by an enemy, so never buy this brand - constant headaches, getting disconnected from the network, freezes and reboots are guaranteed! But since I’ve already used it, why not tell me how it works... And one more note - you need to buy a wifi router, since there are a lot of similar devices for various purposes that are similar in appearance and functionality. For example, out of ignorance it is easy to confuse it with a wired router, which distributes the Internet signal to devices, but using cables.
The point of connecting a router is that it is now it, and not your PC, that will connect to the Internet via cable. For this purpose, we will write down all the necessary parameters in the settings. And all other devices will already receive Internet via wifi from the router. For clarity, look at the diagram:
The first wi-fi setup that we will look at is turning our newly purchased and installed router into some kind of server.
Procedure:
1. First of all, you need to connect the router to your computer. To do this, insert the Internet cable into the WAN slot on the device. And we connect the other cable, with two plugs, which most likely came with the device, with one end to the computer’s network card (where the Internet cable used to be), and the other to any of the LAN1, LAN2, LAN3 or LAN4 slots of the router.
I also want to note that it is better to connect the router to the network through an uninterruptible power supply, since I had an unpleasant experience when a good device from Netgear faltered due to a power surge in the network and began broadcasting wifi not at 100, but at 2 meters. Of course, I had to buy a new one.
3. After that, go to the address http://192.168.1.1- usually the settings take place here if they did not have to be done at the software installation stage. But look in the instructions for the device to see which path to go to the router’s control panel, since the default preset IP on different routers may differ.
Also, another popular place for placing brief instructions is the sticker on the bottom of the router - look there. If there are no instructions in the instructions, or it is lost, then go to the menu (*): for Windows XP " Start > Control Panel > Switch to Classic View > Network Connections" On Windows 7: " Start > Control Panel > Network and Internet > Network and Sharing Center > Manage network connections > Change adapter settings. Next, double-click on the shortcut “ LAN connection" and in the window that appears, click the button " Intelligence" In the window that opens, look for IPv4 Default Gateway - this is the router.
Now, finally, go to the address specified there through a browser (http://IP ADDRESS OF YOUR ROUTER) and find the DHCP Server item in the menu (in Trendnet it is combined with WAN) and set the range of values for the possible IP addresses of devices connecting to your local network. For me it was like this: Start IP - 192.168.10.101, End IP 192.168.10.200. And of course, opposite the DHCP Server item there should be an Enabled parameter. Domain Name or Host Name is the name of the future home wifi network. I’ll immediately make a reservation that the screenshots below were taken from my devices, which are already working or have been working for several years and their interface is in English, so it would be difficult for a domestic beginner to figure out what’s what without help - I hope these pictures will help you. Most modern firmware and software are already in Russified form, so it will be even easier to understand.
This is what it looked like on Trendnet (highlighted in red):
And here it is in ASUS:
Now we will set the parameters for our wifi network at home - IP and router mask. For Trendnet this is the same item (see Figure 1, highlighted in green), for Asus - the WAN & LAN section - at the very bottom of the settings page. In the first case I set IP 192.168.10.1, in the second - 192.168.1.1. default mask 255.255.255.0
These were all the flowers, now the most interesting part is setting up the external connection of the router to the Internet.
There are several types of connections depending on the provider settings. This happens in the WAN menu.
In Online, which I used at the time, the IP was issued automatically, that is, there was no need to configure anything special - you just plug in the cord, set up the local area and that’s it, wifi is off. Accordingly, for this type we set Automatic IP in the “WAN Connection Type” field.
In Starnet and others like it, there is another type - called PPPoE. Here you are given a login and password, and in order to connect to the network, you need to enter them each time. In order to configure, select the PPPoE type and make the settings: User Name, Server Name (Service Name), Password, Primary DNS, Secondary DNS. All values for these parameters are provided by the provider when signing the contract - look at it, everything should be there - perhaps some parameters do not need to be filled out. For me it looked like this:
On Trendnet (WAN menu item)
To Asus (WAN & LAN point)
Another method that I tried was static IP. Kverti gave him away. Everything is simple here - set the “Get IP automatically?” option, if there is one, to “No”, then enter the IP, Mask and Gateway values issued by the provider. Don't forget to also click the "Clone MAC Address" button - it will copy the so-called MAC address of your PC, applying it to the router.
And the last one for today is L2TP, Beeline uses it in its connections. Also, you just need to enter the data provided in the contract in the appropriate fields.
There are several other connection options, but I didn’t come across them, so I won’t talk about them.
After you have written down the settings data that you had on your computer and entered them into the control panel of the router, you need to set the IP, gateway and DNS to automatic in the settings for connecting to the new wireless network on your computer (you can find the window for entering this data same as described above and marked with an asterisk (*)).
If you did everything correctly and saved all the settings, then all devices that support wifi should now see the new network with the name you specified. However, the question of How to connect wifi at home is not yet closed. The home wifi network turned out to be open, that is, anyone can use your Internet access for free. In order to ruin everyone and make the wifi network at home accessible only to its owner, you need to protect the connection to the router. There are several methods, I have used two in my practice: WPE (or Shared Key) and WPA. The latter is more reliable, so I'll consider it. Go to security settings. In Trendnet this is the “Security” menu item, in Asus it is “Wireless > Interface”.
Select WPE or WPA Personal (PSK, TKIP) from the menu and set a password for connection - from 7 to 64 characters. And we save. I show you how it was for me:
Well, now to access the Internet through your router, you need to enter a password. As you can see, connecting wifi through a router and making a wifi network at home is quite easy. I hope everything works out for you too.
The development of computer technology does not stand still, but many see this process only in an increase in the volume of the computer’s hard drive and the appearance of a color display on a mobile phone. This article will talk about wifi technology, and without unnecessary details about how a home wifi network should be configured.
Creating a wifi network
For example, you can take the following set of devices: a personal computer, a printer, a laptop, ADSL Internet access, a PDA, and set the task of connecting all these devices to your home network. What are the advantages? Using wifi technology, you can exchange files, use Internet access on your home network, use a shared printer, and all this will be done practically without the use of wires.
Let's figure out what wifi technology is. It involves the possibility of using radio waves, and this is precisely the main disadvantages and advantages of wifi. The advantage is that there are no wires involved, which are so often a tripping hazard or an object of interest for your pet. However, the range of the network is noticeably reduced due to the presence of walls and tree foliage. Of course, you can increase the range of your wireless network by using more powerful transmitting antennas or by including several routers in the chain.
Is your home wifi network safe?
It has been said for quite some time that prolonged use of a wireless network negatively affects human health. However, at the moment there is no accurate data that would confirm the presence of a negative impact.
What devices are needed if you need a home wifi network?
For each of the devices participating in a wireless home network, it is necessary to install a wireless network adapter, that is, wireless All models of modern laptops, some personal computers, smartphones and communicators already contain such devices in their equipment. But very often, to create a wireless network, you need to purchase network adapters yourself. You can consider the case when, with the above set of devices, all devices except a personal computer and a printer already have wireless adapters.
You will need a router, which will be assigned the functions of monitoring the operation of devices among themselves. The router acts as a gateway between the Internet and your computer. Communication between all devices will be carried out via high-frequency radio waves. For a small apartment, one router is enough; its average range is 30-40 meters.
Home wifi network: connection
The router must be combined with a modem, and a personal computer must be connected to the router. The task of the router is to distribute the Internet to all devices of the organized network, as well as to provide access to the printer. If you want the printer to be available to all devices on the network at any time, then it must be connected directly to the router using the “print server” function. It is important to remember that not every printer may be compatible with your router, so it is worth checking such details when purchasing. And if we are talking about an MFP, then it may be incorrectly detected by the router, so its functions will not be available. It is better to connect the MFP directly to a desktop computer.
They should be detailed in the instructions for the router, but there are certain points that are worth paying attention to. For example, the question: how to protect a wifi network? First of all, you need to enable network encryption. It is also important to update your antivirus software on time. And it is imperative to set a complex password for the network. To prevent anyone from causing any harm to your network, you must use secure passwords.
