Installing and configuring the router using a personal computer is quite simple. Even if you do not have the skills to configure routers, then a detailed instruction manual is always included with it. But sometimes there are situations when there is no laptop or PC nearby, and it’s a rather long process to call a setup specialist. And the result is that there is no way to use the Internet.
In this article, we will tell you in detail how to set up a router with your own hands.
How to connect a router without a computer
For this you you will need a smartphone with the ios or android operating system, which has the function of connecting to a wireless network.
What you need to connect
If you use our recommendations on setting up a router without a PC, then the procedure will take you a maximum of 1 hour. To customize us You will need a router with a power supply, an Internet cable from the provider and a phone that can be connected to a WiFi network.
Important! Before setting up the router, make sure that your smartphone is able to work correctly with wireless networks.
To do this, connect to any WiFi access point. If there were no open points nearby, then on the phone of a relative or friend, turn on the access point, and then connect to it. If you were able to successfully connect, then you will have no difficulty configuring the router.
Router Connection
First of all, you need to connect the router so that in the future we can configure it. The router connects as follows.
- Connect the Internet cable going from the provider to the WAN port (most often the port is blue or blue). No special efforts are required during connection. Insert the plug into the connector until you hear a distinctive click.
- If the router has an on / off button, then turn it to the off position. Then plug the power cable into the appropriate connector. Next, the power supply must be inserted into the outlet.
- Turn on the router using the power button. Now it works, and you can begin to configure the Internet.
Attention! If your provider provides you with Internet access via a telephone line, you must connect the telephone cable to the port line.
Setting up a router without a computer
- If the router has not been configured before or unsuccessful attempts have been made to make the Internet, then first of all you need to reset the settings. For this, a special reset button. You won’t be able to press it with your finger, the developers placed it deeper into the device’s body in order to prevent accidental pressing.
- To activate the factory reset, take the rod from the handle and press the reset button with the back of the rod.
Important! On many routers, you need to clamp the button for 5 seconds. But we advise clarifying this information in the user manual.
- When the reset occurs, all indicators on the router light up. Next, configure the router according to the instructions.
Setup Instructions
- Turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone and scan the network. Thereafter connect to the wireless network that the router started broadcasting. If the network is closed with a password, enter the password that is indicated on the back cover of the router.
- Open a browser and enter 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. These addresses for configuration access are used on most routers. When you are unable to log in to both addresses, you should refer to the instruction manual. Perhaps the default address on the device is different.
- If you entered the correct address, a window for entering the login and password will appear on the screen. Enter standard login parameters admin and password admin.
- Now you need to go to the LAN settings. Call the provider support to fill in the fields.. With the help of the operator, you can fill in the fields correctly. Also ask your operator for help filling out the wireless section.
- Finally, go to the security settings and change the default password to access the router to a more complex one.
Important! Be sure to write down the password on a piece of paper and hide it in a secret place, after that do not forget to save the settings.
The fact is that there are times when attackers connect to the router. Then they will be able to steal your data for the implementation of various fraudulent plans.
- When the settings are saved, go to the maintenance section and click "reboot". After that, you can use the Internet without any problems.
How to connect the Internet to a computer without a router
If you have internet on your phone, then it can easily be done on a computer. Internet connection on a PC without a router takes 3 minutes. After that, you can more conveniently use the Internet from a computer.
For this we need:
- computer;
- a smartphone with mobile Internet or home;
- Usb cable.
Connection Order
Connection is as follows.
- Turn on the internet connection on your smartphone.
- Connect the phone using the usb cable to the computer. Wait 1-2 minutes to install the drivers on the computer. After that, a window about connecting a new device will appear.
- Go to the smartphone in the following way: "menu" - "settings" - "more" - "modem mode" - "USB-modem". Set the slider to the on position. After that, you will have Internet access on your computer.
We hope the article was helpful to you. And now you know how you can connect the Internet on a router without using a computer. We wish you success!
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