How to Setup a Wireless Home Network

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How to Setup a Wireless Home Network

• Presented by Nick Hernandez

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What is needed?

• Wireless Router
• Wireless Card
• 2 Network Cables
• PC or Laptop
• Screwdriver

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How to choose a Wireless Router

• Different Standards
• A
• First type of wireless routers, very hard to find
• Short range
• Slow speed.
• B
• Second generation routers still around.
• Limited range and speed
• Cheaper then G and MIMO

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How to choose a Wireless Router

• Different Standards
• G
• Most common type of router
• good speed
• good range.
• MIMO
• This is the newest router technology
• Very good range
• Highest speed available
• Bigger price tag

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Choosing your Wireless Card

• Standard to choose
• The same types for routers applies to wireless
  cards as well.
• I recommend a G card, it allows for expansion and
  provides larger range.
• Types of Cards
• PCI
• Used in PCs
• PCMCIA
• Used in Laptops

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Unplug Cable/DSL Router

• Remove the Power from the back of the cable modem

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Unplug Network Cable from PC

• Push down on plastic tab and pull on the cord.

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Connect Wireless Router to Modem

• Plug Cable into Port on the back of the modem and
  the WAN port of the router

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Plug in Wireless Router

• Plug Power into the Wireless Router

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Plug in Modem

• Plug in the Modem

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Install Card in a PC

• Open up the PC
• Insert card into slot
• Push till card is all of the way in
• Close PC
• Attach Antenna to the back of the PC
• Boot-up computer and insert disk

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Install Card in a Laptop

• Boot-up Laptop
• Insert the card into the side of the laptop
• Install Software

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Configure Wireless Router

• Every routers configuration is different, please
  consult the manual of the router for your exact
  details.
• General Steps
• Open Internet Browser
• Some Routers will load a special which will
  automatically configure your router if you follow
  the directions. If your router does this then
  you are all done with this step.
• Login to the web interface of your router.
• Your manual will give you the address of your
  routers configuration, normally it is
  http//192.168.1.1.
• Your username and password will can be found in
  the manual.
• Follow the directions after you login.

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Steps to Building Your Wireless Network

• Unplug Cable/DSL Modem
• Unplug Network Cable from PC
• Connect Wireless Router to Modem
• Plug in Wireless Router
• Plug in Modem
• Install Card in Laptop/PC
• Configure Wireless Router
• Setup Wireless Security

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Setup Wireless Security

• This process is only a general layout of what you
  should do. Please consult your user manual to
  complete these steps
• Steps to Follow
• Login to the router from one of your wireless
  computer
• Turn on Access Lists and be sure to add your
  PCs/Laptops to the list.
• Turn on Data Encryption
• WPA
• Be sure to copy the key created into your PCs
  wireless settings.
• Will work with all wireless devices
• Can be broken
• WEP
• Be sure to copy your key into your PCs wireless
  settings.
• Doesnt work with all wireless devices
• Can not be broken (at this time)
• Turn off SSID Broadcast

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Thank You

• How to Setup a Wireless Home Network
• Presented by Nick Hernandez