Make sure the "Verify the server's identity by validating the certificate" is not checked. Click the "Configure Click "OK" three times to complete the changes. Go to the lower right corner of the Start screen. Click there to display the charms then select "Settings".
The list of available wireless networks will appear. You may have to repeat the authentication process steps 16 through 18 as many as four times to make the connection work correctly. Disconnect from the Internet. If you have a DSL or cable modem, disconnect it. Disable any firewall software. Firewall software might interfere with network setup. You can enable the firewall after network setup is complete.
Step 2: Set up and connect the network hardware for a local network Set up and turn on the power for the wireless network router or other networking device. Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer to connect a broadband cable or DSL modem to the router and set up security for the wireless network.
Configure the wireless router The router is the communication center of your home network. To configure the wireless router for your local network, connect the router to the modem if the router and modem are separate , and temporarily connect a network cable from the computer to the wireless router.
Follow the specific installation instructions that came with your router. The router and the computer must use the same communication protocols Connect a network cable from a network port on the computer to one on the wireless router. Open a web browser and type the router IP address to connect to the router. See the following table for common router IP addresses, user names, and passwords.
If the information is not correct for your router, check with the manufacturer. Type in a new name. Do not use the default name. You should set up wireless security when you configure the router. Password or passphrase : Never use blank password. For better security, use a password or passphrase that is more than 8 characters and contains letters and numbers. Administrator name and password : This is the name of a user account that is allowed to change the router settings.
If you want to leave the default user name admin , be sure to change the password. Test the network connection while the network cable is still connected, disconnect the network cable, and then continue to the next step to run the wireless network setup wizard. Step 3: Run the Windows wireless network setup wizard to add devices to the network Use the Windows network setup wizard to add computers and devices to the network.
In Windows, right-click the network connection icon in the system tray. In the network status page, scroll down and click Network and Sharing Center. Click Next , and then follow the on-screen instructions to set up a wireless network. Part 3. When you're setting up a wireless router, you'll need to keep a few things in mind: For easy troubleshooting, the router should usually be placed close to your modem. It should be located centrally to allow for maximum wireless coverage.
You'll need to connect a computer to the router via Ethernet during the setup process. Plug a computer into one of the router's LAN ports. You'll be using your computer's web browser to configure the router's wireless network. Open a web browser on your computer. You can use any web browser. Type in the router's IP address. You can typically find this printed on the bottom of the router, or in your router's documentation.
Log in with the administrator account. You'll be prompted for the login information for your router. The default login information varies depending on your router model, but the username is often "admin" and the password is often "admin," "password," or blank. Open the Wireless section of the router settings. The exact location and wording of this section varies from router to router. Change the name of your network in the SSID field.
This may also be called "Network name. This is the most secure option currently available on most routers. Create a strong password. This password will be required in order to connect to the network.
The field may be labeled "Pre-Shared Key. Ensure the wireless network is enabled. Depending on the router, you may have to check a box or click a button at the top of the Wireless menu to enable the wireless network. Click the Save or Apply button. This will save the changes to your router. Wait while your router restarts. It may take a minute for the router and network to come back online. Connect to the wireless network on your wireless devices. Once the network is back up, it will appear on the available network list on any wireless devices in range.
When connecting to the network, users will be prompted to enter the password you created. Computers connected to the router via Ethernet will not require a password. Yaffet Meshesha Computer Specialist. Yaffet Meshesha. Plug both of the computers into the modem or switch with ethernet cables to access and share files. Not Helpful 4 Helpful 5. If you have a smart TV, one that has wireless capabilities and a built-in interface to services like Netflix and YouTube, you can install software such as Plex Media on your networked computers to interface with the TV and share media.
If your TV doesn't have this capability, you can pick up a Roku device to connect to your TV to give you these capabilities. Not Helpful 7 Helpful I am not sure why every computer needs its own WiFi card if I am connecting them with a cable. Can I run some of the computers with the cable and some without it? You do not need a WiFi card for computers connected with a cable.
This article is just aimed more at people wishing to create a wireless LAN, which is the most common preference these days. Not Helpful 6 Helpful What do I need if I want to set up a WiFi system in my house that will serve my neighborhood?
Connor Caunt. With password-protected sharing, people on your network can't access shared folders on other devices, including Public folders, unless they have a user name and password on the device for shared folders.
The network map is a graphical view of the devices and devices on your network. The map shows how devices are connected and includes any problem areas. It can be helpful for troubleshooting. For Windows 7, certain sharing options turn on automatically. For example, when you change your network location to Home or Work, network discovery is automatically turned on.
Similarly, file sharing turns on automatically the first time you try to share a file or folder. There are three network discovery states:. Windows 7 automatically adjusts security and other settings based on the type of network connected to your device. If you skip this step, then the first time that you connect to the network, you'll be asked to select your network location.
You can change this setting later. The network offers some protection from the Internet such as a router and firewall and contains known or trusted devices.
Network discovery is turned on automatically. Most small business networks fall into this category. The network is available for public use. Examples of public networks are public Internet access networks, such as those found in airports, libraries, and coffee shops. This network location helps keep your device from being seen by other devices around you and helps protect your device from malicious software on the Internet.
You should also select this option if you're connected directly to the Internet without using a router or if you have a mobile broadband connection. The device is connected to a network that contains an Active Directory domain controller. A corporate network is one example of a domain network.
This network location isn't available as an option. It must be set by the domain administrator. For your small business network, make sure that the network location type is set to Home or Work. Here's how to check:. For Windows Vista, certain sharing options turn on automatically. For home or small office networks when you know and trust the people and devices on the network.
Network discovery is on by default. For networks in public places such as coffee shops or airports. This location keeps your device from being visible to other devices around you and helps protect your device from any malicious software on the Internet. Network discovery is turned off for this location. If your network consists of devices that are running similar hardware and software, you can select the option to download additional printer drivers on the host system.
We do not recommend this option if you have a mixed network that includes more than one combination of bit and bit operating systems. If your network contains devices running different versions of Windows, put all devices in the same workgroup.
This makes it possible for devices that are running different versions of Windows to detect and access one another.
Remember that the default workgroup name is not the same in all versions of Windows. If Windows XP devices still don't appear on the network map even after you install the LLTD protocol, check your Windows firewall settings and make sure that file and printer sharing is enabled. If you're using another firewall, see the information that was included with your firewall. Skip to main content.
This browser is no longer supported. Download Microsoft Edge More info. Contents Exit focus mode. Please rate your experience Yes No. Any additional feedback? Note If your small business has lots of floor space, such as a manufacturing facility, you may experience signal degradation if there are very long cables between devices. Note You might be asked for an administrator password or to confirm your choice.
Note The transfer times listed are under ideal conditions. Note Metal objects, walls, and floors can interfere with your router's wireless signals. Note Protect your router by changing the default user name and password. Note Whenever possible, you should connect to a security-enabled wireless network.
Note The Device Name for each device on the network must be unique, and the workgroup for all devices on the network must be the same. It's unavailable for domain networks.
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