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This How.com.vn teaches you how to configure a wireless access point. A wireless access point is a wireless router that connects to a wired modem and creates a wireless network.[1] You can usually configure a wireless access point via a web interface. The web interface is arranged differently depending on the make and model of your wireless, but the process is generally similar.
Steps
Connect the wireless access point to the modem. Connect an Ethernet cable to an open LAN port on your modem or router. Then connect the other end of the cable to an open LAN port on the wireless access point.
Plug in the wireless access point. Place the wireless access point in an area that is central to where you want to provide wireless internet and plug it into an electrical outlet
Connect a computer to the wireless access point. Use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer to another open LAN port on the wireless access point.
Enter the IP address for the wireless access point into a web browser. This opens the web interface for the wireless router. The IP address is different from one device make and model to another. Consult the user's manual that came with your device, or the manufacturer's web page to find the IP address for your wireless router.[2]- Common IP address include "192.168.1.1" and "10.0.0.1".
Log into the web interface. You will need to enter the default username and password to log into the web interface. Consult the user's manual or manufacturer's website to find the default username and password for your wireless router.
Change the default username and password. If you are using your wireless access point in a public setting, it's best to change the default username and password so that other people can't log in to your web interface. Locate the login settings in the web interface and change the username and password to something that other people won't be able to guess.
Enable wireless connectivity. Locate the wireless settings in the web interface and enable wireless. This turns on the wireless access point's wireless capabilities.
Change the SSID (optional). This SSID is the name of the wireless network. If you want, you can change the name of the SSID in the wireless settings of the web interface.- You can also select if you want the SSID to be broadcast or kept hidden. If you broadcast the SSID, guests will be able to search for your SSID on their wireless devices. If the SSID is hidden, those who want to connect to the wireless access point will need to already know the SSID.
Select a security encryption type. The most common wireless security encryptions are Wireless Equivalent Privacy (WEP) and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA/WPA2). WPA and WPA2 use 256-bit encryption, compared to 128-bit encryption that is most often used by WEP encryption. You should select WPA and WPA2 over WEP if the option is available.[3]
Create a password for your network. After you select an encryption type, you'll need to create a password for your wireless network. A good password should be at least 8 characters with a mix of capital and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters.[4]
Save your settings. After you are finished configuring your wireless setup, you'll need to save your changes in the web interface. Guests and other users can now connect to your wireless network using by searching or enter the SSID on their wireless devices as well as the wireless password.Advertisement
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References
- ↑ https://www.howtogeek.com/167783/htg-explains-the-difference-between-wep-wpa-and-wpa2-wireless-encryption-and-why-it-matters/
- ↑ https://www.dummies.com/programming/networking/configuring-a-wireless-access-point/
- ↑ https://www.howtogeek.com/167783/htg-explains-the-difference-between-wep-wpa-and-wpa2-wireless-encryption-and-why-it-matters/
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsoJ-NcZFZY
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This article was co-authored by How.com.vn staff writer, Travis Boylls. Travis Boylls is a Technology Writer and Editor for How.com.vn. Travis has experience writing technology-related articles, providing software customer service, and in graphic design. He specializes in Windows, macOS, Android, iOS, and Linux platforms. He studied graphic design at Pikes Peak Community College. This article has been viewed 3,119 times.
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