Network
Connecting to the Internet using your Wi-Fi Router
Summary
This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to connect to the internet using a standard wireless router.
Solution
Follow these steps:
- First, make sure that you have previously connected to the Internet using only your modem. Try connecting to a site like www.mybendbroadband.com to test your connection.
- Next, if you are replacing an existing router, uninstall it completely before beginning to install your new router.
- Connect the modem to the Internet port of the router using the Ethernet cable. Connect the computer to any of the LAN ports on the back of the router using a standard Ethernet cable.
- Power on your modem
- Power on your router
- Access your router using the instructions provided in the basic information or owners manual that was packaged with your wireless router.
