Wireless Internet Service Providers

A general discussion about wireless internet service providers

Taking the wireless internet service providers to the next level

You have several computers in your home and want all the computers are connected in a small network with wireless internet service providers. Actually there are two ways to connect, the first is using a cable, and the second is wireless. Which will be discussed here is the wireless internet service providers connection, because the connection using a cable is less desirable because the need for long cables as well as of aesthetics are less attractive.

For simplicity, the discussion will be divided from the four categories namely, preparation tools, connect the modem to the router, network settings, and the last is a computer connected to the network wirelessly. Let us begin.
Preparation Equipment

Devices that must be prepared in advance are a cable modem, wireless router, as well as several wireless internet service providers receivers for computers that need it.

Cable modem serves as a bridge between the wireless internet service providers with you. In Indonesia, most services are Firstmedia worth it, even though a lot of complaints about customer service. However, if your area is not covered by these services you may be considering using IndosatM2 cable Internet service.

Wireless Router function to connect and provide Internet access to all the computers or laptops connected to the appliance. Some activities that can be done if it is connected to the tool it is, sharing documents between computers, as well as streaming video and audio.

Wireless receiver functions to capture the wireless signal transmitted by the wireless router. Usually installed on your computer (PC) using a USB or PCI card. However, if you use a laptop, usually do not need this tool, because it has a built-in.
Connect the modem and router

We assume you have subscribed to one of the wireless internet service providers already described above (Firstmedia or IndosatM2), it is time you connect your modem to your wireless router using an ethernet cable (usually included the purchase of this cable modem). Please note in connecting to the router, not to the wrong port. Usually written to modem connection (Internet / WAN) as shown in the picture below (the green).

For connections to computers do not need to use the network to remember that we will create a wireless network.
Network Settings

To be able to manage the network, you will need a computer to connect to the router, because the router settings are done “online” using Internet Explorer. Try using a laptop and connect the cable to one of the ports numbered 1 ~ 4 (only temporarily, to factory settings). After that you open Internet Explorer and type the following address 192.168.1.1 right and enter the username and password (usually username admin, password admin). You should see the corresponding manual of the router to be able to know the username and password.

There are three basic points in your router settings, which are usually used.

1. SSID is the name of your network, you can fill anything.
Screenshot below to take the interface of the router brand TP LINK TL-WR642G

2. Serves to give a bit WEP security on your network, because every computer that wants to connect to your network, are required to enter a password.
You can choose how many bits the encryption password that you want, in the case below, consists of five characters 64bit only. You can choose 128bit (13 characters).

3. Administrative Change your password. (So as not to hack by someone who is not responsible). Administrative password is the password when you go into the router interface (by default username and password is admin).

So, that’s how to connect your computers that uses wireless internet service providers product.