Configuring The Wireless Network

CONFIGURING THE
WIRELESS NETWORK
TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
01 Broadband Internet Connection

04 Wireless Network Configuration
02 Wireless Router
05 Wireless Repeater Configuration
03 Securing the Wireless Network

INTRODUCTION
Having a wireless network will let people communicate

and access applications and information without
physical wirings. This advantage of cleaner, tidier, and
freer space lets people access the internet with ease.
BROADBAND INTERNET CONNECTION
Nowadays, broadband Internet connection is used

instead of the dial-up connection. DSL, which
stands for Digital Subscriber Line, and cable are
two common broadband connections.
ISPs provide the broadband connection. For example, PLDT, a telephone company, provides DSL, and
SKY, a cable TV company, provides internet connection too. These ISPs provide broadband modems, and
nowadays, even combination modem/wireless routers.
WIRELESS ROUTER
A wireless router is essential in a WLAN for home and small office
networks. It allows connection to the Internet as well as local network
access. The router can be connected through a wired or wireless WAN.
There are varieties of routers still being developed and improved today that
allow capabilities such as being able to filter traffic.
All modern routers nowadays support 802.11n, or Wireless-N, which offer

the most stable speeds. These router still offer backward compatibility with
older standards like the 802.11g.
WIRELESS ROUTER
Positioning the Wireless Router
The wireless router is ideally placed somewhere in the home/small office
where it can receive a strong signal and has least amount of interference.
Follow these guidelines to ensure the best out of your wireless router:
1. Position the router in the center of the house.

2. Raise the router from the floor
3. Move it away from walls and metal objects.
4. Reduce interference by placing it away from microwaves/cordless phones.
SECURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK
Security is important especially in the workplace where confidential files are
being transferred throughout. The network's signal may even extend outside your
home and may be accessed by people outside.
That is why it is important to set certain protocols in ensuring privacy of personal

information and files as these can lead to identity theft or malicious practices.
Simply putting a network security key to your wireless router can prevent
unauthorized access to the network.
SECURING THE WIRELESS NETWORK
Wireless Network Security Protocols
There are three types of wireless network encryption:
(1) Wi-Fi Protected Access, or WPA and WPA2
(2) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and
(3) 802.1x, however this is usually used in enterprise.

W I R E L E S S N E T W O R K S E N C RY P T I O N M E T H O D S
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA and WPA2) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP)
This security method encrypts the information and assures This is an older method but not recommended
that the security key has not been modified. WPA is for all anymore. When enabled, the security key is set
wireless network adapters, but not in older routers and access up. This key encrypts the information that one
points. WPA2 is a secure version, but does not work in older computer sends to another through the
adapters. network. This, however, is easy to crack.
802.1X Authentication
This helps improve security for 802.11 wireless networks and wired
Ethernet networks. It makes use of a server to validate users and provide
network access. This is common in workplaces.
W I R E L E S S N E T W O R K C O N F I G U R AT I O N
To start, install the router to the computer:
(1) Using a cable, connect the router to the computer
(2) Open the internet browser and type the default IP Address (usually 192.168.0.1). This is also found at the
sticker under the router.
(3) Read the instructions, because this will depend on the manufacturer. Usually the username and password are
"admin".
(4) You can explore the interface and configure wireless set-up such as the SSID or the name of the router, the
password (e.g. WAP2), or the MAC Address.
Next, set-up a security key:
(1) Open Network and Sharing Center (Start> Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center)
(2) Click Set up a new connection or network.
(3) Click Set up a new network, then next.
The wizard will walk you through with a network name and security key; the default will be a Wi-Fi WPA2.
Then, add computers to the network:
(1) Open Connect to a Network. Click the network icon in the lower-right.
(2) In the list of networks, click where you want to connect. Click Connect.
(3) Enter the security key.

C H A N G I N G R O U T E R U S E R N A M E A N D PA S S W O R D
Refer to this material: Changing Username and Password.pdf

CHANGING WIRELESS NAME AND SECURITY KEY
Refer to this material: Changing Wireless Name and Security Key.pdf

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CONFIGURING THE

01 Broadband Internet Connection

03 Securing the Wireless Network

Having a wireless network will let people communicate

Nowadays, broadband Internet connection is used

All modern routers nowadays support 802.11n, or Wireless-N, which offer

1. Position the router in the center of the house.

That is why it is important to set certain protocols in ensuring privacy of personal

There are three types of wireless network encryption:

(1) Wi-Fi Protected Access, or WPA and WPA2

(2) Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP), and

(3) 802.1x, however this is usually used in enterprise.

To start, install the router to the computer:

(1) Using a cable, connect the router to the computer

Next, set-up a security key:

(2) Click Set up a new connection or network.

(3) Click Set up a new network, then next.

Then, add computers to the network:

(3) Enter the security key.

Refer to this material: Changing Username and Password.pdf

Refer to this material: Changing Wireless Name and Security Key.pdf

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