Many users who have besidesThere are various portable devices (laptops, small netbooks, tablets, smartphones, etc.) that support a wireless connection, they want to create an access point. This is very convenient, since all the above devices can work simultaneously and without any cords.
So today we will talk about how to configureaccess point. I will tell you how it is done on computers that have “Khryusha” installed (XP). So, first you need to make sure that your device is equipped with a wireless adapter. To find out, launch the start menu, from where go to the control panel. Select a section to display all of your network connections. If you saw what interests us, then read on how to configure the access point. If not, then connect the necessary equipment, otherwise all further actions will be meaningless.
Next, click on the local connection rightkey manipulator and select the item properties. There, go to the section called Internet Protocol or TCPIP, and run its properties. Enter the IP address 192.168.0.1, and the subnet mask - 255.255.255.0. Confirm these settings. Then you need to turn on your router and wait a few minutes. Next, you need to go through the browser to its settings. Depending on the model, this is done in different ways, see the instructions.
Now how to configure the access point inbrowser. Select the quick settings section and click the Next button. Enter the name of the network (I advise you to remember it or rewrite it on paper) and the password for access (it is also worth recording). Then, in the channel field, select any value available to you, click Next again. If necessary, you must specify the username and password that you received from your provider. After that, save the settings and restart the router.
Wait for the router to restart and tryconnect to see if you can configure your access point. Find your list in the list of available networks, the name of which was recorded, and connect to it. On the requirement to enter the key, specify the one that you also recorded. Everything, now we wait, while the device identifies connection and will report about it.
If everything is fine, the icon will appear in the trayin the form of a small monitor. There should be no exclamation marks on it. If they have a place to be, it means that something went wrong. If everything is in order, launch your Internet browser and try to open various pages. Connection and configuration are considered complete when all sites are opened without any problems in your browser.
If this does not happen, check if allsettings have been entered properly. If so, contact your provider. Perhaps at the moment there is no connection to the Internet from him.
Now you know how to set up an access point. Absolutely nothing complicated about it, the main thing is to do everything right and according to the manual that comes with your router.
