See the documentation for your router for more detailed info, including what type of security is supported and how to set it up. In Windows 7 or Windows 8. Select Set up a new network , then choose Next.
The wizard will walk you through creating a network name and a security key. Write down your security key and keep it in a safe place.
You can also save your security key on a USB flash drive by following the instructions in the wizard. Use a firewall.
A firewall is hardware or software that can help protect your PC from unauthorized users or malicious software malware. Running a firewall on each PC on your network can help control the spread of malicious software on your network, and help protect your PCs when you're accessing the Internet. Windows Firewall is included with this version of Windows. Select the Network or Wifi icon in the notification area. In the list of networks, choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect.
If you have problems with your Wi-Fi network when using Windows 10, see Fix Wi-Fi problems in Windows for advanced troubleshooting info. Choose the network that you want to connect to, and then select Connect. If you have problems with your Wi-Fi network when using Windows 11, see Fix Wi-Fi problems in Windows for advanced troubleshooting info.
Windows 11 Windows 10 Windows 7 Windows 8. Type the security key often called the password. Follow additional instructions if there are any. Need more help? Restore network default settings on the printer Prepare a printer for a Wi-Fi connection by restoring its default network settings.
Do the following if you are setting up the printer on a Wi-Fi network. Place the printer and the computer or mobile device near the Wi-Fi router.
Additional Wi-Fi connection options Use these methods to connect a printer if you changed your router or ISP, or a local network is unavailable. Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard printers with a touchscreen Use the Wireless Setup Wizard from the printer control panel to connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network.
Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router. Put the printer in WPS connection mode. Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. Print with Wi-Fi Direct Windows Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Windows computer.
Click Add a printer or scanner. Click Show Wi-Fi Direct printers. Note: If the PIN expires, restart your computer, and then go through the printer setup process again. Print with Wi-Fi Direct Chromebook Send a print job using a direct wireless connection between your printer and a Chromebook. Select a location. Europe, Middle East, Africa. Asia Pacific and Oceania. Select a language. Confirm Back.
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This article has been viewed 2, times. Wireless networking, or Wi-Fi has become the standard for networking computers and internet access in recent years.
This article will tell you how to set up a wireless network for your home or business. Connect a live internet cable to the modem. Connect ethernet cable from the modem to the wireless router. Use an ethernet cable to connect a computer to the wireless router.
Enter the default IP address for the router in the address bar of a web browser. Log in with the router's default username and password. Locate the network name SSID and password section of the router's user interface. Choose a network name and password. Save your changes. Did this summary help you? Yes No. Log in Social login does not work in incognito and private browsers. Please log in with your username or email to continue. No account yet?
Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Not quite sure about the setup but think that you are using your daughters connection with wi-fi.
Is that correct? If I have a mixed setup as you have described will I be able to transfer files from a wifi tablet to my wired primary computer? Any help someone please? Are you sure they are on the two subnets. What are the ip addresses of an example device on each subnet? Do you have any other devices routers,switches other then the mesh devices and the virgin router?
I just had a quick look trough the manual and it defaults to router mode as you are still using the virgin router put it in access point mode rgds steve. Hello, I would like to setup a home network using a standard router and then connect the network to the internet using a mobile phone.
Are there instructions available for this type of setup? Is there a better way. Perhaps using a bridge? Regards, Al Plevna Ontario. The easiest way is to use a router with mobile capability. There are lots available as they are used for travelling. In this case mobile is used as a backup. I have an existing Belkin router and need to expand the coverage to three locations..
What do I need to accomplish this task. I have very slow dsl modem, however I want to run my other computer on a home network to share files how can i bypass the slow modem that came with bell to get the connections between the other computers the fastest to share files between the computers. Just get a GB ethernet switch and plug all your ethernet cables into it and one cable connects your GB switch to the modem Ethernet which gives your devices Internet access.
The smart phone picks up its signal from the output of the router. Is there another way, or only with that cable. Fibre has been delayed in my area for mths. Could that still work through the switch, or would I be expecting too much. Yes you should be able to plug your adsl router into a switch port on the HP device using an ethernet port on the router.
Apparently login is admin no password. Thank you for information. I have a little different issue I am having trouble with. I have windows 10 computer and a windows server as a backup and storage. I have home movies I want to access from a 3rd Windows 10 computer.
I have no cable internet access as I am out of the service area. When I do connect to the internet, it is with my smart phone as a hotspot. I have to work from home quite a bit, so as far as I know, I cannot set up a wireless router and static IP addresses. The server and Windows 10 computer 1 see each other and communicate easily without problems.
I have each hard wired into a netgear switch. I connected Windows 10 computer 2 to the same switch, but cannot connect to each of the other 2 units Windows and server User names and passwords match on each machine.
Do you have any advice about how to get the Windows computer to talk to the other 2? Your advice is appreciated. Thanks, john. John for all computers to see each other they would need to connect to the hotspot on your phone.
You can buy mobile wi-fi routers which would be a much better solution. On my work pc. They are both set to automatic IP setting. Thanks, Hamis. I have a work computer and a home laptop. The work computer is wired to my router and a line to my wall.
I use wifi on my laptop. Is my connection for home use private or can my company access my interaction on my laptop since I know they can pop onto my screen to see what I do on the work computer. What sort of networking would I need to have to prevent them from joining onto my personal laptop? I would assume that the company installed software on the work computer to allow them to access it remotely.
If you have cable or fibre to the home then this is usually a coax cable. Does that make sense? I have a wired Ethernet home network which was installed at least 10 years ago. We were able to share files, printers etc on 3 laptops around the home We had a very good internet service to manage the network. It identified any additional hardware and installed it into the system. However, it was bought out by Corel some years ago and closed down!
Nothing similar that I could find has appeared since. Now with Windows 10 eliminating Home Group we have so far been unable to set up a replacement network.
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