How to set up a local network through a router

Setting up networks using a router: general information

In the modern world, people simply cannot live without the Internet. Now it is available literally at every step: at home, at school, at work and even in public places. At home and at work, we use a wired network, that is, high-speed Internet that connects directly to the computer, while in restaurants and cafes we access a wireless network called Wi-Fi. But what should we do if we want to connect several computers into a local network? To do this, we will need to purchase a router from a specialized store that will create Wi-Fi distribution, and set up a local network through the router. It's not too difficult. In this article we will take a closer look at how to set up a local network through a router in the most popular systems at the moment: Windows XP and Windows Seven. So, let's figure it out.

Setting up a local network via a router on Windows XP

Before you start setting up your router, be sure to disable absolutely all programs that protect your computer: antiviruses, firewalls, and others that are related to security programs. If you do not do this, problems may arise due to closed ports that are blocked by antivirus systems. Now let's move on to the setup. At the first stage, we will need to place all our computers in a working unified group and assign one name to the entire group so that the devices can recognize each other. To accomplish this task, we will need to perform a certain algorithm of actions, which is described below. Right-click on the “Computer” icon and select the “Properties” tab. In the window that opens, click “Computer name”, then “Change” and enter any name. Now you should wait until the router transmits the default gateway, IP address, network mask and the addresses of two DNS servers to all computers on the subnet. If this does not happen, you should fill out these fields yourself. This completes the creation of a local network via a router on Windows XP.

Setting up a local network via a router on OS Windows Seven

LAN on 7 is created completely differently, not like on Windows XP. First you need to find out how the computer is signed. If you do not know this information, then right-click on the “Computer” icon and select “Properties”. Now you should click on the “Change parameters” tab and change the name of the machine and workgroup at your discretion. When choosing a name, do not use Russian letters and numbers, write only in English. After making the change, be sure to restart your computer. Next, we will need to set up receiving an IP address automatically. To do this, click the “Start” button, then “Control Panel” - “Sharing and Network Center” - “Local Network” - “Properties”. Check the box “Automatically obtain the computer’s IP address” in the TCP/IPv4 protocol. This completes the setup of the local network via the router. Sometimes there are problems connecting computers. In this case, you will need to delve a little into the router settings and set the IP addresses of the connected computers. Congratulations, you can now use multiple computers on the same network.

If you need to establish this type of connection on other systems, then find the necessary information on the Internet. Good luck!