1. How To Set Up A Wireless Network

2. What is a wireless network
A wireless network is a computer network that allows computers and other electronic devices to communicate with each other and the internet without physically being connected to each other. This usually accomplished using radio waves
A router is the central device in a wireless network, acting as the facilitator of communication between computers and the internet.

3. Reasons to have a wireless network
If you have multiple computers, it allows for all of them to access the internet without having wires all over the place
If you have a laptop, you can get full use of its portability
Allows computers to share files with each other

4. Reasons not to have network
If you only have one desktop computer that is close to your access point.
Wireless networks can be insecure and some jobs do not allow employees to maintain a wireless network at home.

5. Required materials to set up a wireless network
Wireless Router - Linksys, D-Link, NetGear, Buffalo or Korean models like IP-Time, Anygate, or Netis.
Computer with Ethernet port and wireless card, or USB dongle.
Access to Internet
Two Ethernet cords

6. The D-Link WBR2300 Router

7. Setting up a D-Link WBR2310 Router - Physical Setup
Find a convenient location for the router. This should be somewhere close to your modem or other source of internet.
Plug router into power outlet with provided power cord.

8. Setting up a D-Link WBR2310 Router - Physical Setup
Take one of the Ethernet cords and run that from your cable modem or source of internet to the WAN port on the back of the router.
Take the other Ethernet cord and run that from your computer to one of the LAN ports on the back of the router. These ports are shown in the next figure

9. Setting up a D-Link WBR2310 Router - Location of ports

10. Setting up a Router: Software Setup
Open up a web browser on the computer
Type the router’s IP address into address bar. The IP address can be found with the router’s documentation and usually starts with (Buffalo is , and IPTime is )

11. Setting up a Router: Software Setup
7. Type in the username and password when prompted. This again can be found in the documentation.
8. The Username and password often must be assigned when using the router for the first time. Many routers use “admin” as the initial Username, with the Password left blank. This should be changed.

12. Internet Connection The Internet Connection can be chosen here.
For most home internet uses, you’ll probably choose Automatic Configuration – DHCP
Note: Computers at Hansung are on a Static IP, and require the entry of several specific numbers to work.

13. Network Settings
In the Network Settings menu, you can just click Next.

14. Wireless Settings
Here, you choose several options. Some do not need to be chagned.
First, change the Wireless Network Name (SSID) to whatever you want. This will be the name broadcast to your wireless device
Next, change the Security Mode to: WPA2 Personal and click Next.

15. Wireless Settings 2
The WPA Algorithm is simply the kind of encryption you choose to add. TKIP and AES are choices, or you can choose to add both. For most home uses, AES is great.
The WPA Shared Key is the password you will need to enter to use the Wifi on your computer or handphone.

16. You’re Done
Check to see if your internet works or not.

17. Vocabulary
Access Point : A device that connects wireless devices to a network.

18. Vocabulary
Bandwidth: The amount of information that can be carried through a connection

19. Vocabulary
Cable Modem: A type of network bridge.

20. Cable Modem and Router

21. Vocabulary
DHCP: Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol

22. Vocabulary
Dual-band:  Able
to work on two
different frequencies

23. Vocabulary Encryption: Mechanism for providing data confidentially
(WEP, WPA Enterprise, WPA Personal, WPA2 Enterprise, WPA2 Personal)

24. Vocabulary
Ethernet: The most popular international standard for wired LAN’s.

25. Vocabulary
Firewall: Blocks unwanted users and adds security.

26. Vocabulary
Firmware: Software embedded as ROM (Read Only Memory). Stays intact after power loss.

27. Vocabulary
GPS:  Global Postitioning System

28. Vocabulary
IP Address: A 32 or 128-bit number that identifies a network or device.

29. Vocabulary
LAN: Local Area Network

30. Vocabulary
MAC address: Unique hardware number that identifies a device on a network.

31. Vocabulary
Roaming: Ability to move seamlessly from one wifi coverage to another.

32. Vocabulary
TKIP: Temporal Key Integrity Protocol

33. Vocabulary
VOIP: Voice Over Internet Protocol. A technology for transmitting phone calls over internet.

34. Vocabulary
VPN: Virtual Private Network

35. Vocabulary
WEP: Wired Equivalent Privacy