How Do I Set Up My Wi-Fi at Home With a Wireless Laptop?
Modern wireless networking hardware has revolutionized the way we connect to and use the Internet. Previously tethered to the nearest Ethernet jack, now we can take our laptops to any coffee shop with a Wi-Fi signal and browse the Web to our heart’s content. Setting up your own Wi-Fi network at home only requires a consumer-grade wireless router and a Wi-Fi enabled laptop. Unplug your broadband modem from its power source. Connect an Ethernet cable from the modem to the “WAN” or “Internet” port on the wireless router. Reconnect the power supply to the broadband modem and allow it to boot up normally. When the status indicator lights have returned to their normal state, plug in the router’s power supply and give it a few moments to boot up. Connect an Ethernet cable from the wireless router’s “LAN” port to the Ethernet cable on your laptop. While it’s possible to configure your wireless router over the wireless network, using a wired method is more reliable. Launch your web browser and
