How Do You Configure a Router?
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1. Start by connecting the router to your modem or other internet source.
2. Obtain your IP address, subnet mask and any other applicable settings from your ISP.
3. Log into the router‘s administrative interface with a web browser.
4. Configure the basic settings for the router, such as setting up the hostname, domain name and local time.
5. Configure the LAN (local area network) settings, such as IP address and subnet mask.
6. Configure the WAN (wide area network) port with the details supplied by your ISP.
7. Set up any security settings, such as enable firewall, set up WPA/WPA2 encryption or change the administrator password.
8. Save the configuration and restart the router.