Configuring the local network through a router

To date, the creation of a local network through a router has become so possible that even a beginner can cope with this. All you need for this is a computer, Internet access, and actually the router itself. Regardless of its model, the process of creating and configuring the local network is the same.

WINDOWS XP

Configuring the local network through a router on Windows XP starts with the disabling of security programs on the home computer. If you have a firewall or other network security software installed , you should disable them for a while so that there is no traffic blocking on the local network.

To configure the local network through a router, and two or more computers can recognize each other and get open access, they must be placed in the same workgroup, under any name. How to do it? Follow the instructions:

• Select the "Properties" tab by clicking the mouse (right) icon "My Computer";
• We go further to the tab "computer name", then click the button called "change";
• In the field of the working group enter the required name and press "OK".

Next, go to ip-addresses. To configure the local network through a router, the ip addresses of all working computers must be located on the same subnet. It should be noted that by default all PCs receive the following settings from the router:

• IP address;
• The main gateway ;
• Subnet mask ;
• DNS - server with addresses.

There are times when it is not possible to configure the local network through the router without enabling NetBios. To overcome this obstacle, go to "Network Connections" through the control panel and call up the TCP / IP configuration window. Enables NetBios in advanced settings, on the "General" tab. This completes the configuration.

WINDOWS 7

Creating a local network through a router on Windows 7 has significant differences, so you should write about the configuration separately. First you need to know the name of the computer. To do this, go to the "Properties" section, where we will need to find the "change parameters" tab. Further, after changing the machine name and the name of its workgroup, you need to reboot so that the changes become active and take effect. Attention! The name of the PC should always be indicated in Latin letters, otherwise the configuration of the local network through the router can contain irreparable errors. Then configure the automatic receipt of the address and DNS:

• Select "Control Panel";
• The center that manages public access;
• Local Area Network> Properties;
• Select TCP / IPv4 and check the IP address automatically.

To ensure that the configured LAN through the router was successfully completed, you must enable NetBios. To do this, go to another section, called Internet Protocol properties, select "Advanced" and in the "WINS" tab put the checkbox "Enable NetBios". Click "OK". At this stage of your actions, the LAN configuration through the router is considered complete. Restart the computer, and you can enjoy the benefits.

It is worth noting that if you have TP-Link or Belkin routers, then the computer can be configured in two ways, depending on the type of connection. If you connect the equipment with wi-fi, the first thing you need to do is set the necessary properties for the wireless connection. If you connect a router using a network card and a blue cable (patch cord), then you should set the LAN properties to automatically obtain IP addresses.

Regarding the setting of login and password for access to the router itself, regardless of the chosen model, the settings go in a standard form. To do this, in the browser window enter the address specified on the back cover of the equipment (for example http://192.167.0.1/) and then enter the desired settings.

Now you can safely proceed and yourself to cope with the task. Success with proper execution is guaranteed to you!