Home Network Wireless Connection Settings

This section provides a tutorial example of how to view and change wireless connection settings with the DSL modem acting as a home network gateway.

As we can see from the previous section, the home network provided by the gateway modem has two parts:

The configuration of the Ethernet network part is very simple. So let's review the configuration of the wireless network part only.

1. Open a Web browser and enter this address: http://192.168.2.1/. The configuration main page shows up.

2. Click the "Home Network" icon on top of the page. The home network summary page shows up.

3. Click the "Wireless Settings" menu entry. The wireless settings page shows up:

DSL Modem Internet Connection Details
DSL Modem Internet Connection Details

4. Change the Network Name to "Wang". Keep SSID Broadcast enabled so that my laptop can see the wireless network named as "Wang".

5. Change the Wireless Network Security to be enabled and keep the "Use default encryption key" radio button checked. From now on, when connecting my laptop to Wang's wireless network, I need to enter the default encryption key, which is printed on the back of the modem.

Table of Contents

 About This Book

 Introduction to Microsoft Windows

 Introduction to Windows Explorer

 Introduction to Internet Explorer

 "Paint" Program and Computer Graphics

 GIMP - GNU Image Manipulation Program

 JPEG Image File Format Quality and Size

 GIF Image File Format and Transparent Background

 "WinZip" - ZIP File Compression Tool

 "WinRAR" - RAR and ZIP File Compression Tool

 FTP Server, Client and Commands

 "FileZilla" - Free FTP Client and Server

 Web Server Log Files and Analysis Tool - "Analog"

 Spyware Adware Detection and Removal

 IE Addon Program Listing and Removal

 Vundo (VirtuMonde/VirtuMundo) - vtsts.dll Removal

 Trojan and Malware "Puper" Description and Removal

 VSToolbar (VSAdd-in.dll) - Description and Removal

 Spybot - Spyware Blocker, Detection and Removal

 Setting Up and Using Crossover Cable Network

Home Network Gateway - DSL Modem/Wireless Router

 Wireless DSL Modem Gateway - Connection View

 Wireless DSL Modem Gateway - Network View

 DSL Modem Connection and DSL Filters

 Connecting a Computer to the DSL Modem with a Cable

 Home Network Modem Gateway Configuration

 DSL Modem Internet Connection Details

 Home Network Configuration Summary

Home Network Wireless Connection Settings

 Windows Task Manager - The System Performance Tool

 "tasklist" Command Line Tool to List Process Information

 "msconfig" - System Configuration Tool

 Configuring and Managing System Services

 Windows Registry Key and Value Management Tools

 Startup Programs Removal for Better System Performance

 Winsock - Windows Sockets API

 Java on Windows

 Glossary of Terms

 Outdated Tutorials

 References

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