Wireless Router Confirguration

To Connect Your Wireless Router

1. Reset the Router (if reused)

For older or previously configured routers, press and hold the Reset button on the back for 10 seconds until the lights blink.

2. Wired Connection to Laptop

Connect your laptop to the router’s LAN port using an Ethernet cable. Wait for approximately 2 minutes for the connection to be established.

3. Check Network Configuration

Open the terminal or command prompt:

On Windows, type: ipconfig

On Linux, type: ipconfig

4. Locate the Gateway IP Address

Find the Default Gateway under the network output. This is usually something like 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1.

5. Access the Router Settings

Open a browser and enter the Default Gateway IP into the address bar. Example: http://192.168.0.1

6. Login to Router

Enter the Default username and password , which are usually printed on the back of the router.

7. Configure Wi-Fi Settings

Set a Wi-Fi name (SSID) Set a strong Wi-Fi Password

8. Disable DHCP

Disable the DHCP Server option (this allows your network to assign IPs centrally).

9.Save Settings

Click Save or Apply to confirm changes.

10. Connect to Room Network

Unplug the Ethernet cable from your laptop and plug the cable into the LAN port provided in your room.

The setup should be: Connect the network cable from the wall (room port) to one of the LAN ports on the router

Do NOT plug the incoming cable (room port) into the Router’s WAN port.