How to Set Up a Router | Internet Setup

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    So congratulations. You just got your first router, and that's basically what it looks like. It has all these little ports in the back, and I'll give you a little explanation of what they are. So it's really simple. There are basically two kinds of ports. One is called the LAN, and you would usually get multiple ones of that. So you will get, in this case, four. Usually it's four. Sometimes it's three. And these go to every computer that you have or every device that you want to connect to your network. You can also detect the devices wirelessly, of course, because this is a wireless router. But we'll get to that a little bit later.
    Right now the more important connection we're looking for is something called WAN, or sometimes it will say "Uplink" or even "Internet" on it. And what this port does is connect to the internet, basically. Your modem will go right here. So in this case I have a little cable modem right here, and I'm going to hook it up. So I'm going to connect this router to the modem using this little ethernet cable that I have here. So one side will go to here, and the other one will go to the modem. On the modem side, it will usually be a little simpler. You just have one connection, so where it fits, it goes.
    The next thing I want to do is unplug the modem from the electricity. Now this is sometimes not important, but most of the time, most modems need to be kind of reset before you can get them working with a new device. While it's sitting there unplugged, I can take another ethernet cable and hook it up to my computer. So I'm going to use one of the four LAN ports in the back. It doesn't really matter which one. They should all work. And I'm just going to put it in, and then I'm going to put the other side into my nifty little computer.
    So what is happening right now is basically the computer is talking to the router, and it's asking it for something called an IP address, which is kind of like a number that tells the computer, "This is who you are on my network." Now once it gives it an IP address, which it happened very, very fast and basically automatically, I'm going to use either the web browser or the CD that came with the router to set it up. And the setup will take us through the process of telling the router A, what kind of internet connection are we using.
    So if you're using a cable modem, most of the time it will be a completely automatic setup. You will just plug it in, and it will work. Or if you're using a DSL modem, sometimes you'll have to enter a user name and password for the router to know how to connect to the internet using the modem. the second thing you will set up that's very important is your wireless network. So you'll set up the name of your wireless network and the password that will protect your wireless network from, you know, nosy neighbors or people you don't want to go on your files.
    The last thing that I recommend setting up is the router password. Now the router password is different from the wireless password, because the wireless password just limits access to the internet for all the wireless devices. But the router passwords protect all the settings that are on the router. So for example, if you want to change the wireless password, or if you want to limit the way people connect to the internet or set up a firewall, all these things are done with the router password. And it's very important that the router password is different than the wireless password.
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Komentáře • 645

  • @ryderhardzz100
    @ryderhardzz100 Před 8 lety +2685

    Thanks Adam Sandler!

  • @syreallewyatt5048
    @syreallewyatt5048 Před 3 lety +15

    Thank you. Very helpful. Our VOIP has been down for weeks - finally got it working again with the internet thanks to your video!

  • @ragde8043
    @ragde8043 Před 9 lety +25

    Thank you. Everyone else gets so technical.

  • @Evila53
    @Evila53 Před 9 lety +217

    I am not the sharpest tool n the shed but, your video was the only one that made ANY sense 2 me. TFS. :)

  • @lorenaj1201
    @lorenaj1201 Před 2 lety +25

    Literally more information than what I received in my computer class 🤦‍♂️

  • @Ophelia11
    @Ophelia11 Před 8 lety +40

    Thank you! This was super helpful to my technologically challenged self. :)

  • @guccimasteroogways7566
    @guccimasteroogways7566 Před 4 lety +64

    HowCast: ‘’ On the modem side it, will usually be a lot simpler, you just have one connection ‘’
    Me with my two modems with 25 connections each : 🧐

  • @jpa-bperectionteam358
    @jpa-bperectionteam358 Před 3 lety +8

    Sir, very clear explanation and informative. Thanks

  • @shovelfvce3781
    @shovelfvce3781 Před 8 lety +4

    this was helpful. thank you for uploading this video.

  • @fezilesambo3338
    @fezilesambo3338 Před rokem +2

    After watching lot of videos I can say yours was very helpful 🙂

  • @boomcity4942
    @boomcity4942 Před rokem +19

    Good job. Clear, concise and to the point.

  • @lissawohltmann1585
    @lissawohltmann1585 Před 7 lety +5

    I'm not super computer savy, but this, I understood. Thank you!!

  • @NickAlekseyevich
    @NickAlekseyevich Před 10 lety +631

    This music is pretty annoying and makes it harder to understand the guy.

    • @johnhum2564
      @johnhum2564 Před 4 lety +10

      Shut off the dam music

    • @nathanielb9841
      @nathanielb9841 Před 4 lety +2

      JOHN HUM you can’t

    • @codestar2997
      @codestar2997 Před 4 lety

      True

    • @jordonmeyer7251
      @jordonmeyer7251 Před 4 lety +1

      e-web.top/best-sellers-in-computer-routers I just walked through our apartment; between my husband and me, I count 25 web-enabled devices. That number doesn’t include light bulbs. Most of these gadgets are connected to the Internet *at this moment.*
      Our friends make fun of us because we have totally embraced the concept of the “Internet of Things.” Besides the usual gadgets (iPads, phones, game consoles), we use a Nest thermostat, a Nest Cam, Philips Hue bulbs, an Amazon Echo on our kitchen countertop, and a Sonos.
      Far from automating our home, we’ve instead created a TON of headaches for ourselves. We live in a waking nightmare. The “Internet of Things” is here, and it’s miserable.

    • @Ethan-xp9nv
      @Ethan-xp9nv Před 4 lety

      Nick U guys are deaf lol

  • @beeeyonder
    @beeeyonder Před 7 lety +49

    Very informative and clearly explained, even if it's simple

  • @maviyaqureshi3409
    @maviyaqureshi3409 Před 9 lety +1

    Very detailed explanation,thankyou.

  • @gatmaitap6611
    @gatmaitap6611 Před 5 lety +1

    Its amazing video and it also help IT students with the procedure how to see it practically thanks so much for this video

  • @robbert9611
    @robbert9611 Před 2 lety +1

    Oh jeez I forgot to unplug my modem to let it reset and I bet that's the problem I've been having for days. Thanks dude, loved you in Happy Gilmore.

  • @harshdogra840
    @harshdogra840 Před 7 lety +100

    Who else thought this guy explained it way better than the lady from E How Tech

  • @AT-wx2bw
    @AT-wx2bw Před 4 lety +2

    All Videos you have posted is what I have been looking for. I 'm tech savvy but no way near who have PHD in it, They get me lost fast!

  • @DrefootyOrg
    @DrefootyOrg Před 7 lety

    Good basic explanation!

  • @tomneto8791
    @tomneto8791 Před 3 lety

    Very good explanation, thanks

  • @bevanyu4937
    @bevanyu4937 Před měsícem +1

    Thanks so much finally worked

  • @appolinaireyameogo1193

    wow! what an explaination! thanks a lot sir

  • @Brainbuster
    @Brainbuster Před 11 lety +35

    I wish someone would make a video like this and say, "Now unplug your modem...and by all laws of physics you shouldn't be able to continue listening to me."

    • @maskedredstonerproz
      @maskedredstonerproz Před 3 lety +1

      not for a long time , but for a time , listening continuation is possible , or maybe they assumed you have the video downloaded

  • @Shadowmythx117
    @Shadowmythx117 Před 7 lety +18

    It's like you're explaining to old people lol

    • @qwertyfied4921
      @qwertyfied4921 Před 6 lety +1

      Exactly hahaha didn't even say what kind of type cable he is using.

  • @udntknomeXX
    @udntknomeXX Před 5 lety +102

    I never understand why ppl play music in the background when doing tutorial videos. It's obvious ppl are trying to learn & the loudness of the music is really distracting. Competing sounds is not good.

  • @JackDanielsVlog1984
    @JackDanielsVlog1984 Před 4 lety +1

    thank you for sharing very informative video...

  • @lyricalice321
    @lyricalice321 Před 4 lety

    This was really helpful thank you

  • @asifrasoolmalik1085
    @asifrasoolmalik1085 Před 7 lety

    thx u very much for uploading this kinda vid

  • @OzzyPropyl
    @OzzyPropyl Před 3 lety +2

    This man got the PS5 mini

  • @aushots8658
    @aushots8658 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the information bro.

  • @bhurzie
    @bhurzie Před 5 lety +385

    the music makes your video unwatchable. i didn't come here to dance.

  • @sadiqshaikh8715
    @sadiqshaikh8715 Před 3 lety +6

    When your family calls you instead of the technician

  • @vinayreddy7840
    @vinayreddy7840 Před 5 lety

    Excellent video.thanks

  • @user-vm7pk3kn9o
    @user-vm7pk3kn9o Před 5 měsíci

    thanks for your explaination i have learned a lot thing about configuration network

  • @stephenmladenovic82
    @stephenmladenovic82 Před 8 lety +4

    I got zhe router while watching this and i got 3 of these cables and bam i setup it!

  • @fakenews3426
    @fakenews3426 Před 5 lety +1

    Really helpful 👌👌

  • @dhaneshpt8641
    @dhaneshpt8641 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice presentation. Thank you.

  • @PatatoQueen
    @PatatoQueen Před rokem

    Thank you, it really helped me

  • @simonwestpool319
    @simonwestpool319 Před 4 lety

    this video is the best tutorial.i like it

  • @garysmart1
    @garysmart1 Před 11 lety +1

    sir You are better than my teacher she talk Jargon that i don't need to learn i just do packet tracer and understand them, she is completely no idea too

  • @owenwalters3967
    @owenwalters3967 Před 2 lety

    Love it! Good looking

  • @LithR
    @LithR Před 4 lety +1

    "Where it fits, it goes." This man is spitting life tips.

    • @KaioDoesBJJ
      @KaioDoesBJJ Před 4 lety

      Facts lol this is posted long ago but we still here lol

    • @hori9181
      @hori9181 Před 4 lety

      Out of the blue but dont you need a wifi provider to setup a router?

  • @haileyboles2475
    @haileyboles2475 Před 2 lety +1

    Super helpful! Thank you☺️

  • @AyushKumar-xj4ez
    @AyushKumar-xj4ez Před 5 lety

    This Video is helpful for me .

  • @biryanilogist
    @biryanilogist Před 3 lety

    Thank you Barry Kripke!

  • @VS-yv2vf
    @VS-yv2vf Před 4 lety

    Thanks McLovin!

  • @queso_king84
    @queso_king84 Před 6 měsíci

    Your explanation helped me understand better. Just one gripe, the background music was louder then you.

  • @metrixmind3727
    @metrixmind3727 Před 5 lety

    Sir very nice video and thanks sir

  • @mossiahcreatordesigner.5366

    Thanks McLovin

  • @MegaSophsoph
    @MegaSophsoph Před 5 lety

    Thanks it worked

  • @roscojenkins4740
    @roscojenkins4740 Před 5 lety +1

    Hope this will be helpful. I got multiple devices using Wi-Fi and lately my PS4 been lagging. Fortunately, the router and modem is right next to my PS4.

  • @orange8420
    @orange8420 Před 3 lety +11

    I try search for this while i DON'T have WiFi

    • @choco7150
      @choco7150 Před 3 lety

      How are you watching this then

    • @jugrajkang4532
      @jugrajkang4532 Před 3 lety

      @@choco7150 data probably

    • @choco7150
      @choco7150 Před 3 lety

      @@jugrajkang4532 you need wifi to use data

    • @blackronin848
      @blackronin848 Před 3 lety

      @@choco7150 cellular data

    • @choco7150
      @choco7150 Před 3 lety

      @@blackronin848 why would you get a SIM card and start a data plan if you don’t have WiFi

  • @shaneevink404
    @shaneevink404 Před 3 lety

    Thanks fr i just needed to reset my modem but didnt know it, ive been stuck for like 20 minutes🤣🤣

  • @MrGhostface213
    @MrGhostface213 Před 7 lety +31

    You look like that guy from the a movie mic loving lol

    • @Virty
      @Virty Před 5 lety

      lmao yea

    • @haiby06
      @haiby06 Před 4 lety +1

      You mean Superbad?

  • @-timothe-
    @-timothe- Před 4 lety +1

    In 3min27 you said way more than my Network teacher during 2 semesters.

  • @Drakkon
    @Drakkon Před 4 lety +1

    I like how people dislike for no reason

  • @imdaniel3911
    @imdaniel3911 Před 7 lety +3

    So I recently got a router and I'm not sure if I'm suppose to plug in the Ethernet cable into the wall? Does it need to be plugged in the wall( Ethernet plug )?

  • @jesseobrien5864
    @jesseobrien5864 Před rokem

    Thank you

  • @DraterTheHater
    @DraterTheHater Před 8 lety +1

    Can you use a Powerline network adapter to connect a router into your room?

  • @nazdaparween106
    @nazdaparween106 Před rokem

    Thankyou sir ❤❤

  • @Agnewia
    @Agnewia Před 10 lety +3

    omg thank you so much i was doing it all wrong

  • @moy447
    @moy447 Před 6 lety +18

    McLovin!

  • @gtaclassic6098
    @gtaclassic6098 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks Adam Sandler,
    pretty weird that youre on howcast lol

  • @denka4151
    @denka4151 Před 5 lety

    I know this is old but thanksss

  • @rockstarvoicecity1510
    @rockstarvoicecity1510 Před 5 lety

    thanks bro

  • @pbswapno4623
    @pbswapno4623 Před 2 lety +2

    Throwback when Macbooks had plenty of useful ports.

  • @thomashalley3607
    @thomashalley3607 Před 4 lety

    Thanks helpful vid!!!!! What kind of MacBook is that? And What year??

  • @ZpunamaFB
    @ZpunamaFB Před 5 lety +1

    Can you put all the staffs (equipments) on your bio please 🙏🏽🙏🏽
    I want to buy exact same as yours.

  • @healthpoint6720
    @healthpoint6720 Před 3 lety

    Thanks

  • @staninjapan07
    @staninjapan07 Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you, but didn't you miss the part where I should actually enter some details to set up the router.
    I am sure there is a part where I should enter something like a default IP address made up of four sets of digits with dots between them.No?
    I may have missed it.

  • @vanshikajaiswal5767
    @vanshikajaiswal5767 Před rokem

    Thankyou

  • @chrysanthuseras3757
    @chrysanthuseras3757 Před 5 lety

    Can you still access your internet if you don’t use the LAN cable connect to your device?
    And how

  • @93vincentvalentine
    @93vincentvalentine Před 8 lety +3

    do you have to keep the modem hooked up to the router at all times even though it is off?

    • @sadiqshaikh8715
      @sadiqshaikh8715 Před 3 lety

      No you don't have. You can even directly connect your computer or device to the modem to access the internet

  • @glace8453
    @glace8453 Před 4 lety

    I have a question do you need to connect to an antenna for you modem?

  • @gr3ater_shark082
    @gr3ater_shark082 Před 5 lety

    So to use a routine you just have to have it wired or wirelessly connected there is no password ?

  • @dhananjaysaini328
    @dhananjaysaini328 Před 6 lety

    good guider

  • @MrChocoNoob
    @MrChocoNoob Před 9 lety

    thanks

  • @vanthursday
    @vanthursday Před 3 měsíci

    Dude explaining how to connect to the internet
    Music: 💃🕺💃🕺💃🕺

  • @nickl9211
    @nickl9211 Před 3 lety

    McLovin is pretty tech savvy

  • @celtic4everscot
    @celtic4everscot Před 12 lety +1

    @jlambo991 you can go to settings > network > connect to a internet point > wirless or hardwired > then scan> click you wirless name and your password

    • @homahooshmand3539
      @homahooshmand3539 Před 7 lety

      My satellite becomes wireless every week, what should I do?

  • @golgeter5854
    @golgeter5854 Před 3 lety

    Thank you for not fixing my problem

  • @Godzillah
    @Godzillah Před 8 lety +35

    I hate it when someone downstair unplug the router. Its a router but they decided just to use the modem wtf, i need that router plug in.

  • @KingMai
    @KingMai Před 3 lety +2

    No way, is that McLOVIN from Superbad?

  • @chainmanz7476
    @chainmanz7476 Před 8 lety

    How would I activate the Wi-fi light on my modem? Please help.

  • @ryanprovenza9743
    @ryanprovenza9743 Před 8 lety +16

    I'm a 10 year old and i know a lot about technology even routers and modem and cable and wifi and lte and sim cards and i love your videos so thx for making these videos

    • @hamptonbarnes3410
      @hamptonbarnes3410 Před 8 lety +82

      who cares

    • @tako9136
      @tako9136 Před 7 lety +13

      Hampton lmao savage

    • @BuffaloBuffaloQuasar
      @BuffaloBuffaloQuasar Před 6 lety +23

      Ryan Provenza I am a 10 year old too, and I know how to use correct grammar and capitalization.

    • @Chamak
      @Chamak Před 6 lety +2

      Buffalo Q You deserve a high five XD

    • @gioclarkson3387
      @gioclarkson3387 Před 6 lety +4

      I'm 14 years old.
      My height is 5'10.
      62 kg.
      I do boxing and I can murder both of you at the same time.
      12-4-0 my unprofessional record.

  • @debarshichakraborty4082

    can i configure my digisol DG-BG4100N for cable broadband connection?

  • @niall0539
    @niall0539 Před 4 lety

    Would the router connect to my mobile hotspot wired or wirelessly on my phone?

  • @samsulalam6263
    @samsulalam6263 Před 4 lety

    If you don't connect the WAN to anything does the LAN network still work?

  • @Isaiahkool1671
    @Isaiahkool1671 Před 5 lety

    What if i want a wired connection for my console and i want to use the router without the modem? What can i do?

  • @jesseseehawer5840
    @jesseseehawer5840 Před rokem

    Josh Pecks side job seems to be working out for him

  • @juliorodriguez5745
    @juliorodriguez5745 Před 4 lety +9

    I think it's crazy in 2019 that I NEED a laptop to set up my internet connection. Not a PS4, smart TV , or tablet which I have all tried, you NEED a laptop.

    • @xrafter
      @xrafter Před 3 lety

      A phone http:/ will to the work

    • @TTM719
      @TTM719 Před 3 lety

      Or a desktop.

  • @arolinl123
    @arolinl123 Před rokem

    I have two ISP AND I'm using two network cables from those ISP,can I bond the two using speedyfy

  • @whatistime5768
    @whatistime5768 Před 6 lety

    What's the difference between the router and modem? If I just want internet, do I need the other thing

  • @pliskinn0089
    @pliskinn0089 Před 8 lety

    where does the hub goes ? if i want to connect the computer together ?

  • @kazuzaki8998
    @kazuzaki8998 Před 5 lety

    Can you buy that cable anywhere?

  • @al-aminsohel2937
    @al-aminsohel2937 Před 7 lety

    Nice

  • @LivingSquirel
    @LivingSquirel Před 5 lety

    My modem has a broadband out port but it doesn't seem to work. I have an Arris dsl modem that when I connect to the broadband out port the internet light goes out and my router doesn't detect internet through it. Any ideas. Note that they are 2 different ip setups (.0.1 and .254.254)

  • @_pottu_9261
    @_pottu_9261 Před 6 lety +1

    Yessss

  • @CrazyJay-nb3wg
    @CrazyJay-nb3wg Před 6 lety

    What if I'm in a college dorm room and am not satisfied with the internet and want to set up a router but I don't have access to the modem