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10 This source box is connected to your home and contains cable ports for different services such as television or Internet. This box pro
11 Checklist of items: The following is a checklist to ensure that you have successfully followed all the steps in activating your Internet service.
12 Chapter 3- Setting up your Modem Once you have had an active Internet service running into your home you are ready to setup your modem. A modu
13 Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Closing Step 1: Connect the source cable wire into the source
14 Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter 6 Closing NOTICE that after power is supplied to your modem t
15 Checklist of items: The following is a checklist to ensure that you have successfully followed all the steps in setting up your modem. Check “Ye
16 Chapter 4- Connecting Devices to your Router In this chapter, you will learn how to connect devices to your network through a router. A router
17 The Netgear Wireless-G WGR614 Router Front Back Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapt
18 Step 1: Connect the CAT5 cross over cable to the yellow Input port of your router. Note: The cross over cable has the same function of other CA
19 Step 3: Find the network port on the back of the tower of your desktop computer. Then plug a new CAT5 cable into that port. Step 4: Co
2 Table of Contents Page Introduction Benefits of a Home Network 3 Chapter 1 Purchasing the Hardware 5 Chapter 2 Activate your Internet Ser
20 Step 5: Find the network port on the back of your game console. Then plug a new CAT5 cable into that port. Step 6: Connect the opposite
21 Step 7: Connect the power cord into the power port of your router. Step 8: Connect the power cord into an electrical outlet. Step 9: Rest
22 Front Back NOTICE: The lights on your router have turned green. Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 Chapter 4 Chapter 5 Chapter
23 Checklist of items: The following is a checklist to ensure that you have successfully followed all the steps in connecting devices to your router
24 Checklist of items (continued): Item Yes No Reason Connect the opposite end of the CAT5 cable you just plugged into your game console into Port2
25 Routers: -Netgear: www.netgear.com -Linksys: www.linksys.com/in/ -Belkin: www.belkin.com -D-link: www.dlinks.com Desktops: -Dell: www.dell.
26 Chapter 5- Securing your Network In this chapter you learn the step to secure your network. Once you have connected all the devices you want u
27 Step 1: Type the default router settings address into your Internet browser. Netgear’s default settings address is: NOTE: Many routers share
28 This screen will display the basic settings of your network. Step 3: Click Wireless Settings Introduction Chapter 1 Chapter 2 Chapter 3 C
29 Step 4: Once you have opened the wireless settings window, you want to name your network. In this case the name of the network is “Delilah”
3 If you are using multiple devices that connect to the Internet without a network put in place it can be very time consuming and irritating. You ha
30 Step 6: After you have chosen your Security Type and Encryption Strength, your router will generate a Security Key in which you can set or leav
31 Checklist of items: The following is a checklist to ensure that you have successfully followed all the steps in securing your network. Check “Ye
32 Checklist of items (continued): Write down your Security key Note: If you are having any issues with securing your network refer to your route
33 Chapter 6- Connecting a Laptop In this chapter you will learn the steps to successfully connect a wireless laptop computer to your secure netwo
34 Step 1: Open your laptop and click the Network Connections icon found the lower taskbar next to the time/date. Step 2: When the Network
35 Step 3: When the available wireless networks window appears chose the network you previously named. In this case the network is named “Deli
36 Step 5: After you have successfully connected to your network, you can check your signal strength on the Network Connections icon on the
37 Checklist of items: The following is a checklist to ensure that you have successfully followed all the steps in connecting a laptop to your ne
38 Connect to the Internet on your Laptop Note: If you are having any issues connecting your laptop to your network, refer to the laptop’s user ma
39 Chapter 2 Call an Internet Service Provider Set up a date and time for installation Final Checklist (continued): Item Yes No Reason Obtain
4 Before getting started Complete the following checklist to ensure that you have the basic skills to complete this manual, place a check next to th
40 Chapter 4 Connect the CAT5 cross over cable to the Input port of your router Final Checklist (continued): Item Yes No Reason Connect the CAT5
41 router Connect the power cord into the power port of your router Connect the power cord into an electrical outlet Restart your computer
42 Name your network Chose WEP Security Chose Encryption Strength Obtain Security Key Final Checklist (continued): Chapter 6 Item Yes N
43 Check signal strength Connect to the Internet on your Laptop You have completed the How to Set Up a Home Network. Hopefully this manu
5 Chapter 1- Purchasing the Hardware You have the skills needed to work through this manual. Now you are ready to purchase the necessary hardware
6 Microsoft’s Xbox 360 The Xbox 360 is Microsoft’s most current game console. The Xbox 360 can be connected to the Internet to allow users to
7 Checklist of items: The following is a checklist to ensure that you have successfully purchased the necessary items for your network. Check “Yes”
8 Chapter 2- Activate your Internet Service In this chapter, you will learn the process of ordering and having Internet service installed in your
9 Step 1: Call the Internet service provider and decide which speed you want to have for your network. For the purpose of this manual we will be u
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