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CAVITE STATE UNIVERSITY
T3 CAMPUS
Department of Information Technology ITEC 90 – Network Fundamentals

Week 7: Setting Router and Wireless Configuration
Objective: After the completion of the chapter, students will be able to:
 Learn how to configure router and wireless connection
 Learn how different network devices works
 Learn how to set up Wireless Access Point

I. Configuring the Wireless Network

Having a wireless network will let people
communicate and access applications and information
without physical wirings. This advantage of cleaner, tidier,
and freer space lets people access the internet with ease.

Broadband Internet Connection
Nowadays, broadband Internet connection is used instead of the dial-up
connection. DSL, which stands for Digital Subscriber Line, and cable are two common
broadband connections.

ISPs provide the broadband connection. For example, PLDT, a telephone company,
provides DSL, and SKY, a cable TV company, provides internet connection too. These ISPs
provide broadband modems, and nowadays, even combination modem/wireless routers.

Wireless Router

A wireless router is essential in a WLAN for home
and small office networks. It allows connection to the
Internet as well as local network access. The router can be
connected through a wired or wireless WAN.

There are varieties of routers still being developed and improved today that allow
capabilities such as being able to filter traffic.
All modern routers nowadays support 802.11n, or Wireless-N, which offer the most
stable speeds. These routers still offer backward compatibility with older standards like
the 802.11g.

Positioning the Wireless Router
The wireless router is ideally placed somewhere in the home/small office where it can
receive a strong signal and has least amount of interference.
Follow these guidelines to ensure the best out of your wireless router:
1. Position the router in the center of the house.
2. Raise the router from the floor
3. Move it away from walls and metal objects.
4. Reduce interference by placing it away from microwaves/cordless phones.

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