How does a home user configure a valid router to access the Internet?

To learn more about router Internet access configuration, it is very important for ordinary home users and to ensure our network security. The first thing to confirm is what your "Broadband Access Method" is like? Of course, the simplest way is to call your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for consultation. You can also make a quick judgment by using the network connection method you used to buy a router. Common Hardware connection methods include the following:

1. Telephone Line> adsl modem> Computer
2. Twisted Pair wires (Ethernet cable)-> computers
3. Cable TV (coaxial Cable)-> Cable MODEM-> Computer
4. Optical Fiber> photoelectric converter> Proxy Server> PC

ADSL/VDSL PPPoE: A computer runs a third-party dialing software such as Enternet300 or a dialing program provided by WinXP. Fill in the account and password provided by the ISP, and dial the number before accessing the Internet each time; or your adsl modem has enabled the vro internet configuration function. Fill in the account and password provided by the ISP, and send the dialing action to the MODEM; (This bandwidth access method is typical, such as the "Network Express" provided by China Southern Telecom.) static IP Address: The fixed IP address, subnet mask, default gateway, and DNS provided by the ISP; Dynamic IP Address: the TCP/IP attribute of the computer is set to "automatically obtain IP addresses", and the computer can access the Internet each time it starts. (This broadband access method is typical for Shenzhen "tianwei video") 802.1X + static IP: ISP provides fixed IP addresses, dedicated dialing software, accounts, and passwords. 802.1X + Dynamic IP addresses: ISP provides dedicated dialing software, accounts, and passwords. WEB Authentication: Open ie before accessing the Internet, go to the ISP's specified homepage and enter the user name and password provided by the ISP. Only after authentication You can perform other operations on the Internet. (The above blacklist is your broadband access method, but the access method and hardware connection method are not fixed ).

The above mentioned connection authentication methods are only some of the broadband access methods with high penetration rate, and of course there will be other topological connections and authentication methods; therefore, if you are not sure about your bandwidth, you 'd better ask your ISP: is the IP address static or dynamic? Are the protocols used for authentication PPPoE, 802.1X, or WEB Authentication? With the answers to the two questions above, you can configure the router to access the Internet. The second step is to know how to enter the router's Internet Configuration Management Interface?

First refer to the above figure in the user manual, connect adsl modem, router, computer; TL-R4XX series router Internet Configuration Management address factory default: IP Address: 192. 168. 1. 1. subnet mask: 255. 255. 255. 0 (TL-R400 and TL-R400 + management address default: 192. 168. 123. 254, subnet mask: 255. 255. 255. 0) Use a network cable to connect the LAN port of the router to the computer network card. Because the Ethernet port on the router has a polar auto-flip function, you can use a direct line or cross line to connect the network cable, it is necessary to ensure that the production of the cable crystal head is reliable and stable, the crystal head copper is not rusted.

Right-click "Network neighbors" on the desktop and select "properties". In the displayed window, double-click "Local Connection" and click "properties ", find "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)" and double-click the "Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) properties" window. In this window, select "Use the following IP Address ". Third, you need to know whether the router's internet configuration can communicate with the computer normally?

You can use the following method to view the DOS interface of your computer:
"Start"-> "program", click "MS-DOS" (Win98 operating system)
"Start"-> "program"-"attachment", click "command prompt" (Win2000/XP operating system)

First, check whether the above IP Address Configuration has taken effect?
Enter ipconfig/all in the DOS window and press Enter. If the following information is displayed, the configuration takes effect,
IP Address...
Subnet Mast...
Default Gateway...