How to Use Wireless Internet

Wireless Internet is becoming more and more commonplace in households. This is because Internet and computer technology is becoming universal in everyday life as more workplaces, businesses and schools choose to conduct an increasing amount of their transactions online. Wireless Internet makes general online and computer use more convenient and manageable.

Items Needed:

• Broadband Internet connection


• Wireless router


• Network cable


• Modem


• Computer

Instructions:

1. Connect the modem to the wireless router. Be sure that the router is off and that the modem is currently connected to the Internet.


2. Take one end of the network cable, and attach it to the appropriate port in the modem.


3. Attach the other end of the network cable to the appropriate port in the wireless router.


4. Connect your computer to any available network port on the router.


5. Turn your computer on. Once the computer is on, it should connect automatically to the wireless router.


6. Wait for the "new wireless connection" notification to pop up on the screen. This should happen automatically. Right-click on the notification icon and click "view available wireless networks." Click on your appropriate wireless network.


7. Click "connect" on the lower right window corner.


8. Enter your password or key as appropriate.


9. Wait for your computer to be connected to the network wirelessly. Depending on your connection speed, this may be nearly instantaneous or it can take a few minutes.


10. Upon successful connection, you will be free to use the Internet wirelessly as desired. You can browse websites, download music or videos, exchange email or instant messages or even use the Internet to connect with your gaming consoles, like Playstation or XBox.