How do I configure a wireless router without a wireless connection from my PC without purchasing an adapter?

Answer 1

Let's assume that you have a computer wired to your router. Open a Command Prompt (from the Accessories Section) and type IPCONFIG. Use that Gateway address in your Internet Explorer. Enter your router's username and password. In many cases, username is blank and the password is admin. Check the manual that came wiht the router.

Go to the Wireless Router's Wireless connection section and program the security password there. You should use the wireless security feature, as this is a gateway for hackers to access your network.

Good luck and Happy Computing!

Answer 2

Almost all routers will have local lan port(s) which is the preferred location to access the router to perform configurations. You connect the local lan port to the ethernet port on the computer using a ethernet cable. The reason that the lan port is preferred over a wlan connection is that you are less likely to interfere with the connection by making changes to the router. If you are using the wlan connection and you change the wep key, your wlan client will be locked out until you make the same change to the client in order to connect. So it just easier to use a wired connection for configuring routers.

Answer 3

Its difficult to answer this question without more detail. Do you have DSL, cable, dial up?

If you have DSL or cable, when the wireless router is hooked up to the DSL or cable modem, it should be working fine as a wireless connection and no other adapters are needed. Guess we just need more information.

Answer 4

RTFM

Answer 5

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