Easy Steps to Set-up Your Home Internet Connection

The Internet has become an essential part of our lives because there are so many things that now depend on it. 

Whether we buy a new house or move from one place to another, it is among the first things we think about getting.

However, not everyone is familiar with setting their internet connection. That causes them to wait for days before they get someone at their place to install everything for them. 

Also, they have to pay up to $100 or more for that even if the only thing required is connecting the cables.

So, in this guide, we will have a look at the easy steps that will help you to set up your home internet connection by yourself even if you are not a pro in doing this kind of stuff. 

Moreover, you will not have to pay anyone anything or wait before your ISP can send an installer to your place.

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Sign-Up with an Internet Service Provider

Obviously, the most important and the very first thing to do is to get yourself signed up for internet services through any internet service provider. 

You can do your research and find out which internet service provider is the best in that specific area. While doing so, do consider factors like customer service, data cap, equipment charges, and the contract terms if any.

Otherwise, you can have a look at some of the most widely available and good internet service providers and find out what they have to offer in that area.

Some service providers such as Charter Spectrum allow their customers to move accounts from one address to another. For that, you just have to contact the support team by calling the Charter customer service phone number and let them know you want to move the account (unless you have canceled it already).

In case your services were with another service provider, contact that company and find out if they can offer services at your new address as well.

That would make things easier and you might be able to keep the same account with the same equipment and monthly charges.

On the other hand, if you are moving to an apartment complex, they might already have a connection available. In that scenario, you will just have to call and get it activated.

Set Up the Modem

Once the internet connection is active from your service provider’s end, the next thing to do is to set up your modem.

The technology of the modem might differ based on the type of connection you are getting, but the basic process is the same.

Simply plug the modem with the internet port in your house. After that, connect the modem’s power cable to a power outlet that is nearby.

You will start seeing different lights on the modem. After that, call your ISP and make sure the connection is active from their end as well. 

They can ping your modem and verify if the connection has been established.

Connect Your Router & Configure it

Most of the modems these days come with a built-in Wi-Fi router. But in case you are using your own modem, you might have to get a router separately. 

So now, if your modem connection has been successful, it is time to set up your router so you can connect your wireless devices to the internet via Wi-Fi.

For that, plug the Ethernet cable that comes with the router to the backside port of the modem and connect your router to a power source.

The internet light on the router will turn on and the Wi-Fi light will start flashing. That means your home network is ready and you can connect your devices.

After doing so, configure your Wi-Fi router’s default settings and set up a unique name and password to keep it secure.

To do so, plug your laptop with the router using an Ethernet cable and enter your router’s default IP address (which is mostly 192.168.1.1) in your browser’s search bar. After that, enter the username and the password of the router to log in.

If you don’t know the IP address or the username and password, check your router’s back or instruction manual for this information.

After logging in, go to settings and change the “Network Name” and the “Network Password” to keep your network secure. Save your settings after that and you will be good to go.

Connect Your Devices

Now the final step in this process is to connect your devices which can be done both wirelessly or via the Ethernet cable. 

If you are working from home or play video games using a console, it’s better to plug these devices using the Ethernet cable. Otherwise, the Wi-Fi would work as well.

For an Ethernet connection, simply plug the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port of your router and your computer or the device you want to connect.

For Wi-Fi, open the Wi-Fi settings on your wireless device and look for the name you just chose for your network.

Enter the Wi-Fi password after selecting that name and give it a few seconds to establish the connection.

When the device is connected, open your browser and search for anything to make sure the internet is working. And congratulations, you have successfully done it.

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