Keeping up with the weather, your favorite sports team, your stock portfolio or your grandkids can be much simpler with FTC’s high-speed Internet. To make it even easier, many customers install a wireless router in their home for Wi-Fi access and to be free from cords and wires.
In this blog, you’ll learn how to install your router in five easy steps!
Step 1: Make sure you have the all of the proper components to set up your wireless router. You will need a broadband Internet connection (FTC high-speed Internet), a wireless-capable computer (your laptop or netbook) and your new wireless router.
Step 2: You’ll need to disconnect your cable or DSL modem from your computer if the two are directly connected. Next, plug the network cable into the port on the back of your wireless router that has the label Internet, WAN (wide area network) or WLAN (wireless local area network).
Step 3: Insert one of the ends of the network cable (which comes with the wireless router) into the modem. Insert the other end of this cable into the router’s Internet, WAN or WLAN port.
Step 4: Reconnect the power to your cable or DSL modem. Remember to allow 30 seconds for an Internet connection to be established before plugging in and turning on your wireless router. Look for the Internet, WAN or WLAN light on your router to come on. If it does, this signifies a successful connection!
Step 5: Follow the installation disc instructions to configure your router. This includes protecting your router security with a WEP key or WPA (Wi-FI protected access). Make sure to save your settings and then you can begin using your new wireless router!
Also remember that you can purchase a wireless router from FTC. If you do, all router maintenance is covered under your monthly Internet charge.
By following these five easy steps, you should be off on your journey around the World Wide Web in no time. However, if you do have issues, FTC has a knowledgeable, experienced team of technical support staff standing by to help you.
To learn more about FTC’s high-speed Internet or with technical questions, call 1- 888-218-5050 or click here.
Does this work with your Comtrend router? I cannot set up WPA encryption, and FTC support has not called me back with a solution.
Barbara,
You should be able to set up WPA encryption with the Comtrend router. We apologize for your not receiving a return phone call. Please call again at your convenience and we’ll be sure to address your needs.
how do i change the settings on my comtrend router? i want to open my nat and change my upnp settings
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Hello. Great job, if I wasn’t so busy with my work I read your full site. Thanks!
by Jim Duggan on 10/14/2009 at 2:28
Thanks for this great post FTC. Now I know what to do with my router!