Windows 8 In Depth

Setting Up a New Wireless Network

If you’re setting up a new wireless network using a wireless router or access point, the hardest part of the job is setting up security and Internet access settings in the router itself. There are three ways to configure a new router:

• Using a setup program provided by the router’s manufacturer on a CD or DVD. This is usually the quickest and easiest method, because the setup program knows exactly how to configure your router. If you have high-speed Internet service, the setup program may also be able to set up the router to connect to your Internet service at the same time. (The next two options don’t do that.)

Tip

Before you get started, you might want to check the router manufacturer’s website to see if ...