A GUIDE TO CONNECT MY CISCO ROUTER
Step 1: Select a space for placing the router
The best place for a Cisco router is in
an open area of the workplace, as you'll enjoy even coverage. However,
sometimes it isn't easy to seek out an area, you can get help from cisco
support to connect the router to a
broadband gateway from your ISP (Internet service provider), which is typically
attached to a cable near an outdoor wall.
Step 2: Connect to the Internet
The cable should be attached to the
router- or choose a mesh router
To solve the "long-distance"
problem when connecting a router, you'll use a CAT5e or CAT6 cable to attach
the router to the ISP gateway's Ethernet port. The next option available is to
let the Ethernet cables run through the walls to the chosen central location
for the router.
Yet another option is to put in a mesh
network with a router. A mesh network allows you to put multiple Wi-Fi
transmitters across your home or office, all on one network.
No matter which option you select,
you'll use a basic coaxial cable, plugged into the router's wide-area network
(WAN) or Internet port. The Internet port is usually set aside from other ports
by a special color. Check the router's LED lights and test connection with a
device, ask for help from cisco customer
support.
Step 3: Configure the wireless router
gateway
When you have a gateway with an
integrated router, you'll need to configure the gateway to disable the router
and pass the WAN IP address—the unique Internet protocol address that the web
provider assigns to your account—and all network traffic through to your new
router. Cisco customer service is available for your help.
Step 4: Connect gateway to router
First, turn off the gateway. If there's
already a coaxial cable plugged into the gateway's local-area network (LAN)
port, unplug the cable and plug it into your router's WAN port. Turn the
gateway back on and wait a couple of minutes for it else up Plug in the
router's power supply and switch it on, again waiting a couple of minutes and
you can ask for support from cisco support whenever needed.
Step 5: Use app or web dashboard
The easiest ways to continue with
router setup are to use a mobile app that the router maker provided. If there's
no app, or you'd rather use the router's web-based dashboard, connect the
router to a computer via a coaxial cable and assistance is available by cisco
customer support
Type 192.168.1.1, a standard router
address, into the browser search bar if you don’t find the router’s IP address
printed on the rear of the device itself
Step 6: Create a username and password
To configure the router, you will need
to log in, using its default admin name and password. You can usually find this
information printed on the router itself, or in an accompanying user manual.
Next, enter the required credentials.
Once you're in, you ought to immediately create a replacement username and
password. The defaults are usually something like "admin" and
"password1234," which aren't secure—so confirm to vary them at the
primary opportunity. Cisco customer service is there whenever in doubt.
Step 7: Update the router's firmware
The "firmware," or software
that operates the router must be demanding an update. Keep it updated whenever
required because the new firmware might help in fixing bugs or offer new
security protections.
Routers download new firmware
automatically but sometimes don't. You may get to check for updates through the
app or the browser interface. Cisco tac support number provides all the details required.
Step 8: Create a Wi-Fi password
Just as routers accompany preassigned
admin usernames and passwords if you face any problem in the step feel free to
contact cisco support.
Step 9: Set up security
To safeguard network and user, privacy
router manufacturer provides security functionality. You can log in to the
online dashboard and enable added security measures like firewall, web
filtering, and access controls to guard yourself against malicious traffic. You
can also found out virtual private networks (VPNs) for privacy and cisco support will assist you if needed.
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