How Do You Configure An Ethernet Wireless Router & USB Connection To A PC?
You can use a USB network adapter to connect a PC to an Ethernet wireless router. However, you need to configure the router and the USB network adapter to use the same network name (SSID) and password. You may also need to install drivers for the USB network adapter to work properly. The drivers should be included with the USB network adapter. Connect the Ethernet cable from the computer to one of the LAN ports on the router. The router should already be hooked up to the Internet via a DSL or cable modem. Open a Web browser, then type in the address for the router utility. It should be in the format “192.169.X.X.” See your user’s guide for the specific Internet address. Once you enter the address and press “Enter,” you may be prompted to log in. For many wireless routers, the default user name and password is “admin” and “password.” See your user’s guide for specific login information. Click on “Wireless” to access the basic wireless settings. On some routers, this may also be “Basic S