Your wireless device connects to the WiFi network.
Label
The label on the router shows the login information, WiFi network name and network key (password),
MAC address, and serial number.
Figure 7. Router label
Types of Logins
Separate types of logins serve different purposes. It is important that you understand the difference so
that you know which login to use when.
Several types of logins are associated with the router:
• ISP login.The login that your ISP gave you logs you in to your Internet service.Your service provider
gave you this login information in a letter or some other way. If you cannot find this login information,
contact your service provider.
• WiFi network key or password.Your router is preset with a unique wireless network name (SSID)
and password for wireless access. This information is on the router label.
• Router login.This logs you in to the router interface from a web browser as admin.
Use a Web Browser to Access the Router
When you connect to the network (either with WiFi or with an Ethernet cable), you can use a web browser
to access the router to view or change its settings.When you access the router, the software automactically
checks to see if your router can connect to your Internet service.
Automatic Internet Setup
You can set up your router automatically, or you can use a web browser to access the router and set up
your router manually. Before you start the setup process, get your ISP information and make sure that
the computers and devices in the network are using the settings described here.
Connect to the Network and Access the Router
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