How do I set up my router?

Question

I want to get this router

http://www.amazon.com/Linksys-EtherFast-Router-4-Port-BEFSR41/dp/B00004SB92/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1218425853&sr=1-1

But I'm a little confused as to how to set it up. Is this how I do it?

-Ethernet cable connects computer to router

-Ethernet cable connects router to computer

Is that right?

Answer 1

No worries these things come with a manual. But if you want peace of mind now this is how it would go. Take the Ethernet cable from your cable/DSL modem and connect it to the marked spot on your router. Then on the marked spots on your router connect the Ethernet cable from your computer. And from the look of that picture it looks like the router has many spots for many computers. Good luck. But if you have a lot of computers I suggest switching to wireless.

Answer 2

Ethernet cable connect from modem to WAN (Internet) port on router and then another Ethernet cord connects from one of the 4 ports on router to your computer.

Answer 3

don't worry so much.. just follow the instruction manual that is enclosed to the router.. i have router and it has step by step instruction

Answer 4

You also need a Modem. You can buy it or rent from the cable company. I would buy it.

1- Connect the Cable from the wall to the Modem.

2- Ethernet cable from the Modem to the WAN on the router.

3- Ethernet cable from the router (any of the slots numbered 1 to 4) to the computer.

Make all the connections when everything is OFF, then turn the Modem 1st, then the router and finally the computer, and you should be good to go.

Answer 5

ethernet cable between your comp and your router. Then you connect your router to you dsl.  

Answer 6

modem<ethernet cable>router<ethernet cable>computer.

Most of the products comes with a manual, so you don't have to worry..

Anyway Good Luck

Answer 7

computer to router

router to modem

Linksey comes with a cd for setting up the router.

just put the cd in and follow the instructions you should have no trouble but if you do they have email and tech support you can call and they will talk you though it. just follow the instructions on the cd and you will be fine.

Answer 8

cable connects to modem. modem to router (by ethernet cable). then router to computer (ethernet cable). link sys is easy to use. many apartment/townhouse complex use them. cheap and dependable.