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This instruction is intended for very beginners who are just getting started with a personal computer. Having bought a modern laptop or netbook, the owner wants to surf the Internet via WiFi and not have to worry about wires, fortunately he has a Wi-Fi router at home and a tablet or phone is already connected to it.
If with a wired Ethernet connection everything is clear - plug the cable into the network and work, then in the case of a wireless network the procedure is a little more complicated. But notice - only a little. If you manage to connect your laptop to the Internet once through the router’s WiFi network, then you will continue to do this without problems, since this process is not at all complicated. Let's take a closer look at it.

We start by checking whether the wireless adapter is turned on, because by default on many models of laptops, netbooks and ultrabooks it is often disabled. To turn it on, you usually use the function button on the keyboard. It is indicated by an antenna-shaped icon. If it is combined with the F2, F5, F12, etc. keys, then in this case, to turn on the adapter, you must press it together with the key designated “Fn”.

After this, the wireless module operation indicator should light up, or, if it was already on, its color should change from red to blue or green.

In Windows 10, this can also be done programmatically. To do this, find the Wi-Fi icon on the taskbar. If the adapter is turned off, there will be a red cross on the icon.

Click on the icon and get this menu, which will have one or more buttons:

Click on the one that is signed as Wi-Fi. It should be gray and after you press the button, its color will change to blue, green or orange, depending on the desktop color scheme used. The red cross on the icon should disappear, replaced by an asterisk:

Great! We click on the icon and get a list of WiFi networks available for connecting to the laptop.

We select the one to which we want to connect.

If you work in it on your laptop all the time, be sure to check the “Connect automatically” checkbox. Click the “Connect” button.

Now you can launch a web browser and surf the Internet through your WiFi router's network.

Note:
— In cases where you cannot pass the authentication procedure, check the password in the settings of your access device.
— If the process hangs for a long time with the message “Obtaining an IP address”, and then the connection is broken, then most often this means that the DHCP server is disabled on the router and the IP address must be entered manually yourself.

How to disconnect from Wi-Fi:

If you want to disconnect from one wireless network to connect to another, just click on the WiFi icon in the system tray, next to the clock:

In the list of networks that appears, select the one with the caption “Connected” and left-click on it. A Disconnect button will appear. You just need to click on it and the laptop will turn off.

In order for a computer with Windows 10 to never connect to this Wi-Fi network again, you need to forget it. To do this, go to the system settings and select the “Network and Internet” section. In the Wi-Fi subsection we find the item “Manage network settings”:

In the window that opens, scroll down to the “Manage known networks” subsection. We find the one we need there and click first on it, and then on the “Forget” button that appears.

Today there are two types of Internet connections. The first type is a wired connection, using a cable called twisted pair for connection. The second type is a Wi-Fi connection, which provides an Internet connection using radio waves. Wi-Fi connection has become widespread nowadays. However, wired Internet has a number of advantages that are relevant in large organizations and offices. At home, it also makes sense to make a wired connection to at least one computer. For a stable Internet connection and efficient operation, you must correctly configure its connection parameters.

Benefits of a wired Internet connection

Over the past 15 years, the Internet has rapidly penetrated into all areas of our lives. It is necessary in banking, trade, manufacturing, and is also indispensable for the exchange of information and personal communication. The most common methods of connecting to the global network today are a wired connection and a Wi-Fi connection.

For a wired connection, an optical cable or twisted pair is used. The first type of cable has a significant advantage, as it provides information transmission speeds of up to 1 GB per second. Over twisted pair cable the maximum speed reaches 100 MB per second.

The speed of information transfer through the cable depends on its type and on the network card that receives the signal. This affects the operation of desktop computers, game consoles, televisions and other devices connected to the same network. Streaming information does not require constant exchange between devices, which significantly increases processing speed. The speed of a local connection between workstations is great importance when working on a corporate network. This is taken into account if there is a need for quick transfer large quantity information.

With a Wi-Fi connection, the connection to the Internet is made using radio waves operating in a certain range. Therefore, Wi-Fi is more in demand at the household level. It is convenient because it allows you to immediately connect to the Internet from a smartphone, tablet or laptop anywhere there is an access point. However, signal reception is affected by neighboring devices operating in the Wi-Fi connection frequency band, and by objects in the path of radio waves.

A Wi-Fi connection does not require cables, but it is highly susceptible to radio interference, and the further you are from the access point, the worse the signal reception

A wired connection has a number of advantages over a wireless one:

the speed of receiving and sending information with a wired connection is approximately 2 times higher than that of Wi-Fi;
when exchanging files with the server, the delay is minimal, which is important in online games that require maximum speed actions from the user;
a wired connection is more resistant to network interference; it is not affected by gadgets operating on the Wi-Fi frequency band or nearby sources of electromagnetic radiation;
The signal strength during a wired connection does not depend on obstacles in the path and the influence of external factors.

Errors that occur when connecting a wired connection may be indicated by codes that indicate the cause of the problem.

Video: why a wired Internet connection is better than Wi-Fi

How to connect a cable to a computer or laptop

Even an untrained user can connect an Internet cable to the computer’s network adapter connector on his own. For connection, a standard cable (twisted pair) with crimped RJ-45 connectors on both ends of the cable is used.

You can connect the cable as follows:

Prepare a network cable of the required length.
Connect one connector to any LAN connector on the router.
First, connect the cable connector to any LAN connector of the router
Connect the other connector of the cable to the connector of your laptop or computer.
Now you need to connect the second connector of the cable to the LAN connector of the computer
When using an older type of modem, connect the incoming cable from your provider to the yellow Internet connector on the modem.
In older type modems, the provider cable should be connected to the yellow connector of the modem
Connect the connecting LAN cable to any Ethernet connector of the modem and the network connector of the device.
The connecting cable from the device must be connected to the Ethernet connector of the modem
After connecting the computer to the router, the indicator LED on the latter will light up, indicating that communication between the devices has been established.
When connecting to a computer, the indicator LED on the router's display panel will light up

Connecting the cable is not very difficult, since all connectors have connectors that fit only into the corresponding sockets on the computer's connector panel. Making a mistake in this process is extremely difficult even for a novice user.

Dynamic and static Internet connection

After connecting the cable connectors and building a connection between the computer’s network adapter and the provider’s equipment, you can debug the Internet connection. First of all, you need to choose a method of connecting to the backbone network, based on specific goals. There are 2 connection methods:

A dynamic connection is a method in which an individual IP address assigned to a computer is configured automatically and changes when the initial parameters are transformed. The provider company’s equipment independently assigns the network address and default gateway to the computer. When a computer is connected to the main line, the connection to the global network occurs immediately, without requiring additional identification data from the user. The only inconvenience with such a connection is the possible representation of a remote connection to your address. In this case, you must first connect to the trunk line directly, bypassing the router;
A static connection is a connection method where the individual IP address provided to the computer remains constant and is designated when concluding an agreement with the provider company. During such a connection, the user sets the address manually, and also independently enters the values of the default gateway and DNS servers. If such information is not in the contract, you can find it out in the technical support department of the provider company. Some ISPs may require you to enter a username and password for online licensing. This information is usually indicated in contractual documents or determined by the subscriber independently.

How to create a dynamic connection

For correct creation To make a dynamic connection, you need to perform a series of sequential actions:

From the Start key menu, go to Network Connections
In the “Settings” section that opens, in the “Changing network settings” block, select “Configure adapter settings.”
In "Options" go to the option "Configure adapter settings"
In the Network Connections console, right-click the Ethernet connection.
In the menu that opens, select “Properties”.
From the Ethernet connection drop-down menu, select Properties
In the Connectivity Console, highlight the IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4) component and click Properties.
In the properties panel, you need to highlight the line IP version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then open “Properties”
In the TCP/IPv4 protocol attributes console, enable the “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain a DNS server address automatically” radio buttons.
In the last step, activate the switches “Obtain an IP address automatically” and “Obtain a DNS server address automatically”
Click OK to complete.

The dynamic connection is now ready for use.

How to create a static connection

To create a static connection, you need to follow these steps:

That's it, the static connection is established.

Currently, most home Internet subscribers use a dynamic connection, since the main method is to connect through a router. A static connection is used for a modem connection or a direct connection.

When using an ADSL modem connection, only static addresses assigned by your ISP are used.

Video: Creating a Static and Dynamic Connection

How to set up an L2TP connection in Windows 10

The L2TP tunnel protocol, used to connect to the global network, is a symbiosis of the old PPTP protocols from Microsoft and L2F from Cisco. It is easily processed by network devices and has a high speed of information exchange due to reduced processor load. It has great connection stability and high security. Capable of creating tunnels to work in any network. The L2TP protocol is usually used in corporate networks, as it allows you to create a network connection over an existing network. This ensures a stable connection between the organization's main office and regional offices.

To set up an L2TP connection, you need to perform a number of sequential steps:

Right-click on the Start icon.
In the menu that appears, click on the “Network connections” line.
From the Start menu, select Network Connections
In the Settings section that opens, select Network and Sharing Center.
In Settings, open Network and Sharing Center
Here, select the “Create a new connection or network” option.
In the menu of the “Network and Sharing Center” section, you must select the first item - “Create a new connection or network”
In the “Configure a connection or network” panel, highlight the line “Connect to a workstation” and click “Next”.
Highlight the line “Connect to a workplace”, then click “Next”
In the Desktop Connection console, select the Use my Internet connection (VPN) tab.
Click on the “Use my Internet connection (VPN)” tab to continue setting up
In the console that opens, enter the server address, check the box next to the option “Allow other users to use this connection” and click “Create”.
Enter the server address and don't forget to check the last box to allow other users to use the connection
In the console that opens, enter your username and password, then connect to the backbone network.
Go to "Network Connections".
Right-click on the generated VPN connection.
Select "Properties" from the menu that opens.
In the console, right-click on the generated VPN connection and go to “Properties”
In the “VPN connection: properties” console tabs, open the “Security” option.
In the "VPN Type" field, set the value to L2TP with IPsec (L2TP/IPsec), and in the "Data Encryption" field, select "optional." After that, open "Advanced options".
The VPN type must be set to L2TP with IPsec (L2TP/IPsec), select “optional” for data encryption
Enter the key provided by your ISP for authentication.
The authentication key must be provided to you by your ISP
Click OK to complete.

If you did everything correctly, then the L2TP connection is ready for use.

Video: how to set up an L2TP connection in Windows 10

The created L2TP connection increases the level of security for the subscriber and makes it easier to connect to the provider’s equipment.

How to set up a PPPoE connection in Windows 10

The PPPoE Internet protocol is used when connecting to a backbone network using Ethernet technology. This method has a number of advantages, for example, an expanded range of additional capabilities, compression of information during transmission, and carrying out authentication and encryption operations with information packets. Connection requires authorization on the network (entering a username and password). Used for direct connection to the backbone network and provider equipment.

To connect to the Internet using the PPPoE protocol, you must perform a number of operations:

Open Network and Sharing Center.
Here, select “Create and configure a new connection or network.”
In the “Network and Sharing Center” section, click on “Create and configure a new connection or network”
In the “Setting up a connection or network” console, highlight “Internet Connection” and click “Next”.
Select the first item - “Internet Connection” and click “Next” for further settings
Select the "High Speed (with PPPoE)" tab.
In "Internet Connection" select the connection "High Speed (with PPPoE)"
Next, enter the username and password received from the provider and click “Connect”.
Enter the username and password received from the provider and click “Connect” to complete the setup

You now have a PPPoE connection established.

Video: how to connect and configure a PPPoE connection

Giving permission to other users to use the connection is only worth it when installing home Internet, since the number of users is limited.

Ways to troubleshoot wired Internet connection problems

When connecting to the wired Internet, errors periodically occur due to equipment malfunctions, a break in the backbone network, or incorrect user actions. In most cases, connection problems arise due to careless actions of the user himself.. To determine and eliminate the cause of the problem, you need to follow simple steps according to the following algorithm:

Launch Network and Sharing Center.
In the Network Connections tab, select Troubleshooting.
Go to the Network and Sharing Center and open the Troubleshooting section
Select "Internet Connections".
For further settings, select the "Internet Connections" option
Next, click on the line “Run the troubleshooter.”
Wait for the problem detection process to complete
After the process is completed, in the window that appears, select the “Troubleshoot Internet Connection” tab.
Select "Troubleshoot Internet Connection Problems" and wait for the diagnostic process to complete
At the end of the troubleshooting process, close the console if no problems are identified. If problems are found, follow the further instructions in the pop-up windows.

Run the troubleshooter by clicking on the appropriate line

Once the verification process is complete, in the Incoming Connections console, select Find this computer on the network and click Next.
Check "Find this computer on the network" and continue troubleshooting using the "Next" button
The troubleshooter will check to see if a firewall is blocking this computer on the network.
Wait for the network gateway configuration check to complete
During the troubleshooting process, follow the instructions that appear on the console.
If no problems are found, close the console.
If problems are found, follow the program instructions to resolve them.

This completes checking incoming connections.

The following instructions show how to detect one incoming connection problem. You can find out more about the problem by clicking on the “View additional information” line.

The above method of searching for connection errors is classic and was developed by Microsoft Corporation specialists. In reality, everything can be much simpler, since a problem with the Internet connection can be caused by other reasons that can be eliminated mechanically.

This algorithm helps to resolve the problem of lack of Internet connection in most cases:

Restart your computer.
Unplug your router and wait 10-15 seconds.
Turn on your router.
If the connection is not restored, click on the Reset button to reboot the router.

To avoid problems with your Internet connection, it is recommended to periodically disconnect your router from the network and give it time to recover.

Video: troubleshooting errors when connecting to wired Internet

Currently, all Internet providers prefer to establish a dynamic connection to the backbone network. This is more convenient for the network subscriber and for the provider company, since it does not require reconfiguring parameters in case of any changes in the network equipment. If you plan to frequently use remote access to your computer, then it is certainly better to choose a direct connection, bypassing a router or modem. For home Internet, you can always change the router settings and connection type initially set by the provider’s specialists. In the future, when the system configuration is changed or a complete reinstallation, the network parameters are set automatically. When connecting directly, the settings will need to be set manually. All this must be taken into account by users when choosing the type of Internet connection.

Connecting a laptop to the Internet can be done in several ways. This could be a network cable, a Wi-Fi router, a network card, or a connection to another computer. Let's take a closer look at each of the options.

Option 1: Connect using Wi-Fi.

Perhaps this is the most easy way connections. Almost every modern laptop is equipped with a Wi-Fi module. If you find yourself in the coverage area of one of the networks, then you should take the following steps:

activate the Wi-Fi module;
go to Start - Connection and select Wireless network connection from the list;
we decide on the network we want to connect to;
if it is protected, then you need to check with the administrator for the password;
after this you will have full access to the network.

If for some reason you do not have a Wi-Fi module, then buy yourself a removable USB adapter.

Option 2. USB modem.

Such modems have recently become very popular because they make it easy to access the Internet at any time. Connecting a laptop to the Internet in this way is only possible if there is good coverage and adequate tariff plan. If you really want to, you can find a provider that provides mobile Internet along with a 3G modem.

The connection procedure may vary. There are providers that provide free setup on their own service. In some cases there are special programs that install drivers on your computer automatically. But you should not exclude the possibility that you will have to make the necessary settings manually. It will be like this:

insert the modem into the USB connector of your laptop;
agree to the installation and the License Agreement;
click the “Finish” button;
enter the PIN code from the SIM card;
a connection is created.

Some details of how to turn on the Internet on a laptop may vary somewhat depending on the selected provider.

Option 3. Network cable.

The laptop can be connected to the network the old fashioned way, using a network cable (as is the case with a regular personal computer). In this case, the cable should be plugged into the corresponding connector of the network card.

Your OS will automatically detect your local network. With one click of the mouse, a connection is created (if necessary, enter your login and password).

Option 4. Using a computer connected to the Internet.

If this option suits you, then how to connect internet to laptop using a PC, you need to decide on the connection method itself. It could be:

wireless connection;
network cable.

First of all, you need to consider the option of a network cable. To do this, you will need a PC with configured Internet and two network cards. Using the first board we connect to the network. The second one needs to be configured to home network. We set the IP, for example, 192.168.45, then the network mask - 222.222.222.0 and DNS (it is indicated by the provider). We specify the IP address of the first board as the gateway. In the connection properties, check “Allow others to use this Internet connection.”

In a laptop, all settings will be the same, except for IP - for example, 192.168.44. Accordingly, the gateway will be the address of the second board, for us it is 192.168.45.

It should be remembered that in order to access the Internet from a laptop, the computer must be turned on all the time, and this, you see, is very inconvenient. The only alternative is to buy a router.

Don't worry that some settings seem too complicated. Once you figure out how to connect the Internet to a laptop at least once, all this will change. Congratulations! Now you know several solutions to your problem.

Currently, a laptop is present in almost every home, because it is the most convenient and practical type of personal computer. However, sometimes users need to transfer files from laptop to laptop, and there may not be suitable media at hand. In this case the best solution there will be a connection between two laptops via a local network, and in this article we will look at all possible ways to connect mobile PCs.

So, there are two most common ways to connect and/or exchange information between two personal computers.

How to connect laptop to laptop via wifi?

The easiest way to create such a local network is to connect a laptop to a laptop via wifi. Since all modern laptops are already equipped with a built-in wifi module, you can only get by using standard means operating system, and you don’t need any additional software or equipment.

To connect 2 laptops wirelessly you need to:

- on one of the computers (for example, from which data will be transferred), open “Network and Sharing Center” - “Change adapter settings”;
- on an existing network, call up the menu and select “Properties” from the list presented;
- then open the properties of “Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IP)”: the parameters for obtaining the “ip address” should be set to “Automatic”;

Next, on both computers, open “Change advanced sharing settings” and in the drop-down list, make sure that the items shown in the following figure are active (these settings open network sharing).

In addition, you should disable password protection in the “All Networks” section;

Now you need to create: open the “Command Prompt” (Win+P then cmd) and enter the command “netsh wlan set hostednetwork mode=allow ssid=____ key=____”, where “ssid=” is the name of the network to be created, “key=” - this is the security key for connecting to the network;

Now all that remains is to start the network: for this we use the same “ Command line"with the command "netsh wlan start hostednetwork";

The network is active, now from the second laptop, search for available “wifi networks” and connect to the network created in the previous step by entering the security key;

To connect to the target device, enter double slash \\ + in the address bar of Explorer: it may look something like \\192.168.1.2, the address can be found in the “Network Status” - “Information” section.

How to connect laptop to laptop via network cable?

The second method involves insignificant costs for the purchase of a “LAN cable”, crimped in a crossover method (reverse), and the process of setting up a local network between laptops is much simpler than described above. But you will have to pay for the connection speed with local network mobility. And the settings will really take no more than a couple of minutes:

- connect the laptops to each other with a “LAN cable”;
- in the “Network and Sharing Center”, open “Change adapter settings” - properties of “Internet Protocol 4 (TCP/IP). You can also access network connections using the “ncpa.cpl” command;

- enter 192.168.0.1 in the “ip address” line, the subnet mask will be determined automatically, and the default gateway can be left blank;

from the second computer, do the same steps, only in the “ip address” line indicate as for the first laptop, but one more - 192.168.0.2;

The local network between the two laptops is configured. You can connect to a computer using the same principle: \\ip_address or open “My Computer” - “Network” and find the laptop you need in the list.

If the desired device is not detected, check whether you have checked all the network discovery boxes in the “Change advanced sharing settings” section.

In combination with this method, you can use third party programs to transfer files from laptop to laptop: the free HFS (HTTP File Server) program, which does not require installation, is perfect for this job.

How to connect laptop to laptop via USB?

If these options are not suitable for you, you can use the “Easy Transfer Cable” adapter to connect laptops to each other, which uses the “usb ports” of laptops.

The cost of this cable is low: for a decent, proven option you will have to pay about 500 rubles (for example, “Windows Easy Transfer Cable” from “ST Lab”).

So, to connect a laptop to a laptop via USB, connect the computers with an “Easy Transfer Cable” adapter and run the “Total Comander” program on both PCs. Next, on each computer, open the “Network” submenu and select “Establish a connection via LPT/USB port.”

Now you need to choose which laptop will act as a “Server” and which one will act as a “Client” (a kind of flash drive).

But this method not ideal, there are also some disadvantages:

- the computer that will receive the file may be unavailable until the transfer is completed;
- errors may occur when transferring between different-bit operating systems (between 64-bit and 32-bit or vice versa);
- errors when transferring files between OSes with different languages.

Of all the methods described above, the best option creating a local network laptop - laptop is a wireless connection option. It is more portable because it does not require any wires and does not have a significant impact on the performance of laptops. In addition, when you connect a laptop to a laptop via wifi, you can connect an unlimited number of devices with each other at a fairly high data transfer speed.

Every modern man uses the privileges of the World Wide Web. At the same time, few people think about the principles of operation and connection. However, this knowledge may depend on your ability to work or have fun online from your laptop. After all, it’s not always possible to call a setup specialist. We will help you figure out on your own how to connect the Internet to a laptop.

First you need to choose the most suitable way to connect your computer to the Internet. This can be done wirelessly or wired:

using a cable;
using a router;
using a Wi-Fi network.

The first method allows you to achieve the highest data transfer speed when connecting. But its main disadvantage is that a laptop computer will cease to be such. You will have to find a point closest to the connection point, or buy an ultra-long wire. The second option also has its drawbacks, since the cable will interfere with free movement around the room.

As a rule, for wired Internet all settings are entered by the wizard. But when you reinstall the operating system, you may need to re-enter them. To do this you need to do the following:

connect the cable to the PC;
through the control panel, open the list of networks;
you need to set up a new connection - the second option;
Enter the username and password provided by your provider.

Setting up a wireless connection: router and Wi-Fi

The easiest way to connect to the global network is to use Wi-Fi. This is possible if there is already a configured router in the room. In just a few minutes you will have a high-quality wireless connection. What is needed for this?

Enable the wireless transmission module on your PC.
Find the "Network Connections" tab, which is in the Control Panel folder.
Turn on your wireless connection.
You may have to enter an access password before connecting wireless Internet to the laptop. You can connect to an open network without a password.

An equally important question is how to connect an Internet router to a laptop. Using our recommendations, anyone can cope with this task.

So, turn off your router. Connect the cable directly to the laptop through the appropriate connector. Then find “Network and Sharing Center” in the Windows menu.

Select local area connection properties. You need the fourth version of the protocol. Did an inscription with numbers appear? Copy them, these are Static IP. Select the option to obtain IP automatically.

Next, in the built-in browser of the operating system, insert the sequence of numbers (in the format with dots and without spaces) 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 into the address bar. A menu will appear in which you need to enter “admin” in the login and password fields (look for the login password on the router itself, often on a sticker next to the mac address). Select a dynamic IP and click “Next”. Enter the access point name and Wi-Fi password.

If your laptop still does not connect to the router, we recommend that you consult a specialist.

In any case, connecting a laptop to the Internet can be done in a few minutes. If you have problems with your connection or Internet speed, contact Wifire specialists. Our company is guaranteed to provide you with a high quality connection.

FAQ

How to connect to the Internet through a laptop if its Wi-Fi is broken?

In this case, you need to use a network cable and the provider’s standard settings.

Will the connection speed on a laptop decrease when transferring data through a router?

Yes. If you want a high-speed connection, use a network cable.

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