Is it possible to connect a router without a computer?

Installing and configuring a router using a personal computer is quite simple. Even if you do not have the skills to configure routers, detailed instructions are always included with it. But sometimes there are situations when there is no laptop or PC nearby, and calling a setup specialist is a rather long process. As a result, it turns out that there is no way to use the Internet.

In this article we will tell you in detail, how to set up a router with your own hands.

How to connect a router without a computer

To do this, you will need a smartphone with the iOS or Android operating system, which has the function of connecting to a wireless network.

What you need to connect

If you use our recommendations for setting up a router without a PC, the procedure will take you a maximum of 1 hour. To set up, we need a router with a power supply, an Internet cable from the provider and a phone that can be connected to the WiFi network.

Important! Before setting up your router, make sure that your smartphone is able to work correctly with wireless networks.

To do this, connect to any WiFi access point. If there are no open points nearby, then turn on the access point on the phone of a relative or friend, and then connect to it.If you were able to connect successfully, then you will not have any difficulties configuring the router.

Connecting a router

The first step is to connect the router so that we can configure it later. The router is connected as follows.

• Connect the Internet cable coming from your provider to the WAN port (most often the port is blue or blue). There is no need to make any special efforts during connection. The plug must be inserted into the connector until you hear a characteristic click.
• If the router has an on/off button, then move it to the “off” position. Then plug the power cable into the appropriate connector. Next, the power supply must be plugged into the outlet.
• Turn on the router using the power button. Now it works, and you can start setting up the Internet.

Attention! If your provider provides you with Internet access via a telephone line, then you need to connect a telephone cable to the line port.

Setting up a router without a computer

• If the router has not been configured before or unsuccessful attempts have been made to connect to the Internet, then first of all you need to reset the settings. For this purpose, there is a special reset button on the case. You cannot press it with your finger; the developers have placed it deeper into the body of the device to prevent accidental pressing.
• To activate a factory reset, take the rod from the pen and press the reset button with the back of the rod.

Important! On many routers you need to press the button for 5 seconds. But we advise you to clarify this information in the user manual.

• When the settings are reset, all the indicators on the router will light up. Next, configure the router according to the instructions provided.

Setup instructions

• Turn on Wi-Fi on your smartphone and scan for networks. After that, connect to the wireless network that the router started broadcasting. If the network is protected by a password, then enter the password that is indicated on the back cover of the router.
• Open your browser and enter 192.168.1.1 or 192.168.0.1 in the address bar. These configuration access addresses are used on most routers. When you are unable to log in to both addresses, you should refer to the instruction manual. Perhaps the default address on the device is different.
• If you entered the correct address, a window for entering your login and password will appear on the screen. Enter the standard parameters: login admin and password admin.
• Now you need to go to the local network settings. To fill out the fields, call the provider's support. With the help of the operator, you can fill in the fields correctly. Also ask your operator for help filling out the wireless network section.
• Finally, go to the security settings and change the standard password for accessing the router to a more complex one.

Important! Be sure to write down the password on a piece of paper and hide it in a secret place, after which do not forget to save the settings.

The fact is that there are cases when attackers connect to the router. Then they can steal your data to carry out various fraudulent plans.

• When the settings are saved, go to the maintenance section and click “reboot”. After this, you can use the Internet without any problems.

How to connect the Internet to a computer without a router

If you have Internet on your phone, you can easily do it on your computer. Connecting to the Internet on a PC without a router takes 3 minutes. After this, you will be able to use the Internet more conveniently from your computer.

For this we need:

• computer;
• smartphone with mobile Internet or home Internet;
• USB cable.

Connection procedure

The connection occurs as follows.

• Turn on the Internet connection on your smartphone.
• Connect your phone using a USB cable to your computer. Wait 1-2 minutes for the drivers to install on your computer. After this, a window will appear asking you to connect a new device.
• Go to the following path on your smartphone: “menu” - “settings” - “more” - “modem mode” - “USB modem”. Move the slider to the on position. After this, you will have Internet access on your computer.

We hope this article was helpful to you. And now you know how you can connect to the Internet on a router without using a computer. We wish you success!