Setting up an Internet connection in Windows XP. How to properly connect wired internet to a laptop

A laptop is often used as a home computer, as a result of which the problem of accessing an inexpensive Internet, which, in addition, has high speed, is urgent for it. An Ethernet connection is more consistent with these qualities today, so we will tell you how to make the correct Internet settings on a laptop.

Ways to connect a laptop to the Internet

There are several ways to connect your laptop to the wired Internet:

• via a USB modem, which is convenient, for example, in the country, but such a connection often does not provide sufficient speed and is usually more expensive;
• using Wi-Fi, if there is an access point, for example, when a Wi-Fi router can be turned on with a stationary computer with the Internet;
• this can be done using a wired Ethernet network that provides the highest speed, the connection to which will be discussed below.

Cable Internet for a laptop is the fastest, but also the most inconvenient, since in fact it can turn a mobile computer into a stationary one. In the country, for example, it is better to turn on a simple USB modem. A Wi-Fi router is very useful for using in an apartment.

Preparing to connect the cable internet

To set up an Ethernet connection, first connect a network cable to your laptop. You can also connect a router to it, which, after configuration, will be able to distribute Wi-Fi to any other devices, providing a pretty decent speed.

The "twisted pair" wire is laid from the switch at the entrance to the place where you plan to make an exit point to the Network. A special tool is used to mount an RJ-45 plug on the cable, which must be plugged into the corresponding socket on the panel on the side of your laptop.

Network connection will not be possible without the necessary drivers for the network card. To check the correctness of their installation, do the following:

1. Windows XP. Go to the control panel by clicking "Start", select the network connections section.
2. For Windows 7 and older. Go from the control window to the network and sharing settings section, then select the change settings for the adapter.

If the window that opens is empty, the driver is probably not installed.

General rules for connecting high-speed Internet

The data required for connection is indicated in a special agreement. If you want to turn on the router, then you will need to make other settings described in the specification for the device. If the network is not automatically detected, you will have to configure the TCP / IP protocol yourself.

In Windows 7 and 8, the connection is made in the following order:

In Windows 10, the connection is made as follows:

1. From the Start menu options, go to Network and Internet.
2. Next, you will need to open the adapter parameters setting.
3. Then follow all the steps, starting from the 3rd, described for Windows 7 and 8 systems.

Further, no action is required - the connection should work at full speed automatically. If you connect through a router, the order may differ for different providers, so in order to set up the Internet, first find out the full information on the corporate website from the provider that provides this service.

Alternative internet for summer cottages

Note that in the country, where it is not possible to connect to the Internet via a cable, the best choice would be to use a USB modem. With its connection, as a rule, there are no problems:

1. Insert the SIM card into the modem, then connect the device to the laptop;
2. The system will detect a new device and offer to install a program that allows you to use the modem on your device;
3. You may then have to enter the PIN code indicated on the card, after which the modem will automatically connect the laptop to the Internet.

In a word, you can connect to the Internet, which would have a high speed even in the country, through a cable or a router, while the procedure for setting up the connection may sometimes differ slightly.

As you know, a computer without access to the World Wide Web is not of particular interest. Almost everyone needs the Internet, but not everyone knows how to configure it. The procedure for connecting a laptop to the Internet is practically no different from a similar operation on a stationary PC. There are only a few ways that will be discussed in detail.

Connecting a laptop to a wired Internet

Wired internet has long been a common pleasure that many have. This connection has both pros and cons. The access speed will be relatively high, but the laptop cannot be carried far with you, as the wire limits the distance. All settings are usually performed by the wizard when connecting. You will also need to re-configure everything after reinstalling the OS. This requires a couple of steps.

1. In the control panel, go to the "Network and Internet" tab.

2. Select the item "Network management ...".

3. Press the button "Setting up a new connection ...".

4. Select "New connection", then click on the 2nd option.

5. Now you need to enter the information provided by the provider (login, password). Here you can set a name and try to connect. If everything is configured correctly, then the Internet should appear on the laptop.

Connecting a laptop to Wi-fi

The most convenient method. If you have a configured Wi-Fi router at home, you can connect your laptop to the Internet in just a couple of minutes.

Procedure:
1. Activate the wireless module on the laptop.
2. Open the "Network Connections" tab in the control panel.
3. Now you need to find a wireless connection and activate it through the menu (item "Enable").
4. It remains to select a specific point from the list and try to connect to it.

If an access password was previously set, then you need to enter it. If the network is open, then you do not need to enter anything. However, you should definitely set a combination to protect the connection so that no one can connect to it.

Internet connection using a modem

After purchasing a modem, the first thing you need to do is connect it to an available USB port. Usually all components are automatically installed. After the software installation is complete, you can start the configuration process.

1. Go to the control panel, find "Network Control Center ...".

2. It is necessary to "Set up a new connection", then click on the item "Internet connection".

3. A list of three options will appear, you need to click "Dial-up".

4. Now you need to enter the information that was provided by your service provider and complete the setup process.

Setting up a connection on a laptop is quite simple, but you first need to decide on a connection method. It is very convenient to use a Wi-Fi router, since you can connect not only a computer, but also a smartphone.

Today we will deal with the question how to set up internet on a computer or laptop. As a rule, the Internet is configured by an employee of the provider at the moment when you conclude an agreement with him for the provision of services - after all, it is the correct access to the World Wide Web that is an indicator of the performance of this service. However, subsequently, when reinstalling Windows or purchasing new computer Internet settings may fail, and here we will face a dilemma - call technical support or do it yourself. In fact, this task is not at all difficult, so by reading this article to the end, you can save money more than once.

The most common type of connection is cable - a wire is pulled into your apartment with a special LAN connector at the end, which is inserted into the network card in the PC case. However, depending on the provider, there are several types of network connections. How to set up the Internet correctly and in what way the connection to the World Wide Web takes place should be indicated in the papers of the contract that was given to you during the initial setup of the Internet by the employee. There are several of them - automatic IP, static IP, PPPoE, L2TP, with filtering by MAC address. Let's consider them in order.

Internet setup automatically

I called this type automatic, because if your provider connects you using this type, then you're in luck - you don't have to configure anything at all. With it, the computer receives an IP address in the network "by itself" - that is, we simply plug in an Ethernet cable and use the Internet. If it does not work, then make sure that all configurations are zeroed - for this, go to "Start\u003e Control Panel\u003e Network and Internet\u003e Network and Sharing Center\u003e Network Connections Management\u003e Changes to adapter settings", right-click on " Local Area Connection "and go to" Properties\u003e Internet Protocol version TCP / IP v.4 ". Here all values \u200b\u200bshould be on "Automatic", as in the picture

Internet connection on a computer with authorization

In this fairly common type, or rather types, because there are two of them, you have to sweat a little and use the handles to create a connection and enter a username and password to set up an Internet connection. If you click on the desktop icon every time to access the Internet, a connection window opens, in which you click on a button - this is your case.

PPPoE

PPPoE - connection to the provider's servers occurs only by login and password. If suddenly you reinstalled Windows, then in order to restore the possibility of going out, do the following:

1. Go to "Start\u003e Control Panel"

   

2. further in "Networks and Internet"

   

3. and in the "Network and Sharing Center"

   

4. Here somewhere on the page (in the left column for Windows 7 or in the main window in Windows 8 and 10) we see the menu item "Establish a connection or network" - click on it

   

5. Here we select "Internet Connection" and click "Next"

   

6. Select "High Speed \u200b\u200b(PPPoE)" and move on

   

7. We enter the login and password that the provider issued - they, as a rule, are indicated in the contract.

   

8. After that, we return to the "Network Control Center" and find in the menu the link "Change adapter settings" - go through it.

   

9. We find "High-speed connection" - now it is in the "Disabled" state.

   

10. Double click on it, a window for authorization will open. We press the "Connection" button and rejoice! For convenience, this "High Speed \u200b\u200bConnection" can be dragged to the "Desktop" with the mouse, creating an icon with a quick link.

    

L2TP

L2TP is another type of Internet configuration with authorization. To activate it, we do everything the same as in the previous method, up to step 4 inclusive.

Connecting a laptop to the Internet with a static IP

The next type will not ask you to enter your username and password and click on the icons for the connection each time, but it does require manually entering the IP address settings to connect to the provider's equipment. For the settings, we go through the chain "Start\u003e Control Panel\u003e Network and Internet\u003e Network and Sharing Center\u003e Manage network connections\u003e Change adapter settings", right-click on "Local Area Connection" and go to "Properties\u003e Protocol Internet version TCP / IP v.4 ".

And enter the values \u200b\u200bprovided by the provider in the IP address and DNS server fields.

Filtering by MAC address

Finally, the provider can filter by MAC address for any of the above types. This means that you can only connect to the Internet on the computer that is registered with the provider. Plug the cable into another and the internet will be gone. This byaka usually appears at the moment when you bought a new computer (or network card), brought it home, but the Internet does not plow. To be honest, I don’t understand at all why some of our “friends” are doing such garbage, but if so, then you can activate the network connection only by calling the support service and saying that you bought a new PC.

That's all for today - I'm sure that you now know exactly how to connect the Internet to your computer and you can 100% do it yourself!

Hello dear subscribers and guests of my blog! In today's issue I will tell you about the features of setting up the Internet on a mobile phone. A mobile phone is the very first handy computer tool with which a person can access the Internet.

In order to be able to be online in social networks, read news, use a navigator or check mail, you need to set up an Internet connection on your phone. Not everyone knows how to properly configure the Internet on their phone. Internet tuning is divided into two types: automatic and manual. In this material, we will consider all sorts of options for connecting a mobile device to the Internet.

How to set up the Internet on the phone in an automatic way?

One of the simplest and fastest ways to connect your phone to the Internet is to order an automatic configuration service from your mobile operator. The option of getting settings for Internet access is free for all existing Russian operators, and does not depend on the connected tariff plan. To receive automatic settings, you need to call the call center from your mobile phone, and then leave a corresponding request. After some time, the phone will receive automatic settings for the Internet, and the user will need to agree with their installation. To do this, open a message and then select the "Set settings" button. This method is one of the most popular to connect your phone to the Internet.

There are cases when, after receiving automatic settings on the phone, the device cannot access the network. In this situation, you will need to carry out the following manipulations:

- Make sure that the appropriate tariff for Internet access has been connected.

- Make sure that you have funds on your mobile account.

- Make sure that the settings have been installed on the phone, for which you must click on the "Set settings" button.

- Reboot the device.

Most Android phone models may not support the option of automatic configuration to mobile operators. A number of such operators include: MTS, Life and Beeline. If, nevertheless, your device does not connect to the network, then you will need to create the settings yourself. To do this, you need to order the settings from your mobile operator, for which you visit the official website from your computer, fill in the required fields and send the settings to your phone. There is also a way to use short numbers, which must be dialed from a mobile phone that needs to be connected to the Internet.

For operator Life: dial * 123 * 6 #. You can also send an SMS-message to number 123 with the text "INTERNET".

For the Beeline operator: you need to dial the command * 110 * 181 #.

For the operator Megafon: you need to send an SMS-message with the number "1" to number 5049.

For the operator MTS: visit the official website or follow the link http://www.mts.ua/ru/online-services/settings#settings-auto. Thus, the 3G service will be connected.

It is important to know! Many users get the settings automatically on their phone after the first SIM card connection.

Now let's pay attention to manual Internet connection settings on the phone for one of the most popular operator in Russia - MTS.

How to set up the Internet on your phone manually?

Manual method of setting up a connection for an MTS operator

Mobile company MTS provides communication services not only in Russia, but also in countries such as Belarus and Ukraine. If the device cannot connect to the Internet by receiving automatic settings, then the following manipulations should be performed:

1. Go to the main menu on your Android device.

2. Go to the "Settings" menu, and then find the "Wireless networks" or "Mobile networks" section.

3. After that, you need to enable the mobile Internet function. This can be done by moving the shutter to the right position. If you do not enable this function, it will be impossible to connect to the network.

4. A list of mobile networks will then be offered. You need to find the appropriate MTS Internet profile or create one yourself. To do this, go to the "Access points" section, and then select the appropriate profile from the proposed list or click on the option to create a new access point. The screenshot below shows the access points for connecting to the Kyivstar mobile network, but these points will be presented in the same way when installing the MTS SIM card.

4. If you need to create an access point manually, then you should click on the above button, then specify the Name - MTS, Login Username - mts, Password - mts, as well as the address of the connection point or APN: internet.mts.ru. All other parameters remain unchanged.

5. After that, you can start trying to access the Internet from your smartphone. Manual configuration for operators such as Beeline and Megafon is almost identical, so there is no need to consider them separately. In order to clarify the address of the access point, you will need to contact the operator.

How to connect 3G connection?

To use high-speed 3G Internet, you need to configure your device. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to 3G tariffs and connect to the appropriate service, otherwise the use of the Internet will turn into colossal waste.

To configure your phone to connect to a 3G network for operators such as MTS and Life, you need to order automatic settings. If for some reason you cannot do this, then you should create an access point manually. To do this, you need to do a number of the following manipulations:

- You must click on the network mode selection panel.

- Select the item GSM / WCDMA.

After that, close the settings window, and then restart the smartphone. After that, you can see the appearance on the smartphone screen of a high-speed 3G connection.

On some more modern smartphones, you only need to set the preferred networks: 2G, 3G or 4G.

Now the smartphone will automatically connect to the mobile Internet using 3G technology, if, of course, this type of coverage is available in your area.

Features of manual Internet configuration from the operator Life

Consider also the features of manual configuration of the Internet access point of the mobile operator Life. This is a Ukrainian mobile operator that requires special attention to the settings for the Internet. To connect the mobile Internet on Life, you must perform the following manipulations:

We go into the settings of the smartphone, after which we select the item "Mobile networks" or "Connections". It all depends on the phone model and the version of the operating system. In the window that opens, select the "Other networks" section.

In the window that opens, select the item "Mobile networks".

It is necessary to put a tick in front of the "Mobile data" item, and then enter the "Access points" section.

After that, the item for creating a new access point is selected.

In the window that opens, go down and select two items: Authentication Type or Authentication Type, and Access Point Type or APN Type.

In the first window, you must select the "PAP" mode.

In the window with the name "Access point type" you need to write a text with the name "default", and then click on confirmation.

After that, in the menu of access points, you can find a new point, which must be selected.

After that, be sure to restart the phone, and after turning it on, make sure that the data transfer function is enabled in the settings. Then you can start using the mobile Internet.

Now, in order to access the Internet from your smartphone, you just need to turn on the appropriate "Mobile Internet" mode.

Summing up today's article “how to set up the Internet on your phone”, it remains to add that to access the Internet you will also need to use a special browser, which have the same names as for computers. After opening the browser, the home page should automatically load, which indicates the presence of mobile Internet. If the Internet is not available, make sure that the phone is "catching" the network.

There is no doubt that today a wireless connection to the Internet based on the use of ADSL modems is becoming more widespread. But sometimes (and very often) it is necessary to configure the connection bypassing such devices, using for this a direct connection of the computer to the provider via a cable. Let's talk about how to connect the Internet via a cable on a computer. Immediately it is worth considering some of the nuances, as well as the appearance of possible problems, errors or failures of the connection being created, which will be considered separately.

How to connect the Internet via a cable on a computer: what is needed for this?

The main and prerequisite, without which it will be simply impossible to carry out what was conceived, is the presence of an installed network adapter on the computer or laptop, for which all the necessary drivers must be installed (sometimes they may need to be updated to the latest versions).

Of course, any of the latest Windows operating systems installs such drivers on their own (either during its initial installation, or upon detecting a new connected device), but if you have an original disk with a set of such control software, it is better to install the “native” device drivers exactly from this set.

Only in this case, the performance of the network card will be fully guaranteed. We will consider issues related to updating drivers a little later, but running a little ahead, it should be said that it is not recommended to update using the system means (it will be clear why later).

The second point is related to the cable used, which will be connected directly to the corresponding port of the network card. These cables have RJ-45 connectors. Finally, the user must have signed an agreement with the provider company, which not only provides access to the Internet, but also provides a preliminary list of all the basic settings and addresses that will need to be registered on their own if the support specialist does not.

In general, by and large, if you understand how to connect the Internet on a computer via a cable from a router or modem, there is nothing particularly complicated here. If desired, any user who has even the slightest idea of \u200b\u200bthe basics of working with Windows systems can perform such operations independently. And this whole process will take only a few minutes. Why was it mentioned in this case that you can use a cable from the router? Yes, only because it is completely identical to standard power cords that are available in any specialty store.

How do I access the network presets on different systems?

So, the equipment seems to have been decided. Now let's take a look at some basic settings and how to access them in different Windows modifications. If we talk about how to connect the Internet on a computer via a cable from a router to Windows XP, in this system, access to network parameters can be obtained directly from the start menu, in which there is a corresponding item in a separate category. Later versions also have it, but not in the main list, but in the utilities section. In Windows 10, the easiest way is to use RMB on the start button, where the desired section will be shown in the list. In general, for all systems without exception, you can use a universal tool in the form of a "Control Panel", in which you need to go to the section for managing networks and sharing, after which you will need to refer to the link to change the properties of the network adapter.

In this case, we are interested in the one for which Ethernet or "Local Area Connection" is indicated in the description.

Difference between dynamic and static IP addresses

Let's leave aside the questions regarding how to connect the Internet via a cable on a computer, and look at one important nuance. Typically, providers suggest using two types of addresses to create a connection: static and dynamic. The difference between them is not as great as it might seem at first glance. A static address is assigned to each individual computer and does not change during Internet access, that is, it is constant. The dynamic address is changed at each session (its new value is set).

Some people mistakenly think that this is akin to Nothing like it! VPN clients or proxy servers simply change external addresses so that the user's machine cannot be identified by geographic location, and have nothing to do with internal addresses. The change of address is made with the selection of the currently unused IP from the available addresses of the provider itself, which in no way affects the change in the regional location. But which one to choose if the provider really offers to use either one or the other? It is believed that the best connection quality is provided exclusively when setting a static address, so choose this option, although dynamic addresses look a little simpler in the configuration.

How to connect the Internet on a computer via a cable in Windows 7 and other systems: a standard method for setting up a connection

To establish an Internet connection, first of all, you need to call the properties item through the PCM on the selected network adapter, and then go to the IPv4 protocol settings. The fields for the addresses must be filled in according to the list provided by the provider.

However, if you do not have it for some reason, or you have lost it, in the IP field for the static address write a combination, say, 192.168.1.3, the subnet mask is almost always 255.255.255.0, and in the gateway field, write 192.168. 1.1. For dynamic IPs, if provided, you can set to receive all addresses in automatic mode.

Below you should fill in the fields for the addresses of the primary and alternate DNS servers. They will have to be checked with the provider. If that turns out to be impossible, that's okay. Set it up automatically or use free combinations like those from Google above that work just as well. Then just save the changes, just in case, reboot and check the Internet access.

Note: especially when configuring, pay attention to the point of disabling proxy for local addresses, if the use of a server of this type is not provided by the provider, otherwise there may be problems with the connection.

Setting up a high speed connection

Now, briefly about how to connect to the Internet via a cable on a computer, if you intend to configure a high-speed PPPoE connection. In this case, in the network management section, you first need to create a new connection, and then specify its type.

It will be either PPPoE for direct communication with the provider without using network devices, or dial-up in the case of using modems, for example, 3G / 4G standards. After that, you need to enter a username with a password and specify a new name for the created connection. After completing all procedures, simply press the connect button.

What to look for when using a router?

As for the routers, we will not dwell on them, since in this material the wireless connection is not considered.

However, it is worth noting that many modern models can be used as modems, therefore, first in the device's web interface, after logging in through any web browser, the router must be switched to modem mode.

Internet setup issues when using the services of the operator "Rostelecom"

Finally, as an example, let's look at how to configure the Internet on a computer via a Rostelecom cable, step by step.

Basically, the IPv4 protocol does not differ much from everything described, and it may look like the one shown in the image above, but taking into account the input of the addresses that are present in the service contract and the activation of the IPv6 protocol. There shouldn't be any difficulties here.

Now, briefly about how to set up the Internet on a computer via a Rostelecom cable in Windows 7 or any other system if you use a router and a PPPoE connection. Go to the router's web interface (192.168.1.1), use admin / admin as the login and password, specify PPPoE in the connection type, enter the login and password from the contract (not to be confused with authorizing access to the router settings), and most importantly - in in the VPI / VCI parameters, set your region. When finished, save your changes and restart your modem / router.

Possible problems and their elimination

As for possible communication errors, it is impossible to foresee everything. But as a first step, use the following techniques:

• check if you entered the correct IP address and gateway;
• replace the default values \u200b\u200bfor DNS with combinations from Google;
• disable the use of proxies;
• update the network card drivers (it is best to use automated programs like Driver Booster);
• temporarily disable antivirus and firewall;
• delete the existing connection and recreate it.

If all else fails, invoke the Windows troubleshooter and use the tips to correct the situation. If this does not help, contact your Internet service provider directly.