Connecting a laptop to the Internet via cable. How to connect to the Internet - what you need to pay attention to Setting up a laptop to connect to the Internet via cable

One of the most common situations that I have to deal with in my practice is when the user has the Internet connected, but does not work. Why is this happening?!
The first thing to start looking for a solution to the problem is to reboot all devices associated with Internet access - a router, a computer, etc. Very often this is the result of a small glitch in the operation of one of them and is solved by a simple restart. If it doesn't help, read on!

So, your Internet is not working. How are you connected to it? As a rule, in most cases, the connection is organized through a Wi-Fi router, then see if the Internet access indicator is on or not. For example, on D-Link routers it is made in the form of a globe, on most devices it is simply signed as Internet.

Does not burn? Check the router settings and, if everything is in order, call the technical support of your provider.
But if the indicator glows friendly, then the connection is successful. Check access from other devices - from a tablet, phone or laptop. So you can find out from which side it is worth looking for the cause of the problem. Such cases, when the router connects to the global web and does not distribute the Internet to connected devices, happens once in a thousand. Usually they are associated with a malfunction in its operation and are treated by resetting the settings to the factory settings, followed by a complete reconfiguration. More often, it happens that there is no access from only one of the computers, while everything works fine for others. Then you need to look for the "root of evil" already on it.

If you are connected to the mobile Internet via a USB modem or WiFi module connected to a USB port, then try disconnecting it and reconnecting it. Does not help - switch the gadget to a nearby free port. Windows will reinstall the drivers and you can check again whether access has been granted or not.

Internet Connection Diagnostics in Windows 10

If the Internet is connected on your computer or laptop but does not work and you are sure that the reason lies in the wrong settings, then you should perform a few simple operations. Let's start by pinging some popular site. To do this, press the key combination Win + R to open the Run window:

In the "Open" line, type the command cmd. Click on the "OK" button to open the command line window. We select a command:

ping yandex.ru

If you don't like Yandex, you can specify Google instead. Press the "Enter" key and see the result. If everything is in order, then you will receive something like this response from the server:

If you receive this response:

Then we type another command:

Ping 77.88.8.8

This is the IP address of the public DNS server from Yandex, which is always available. Alternatively, you can ping the server from Google - 8.8.8.8. If the PC has access to the external network, then the response should be:

If the node pings by IP, but the sites do not open, then usually this indicates that the Internet is connected but does not work due to the fact that the DNS server address is not registered (or incorrectly registered) in the settings of the network card. How to do this, I will tell below.

If you see this response:

Then it’s worth checking if the router is available. To do this, it also needs to be pinged. You can see what IP address is used on it on a sticker, usually located at the bottom of the case. Usually it is either or . I have a D-Link router and it uses the second option:

If the router pings, but the node is not on the Internet, then the reason is most likely again in the router or in its settings.
But if the router is also unavailable, this is a reason to delve into the network adapter settings on the computer. But before that, try disabling your antivirus and firewall, as very often they are the cause of most network problems.

It did not help and the Internet is still connected but does not work ?! Well, then again press the key combination Win + R to open the "Run" window and enter the command ncpa.cpl.
If everything was done correctly, then the Windows 10 network connections window should appear:

Right-click on the connection icon and select "Properties" from the menu. In the window that appears, double-click on the line "IP version 4 (TCP / IPv4)" to get into the protocol parameters:

Here we try to set the automatic receipt of addresses and again check the output to the global web.
Still not working? Then check the box "Use the following addresses":

You need to register an IP address from the subnet of your router. If it has an IP of 192.168.0.1, then set the computer to 192.168.0.2. If the router uses 192.168.1.1, then the PC will have 192.168.1.2. Mask 255.255.255.0. As the gateway, you must specify the address of the router. Register it as your preferred DNS server. You can specify an alternative DNS server from Yandex 77.88.8.8 or from Google - 8.8.8.8.

As a rule, after that access to the Internet appears. If none of the tips helped you, then I'm afraid that you need to call a professional specialist who can determine the cause of the problem and be able to fix it. Good luck to all!

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 improvised 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 set up the Internet on their phone. Internet setup is divided into two types: automatic and manual. In this article, we will consider all possible options for connecting a mobile device to the Internet.

How to set up the Internet on the phone automatically?

One of the easiest and fastest ways to connect your phone to the Internet is to order an automatic setup service from your mobile operator. The option to receive settings for accessing the Internet is free for all available 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 the 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 perform the following manipulations:

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

- Make sure you have funds in your mobile account.

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

- Reboot the device.

Most Android phone models may not support the automatic configuration option for 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 settings from your mobile operator, for which you visit the official website from a computer, fill in the required fields and send the settings to your phone. There is also a way to use short numbers, which you need to dial from a mobile phone that you want to connect to the Internet.

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

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

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

For MTS operator: 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 receive the settings automatically on their phone after the first SIM card connection.

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

How to set up the Internet on your phone manually?

Manual way to set up a connection for an MTS operator

The 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 obtaining 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 will 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, you will not be able to connect to the network.

4. After that, a list of mobile networks will be offered. You need to find the appropriate MTS Internet profile or create it 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 access points for connecting to the Kyivstar mobile network, but these points will be presented in the same way when installing an MTS SIM card.

4. If you need to create an access point manually, then you should click on the above button, and 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 settings for operators such as Beeline and Megafon are 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 will need to configure your device. At the same time, it is important to pay attention to 3G tariffs and connect the appropriate service, otherwise the use of the Internet will turn into a huge waste.

To set up your phone to connect to a 3G network for operators such as MTS and Life, you must 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 observe the appearance on the smartphone screen of a high-speed connection using 3G technology.

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

Now the smartphone will automatically connect to the mobile Internet using 3G technology, unless of course there is such a type of coverage in your area.

Features of manual Internet settings from the Life operator

Let us also consider the features of manually setting up an access point to the Internet network of the mobile operator Life. This is a Ukrainian mobile operator that requires special attention to the settings for the Internet. To connect 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 operating system version. In the window that opens, select the "Other networks" section.

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

It is necessary to check the box next to 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, scroll 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 the text with the name "default", and then click on confirmation.

After that, in the access point menu, you can find a new point, which you need to select.

After that, be sure to restart the phone, and after turning it on, make sure that the data transfer mode 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 corresponding “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 that has the same names as for computers. When you open the browser, the home page should automatically load, which indicates the presence of mobile Internet. If there is no Internet, make sure that the phone "catches" the network.

The Internet has firmly entered the life of a modern person; it is used for work, games, news review or communication. It is not so important what goals the users pursue, the fact of its uninterrupted and accurate work is important. It’s good when the system is set up, and all that remains is to make regular monthly payments.

And what about those who have moved to a new building and have no idea how to connect the Internet. The 9-step instruction set out in this article is designed to help the happy owners of new apartments.

From life. I had to move to a new rented apartment, from the previous one - the owners asked. The apartment was not in a new house, but it can be considered a new building in terms of the Internet, since none of the tenants of this old house had the Internet. Therefore, I had to face all the problems that are written in this article. That is, the article can be useful not only for residents of new buildings, but also for residents of old houses, to which none of the providers has yet been connected.

How to connect the Internet Instruction

I. We are looking for an Internet provider

Initially, you need to make a choice and conclude an agreement with him. To do this, you can ask neighbors and residents of neighboring houses about the quality of services of their chosen provider. It is important to get information from the residents of your particular area, since they can know the current situation better than you, all the subtleties and nuances of interaction with possible providers. Yes, and they obviously have more experience (in the territory where your new home is located), if they have already passed this path.

From life. In a rented new apartment, the Internet was simply desperately needed, without it it was impossible to move, and they had already asked to move out of the previous apartment as quickly as possible. So I started by calling potential providers. In the first place was the telephone company, which served the landline telephone installed in the apartment. Alas, the answer was not optimistic, there are no plans to connect the house to the Internet.

Then came the calls to providers, whose phones hung on the bulletin board in the entrance. The first call - and consent to the connection is received. But no one came at the appointed time. Repeated call, repeated promises, and again no one came.

Another provider did the same. And time passed. Called the third, last. Again the situation repeated itself. Then I call directly to the director of this last third firm. In response, of course, surprise, they say why no one responded. Further, apparently, internal disassembly, then the arrival of personnel, and cable laying.

It turned out that my order was the first in the house, and it was required to install special provider equipment in the attic. And for this, coordination with the housing office and other authorities was needed, laying electricity lines there to the attic, etc. and so on. Only thanks to the personal intervention of the provider's director, I finally became the proud owner of a leased line, which was brought to my rented apartment.

II. Dealing with additional services

An important role in the selection of candidates for providers is played by additional services: telephone communication, digital television. If they are not needed, then this paragraph can be skipped.

From life. An ordinary wired landline telephone was removed from a friend in the house and a modern fiber optic cable was installed. The cable in the apartment was connected to a special "box", to which you can connect not only an ordinary wired telephone, but also the Internet and digital television. After connecting the phone, the equipment installers immediately offered to connect the Internet. The acquaintance did not give consent, but if he did, then on the same day he would have access to the Internet at high speed via a dedicated line.

III. Choose a tariff

When choosing a tariff, you need to pay attention to key factors, and for optimal working conditions this is not speed, but the amount of data received per unit of time, that is, a second. Five megabytes per second is quite adequate parameters.

From life. I had no idea how much internet I needed in my new rented apartment. I looked solely at the cost, but focused only on tariffs with the maximum data transfer rate. The provider offered not guaranteed 10 Mbps. What does not guaranteed mean? This means that at any given time, the transmission rate can be less than 10 Mbps. I heard that there are providers that guarantee speeds of 10 Mbps, and even more, up to 50 and 100 Mbps, but I have never dealt with them.

Tariffs offering the maximum data transfer rate had a cost of 500 to 1400 rubles. per month, with limited monthly traffic. I chose it for 700 rubles, with a limit of up to 20 GB per month for receiving data, there were no restrictions on data transfer.

In fact, in life, I still had to switch to a more expensive tariff, which had no restrictions on both the speed and the volume of data transfer. Since for some reason any restrictions are quickly exhausted, and exceeding the limits hurts the pocket. For excess, you can pay many times more than for the tariff itself.

So, if possible, it is better to immediately choose a tariff without speed limits and without traffic limits. Of course, for those who really need the Internet, who need to work a lot with it.

IV. We place an order, conclude an agreement with an Internet provider

Then you need to contact the provider and place an order for connecting services.

From life. It is very important what is written in the contract with the provider. The fact is that you don’t remember about him until there are problems. And problems arise when they are not needed at all. And here the speed of response of the provider is important. My contract says 3 days. In fact, everything is done much faster, if possible right at the moment of contact, if there is no damage on the line. Damage on the line is usually repaired in less than a day. True, there was a case when the same device installed in the entrance failed. The error was floating (that is, it is not), so negotiations with the provider's technical support dragged on for 2 days. But after a competent diagnosis from the provider, the device was replaced in a matter of hours.

It is also important how contact is made with technical support, whether it is possible to contact them by phone. If communication is possible only by e-mail, then when the Internet fails, it is very problematic to send an e-mail. After all, this requires a working Internet.

V. We decide on a router, if there is a need for it

If the number of devices for the Internet to work exceeds one (more than one computer), then it is worth reporting the need. You can buy and connect it yourself, but only if you already have a similar experience, otherwise let a professional do it.

It is worth deciding in advance on the type of Internet: wireless or wired. The cable is brought into the apartment in any case. When using Wi-Fi, the cable is led to the router, and if the connection is wired, then it becomes necessary to reach the wires to the computer's network card.

From life. I needed to connect more than one computer. Therefore, the question of the router arose immediately. But aboutWi-Fi the question did not even arise, since both computers were at that time of the old modification, and they did not know how to work withWi-fi. So the choice fell on a router that received the Internet over a wire, and distributed it over wires, to which up to 4 computers could be connected. That is, wired Internet appeared in the apartment, connected to the provider via a dedicated line, and distributed around the apartment via wires.

VI. We lay wires if wired Internet is selected in the apartment

The best option would be to sketch the location of the furniture in the apartment. The cable must be run along the wall near which the computer or router is located. By purchasing the cable yourself, you can save. But for proper connection, it must meet the following characteristics:

• twisted pair cable, single-core;
• socket socket RG-45.

At the agreed time, an employee of the provider will come and run the cable to the apartment. He will also make the necessary settings and give explanations on the use of the Internet.

From life. In a rented apartment, everything is easier if the owners agree to the external wiring of the Internet. Usually they agree, if not much to spoil the interior. In your own apartment, of course, you want to carry out hidden wiring, hide cables in walls or under skirting boards. The latter (hidden wiring) is much more difficult, it requires repair work, sometimes very serious, because the electrician is a difficult and dirty part of the repair.

Being the "owner" of a rented apartment and having received the consent of the true owners for outdoor wiring, I broadcast all this to the provider's specialists who arrived. They laid all the cables in no time, attaching them to the walls and baseboards with special glue. Everything looked great, but this glue later played a cruel joke with me. But more on that later.

The cable itself was brought by the provider's specialists, they also connected the connectors to the cables, they also connected the router and my 2 computers. So I didn’t have to think about the number of cable cores and types of connectors. Everything worked before my astonished eyes after about an hour of work by these invited provider specialists. And I signed a certificate of completion for them.

VII. We connect wirelessly if wireless Internet is selected

Wireless connectivity pays off over time and becomes more profitable for customers. This is due to the presence of a large number of gadgets that support the Internet: laptops, smartphones, iPhones and even some TVs. However, it is worth taking into account that the speed of the Internet is divided between all working devices.

From life. My friend, whose phone was replaced, finally, having decided to connect the Internet, did not deal with wires, but ordered a router for himselfWi-fi. As a result, the interior of his apartment was not damaged, and without any wires (except for the wire connecting the router to the "box" of the provider), he became the happy owner of the Internet in his own apartment.

VIII. Possible nuances

One of the difficulties that potential subscribers face is the lack of connection in his house, while neighboring houses successfully use the Internet. Sometimes the choice comes down to a single provider, with a theoretical possibility of considering a dozen options. The point in this case lies in unfair competition - by paying the house management, an enterprising provider secures a kind of monopoly on the provision of services.

From life. I just encountered such a situation in a rented apartment. And this is written above. But there was no unfair competition in my case, there was a reluctance of the provider to deal with approvals when we first connected in our house.

Very relevant for the owners of new buildings is the situation when individual residents of the house begin to oppose the connection. They express their protest against the drawn up project or do not allow the cable to be laid through their territory.

From life. And here I ran into these troubles, which is called in full growth. The residents of the house were not against my connection to the Internet, especially since after my ordeals it became much easier for them to become a client of this provider. After all, the house was already connected.

However, as I wrote above, all connection cables were mounted by the provider's technical support staff using special glue. They did the same when running the cable from the attic of the house to my apartment. But the glue dried up, and the cable fell from the ceiling to the floor, and not on my floor, but on the very top floor of the house.

The chairman of the housing association was a miner of the old school, in the truest sense of the word. And he decided to determine the owner of the cable very simply. I took it and cut it. And began to wait, who will be indignant. This is where I showed up. At first I tried to find out the problem with the provider, but they said that they did not see me at all from their equipment. Then they sent technical support, which found the cut wire.

We made peace with the local authorities at home, the cable was repaired, and there were no more such incidents. Instead of glue, stronger methods of attaching wires to walls and ceilings were used.

IX. A little about mobile Internet connection without wires at all

Modern providers offer not only a wired leased line connection or a telephone line connection via an ADSL modem, but also wireless connection schemes. This is done by both special Internet providers, for example, Yota, and well-known mobile operators Beeline, Megafon, MTS, etc.

In this case, neither wires nor negotiations "with local residents" are needed for connection. It is enough to call or come to the office of such a company, conclude an agreement, purchase a USB modem or even a router (receiving a 3G or 4G signal and distributing Internet around the apartment, for example, using Wi-Fi), connect all this to a computer on your own, and work with the Internet.

Not a bad solution, however, any radio connection is less reliable and generally slower. Although this eliminates a lot of problems, including in the event of a forced move, as I had in my life. For the mobile Internet, it is also in Africa - the mobile Internet. You can ride with him, within the same city, for sure.

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According to statistics, almost every user of modern computer systems at least once in their life faced the question of how to set up the Internet on a computer. It is not surprising, because recently the World Wide Web has gained insane popularity and has become available to absolutely everyone who has a computer, laptop or mobile gadget. Despite the complete automation of the process, not everyone knows how to set up an Internet connection.

Networking and Internet Connectivity Basics

The first rule: you need to clearly understand that in some cases you will have to use not automatic connection, but manual mode. In addition, two main conditions must be met here: the presence of a provider and appropriate equipment (network cards, ADSL modems, routers, routers, etc.)

But now we will talk about how to set up the Internet on a computer with a wired connection, since private virtual networks (VPN) in most cases are automatically detected by computers, laptops or mobile devices and require a maximum login and password to enter (provided, of course, that the router is already configured).

What is the TCP/IP protocol?

In Windows operating systems, connection to networks and the Internet is carried out using the TCP / IP protocol system, which is responsible for the correct transmission and reception of data. In fact, this is not even one, but several protocols. This group includes connections via UDP, FTP, SMTP, ICMP, TELNET, etc.

If we talk about how to set up the Internet on a computer, without going into technical details, it can be noted that the set of TCP / IP protocols is associated with a kind of bridge between computers located on a network with a single system of authentication and transmission of byte data streams separated at the beginning and combined at the end of the route. At the same time, it does not matter what operating systems are installed on the terminals connected to each other. This is what makes the TCP / IP system not only the most popular tool for connecting to networks and the Internet, but simply a universal tool.

Network cards and their properties

One of the main conditions is the presence of a network card in the computer terminal, into which the cable is included. Today, fiber optic lines are the most widely used.

To understand how to set up the Internet on Windows, you first need to determine the characteristics of the network card itself. The connection speed will depend on its main characteristics and parameters. The simplest example: a leased line supports a connection with a data transfer rate of about 100 Mbps, but the card does not. In this case, you will not have to rely on the speed declared from the provider. It is clear that a network card cannot transmit and receive more than its face value.

To view all its characteristics, you need to enter the "Control Panel" and select the "Device Manager" section, find the network card installed in the system and right-click the "Properties" option. On the tab field "General" and all indicators will be visible.

Internet Connection Methods

The most common methods of connecting to the Internet are leased lines, broadband DSL lines, LAN connections, satellite connections, TV network channels, and dial-up access. The latter, however, has already outlived its own.

In any case, the question of how to set up an Internet connection, with each connection option, has two standard solutions.

Automatic internet connection

Provided that an account has already been provided by the provider, you need to connect a network cable to the network card connector, designated LAN (if necessary, to the modem or router connector).

In the "Control Panel" you need to select the item "Network Connections" (for Windows 7 "Network and Sharing Center"), use the command "Create a new connection" ("Set up a new connection or network" for Windows 7), then go to the "Connecting to the Internet" section. Then it remains only to follow the instructions of the "Master". At the end of the process (after restarting the computer terminal), you can work.

Connecting to wired Internet in manual mode

As for how to set up the Internet on a computer in manual mode, you first need to perform the above steps, and then use the data provided by the provider.

In the case of automatic configuration, you do not have to enter data manually. Typically, on the TCP/IP Properties tab, the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred and Alternate DNS Server settings will be grayed out because two commands are set in the settings: "Obtain an IP address automatically" and "Obtain DNS address". server automatically. This, of course, saves the user from writing addresses manually. If you dig deeper, then on the "Advanced" tab you will not have to specify the addresses of WINS servers, proxy servers (if any), and even set up an alternative configuration.

However, it often happens that obtaining automatic addresses is either impossible or does not work. This is where the main problems begin.

As a rule, all values ​​specified in the protocol properties tab are unified. So, for example, the IP address is assigned the value 192.168.0.1, the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0, the default gateway and DNS server is 192.168.1.1. In some cases, when creating a connection, the address parameters of the gateway and DNS server match the current IP address (192.168.0.1). By the way, in most cases it is not necessary to prescribe WINS addresses or proxy servers.

How to set up the Internet? Windows XP

To configure an Internet connection in Windows XP, you need to use the standard method: in the Control Panel, use the "Network Connections" command and the "Properties" tab, find the line "Configuring the TCP / IP protocol", and then give preference to one of the proposed options for automatically obtaining addresses or specifying them manually, after going to the “Properties” tab (for PCP / IP).

How to set up the Internet? Windows 7

Creating an Internet connection in Windows 7 has no fundamental differences. The only difference is that some components have a different name, and TCP/IPv4 (fourth version) is used as the protocol.

To configure the connection, use the “Control Panel”, click on the line (or icon) “Network and Sharing Center”, and then apply the option “Set up a new connection or network”. Then it remains only to select the desired type of connection. After the connection is activated, it will again be possible to view all the data, and if necessary, change them using the tabs "Network connection / Properties / Network / Protocol version 4 (PCP / IPv4)", where all addresses will be shown. If these are provided automatically by the provider, the fields to fill will be inactive.

Other ways to connect to the Internet

In principle, there is another option, how to set up a computer via the Internet. True, for an ordinary user, this procedure may seem rather complicated, especially since in this case you need to have a remote connection to a computer terminal on which it is supposed to configure access to the network or the World Wide Web.

To do this, you can use the built-in standard tools of all versions of Windows operating systems located in the Start menu, Programs section. There is a folder "Standard" in which the command "Remote Desktop Connection" (for Windows 7) is located. In other versions of operating systems, the names may change. To create remote access, you can use software packages and applications from other manufacturers and developers, but, as practice shows, the easiest way to create a connection manually is on a local computer with direct access.

Often, there are many problems when you need to connect a computer wirelessly to a router or router. And if a network cable is used for this process, then there are usually no obstacles. Please note that this connection requires an active Internet connection.

At the same time, it should be understood that even in such simple manipulations, some difficulties and errors may occur, which will result in the device not gaining access to the World Wide Web even when cable Internet is connected via a LAN cable.

In this article, we will look at how you can connect the Internet via cable to your computer or laptop. All manipulations are considered on the example of the operating system Windows 7, but they will also be valid for later versions.

How to connect cable internet to a computer

In order to do this, we need:

1. A Wi-fi router that has at least one free LAN cable slot (its color is yellow).
2. Network cable. Such a cable, which has a minimum length, is included with the router you purchased. But if a cable with a longer length is needed, then it can be purchased at one of the computer stores.
3. PC with network card or connector.

Next, we need to take a network cable, and then connect it at one end to the yellow LAN connector located on the back of the router. It does not matter which of the several connectors the cable is connected to. The other end must be connected to the appropriate connector on the device.

Now check if the indicator lights up, indicating that a computer has been connected to the LAN connector. If so, then you need to look at the computer display. On the notification panel, in the lower right corner, the connection status should be displayed without error marks. If so, then the device is connected to the Internet.

Internet connection without a router

To provide a direct connection from the provider to your PC's network card, you need to connect the cable directly to the port called Ethernet. It is located on the back of the computer.

After that, you should configure a new connection.

Step by step network setup in Windows 7:

1. Using the start menu:
2. Go to "Control Panel".
3. When the window with the panel has opened, you need to go to the "Network Control Center".
   
4. In the column on the left, click on the inscription "Change adapter settings".
   
5. Then, in the folder where all existing connections are located, you should right-click on the Ethernet connection, and then - in the context menu on the inscription "Properties".
   
6. After that, you will need to select the TCP / IPv4 protocol and go to its "Properties" again.
7. That's almost all. If you need the connection to be provided via a static IP, then you should check with the provider for the field settings in the window that opens.
8. If you need a dynamic IP, then you should not change anything in the protocol properties window. Any settings and field values ​​will be "dictated" by your system automatically. You just need to press the "OK" key, and the Internet is connected to your device via a cable.

We carry the Internet through a cable to a new PC

In a situation where you need to connect the network to a new device, the algorithm will be slightly different. In such a situation, you will need to create and configure a connection from scratch. Initially, you will need to plug the cable directly into your computer's network card.

Now we do the following:

• Go back to the Control Panel.
• And go to the network control center.
  
• Here we will need to select the setting for a new connection (it can be of different types - via modem, VPN or wireless).
  
• In the window that appears, select the option called "Connect to the Internet." We press the "Next" button.
• Here you need to select the "High Speed" option.
  
• In the next window, you need to fill in the fields. The provider has given you a login and password to connect to the network, they must be entered in the appropriate boxes. We put a checkmark in front of the display of the entered characters and remembering the entered password.
  

If the manipulations are performed correctly, then in the lower right part of your computer or laptop you will see a symbol indicating the newly created connection.

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Why is the internet not working? Problem solving

The causes can be varied, and to eliminate each of them, you will need to perform certain actions.

1. Check if the internet cable is connected. You should make sure that the cable is actually connected and that it is connected to the correct connector.
2. The cable or network card is faulty, or the lan port on the computer is not working. If there are no problems connecting the cable, then you should make sure that the computer is really connected to the network. Pay attention to the indicator on the router or near the connector in the PC. Also, at the bottom of the taskbar, the connection icon will be covered with a red cross. In this situation, it is necessary to repair the network card or troubleshoot the cable.
3. The network is not working although the indicator is flashing. In such a situation, you must first install / reinstall the network driver.
4. Driver installation completed, but no connection? Go to the control panel, and then to the network and sharing center. If the word "Disabled" is grayed out next to the Ethernet connection, right-click on the connection and then click on "Enable".
5. You need to set up a connection. How to do this, you can find above in the article.
6. The router is faulty. If the cable is connected to the computer not directly, but through a router, then the malfunction may be caused by lost router settings. Check this by connecting a network cable directly to the device.
7. The period paid to the provider has ended. Contact the provider's technical support and check the balance status.
8. The connection was blocked by viruses. It is necessary to check the entire system with an antivirus.