您已经搬进了新家或公寓，您要做的第一件事就是设置您的互联网连接。
无论是您第一次这样做，还是自从您上次设置互联网以来已经很长时间忘记从哪里开始 - 这篇文章都会有所帮助。
将此视为您的分步指南，以尽快在家中设置互联网。
1. 选择您的互联网服务提供商(Internet Service Provider)( ISP )
在您居住的地方接入互联网的第一步是选择正确的互联网服务提供商 ( ISP )。在大多数地方（至少在美国），您通常有几个选项，但通常每个选项只有一家公司可用。在竞争激烈的大都市地区，情况可能并非如此。
以下是您必须选择的互联网服务提供商类型。
- 数字用户线 (DSL)(Digital Subscriber Line (DSL))：这是通过您当地的电话服务公司提供的。
- 有线宽带(Cable Broadband)：通常通过当地有线电视公司提供。
- 光纤宽带(Fiber Optic Broadband)：由您的有线电视公司和其他本地互联网提供商提供。
- 无线(Wireless)：通常由手机公司提供。
- 卫星(Satellite)：由卫星电缆或互联网公司（如DISH）或当地互联网提供商提供。
- 专用租用线路(Dedicated leased line)：专用于您的互联网连接的固定带宽连接。通常非常昂贵，并被大公司用于他们的办公室互联网连接。
在您所在地区寻找提供这些互联网服务的可用公司可能会让人感到不知所措，但您可以通过几种方法来做到这一点。
最常见的方法是在Google上搜索“互联网服务提供商”并找到您可以联系的公司列表。
这种方法的问题在于，这些公司提供哪些类型的互联网访问并不总是很明显。更好的方法是使用一个在线目录站点，它可以帮助您找到适合您的互联网提供商。
其中一些最受欢迎的包括：
这些服务向您展示您所在地区的所有ISP(ISPs)以及他们提供的互联网访问类型。一旦您决定了您需要哪种类型，只需致电ISP并订购服务即可。
2. 安装和设置(Set Up)您的路由器/调制解调器
根据您订购的互联网服务类型，您提供的路由器可能会略有不同。尽管此设备被称为“路由器”，但它在技术上被称为“调制解调器”。
(Router)DSL调制解调器中使用的路由器技术包括ADSL或VDSL，它们只是通过电话线工作的数据传输技术。因此，这些调制解调器上的输入端口将包括一个电话端口，您可以将其插入家中的电话插孔。
如果您已注册光纤互联网连接，调制解调器将包含GPON数据传输技术。
电缆调制解调器包括同轴输入端口，您可以将其插入家中的宽带电缆插孔。卫星(Satellite)调制解调器通常具有多个天线，以实现从高架卫星来回通信。
在任何情况下，某些ISP(ISPs)都可能允许您购买自己的调制解调器(purchase your own modem)并避免月租费。在其他情况下，ISP(ISPs)要求您使用他们提供的特定品牌的调制解调器，并在您的帐单中包含它的月费。
如果您对调制解调器/路由器技术一无所知，最好让您的ISP为您提供他们知道可以与他们的 Internet 服务一起使用的路由器。
调制解调器交付后，为您的家庭互联网连接设置它非常简单。
- 将调制解调器放在家中提供互联网服务的端口附近。这可能是电缆插座、电话插座，或者在卫星互联网的情况下靠近窗户。
- 将调制解调器上的电话、光纤(fiber)或电缆端口连接到家中适当的插座。
- 使用随附的电源适配器将调制解调器连接到附近的电源插座。
- 调制解调器开机后，您可能需要致电您的ISP以确认他们可以连接到您的调制解调器并且它具有有效的互联网连接。
3. 将您的WiFi 路由器(WiFi Router)连接到调制解调器(Modem)
既然您家中有一个连接到 Internet 的 Internet 调制解调器，您唯一剩下的任务就是使用您的所有设备连接到该 Internet 连接。
有几个选项，具体取决于调制解调器类型。如果调制解调器启用了WiFi ，那么它也是一个(WiFi)WiFi路由器，它将产生一个内部WiFi网络，您可以连接到您家中的设备。如果不是，那么您需要购买辅助WiFi路由器才能连接到您的调制解调器。
不要让这些设备背面的端口吓到您。将所有东西连接在一起实际上相当容易。
Netgear 实际上提供了一个有用的图表(Netgear actually provides a useful diagram)，您可以使用它来帮助连接所有内容。
使用以下步骤将调制解调器连接到路由器并启用家庭WiFi网络。
- 将以太网电缆从调制解调器上的Internet端口连接到 WiFi 路由器上的Internet端口。(Internet)
- DSL/Cable/Satellite调制解调器的电源并等待所有指示灯亮起且Internet指示灯亮起。
- 打开WiFi(WiFi)路由器电源并等待互联网(Internet)指示灯亮起。您还应该看到WiFi指示灯快速闪烁。
现在您的家庭WiFi网络已准备就绪。
在继续下一步之前，请确保配置 WiFi 路由器以完全保护您的家庭网络(configure your WiFi router to fully secure your in-home network)免受黑客攻击。这也将防止邻居在未经您许可的情况下访问您的网络。
设置WiFi网络密码时，请务必记下它，以备日后连接设备时使用。
4. 将您的设备连接到互联网(Internet)
现在，您可以通过两种主要方式将每台设备连接到新的互联网连接。您可以连接到WiFi无线网络，也可以使用以太网电缆直接连接到路由器。
如何进行有线连接(How to Make a Wired Connection)
要使用以太网电缆进行连接，只需将电缆的一端插入计算机或笔记本电脑的以太网端口即可。将另一端插入路由器背面的一个网络端口（不是调制解调器！）
您如何知道要插入路由器背面的哪个端口？
通常，这些网络端口以黄色突出显示。它们通常也有编号。避免插入标有“ Internet ”的端口，因为该端口只能连接到您的 Internet 调制解调器。
通过以太网连接后，您的计算机或笔记本电脑将立即连接互联网。
如何进行无线连接(How to Make a Wireless Connection)
要使用Windows 10(Windows 10) PC 或笔记本电脑连接到新的WiFi网络，只需选择任务栏右下角的无线图标。这将显示所有可连接的WiFi网络。只需(Just)选择Connect，输入网络密码。
要使用Mac(Mac)连接到Wifi网络，请选择菜单栏中的WiFi图标，选择打开 WiFi(Turn WiFi on)，然后选择要连接的WiFi网络。(WiFi)
在 Android 设备上，打开设置(Settings)，选择连接(Connections)，选择Wi-Fi，然后点击您要连接的网络。在 iPhone 上，打开设置(Settings)，选择Wi-Fi，打开Wi-Fi并点击您要加入的网络。
如果您尝试连接任何设备并且显示您的互联网已连接但您无法访问互联网，则您需要了解更高级的互联网连接故障排除提示(more advanced internet connection troubleshooting tips)。
此时，您的家应该有一个有效的互联网连接和一个活动的WiFi网络，以连接所有支持互联网的设备。
How to Set Up Internet at Your Home (For Beginners)
You’ve moved into your new home or apartment, and the very first thing уou want to do is set up yoυr іnternet connection.
Whether it’s your first time doing it, or it’s been so long since you last set up the internet that you forgot where to start – this article will help.
Consider this your step by step guide to set up internet at home as quickly as possible.
1. Choose Your Internet Service Provider (ISP)
The first step in getting internet access where you live is choosing the right internet service provider (ISP). In most locations (at least in the U.S.), you usually have a few options, but often only one company is available for each option. This may not be the case in metro areas where there’s more competition.
The following are the types of internet service providers you have to choose from.
- Digital Subscriber Line (DSL): This is provided through your local phone service company.
- Cable Broadband: Typically offered through the local cable company.
- Fiber Optic Broadband: Offered by your cable company and other local internet providers.
- Wireless: Usually provided by cellular phone companies.
- Satellite: Offered by satellite cable or internet companies like DISH or local internet providers.
- Dedicated leased line: A fixed bandwidth connection dedicated to only your internet connection. Usually very expensive and used by larger companies for their office internet connections.
Finding available companies in your area that provide these internet services can feel overwhelming, but there are a few ways you can do this.
The most common approach is just searching Google for “internet service provider” and finding listings of companies you can contact.
The problem with this approach is that it’s not always obvious which types of internet access these companies offer. A better approach is to use one of the online directory sites that’ll help you find the internet provider that’s right for you.
Some of the most popular of these include:
- Broadbandnow.com: Just type your zip code and see all available listings.
- Highspeedinternet.com: Enter your zip code and select Search Providers to see all listings.
- Allconnect.com: Select Search providers and type your address to see local internet providers.
- Inmyarea.com: Enter your zip code or address and select the search icon to see available providers.
These services show you all ISPs in your area as well as the types of internet access they offer. Once you’ve decided which type you need, just call the ISP and order service.
2. Install and Set Up Your Router/Modem
Depending on the type of internet service you order, the router you’re provided can be slightly different. Even though this device is referred to as a “router”, it’s technically known as a “modem”.
Router technologies used in DSL modems include ADSL or VDSL, which are just data transfer technologies that work over phone lines. So, the input ports on these modems will include a phone port that you plug into the phone jack in your home.
If you’ve signed up for a fiber optic internet connection, the modem will include GPON data transfer technology.
Cable modems include coaxial input ports that you plug into the broadband cable jack in your home. Satellite modems typically have a number of antennas to enable communication back and forth from overhead satellites.
In every case, some ISPs may allow you to purchase your own modem and avoid a monthly rental fee. In other cases, ISPs require you to use their specific supplied brand of modem and include the monthly fee for it in your bill.
If you don’t know anything about modem/router technologies, you’re better off letting your ISP provide you with the router that they know works with their internet service.
Once your modem is delivered, setting it up for your home internet connection is very simple.
- Place the modem near the port in your home that provides the internet service. This might be the cable outlet, the phone outlet, or near a window in the case of satellite internet.
- Connect the phone, fiber optic, or cable port on your modem to the appropriate outlet in your home.
- Use the included power adapter to connect your modem to a nearby power outlet.
- Once your modem is powered on, you may need to call your ISP to confirm that they can connect to your modem and that it has an active internet connection.
3. Connect Your WiFi Router to the Modem
Now that you have an internet modem in your home that’s connected to the internet, your only remaining task is to connect to that internet connection with all your devices.
There are a few options, depending on the modem type. If the modem is WiFi enabled, then it’s also a WiFi router and it’ll produce an internal WiFi network that you can connect to with devices in your home. If it isn’t, then you’ll need to purchase a secondary WiFi router to connect to your modem.
Don’t let the ports on the back of these devices scare you. Connecting everything together is actually fairly easy.
Netgear actually provides a useful diagram you can use that’ll help with hooking everything up.
Use the following steps to connect your modem to your router and enable your in-home WiFi network.
- Connect an ethernet cable from the Internet port on your modem to the Internet port on your WiFi router.
- Power up the DSL/Cable/Satellite modem and wait until all lights are on and the Internet light is on.
- Power up the WiFi router and wait until the Internet light is on. You should also see the WiFi light flashing quickly.
Now your in-home WiFi network is ready.
Before you move on to the next step, make sure you configure your WiFi router to fully secure your in-home network from hackers. This will also prevent neighbors from accessing your network without your permission.
When you set up your WiFi network password, make sure to make a note of it for later when you want to connect your devices.
4. Connect Your Devices to the Internet
Now there are two main ways you can connect each device to your new internet connection. You can connect to the WiFi wireless network, or you can use an ethernet cable to connect directly to your router.
How to Make a Wired Connection
To connect using an ethernet cable, just plug one end of the cable into the ethernet port on your computer or laptop. Plug the other end into one of the network ports on the back of your router (not the modem!)
How do you know which port on the back of your router to plug into?
Typically these network ports are highlighted in yellow. They’re also commonly numbered. Avoid plugging into the port labeled as “Internet” because that one should only be connected to your internet modem.
Once you’re connected via ethernet, your computer or laptop will instantly have an internet connection.
How to Make a Wireless Connection
To connect to your new WiFi network with a Windows 10 PC or laptop, just select the wireless icon to the lower right corner of the taskbar. This will display all available WiFi networks to connect to. Just select Connect, enter the network password.
To connect to a Wifi network with a Mac, select the WiFi icon in the menu bar, select Turn WiFi on, and select the WiFi network to connect to.
On an Android device, open Settings, select Connections, select Wi-Fi, and tap the network you want to connect to. On iPhone, open Settings, select Wi-Fi, turn on Wi-Fi and tap the network that you want to join.
If you try to connect any device and it’s showing that your internet is connected but you can’t access the internet, you’ll need to walk through more advanced internet connection troubleshooting tips.
At this point, your home should have a working internet connection and an active WiFi network to connect all your internet-enabled devices to.
