How to set up home internet

How to set up internet service

Are you a first-time internet buyer? Have you recently moved and need to shop for internet service in your area? Well, here are a few tips to help you navigate thru getting your own home internet.

Step 1: Compare providers and plans

Locate internet providers in your area. Consider connection type, available internet speeds, starting price, service reliability, contract lengths and bundle deals when making your selections.

Step 2: Order your internet service

Once you’ve found your favorite provider and plan, give them a call. They will gather some basic information to sign you up and provide you with any additional information needed.

Step 3: Set up your internet service

Some providers give you a choice between self-installation or professional installation. If you choose a professional install, your new internet service provider will come out to your house and physically connect you to the network. After installation is complete, you’re ready to begin browsing.

How to set up internet equipment

Typically, your provider will send a technician out to complete your installation and set up your equipment for you. But, if you need to do a self-install or you’ve purchased your own equipment separately, setting up your home network is simple.

Step 1: Get a modem & router

You can purchase your own modem and router or, depending on your provider, you can rent equipment. A modem will bring the internet connection into your home from your internet service provider. The router takes the internet connection from your modem and distributes it to the multiple devices connected into your home network.

Nowadays, many internet service providers also offer combined modem/router units, so you might even be able to plug all your cords into a single piece of equipment.

Step 2: Connect your router to the provider network

Take the line designated by your service provider as being the internet line for your home and plug it into your modem.
Take the Ethernet cable from your modem and plug it into your wireless router.
Now plug in the power cords of both devices, turn them both on, and let them calibrate and communicate with each other for a few minutes. You’ll see the lights on both devices flicker back and forth for a little while.