setting wireless home network

Installing and Configuring your WLAN

To maximize benefit from the directions below, have your answers ready for the following questions:

• do you want to extend your wired home network with a WLAN, or are you building a completely new network?
• how many wireless computers do you plan to network, and where in the home will be they be located?
• what operating systems do/will you run on your networked computers?
• do you need to share your Internet connection among the wireless computers? how else will you use this WLAN? file sharing? network gaming?

Installing a Wireless Router

One wireless router supports one WLAN. Use a wireless router on your network if:

• you are building your first home network, or
• you want to re-build your home network to be all-wireless, or
• you want to keep your WLAN installation as simple as possible

Try to install your wireless router in a central location within the home. The way Wi-Fi networking works, computers closer to the router (generally in the same room or in "line of sight") realize better network speed than computers further away.

Connect the wireless router to a power outlet and optionally to a source of Internet connectivity. All wireless routers support broadband modems, and some support phone line connections to dial-up Internet service. If you need dial-up support, be sure to purchase a router having an RS-232 serial port. Finally, because wireless routers contain a built-in access point, you're also free to connect a wired router, switch, or hub. (See diagram Page 2 sidebar.)

Next, choose your network name. In Wi-Fi networking, the network name is often called the SSID. Your router and all computers on the WLAN must share the same SSID. Although your router shipped with a default name set by the manufacturer, it's best to change it for security reasons. Consult product documentation to find the network name for your particular wireless router, and follow this general advice for setting your SSID.

Last, follow the router documentation to enable WEP security, turn on firewall features, and set any other recommended parameters.

Installing a Wireless Access Point

One wireless access point supports one WLAN. Use a wireless access point on your home network if:

• you don't need the extra features a wireless router provides AND
• you are extending an existing wired Ethernet home network, or
• you have (or plan to have) four or more wireless computers scattered throughout the home

Install your access point in a central location, if possible. Connect power and a dial-up Internet connection, if desired. Also cable the access point to your LAN router, switch or hub. See the diagram in the Page 3 sidebar for details.

You won't have a firewall to configure, of course, but you still must set a network name and enable WEP on your access point at this stage.

Configuring the Wireless Adapters

Configure your adapters after setting up the wireless router or access point (if you have one). Insert the adapters into your computers as explained in your product documentation. Wi-Fi adapters require TCP/IP be installed on the host computer.

Manufacturers each provide configuration utilities for their adapters. On the Windows operating system, for example, adapters generally have their own graphic user interface (GUI) accessible from the Start Menu or taskbar after the hardware is installed. Here's where you set the network name (SSID) and turn on WEP. You can also set a few other parameters as described in the next section. Remember, all of your wireless adapters must use the same parameter settings for your WLAN to function properly.

Configuring an Ad-Hoc Home WLAN

Every Wi-Fi adapter requires you to choose between infrastructure mode (called "access point" mode in some configuration tools) and ad-hoc ("peer to peer") mode. When using a wireless access point or router, set every wireless adapter for infrastructure mode. In this mode, wireless adapters automatically detect and set their WLAN channel number to match the access point (router).

Alternatively, set all wireless adapters to use ad hoc mode. When you enable this mode, you'll see a separate setting for channel number. All adapters on your ad hoc wireless LAN need matching channel numbers.

Ad-hoc home WLAN configurations work fine in homes with only a few computers situated fairly close to each other. You can also use this configuration as a fallback option if your access point or router breaks:

See also : Ad Hoc Wi-Fi Home Network Diagram

Configuring Software Internet Connection Sharing

As shown in the diagram, you can share an Internet connection across an ad hoc wireless network. To do this, designate one of your computers as the host (effectively a substitute for a router). That computer will keep the modem connection and must obviously be powered on whenever the network is in use. Microsoft Windows offers a feature called Internet Connection Sharing (ICS) that works with ad hoc WLANs.

setting wireless router

1.	Choose your wireless equipment The first step is to make sure that you have the equipment you need. As you're looking for products in stores or on the Internet, you might notice that you can choose equipment that supports three different wireless networking technologies: 802.11a, 802.11b, and 802.11g. We recommend 802.11g, because it offers excellent performance and is compatible with almost everything. Shopping list • Broadband Internet connection • Wireless router • A computer with built-in wireless networking support or a wireless network adapter A wireless router The router converts the signals coming across your Internet connection into a wireless broadcast, sort of like a cordless phone base station. Be sure to get a wireless router, and not a wireless access point. A wireless network adapter Network adapters wirelessly connect your computer to your wireless router. If you have a newer computer you may already have wireless capabilities built in. If this is the case, then you will not need a wireless network adapter. If you need to purchase an adapter for a desktop computer, buy a USB wireless network adapter. If you have a laptop, buy a PC card-based network adapter. Make sure that you have one adapter for every computer on your network. Note: To make setup easy, choose a network adapter made by the same vendor that made your wireless router. For example, if you find a good price on a Linksys router, choose a Linksys network adapter to go with it. To make shopping even easier, buy a bundle, such as those available from D-Link, Netgear, Linksys, Microsoft, and Buffalo. If you have a desktop computer, make sure that you have an available USB port to plug the wireless network adapter into. If you don't have any open USB ports, buy a hub to add additional ports.
2.	Connect your wireless router Since you'll be temporarily disconnected from the Internet, print these instructions before you go any further. First, locate your cable modem or DSL modem and unplug it to turn it off. Next, connect your wireless router to your modem. Your modem should stay connected directly to the Internet. Later, after you've hooked everything up, your computer will wirelessly connect to your router, and the router will send communications through your modem to the Internet. Next, connect your router to your modem: Note: The instructions below apply to a Linksys wireless router. The ports on your router may be labeled differently, and the images may look different on your router. Check the documentation that came with your equipment for additional assistance. • If you currently have your computer connected directly to your modem: Unplug the network cable from the back of your computer, and plug it into the port labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN on the back of your router. • If you do not currently have a computer connected to the Internet: Plug one end of a network cable (included with your router) into your modem, and plug the other end of the network cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router. • If you currently have your computer connected to a router: Unplug the network cable connected to the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port from your current router, and plug this end of the cable into the Internet, WAN, or WLAN port on your wireless router. Then, unplug any other network cables, and plug them into the available ports on your wireless router. You no longer need your original router, because your new wireless router replaces it. Next, plug in and turn on your cable or DSL modem. Wait a few minutes to give it time to connect to the Internet, and then plug in and turn on your wireless router. After a minute, the Internet, WAN, or WLAN light on your wireless router should light up, indicating that it has successfully connected to your modem.
3.	Configure your wireless router Using the network cable that came with your wireless router, you should temporarily connect your computer to one of the open network ports on your wireless router (any port that isn't labeled Internet, WAN, or WLAN). If you need to, turn your computer on. It should automatically connect to your router. Next, open Internet Explorer and type in the address to configure your router. You might be prompted for a password. The address and password you use will vary depending on what type of router you have, so refer to the instructions included with your router. As a quick reference, this table shows the default addresses, usernames, and passwords for some common router manufacturers. Router Address Username Password 3Com http://192.168.1.1 admin admin D-Link http://192.168.0.1 admin Linksys http://192.168.1.1 admin admin Microsoft Broadband http://192.168.2.1 admin admin Netgear http://192.168.0.1 admin password Internet Explorer will show your router's configuration page. Most of the default settings should be fine, but you should configure three things: 1. Your wireless network name, known as the SSID. This name identifies your network. You should choose something unique that none of your neighbors will be using. 2. Wireless encryption (WEP) or Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), which help protect your wireless network. For most routers, you will provide a passphrase that your router uses to generate several keys. Make sure your passphrase is unique and long (you don't need to memorize it). 3. Your administrative password, which controls your wireless network. Just like any other password, it should not be a word that you can find in the dictionary, and it should be a combination of letters, numbers, and symbols. Be sure you can remember this password, because you'll need it if you ever have to change your router's settings. The exact steps you follow to configure these settings will vary depending on the type of router you have. After each configuration setting, be sure to click Save Settings, Apply, or OK to save your changes. Now, you should disconnect the network cable from your computer.
4.	Connect your computers If your computer does not have wireless network support built in, plug your network adapter into your USB port, and place the antenna on top of your computer (in the case of a desktop computer), or insert the network adapter into an empty PC card slot (in the case of a laptop). Windows XP will automatically detect the new adapter, and may prompt you to insert the CD that came with your adapter. The on-screen instructions will guide you through the configuration process. Note: The steps below only apply if you're using Windows XP Service Pack 2. If you're running Windows XP and you don't have Service Pack 2 yet, plug your computer into your wireless router and download and install Windows XP Service Pack 2. Windows XP should show an icon with a notification that says it has found a wireless network. Follow these steps to connect your computer to your wireless network: 1. Right-click the wireless network icon in the lower-right corner of your screen, and then click View Available Wireless Networks. If you run into any problems, consult the documentation that came with your network adapter. Don't be afraid to call their tech support. 2. The Wireless Network Connection window should appear and you should see your wireless network listed with the network name you chose. If you don't see your network, click Refresh network list in the upper-left corner. Click your network, and then click Connect in the lower-right corner. 3. Windows XP prompts you to enter a key. Type the encryption key that you wrote down earlier in both the Network key and Confirm network key boxes, and then click Connect. 4. Windows XP will show its progress as it connects to your network. After you're connected, you can now close the Wireless Network Connection window. You're done. Note: If the Wireless Network Connection window continues to show Acquiring Network Address, you may have mistyped the encryption key.

Setting GPRS

gprs xl

GPRS/MMS

Pelanggan bebas dan Xplor yang ponselnya mendukung layanan OTA (Over The Air) dapat melakukan aktivasi layanan GPRS/MMS melalui setting OTA sebagai berikut:

Ketik SMS dengan isi : GPRS[spasi][spasi] Kirim ke 9667

Ketik SMS dengan isi : MMS[spasi][spasi] Kirin ke 9667

Pengguna akan menerima balasan SMS berisi setting parameter. Proses di atas juga akan mengaktifkan GPRS/MMS secara otomatis.

Jenis ponsel yang mendukung layanan OTA adalah Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Siemens, Motorola, Samsung dan LG
Mustinya sih ada parameter setting manual, cuman belum sempat nyari lagi…hehehe


GPRS telkomsel

Aktivasi GPRS/MMS

Kartu Halo
Daftar di GRAPARI atau ketik sms “GPRS” dikirim ke 6616 dan “MMS” ke 6616

SIMPATI
Ketik sms “GPRS <12nomer>” kirim ke 6616 dan “MMS dan kirim ke 6616

Parameter Umum

• Connection Name : APN Telkomsel
• Data Bearer : GPRS
• Access Point Name : telkomsel
• Username : wap
• Prompt Password : No
• Password : wap123
• Authentication : Normal
• Gateway IP address : 10.1.89.130
• Homepage : http://wap.telkomsel.com
• Connection Security : Off
• Session Mode : Permanent

setting GPRS & MMS im3


Parameter GPRS adalah :

Access Point Name (APN) : www.indosat-m3.net
Username : gprs
Password : im3
Gateway IP : 010.019.019.019
Port : 9201 atau 8080
Homepage : http://wap.m3-access.com

parameter MMS adalah sebagai berikut :

Data bearer : GPRS

Access Point Name (APN) : mms.indosat-m3.net

Username : mms

Password : im3

Gateway IP : 010.019.019.020

Port : 8081

Homepage : http://mmsc.m3-access.com


setting GPRS & MMS mentari
gprs

Profile Name : INDOSATGPRS
Homepage URL : http://wap.klub-mentari.com
IP Address : 10.19.19.19
Bearer : GPRS
User Name : indosat
Password : indosat
APN : indosatgprs
Tarif : Rp. 5/Kbyte

MMS

Profile Name : INDOSATMMS

Connection URL : http://mmsc.indosat.com

IP Address : 10.19.19.19:8080

Bearer : GPRS

User Name : indosat

Password : indosat

APN : indosatmms

Tarif : Rp. 1.375/50 Kbyt

Gprs 3

Gprs 3 sih pada umumnya otomatis. Biasaanya setelah mengaktifkan perdana 3 atau tiap kali memindah kartu 3 ke handphone baru(yang support gprs), si 3 itu akan otomatis mengirim sms untuk meminta settingan gprs. Tapi misalnya nggak, isian setting ini mungkin bisa dicoba :

Setting GPRS
Data Bearer: GPRS
Access point name: 3gprs
User name: 3gprs
Password: 3gprs
Home: http://wap.three.co.id
Phone IP Address: Automatic
Proxy Server Address: 10.4.0.10
Proxy port number: 3128

Setting MMS
Connection name: 3mms
Data bearer: GPRS
Access point name: 3mms
User name: 3mms
Prompt Password: No
Password: 3mms
Authentication: Normal
Gateway IP address : 0.0.0.0
Homepage: http://mms.three.co.id
Phone IP address: Automatic
Primary name server : 0.0.0.0
Secondary name server : 0.0.0.0
Proxy server address : 10.4.0.10
Proxy port number: 3128