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If you want to set it up yourself Wi-Fi router, change the password, the name of your wireless network, or other settings, then in any case, you will first need to go to the router settings. In the control panel, where you can set the necessary parameters. I want to say right away that this is not at all difficult. It doesn’t matter what model of router you have or what manufacturer it is (Tp-Link, D-Link, Asus, Linksys, Zyxel, etc.), following these instructions you can go to the control panel. The operating principle of all routers is almost the same, which means that we can access the settings using the same instructions. Yes, there are some nuances, we will definitely consider them.

A router is an independent device that runs on its own software. And access to it can only be achieved by network cable (in most cases). Many people have a question, what kind of disk and drivers are included with the router? No, there are no drivers there. The router does not require drivers at all. The disk usually contains special utility, with which you can carry out quick setup router. But, I would advise setting up the router through the settings, which can be accessed through a browser. And as I wrote above, this is very easy to do.

We will look at two methods: accessing the control panel via a network cable from a computer or laptop, and accessing settings via Wi-Fi from mobile devices (or also from a computer). I recommend using a network cable and a computer for this task. But, if this is not possible, then you can change some settings, or even completely configure the router from your phone, tablet, or laptop via Wi-Fi. If you want to update the firmware, you cannot do this via Wi-Fi.

How to access router settings from a computer

I have seen many articles where they describe some complex actions that need to be performed from the very beginning (checking network settings, getting the router’s IP address via the command line). There is no need to do this, at least not yet. First you need to try going into the settings. If it doesn’t work out, then we’ll watch it possible reasons. Why bother yourself with unnecessary nonsense.

Connecting the computer to the router

We take a network cable, which usually comes with the router (you can use your own cable) and connect one end to the network connector of your desktop computer, or laptop. Photo for clarity:

We connect the second end of the network cable to the router into one of 4 (usually) LAN connectors. They are yellow. For example:

Typically, settings can be accessed at , or . The address of your specific router and the login and password that you will need later can be found on the router itself. Usually, they are written on the bottom of the sticker. An address like . can also be indicated there. For example:

The router must be turned on. Next, open any browser on your computer. You can even Internet Explorer, I have Opera. To go into the settings, we need to write the IP address of the router in the address bar of the browser 192.168.1.1 , or 192.168.0.1 , and go through it by pressing the button Enter. A window will appear asking for your username and password. Again, the default is usually used admin And admin. You can also see this information at the bottom of the device.

If you changed your login and password to enter settings (not to be confused with the Wi-Fi network password), then you need to indicate them. And if you forgot them, you will have to do (article using Tp-Link as an example), and configure it again.

If you cannot find the IP address, login and password of your router, then try first going to the address 192.168.1.1, and then to 192.168.0.1. Try admin as your login and password. Also, try leaving the password field blank, or specifying 1234.

Set the required parameters and press the button Login, or just Entrance, doesn't matter. Your window itself may look different, it doesn’t matter.

If everything is fine, then you will see the settings of your router.

If not, then now we’ll try to figure out what the problem might be. Scroll below.

We go to the control panel via Wi-Fi: from a phone, tablet, laptop

If, for example, you don’t have a network cable, or you don’t have a single computer at hand, but you need to go into the router settings, then you can use a Wi-Fi connection for this.

One important point: when connecting via Wi-Fi, and not via a network cable, you can absolutely make some settings, or even set up a new router. But under no circumstances update software your router. With this you can simply break it. Flash only when connected via cable. Instructions for .

In principle, we do everything the same way as I described above, starting from the moment we launch the browser, go to the IP address of the router, etc. The only difference is that we connect to the Wi-Fi network of the router, which we need to configure , not via cable. We take our phone, laptop, or tablet and connect it to Wi-Fi (if it is not connected). If, for example, you want to connect to a new router, it will have a standard name and will be unprotected.

I'll show you the example of logging into the control panel from a tablet. Just like on a computer, open any browser and go to the IP of your router (192.168.0.1, or 192.168.1.1). Specify your login information.

Settings should open.

That's all, as you can see, everything is very simple. If something doesn't work out, ask questions in the comments.

Doesn't go into settings: possible reasons and solutions

I wrote in more detail about this problem in the article. But, since the problem when the router settings do not open and you cannot access the address 192.168.0.1 and 192.168.1.1 is very popular, I think that this information will definitely not be superfluous. Let's look at the most popular problems:

When you try to go to the IP address 192.168.0.1, or 192.168.1.1, the error page not accessible appears, or the page could not be opened.

This means that the computer cannot connect to the router. It doesn't matter via cable or Wi-Fi. First of all, check if there is a connection. Look at the notification bar (bottom right corner), on the connection status. If you are connected via cable, then a computer should be drawn there, it may have a yellow icon, this is normal. If you connect via Wi-Fi, then there should be just a white network (network level). It may also have a yellow exclamation mark.

Solutions:

You need to check the network settings on your computer. Perhaps you have it in your local network settings (when connected via cable), or wireless (Wi-Fi connection), some static IP settings or other parameters are specified. You need to set automatic IP and DNS acquisition. I have already written about this in detail in the article.
If the connection is via cable, then you need to try replacing it. I have come across cases more than once when the problem was in the cable. Or connect via Wi-Fi.
If you have Wi-Fi on your computer and you are connecting via cable, then you need to completely turn off Wi-Fi. And vice versa, when connecting via a wireless network, disconnect the cable.
If all else fails, do it, perhaps it contains some non-standard connection settings.
Also, there is no need to rule out a breakdown of the router itself. This also happens.

Invalid login/password. Or nothing happens after clicking the Login button.

There may be such a problem. We went to the address, a window appeared asking for data, you specified it, but an error appears that the login data was entered incorrectly, or the page simply reloads.

Solutions:

Try different versions of the login/password pair. Admin and admin, try leaving both fields blank, or just the password. Will try to specify the password 1234.
Try logging in from a different browser.
Most likely you will have to reset your router settings (link given above).

Afterword

There are many manufacturers, and even more models of different routers. And almost everyone has their own nuances regarding settings. But the process of logging into the control panel is almost the same for everyone. I hope that this instruction helped you get into the settings of your router. If you have any problems, write in the comments, we will figure it out together.

The age of progress and high technology is already persistently knocking on every home. Today, every home has a computer, as well as a bunch of mobile devices: tablets, smartphones, netbooks, transformers (netbooks with a removable touch display or tablets with docking stations) and other devices. It is not surprising that now many people have the opportunity to control various devices through. Starting from lighting to other household electrical appliances. Such installations are called "Smart Home" and were already known in the early 2000s, but became widespread among ordinary users only nowadays, when wireless technologies have become available to a wide mass of users.

Some general information

It’s worth noting right away that to control the light, TV, refrigerator, air conditioner, microwave oven or any other electrical appliance, we need a special station or relay. They happen different types, with different capabilities and functions. For example, the cheapest devices are made in the form of a socket with a remote control remote control. That is, you insert the “Wireless socket” into a regular socket (to connect to the power supply). You turn on the pond compressor in the wireless device (for example, sunsun aco review, etc.), and using the remote control you can turn it off or on. Everything is very easy and very simple!

But there are more expensive and advanced devices that allow you to control household appliances through special applications on tablets and smartphones. In this case, the connection can occur both on a local network and remotely via the Internet.

As you understand, it is simply impossible to describe everything in one article, so we will analyze only two types of Smart Home devices. Control computer functions via Android via Bluetooth.

Wireless outlet

The word “wireless” here means that you can connect to it via Wi-Fi and control its operation. Let's look at how such gadgets work, using the example of a device from Edup. This is a Chinese company, but produces quite high-quality products.

How to use such an outlet?

We connect the device to the power supply (to a regular outlet).
There is a button on the top of the device. Press and hold it until the Wi-Fi indicator starts blinking (if you hold the button but another icon is constantly blinking, then release the button and press briefly again). Thus, we switched the device to mode Wi-Fi search networks to bind to the router.

Now let's move on to a tablet or smartphone (with the help of which the remote control). In our case, the application is called Edup Wi-Fi. After installing the application on your tablet, you will have to register.

After that, log into the application using your login. But now there will not be a single device in it: the fact is that you need to add equipment manually, so we exit the application.

Now open the settings of your smartphone (tablet) and go to the “Wi-Fi” section. Turn on the adapter. When the system offers a list of devices available for connection, find your “wireless” outlet and connect to it. The connection we need is called “Wifino1”. After we have connected to the device, we return to the Edup WiFi application.

Here you need to click the “Settings” button, which is located at the very bottom of the screen on the right. Next, click “Initialize Device”. Information about the connected device will be displayed at the top: and its name.

Below you will need to enter the name of your Wi-Fi network in the field. You must enter exactly as indicated in the router, with all symbols, uppercase or lowercase letters, and so on. The name must match absolutely. And, accordingly, enter the password for your Wi-Fi network.

After this, press the “Start” button. The phone will start sending the necessary commands on Wi-Fi socket. All you have to do is wait for the pairing to be completed. When this happens, the indicator on the outlet itself, which was previously blinking, will stop blinking and will remain constantly on.

Now, when you log into the Edup WiFi app again, the “Devices” section will show your wireless socket connected to the router. Opposite the name there will be a button, when clicked, the device will turn on or off. As you can see, controlling your household appliances via Wi-Fi is a fairly simple and fast process.

"Wireless" relay

The second gadget that will allow you to control the lights in your home via Wi-Fi is a relay. This equipment is more powerful and can withstand higher loads. In this case, everything works directly. That is, the relay itself distributes Wi-Fi, to which you need to connect and then launch the corresponding application and control the operation of the relay in the program.

You don't need to make any special settings. The relay is supplied with setup instructions and a disk with the necessary software. In fact, a relay is practically no different from a socket. But if you can control the outlet via the Internet, the relay requires a direct connection via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

There are other options for “Smart Homes” with which you can set up control of all household electrical appliances at once. But the cost of such equipment will be appropriate and affordable to few people.

Technology wireless transmission data in local networks Wi-Fi appeared in 1998 thanks to John O'Sullivan, an engineer at the Australian CSIRO Radio Astronomy Laboratory. The first wireless communication protocol standard, IEEE 802.11n, was approved in 2009.

During its development, Wi-Fi technology has gained wide popularity, primarily due to the lack of the need to use wires when connecting to the network. And if initially Wi-Fi technology was used to connect wearable and palm-held computers, now this technology has penetrated into cameras, household appliances, multimedia devices, and control devices. Wireless sensors of various physical quantities - temperature, pressure, humidity, etc. are also widely used. Monitoring and control devices « smart home", equipped with Wi-Fi modules, can perform their functions from any point where a local wireless network is available, and if this network through a router has the ability to access the global network - and from any point where there is Internet. Using his smartphone connected to the Internet (via Wi-Fi or GSM), the user can not only browse websites, but also control household appliances located at any distance from him.

A standard Wi-Fi network scheme contains at least one access point that forms a wireless network with a known identifier (SSID) and encryption parameters, to which at least one client is connected. An access point can be either a specialized device or one connected to global network a router equipped with a wireless radio module. Also, for example, a laptop or smartphone equipped with Wi-Fi modules and connected to the network via cable or GSM technology, respectively, can act as an access point.

In this review we will look at some modules offered by Master Kit that use Wi-Fi wireless technology. Some modules are designed for use in DIY projects, supplied as printed circuit board with components and do not have housings, while others are made in the form of complete devices and are intended for use out of the box. It should be noted that each of the devices in question is a client of a wireless network; therefore, an access point is required to connect them to the network. You also need to pay attention to which network the device connects to - local or global. Many Wi-Fi devices use portals located on the global network to communicate with other such devices and exchange information. This method of communication allows you to simplify the connection, since it does not require a permanent dedicated IP address of the global network and relatively complex network settings such as NAT (“port forwarding”) for external access to the local network located behind the router’s firewall.

For ease of comparison, the main characteristics of the devices are summarized in a table located at the end of the review.

Our review will begin with Master Kit DIY modules using Wi-Fi technology.

– Wi-Fi relay with thermometer and two relays.

The basis of the device is the widely used Wi-Fi module ESP8266. The module is a microcontroller equipped with a wireless interface. It supports IEEE 802.11 b/g/n standards, with WEP and WPA/WPA2 encryption. The module also has 11 user-accessible I/O ports and wired communication interfaces SPI, I2C, I2S, UART and a 10-bit ADC. There are several freely available development kits (SDKs) with a compiler and libraries that allow you to effectively use the capabilities of the ESP8266.

All this made it possible to create a modern device for mobile control of various electrical appliances using a smartphone or tablet.

As already noted, the module is designed to work in local networks. If you need to use access to the global network, then the following device will help.

– Internet relay with a thermometer and two relays using an MQTT server.

The MQTT (Message Queue Telemetry Transport) network protocol is a simplified data transfer protocol between devices and runs on top of the TCP/IP protocol. This protocol uses a behavioral message transfer design pattern known as “publisher-subscriber”, is very easy to use and administer, does not create large loads on communication channels and works successfully in the presence of problems in these channels, and does not impose restrictions on the format of the transmitted data . MQTT is designed for low-power embedded devices, so its implementation requires minimal processing power that microcontrollers can handle. Thus, the MQTT protocol is, along with some other similar protocols, such as MODBUS or RS-485, an excellent tool for implementing the functions of the Internet of Things - IoT.

Remote control of two relays of 2000 W each;

Reception and transmission to the network of readings from two DS18B20 type temperature sensors connected to it;

Reception and transmission of readings from humidity sensors DHT11 or DHT22, analog sensors using a built-in ADC.

But, in addition to this, it provides reading data from sensors and controlling built-in relays via the Internet anywhere, there is a connection to the global network. When working on the global network, a free MQTT server is used, by default, but you can use another one.

If the previous two devices use the capabilities of the ESP8266 microcontroller, the module includes its own more powerful STM8 series microcontroller and is a device for collecting and transmitting data via Wi-Fi.

The use of the STM8 microcontroller made it possible to implement very wide functionality in a small volume. The module is, on the one hand, a complete device for collecting data on consumed household resources, such as water, heat, gas, electricity, and on the other hand, a multifunctional device for monitoring and controlling executive modules and mechanisms.

The device collects data from sensors and meters connected to it according to a set schedule and transmits this data to the server for further processing and use.

Up to 8 devices in any combination can be connected to one device:

Water meters;

Gas meters;

Electricity meters (when installing an additional CAN or RS-485 interface module);

Temperature sensors, for example;

Water leakage sensors, for example;

Liquid level sensors;

Gas leak sensors;

Actuating devices (electrically driven shut-off and control valves), for example, electrically driven ball valve.

When using additional built-in modules of RS-485 or CAN interfaces, up to 8 Mercury-type electricity meters can be connected to one module, in addition to the 8 devices listed above in the description.

Modules can be combined to increase the number of serviced information collection channels.

The device collects data from meters and sensors and, according to the schedule set in the settings, transmits them to a server located in Russia. In normal mode, data is sent once a day with hourly detail. If an emergency situation is detected (the water meter has turned off, a leak has occurred, the battery is low, etc.), the device communicates immediately and notifies the owner using PUSH or E-MAIL notifications. The server has a personal account for each user.

IN personal account You can specify on what day and time the server will automatically send readings every month. Testimony can be sent in the following ways: as PUSH notifications, in the form of E-MAIL, directly to the MOS.RU portal. Forget about the routine of manually transferring readings every month!

You can also simply look at the readings and graphs on your mobile phone, tablet or computer using a browser or mobile application for iOS and Android.

The module is powered by three alkaline (Alkaline) AA batteries, duration battery life at least 3 years. When the charge level drops below 10%, a PUSH or E-MAIL notification will be sent to the user.

The device communicates with the server using Internet access via a private or public Wi-Fi network with encryption. Two networks can be used: primary and backup. In the absence of communication, the device collects and stores an hourly log for 1 month, and when it is resumed, it transmits the data to the server. In any emergency situation (the device does not communicate, there is a leak, a break in the communication line to the sensor or meter, etc.), the server will send you a PUSH or E-MAIL notification.

Using the Wi-Fi menu, you can quickly connect to a nearby wireless network.

If your network is not listed, make sure the router is close and others can connect to the access point. This could also be the case. To connect to a hidden network, select Connect to another network.

The signal strength of each nearby network is displayed next to its name. The more dark bars, the stronger the network signal.

Enter your password

Access to networks that have a padlock next to their name is password protected. After selecting a network, enter its password in the login window that appears. If you don't know the password, ask the owner for it Wi-Fi networks, which you are trying to connect to.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network using a mobile device

Depending on the data plan you use, an iPhone or iPad with a cellular connection may provide Internet connectivity to your Mac. When your iOS device is near your Mac, it appears in the Wi-Fi menu as an available connection.

From the Apple menu, select System Preferences.
In the System Preferences window, click Network.
From the list of available network connections, select Wi-Fi.
Check the box next to “Show Wi-Fi status in menu bar.”

Networking

If you want to create a temporary Wi-Fi connection between Mac computer and another device, you can create your own network using the Wi-Fi menu.

Click the Wi-Fi menu and select Create Network.
Enter network details such as network name and channel.

When you create a computer-to-computer network, the menu icon changes to a computer icon (). When finished, click the Wi-Fi menu again and select Disable.

Original: How to manage a WiFi connection from the command line
Author: Adrien Brochard
Date of publication: August 14, 2014
Translation: A. Krivoshey
Transfer date: December 2014

When you install a new Linux distribution on your computer, it is always recommended to first connect it to the internet using a wired network. There are two good reasons for this: first, there may not be a wireless adapter for your suitable driver included in the distribution, secondly, if you are installing a system without a graphical interface, setting up Wi Fi in command line scares many. I always try to avoid communicating with Wi-Fi on the command line. However, in the Linux world there is no room for fear. If you don't know something, this is a great reason to learn about it. So I overcame myself and decided to master Wi-Fi management on the Linux command line.

Of course, there are several ways to connect via Wi Fi on the command line. However, for the purposes of this post, I will try to use the basic method: one that uses only the programs and utilities included in the set of "default packages" of any distribution. Obviously, the advantage of this method is that it can be reproduced potentially on any computer running any Linux. Its disadvantage is that it is quite complicated.

So, firstly, it is assumed that you have downloaded the correct drivers for your wireless network card. Without this nothing will work.
You can then check which network interfaces support wireless connections using the command:

Typically, the wireless interface is called wlan0. Of course, there are exceptions, but for the purposes of this guide I will use the generally accepted notation.
Just in case, check that the interface is enabled:

$ sudo ip link set wlan0 up

Once you know your interface works, you can search for available wireless networks using the command:

$ sudo iw dev wlan0 scan | less

From the output you can find out the network name (SSID), signal strength and the type of security used (i.e. WEP, WPA/WPA2). There may be two options here. The simplest and easiest if the network is not protected. In this case, you can immediately connect to it:

$ sudo iw dev wlan0 connect

If your network uses WEP encryption, everything is also quite simple:

$ sudo iw dev wlan0 connect key 0:

But if the network uses WPA or WPA2 protocols, the matter becomes more complicated. In this case, you need to use the wpa_supplicant utility, which is not always preinstalled on the system. You need to open the /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf file and add the following lines to it:

Network=( ssid="" psk="" priority=1 )

I recommend adding these to the end of the file and making sure other configurations are commented out. Be careful as both ssid and password are case sensitive. You can enter the name of the access point instead of ssid, and wpa_supplicant will replace it with the corresponding ssid.

Once the setup is complete, run this command in the background:

$ sudo wpa_supplicant -i wlan0 -c /etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf

Now you need to get the IP address using the command:

$ sudo dhcpcd wlan0

If everything is done correctly, you should get a new IP address via DHCP and the process will run in the background. You can always check if there is a connection using the command:

In conclusion, I think mastering this method is worth the effort. You can never be sure that you will always have access to a GUI or a wired connection, so it is important to be prepared for such situations. As mentioned earlier, there are many ways (Network Manager, wicd, netcfg, wifi) to manage your wireless connection. I chose the most general method, although in certain cases the utilities I used may not be available and you will need to download them first. On the other hand, there are much more advanced programs that are definitely not included in the default packages, but greatly simplify the setup process. Either way, it's a good idea to learn the basics.