How to Set up Wifi at Home

[_Cathy_]

We used to have 2 DSL lines at home (PLDT and Globe). I use the PLDT line exclusively for my computer (LAN). The Globe DSL line is used for WIFI. The Globe DSL was been cut already and I was left with the router that they provided before. I still want to use WIFI at home and I am wondering if I could use the Globe provided router or is that locked for Globe only (?) If not, can someone please teach me how to set it up?

I still want to be able to use my LAN for my computer at the same time have wifi. Please see the unit below (zyxel - pldt, blue - globe)

Thanks in Advance!

[mda]

Connect the PLDT LAN port to the "DSL" port of the router.

Connect the PC to any of the LAN ports of the Globe router.

See if you can access the Globe router by typing 192.168.0.1 or 192.168.1.1 in your web browser.

We'll see from there.

[_Cathy_]

The DSL port of the router is too small. That's so weird!

But 1, 2, 3 and 4 fits naman.

[mda]

The DSL port of the router is too small. That's so weird!

But 1, 2, 3 and 4 fits naman.

Now that I look at it, parang iba nga yung size. Odd. I've never seen that before.

Is the DSL port of the Globe router the size of a telephone cable jack?

In any case, kung iba yung size, you may need to buy your own wireless router.

Globe wireless routers aren't so good anyway. We had one before that kept resetting (and thereby opening our WiFi to any random person in the vicinity).

Just in case, there are good quality ones costing 1.5-2k, while the higher end ones will cost mga 4k.

Edit: In relation to the different sized cable, can you count ilan yung metal strips doon sa connector ng wire that fits into the Globe router DSL port? Normally, a LAN cable will have 8 metal strips. Baka 4/6 lang yung doon sa globe.

[_Cathy_]

Is the DSL port of the Globe router the size of a telephone cable jack?.

The telephone jack fits perfectly

[beni23]

Parang iba nga yung port. Bili ka na lang ng router, get the high end ones para mas reliable and mas malayo ang connection. I use linksys which costs 2800 ata yun. Kahit naglilinis ako ng sasakyan sa garahe, abot pa rin ang wifi. Hehe.

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[ghosthunter]

It would be better just to buy your own wifi router.

Personally I like TP-LINK brand because of affordable price and durability.

[gearhead000]

I presume na yung router sa picture is the one from globe? Actually, the correct connection would be: from your PLDT ADSL modem connect the LAN RJ45 connector to any of the Ethernet ports 1, 2, 3 or 4 instead of directly to your PC's Ethernet port. Then connect your PC's LAN port to any of the vacant Ethernet port of the Globe router. Of course, you may need to configure some settings for you to access and/or secure your WiFi.

You can probably connect your PLDT line directly to the Globe router instead of passing through the PLDT ADSL modem, but you may need to know the configuration settings.

[confused shoes]

I you want affordable, powerful, and decent wifi for home, or office, or the enterprise. Try the Ubiquiti products.

Check these links.
airMAX | Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.
Unifi | Ubiquiti Networks, Inc.

Check the Picostation M2 and the UNIFI

These are locally available.

[mda]

The telephone jack fits perfectly

In this case, you'll need to buy a separate router; the Globe router cannot be used because the DSL modem and the router are integrated into the Globe router.

As I mentioned in my previous posts, you can get good-name-brand routers for as low as around 1.5kphp, with the more feature packed ones (and those with better wifi signals) going for almost 5k.

Personally I'm using a Dlink DIR655 which can be had on sale now at one of the shops in gilmore I go to. No problems so far. I can PM you the link if you want (they have an online price list).

[_Cathy_]

I presume na yung router sa picture is the one from globe?

Yes the one showing the ports is the globe router.

Actually, the correct connection would be: from your PLDT ADSL modem connect the LAN RJ45 connector to any of the Ethernet ports 1, 2, 3 or 4 instead of directly to your PC's Ethernet port. Then connect your PC's LAN port to any of the vacant Ethernet port of the Globe router. Of course, you may need to configure some settings for you to access and/or secure your WiFi.

You can probably connect your PLDT line directly to the Globe router instead of passing through the PLDT ADSL modem, but you may need to know the configuration settings.

So there'll be 2 LAN connected on my Globe router (PLDT and PC). I did that but I lost my connection e

So even if I buy a new router I still need to know how to configure?

[ronki]

Remove the RJ45 (LAN) cable from the DEVICE(PC or something) that is connected to your DSL modem. Connect it to the DSL jack of the router with wifi (yung nasa baba) Then now connect your LAN device/s to the router with wifi, port 1,2,3 or 4. But it needs configuration, so try going to 192.168.1.0 or 192.168.1.1 (depende kasi sa ip address ng router mo) then you can change it to DHCP to obtain the IP address automatically.

LOL too late na bago ko nabasa yung iba pala yung DSL jack...bili ka na lang router with wifi, mura lang naman

[mda]

So there'll be 2 LAN connected on my Globe router (PLDT and PC). I did that but I lost my connection e

So even if I buy a new router I still need to know how to configure?

If you buy a new router, you'll need to configure the basics such as WiFi security settings and password. It will probably work out of the box without configuration (pero open yung WiFi network mo). There is a helpful guide naman that comes with the router for initial setup instructions. Generally router setups aren't as hard as people think.

Kaya *ata* yung ni ssugest ni gearhead pero it involves more technical know-how na and isn't exactly the prettiest nor hassle-free solution (definitely the cheapest though).

[_Cathy_]

In this case, you'll need to buy a separate router; the Globe router cannot be used because the DSL modem and the router are integrated into the Globe router.

As I mentioned in my previous posts, you can get good-name-brand routers for as low as around 1.5kphp, with the more feature packed ones (and those with better wifi signals) going for almost 5k.

Personally I'm using a Dlink DIR655 which can be had on sale now at one of the shops in gilmore I go to. No problems so far. I can PM you the link if you want (they have an online price list).

Oh no !$&**%&(#^ GLOBE!!! I was hoping I don't need to spend on a new router anymore. PLDT sells din ata, I was thinking of buying from PLDT so I could request them to set it up.

Or can someone here help me set it up na lang? Please recommend naman a wifi router (sub PHP2k). Available at Villman I don't need a wide range since I will be using the wifi in a small area lang.

[confused shoes]

Just get a DSL line then buy a separate WIFI router/AP of your choice. Don't get the package with WIFI. That sucks!

[mda]

'Wag na yung kay PLDT. Tatagain ka pa hehe.

Don't worry about the router setup. Setting up a router should take siguro 30 mins max.

I set up a DLink DIR-600 router at a sibling's place. So far so good. Cost around ~P1500. Maybe sir GH can suggest some models from the TP-Link brand. Don't have experience with those e.

Edit: The model is available on the Villman website. Not the best place to buy parts, pero decent price naman sila at least for the DIR-600.

[hein]

[B]

Or can someone here help me set it up na lang? Please recommend naman a wifi router (sub PHP2k). Available at Villman I don't need a wide range since I will be using the wifi in a small area lang.

Where is your general area? Maybe someone here lives nearby.

[mda]

Where is your general area? Maybe someone here lives nearby.

Kaya yan via online. For popular models of routers there are links of screenshots through the setup pages that we can use to help guide through the installation process.

[_Cathy_]

It would be better just to buy your own wifi router.

Personally I like TP-LINK brand because of affordable price and durability.

Where can I buy this? Or can you choose something for me from Villman?

[_Cathy_]

'Wag na yung kay PLDT. Tatagain ka pa hehe.

Don't worry about the router setup. Setting up a router should take siguro 30 mins max.

I set up a DLink DIR-600 router at a sibling's place. So far so good. Cost around ~P1500. Maybe sir GH can suggest some models from the TP-Link brand. Don't have experience with those e.

Edit: The model is available on the Villman website. Not the best place to buy parts, pero decent price naman sila at least for the DIR-600.

Thanks sir mda!!! Will you help me?

D-Link DIR-600 Wireless 150 Router P1499

D-Link DIR-600 Wireless 150 Router | VillMan Computers

Why isn't it good to buy parts at Villman? I'm a loyal customer kasi, The people there are really so nice. I'll wait for the input of GH din.

Where is your general area? Maybe someone here lives nearby.

Makati. But I don't wanna hassle any of you naman.