Install and configure a new home router from cabling through secure Wi-Fi and final testing.
Before you begin
- Connect to the router by Wi-Fi or Ethernet.
- Keep the router powered and avoid interrupting updates.
- Record important settings before changing them.
Step-by-step instructions
- Disconnect the old router and note any ISP settings.
- Connect the modem or fibre terminal to the router WAN port.
- Power devices in the recommended order and wait for status lights.
- Open the router app or gateway and complete the setup wizard.
Planning considerations
Write down the current configuration, understand which devices will be affected, and schedule disruptive changes when reconnecting devices is manageable.
Security and compatibility
Use supported features, official firmware, unique credentials, and the least-permissive rule that meets the need.
Testing the change
Test from more than one device, verify internet and local-network access, and roll back using your notes or backup if behaviour is worse.
Menu names differ between manufacturers. Use the label, official manual, or built-in help for model-specific wording.
Reviewed for clarity and general compatibility. Router menus vary by model and firmware.