I have my ADSL modem and PC on the upstairs of my home. It is good, because I am isolated and work in peace when needed. But carrying laptop to upstairs can sometime be tough, especially you need to work for a short duration. So I thought of configuring wireless network for this purpose. Yesterday I did configure my HUAWEI modem WA1003A – BSNL broad band to work wireless. Just thought I would give it in steps so that it can help someone.
Router/Modem configuration:
1. Router type WA1003A HUAWEI. Brodband vendor – BSNL Chennai
2. Log on to the admin website from a PC that is connected to network. Usually it will be http://192.168.1.1.
3. On the top menu, click “Setup”. On the left-hand side menu click “Wireless”.
4. Check “Enable AP”. Give a name for SSID. The SSID uniquely identifies your wireless network. Click “Apply”
5. On the top menu, click “Advanced”. On the left-hand side menu click “Wireless Security”.
6. Select the kind of security you wish to have. Though this is optional, it is absolutely necessary to have this.
You don’t want an intruder connected to your router.
7. Check “WEP” option.
8. Check “Enable WEP Wireless Security”
9. Select Authentication Type “Shared”
10. Give an encryption key in hexa decimal. Select cipher as “64 bits”
11. Apply the changes.
12. Go to Tool (top menu) -> System commands (side menu) -> Save all. After saving, click restart.
13. Now your router will be restarted. The wireless LED on the modem should be on now.
Laptop Configuration:
1. Enable wireless. On my Dell D610 laptop it is the combination of “Fn” + “F2″ keys.
2. Go to Start -> My Network Places.
3. Right click “Wireless Network Connection” -> View available wireless networks.
4. You should find your wireless network there. Select it and click connect.
5. You will be asked to enter the key. Enter the hexa decimal key you have set while configuring the modem.
6. That’s it, you are done!!! I always use DHCP, so no need to bother about IP addresses.
Hope this helps you!!
Posted by Mani Balasubramanian 
