Can I connect Ethernet cable to LAN port?

To establish a connection, plug the Ethernet cable into the LAN port on the device that’s connected to the internet, such as a modem, router, or modem-router combo, and connect the cable to the computer, game console, or other devices at the opposite end. Voila!

Does it matter which port I plug my Ethernet cable into?

If you have 2 ethernet ports, and you are using both then, bridge the land cards and then it doesn’t matter which port you use nor what class of IP is used for either of the port. If you use any 1 port, then doesn’t matter which port you use.

Where do you plug Ethernet cable into wireless router?

To connect a router to your computer with an Ethernet cable:

1. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your modem.
2. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet, Uplink, WAN or WLAN port on your router.
3. Plug in your router and allow at least 2 to 3 minutes for it to light up.

Are LAN and ethernet cables the same thing?

A LAN cable refers to the same thing as an ethernet or networking cables. So when shopping for a LAN cable and you come across an ethernet or networking cable you will be fine.

How do I connect two Ethernet cables to my router?

You would take two cables coming out of the router and connect both to your first ethernet splitter. The other side of the splitter will connect to the wall jack in Room A. Then you do the same thing in Room B, connecting the computer and printer to the other splitter and then hooking that to the other wall jack.

Can I plug a wireless router into an Ethernet port?

A router must have an upstream connection. It can take the form of the Ethernet port on a cable modem. So unless this port is to that Ethernet port or it is from the routers up link port to another router and is configured for it, it will not work.

Does an Ethernet cable have to be plugged into a router?

You still need to plug in an Ethernet cable. Even if you’re setting up a Wi-Fi network, you’ll still need to plug your computer into the router with an Ethernet cable. But not to worry, the Ethernet cable is temporary, and once you get everything set up, you can unplug it.

Are LAN and Ethernet cables the same thing?

How do I connect an Ethernet switch to my router?

Use an ethernet cable connected to one of the ports on your router and connect it to the switch. Some switches have a special port called an uplink port for connecting it to your router.

Can I use Wi-Fi instead of Ethernet?

Wi-Fi, for all the convenience it brings, is often a poor stand-in for Ethernet. The LAN ports on your router are intended to be plugged with Ethernet cables (there are usually 4 of them), which will give connection to the devices plugged at the other end.

Why can’t I connect to the Internet on my router?

If they come from a modem, you connect the WAN port on your router to it. If you don’t know, try the WAN port first. If that doesn’t work, disable DHCP and use a LAN port. (There are normally 4 LAN ports and one WAN [or “internet”] port.)

Should I use a router or a LAN port for WiFi?

If you use a router, then you will create two networks. Anything connected to your router will not be able to communicate with something connected to your WiFi. For example, a desktop computer connected to your router won’t be able to use a printer connected to your WiFi. As Abhishek already stated, use any LAN port.