Can you connect a WAN port to a LAN port?

This way devices connected to the WAN port (everybody on the internet) can’t access your devices that are connected to the LAN ports….WAN vs LAN Port.

WAN port	LAN port
Connects to your (DSL, Cable, Fibre) modem	Connects your local network devices
Labeled Internet or WAN	Labeled LAN or Ethernet

Does WAN and LAN use the same cable?

They are both use networking cables, for short. They can be used on the WAN side of your router to connect it to a modem, or on the LAN side to connect a modem’s switch to a peripheral, or a router to various equipment, like a desktop, NAS, SAN, printer, etc., etc., etc. It’s just a standard ethernet network cable.

Does a gateway allow a LAN to be connected to a WAN?

Gateways. A gateway joins together two networks that use different protocols , for example joining a LAN to a WAN .

What are WANs used for?

WANs can facilitate communication, the sharing of information and much more between devices from around the world through a WAN provider. WANs can be vital for international businesses, but they are also essential for everyday use, as the internet is considered the largest WAN in the world.

Does it matter which port I use on a router?

It does not make any difference what port you use to connect to the internet. Please note you need multiple ethernet cables, one to connect the switch to the internet, which would be either a router or another ethernet connection, and the additional cables will run from the switch to each device you are using.

What is the difference between a LAN port and a WAN-port?

WAN stands for Wide Area Network. The WAN-Port is the uplink to the internet. While the LAN-ports (Local Area Network) will connect to your computer and other devices, the WAN-Port needs to be connected to the wall or the modem that your ISP has provided.

How do I set up a LAN to WAN connection?

To make a LAN to WAN connection you need the following: Set the main router as 192.168.0.1 (for it’s main LAN address) Enable DHCP letting it give an IP address to all the devices connected to it: 192.168.0.2 – 192.168.0.255 Place a second router that comes with an RJ45 cable from the main router’s LAN port to the second router WAN port.

Is it safe to use the WAN port on a router?

No, you can connect the WAN port on your router to any device you want and it won’t do any damage. Ever. All routers know is that they need TCP/IP information to function, on both WAN and LAN ports.

How many ports does a router have?

Usually, a router has five network ports on its back, where four of them are marked LAN and one is marked WAN. LAN stands for Local Area Network and means that it is a network of computers that are connected to each other.