Do I use WAN or LAN port?
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Do I use WAN or LAN port?
The main difference between the WAN and LAN ports is the purpose of the networks. WAN port is used to connect with a modem for Internet source while LAN port is utilized to share that Internet connection with all devices associated to routers such as a computer, printer, and mobile phones.
Do I plug Ethernet into LAN?
How does a LAN port work? 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!
Can you use Ethernet for WAN?
Ethernet is a type of physical connection/cable standard used on most devices. So to answer question 1, both your WAN & LAN may use Ethernet as the cable type to connect a local computer and also to connect your router to the ISP (the internet).
Are Ethernet and LAN cords the same?
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.
Can I plug my Ethernet into my router?
To connect a router to your computer with an Ethernet cable: Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your modem. Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet, Uplink, WAN or WLAN port on your router. Plug in your router and allow at least 2 to 3 minutes for it to light up.
How do I use Ethernet across my house?
One module plugs into an AC outlet somewhere near your router, and then an Ethernet cable makes the data connection between the module and the router. The other module plugs into an AC outlet in the room where you want to add an Internet port.
Where do you plug Ethernet into router?
To connect a router to your computer with an Ethernet cable:
- Plug one end of an Ethernet cable into your modem.
- Plug the other end of the Ethernet cable into the Internet, Uplink, WAN or WLAN port on your router.
- Plug in your router and allow at least 2 to 3 minutes for it to light up.
Should I plug my Ethernet into router or modem?
You connect your PC to the router, but your router also needs connected to the modem via an “Ethernet” cable. Ethernet is in quotes because technically Ethernet has nothing to do with a cable, but this term has become so mainstream that even us IT/Networking guys will typically just use it to avoid confusion.