I'm trying to connect a router, and my modem has the internet light on, so the internet is going through the modem. The light is also on on the router but it can't detect an internet connection. I know that the ethernet cables work because i tried each individual cable without the router, but going straight from the modem to the ethernet port and both cables work. The only thing that I can guess is that a LAN port is different than an ethernet port. If they're the same, then i guess the problem is the router. The router brand is Dell and my CPU is Compaq so would this make a difference? Help please! 10 pts to best answer!!!
2007-06-14 04:34:10 · 7 answers · asked by boombla 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Computer Networking
I haven't been able to fully download the software for the router because it needs to detect internet first which I know that i have, but it just wont work with the router for some reason...and i think a WAN port is the internet port on my router because I have an internet port, 4 LAN ports, and the port for the power cable.
2007-06-14 04:42:38 · update #1
Usually on a router there are several Ethernet ports (places you can attach cables). One of those ports is reserved as an "uplink" port. In order for that router to work, that is the port that has to be connected to your modem. Usually it will be marked (say "uplink" on it, say "WAN", have a circle around it, be set apart slightly from the others, etc). It is usually one of two end ports. If you are not sure which port is it, check the documentation (or website) for the router.
Once you have that port connected to the modem, run a cable from any other port your PC. Run the CD that you should have gotten your ISP to configure the network.
By a LAN port and an Ethernet port are just different names for the same thing.
2007-06-14 04:40:05 · answer #1 · answered by dewcoons 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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your question makes no sense. Do you mean the cable for the ethernet that connects the Desktop tower to the router, hub or switch does not work? A CPU is a component part of the machine, it is not the box/ case/ tower! Buy a PCI ethernet card, sometimes called a LAN card they are cheap and easy to fit as long as you have a free PCI slot inside of the case then it will fit. It is the same socket as your on-board device just in an additional card. You could of course add either a wireless USB device or a wireless PCI card if your router is wireless capable, but a cabled connection is often faster (if you get a gigabit LAN card) and definitely more secure.
2016-04-05 23:34:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most of the answers previous gave it a good shot but what you are really asking is the physical port the same meaning RJ-45 connector. The answer is yes. A LAN is obviously short for Local Area Network but a LAN port can be many different types of topologies such as ethernet (most common) token ring, bus, star, mesh etc....each of which has its own type of connector.
Easier answer is YES they are both RJ-45 connections. Please try to power off each device including computer. Next power on the modem...wait for it to connect to the servce. Next power on the router/switch...wait for it to come up then power on your PC. Works 99% of the time. Also make sure that DHCP is enabled on your network card.
2007-06-14 06:20:12 · answer #4 · answered by willis696 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What Is A Lan Port
2016-10-30 23:59:51 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The router should have 4 LAN connections and 1 WAN connection. Connect the WAN to the modem and then any computer to any of the LAN. Hope this helps. Who makes them does not matter.
2007-06-14 04:37:46 · answer #6 · answered by Just Bored!! 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
'LAN' is the same as 'Ethernet' for your purposes. Chances are, your router is configured for the specific IP address your ISP requires. To connect your modem directly to your computer, you will need to configure your computer with that IP address.
2007-06-14 04:37:47 · answer #7 · answered by Joshua D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you run the network wizard after installing the router? If not then do this and it will setup your system to run with the router because now you have a soho, not a direct connection to the web.
2007-06-14 04:37:26 · answer #8 · answered by alphawhiskey43 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋