I was trying to learn what the internet port is for and read this on wikipedia: The original *WRT54G* was first released in December 2002. It has a 4+1 port network switch (the Internet/WAN port is part of the same internal network switch, but on a different VLAN ). I don't understand . Could someone explain it to me? :-)~MIKE~(-: On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Michael Havens wrote: > > Thank you for the response, Gilbert. I thought I answered every question > asked.... how odd! In any case this is my setup: > I have a DSL modem (a pk5000) which feeds the XBMC computer about 3 feet > to the left of it (which I am using to write this). Then my brother moved > in so I put a connection in his room. To do this I ran a cable to my office > (down the hallway) (20 feet) through the outside wall and under the mobile > home and into his room (20 more feet). Then I got my linux from scratch > computer (that didn't have a wireless card) and I had to run another cable. > However, because I didn't want another cable running alongside the one I > had already installed I opted to put a spare router (configured to be a > switch) into my office then I have two cables coming out of it one to the > new computer and one to my brothers room..... > > Fixed it! I had the cable from the living room plugged into the internet > port. I plugged it into a LAN port and everything works again. I'd swear I > had it plugged into the internet port before. > :-)~MIKE~(-: > On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 11:56 AM, Gilbert T. Gutierrez, Jr. < > mailing-lists@phoenixinternet.net> wrote: > :-)~MIKE~(-: > > On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 11:56 AM, Gilbert T. Gutierrez, Jr. < > mailing-lists@phoenixinternet.net> wrote: > >> Mike, >> Just like HM said, you are going 1000mph in no direction with a 1000 >> posts. With that being said, all I know from this whole thread is that you >> are having computer weirdness, you think your router is broke, and this all >> happened after you moved your computer. Additionally, even though all this >> is occurring, you still can post to this message list so you have Internet >> on some device is some form. When others have posted questions, you have >> either moved your questions in a different direction, partially answered >> them, or not answered them at all. This cannot continue if you wish someone >> to help you move forward. People will go silent in response. >> >> Maybe some illustrations would help in describing how your are connected >> and what is working and not working. You need to go back to basics (Use the >> OSI model to troubleshoot moving from the Physical layer up to the >> Application layer). Examples of questions to ask yourself and put in your >> message could include but is not be limited to... >> >> 1. Describe the model of your router(s) including tags so we know which >> router(s) you are speaking of since I know you have at least 2 from >> everything you have said. >> 2. What devices are plugged into which ports of your router(s) including >> any interconnects? >> 3. What are the status lights on your router(s)/switch(es)/Network >> Card(s)? >> 4. What IP address are you expecting? >> 5. Are any devices working on your network? Getting out to the Internet >> or getting an IP? What port on what router are they plugged into? Which >> router are they plugged into? >> 6. If you isolate your computer and router (nothing else plugged in, >> including the modem), Do you get an IP address from the router? >> 7. Have you verified that the DHCP client software is installed and >> running on the network interface card of your computer? >> 8. Do you have any known good computer that you can test from, knowing >> that from previous posts you thought it could be your computer? >> 9. Does your Internet work if you plug directly into the modem with your >> computer? >> 10. Have you verified with your Internet Service provider that your >> Internet is working properly? >> >> Please do not just inline post a response. Put some thought into it and >> respond with something easy to read by someone without experience with your >> network. I cannot help you otherwise. >> >> Gilbert T. Gutierrez, Jr. >> >> --------------------------------------------------- >> PLUG-discuss mailing list - PLUG-discuss@lists.phxlinux.org >> To subscribe, unsubscribe, or to change your mail settings: >> http://lists.phxlinux.org/mailman/listinfo/plug-discuss >> > >