thanks Mike. :-)~MIKE~(-: On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 10:32 AM, Michael Butash wrote: > It creates two separate Virtual LAN (VLAN) networks, using routing/nat > to traverse between them. This is what gives you security, hiding you on > private addresses, but making you visible to the network via Network > Address Translation (NAT). > > This is how firewalls/routers work, at least those little buggers. > > Look up the terms vlan and nat for more info than you'd ever want to know. > > -mb > > > > On 10/17/2014 09:25 AM, Michael Havens wrote: > > 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 >>> >> >> > > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 > > > > --------------------------------------------------- > 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 >