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 <bmike1@gmail.com> 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.

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