internet problem

[Michael Havens]

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 <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Network_switch> (the
Internet/WAN port is part of the same internal network switch, but on a
different VLAN <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VLAN>).

I don't understand . Could someone explain it to me?

:-)~MIKE~(-:

On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 9:15 AM, Michael Havens <bmike1 at 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 at phoenixinternet.net> wrote:
> :-)~MIKE~(-:
>
> On Fri, Oct 17, 2014 at 11:56 AM, Gilbert T. Gutierrez, Jr. <
> mailing-lists at 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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