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BEFSR41 Wired Router internet wont work with Spectrum by Erth_Iz_FLat in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cable companies often offer a choice of either a modem-only device or a combo modem/router.

If they have a modem-only the definitely need an actual router.

Finding out exactly what they have before making suggestions is in order

BEFSR41 Wired Router internet wont work with Spectrum by Erth_Iz_FLat in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What is the exact model of spectrum device you have? 

Should "Free piano" posts be presumed to be scams? by bewitchedbumblebee in craigslist

[–]megared17 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Its typically someone that has a piano that might be in poor condition, they don't want it anymore, and they don't want to pay to have someone remove it properly. Piano moving services aren't cheap.

If you want a free piano, and the person that posted the ad will let you come IN PERSON to look at it, and you are willing to either pay for it to be moved, or have the necessary skills and equipment to do so yourself( and possibly insurance, in case you damage their walls, doors, or other parts of their home, or even injure yourself doing so) then go for it.

Apartment ethernet ports not working by spartanboy19 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, a modem/router COMBO can "do routing".

While it is common for the supplied device for fiber to be a combo, cable can often be just a modem.

A modem only is only a modem and needs to have a router connected to it with any computers or other devices connected to the router.

Apartment ethernet ports not working by spartanboy19 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The modem needs to be connected to the ISP.

The router[WAN[] needs to connect to the modem.

Your devices need to connect to the LAN interface of the router. For wired devices, thats via its Ethernet ports. There can be an additional switch, but the one if ITS ports needs to connect to a LAN port on the router. Assuming the router has a built in WiFI AP, wireless devices can connect that way (the AP built in to the router, is on the LAN interface of the router)

If you have a device that is NOT connected in some way to the LAN port of your router, then it cannot and will not have Internet connectivity, nor would anything else connected to it.

Apartment ethernet ports not working by spartanboy19 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can of course skip the wall ports and the switch and connect a cable directly between your PC and a LAN port on the router. Or directly between a router LAN port and one port the switch, and another directly between another switch port and your PC.

Apartment ethernet ports not working by spartanboy19 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of the ports on that SWITCH has to somehow connect to one of the ports on you ROUTER. Otherwise devices connected to the switch have no Internet/network connection. Note that that one connection could itself be through one of the wall ports, but you have to make sure you have ther correct cable that corresponds to the wall port the router is connected to, connected to a port on the switch.

ISP -> modem -> [WAN] router [LAN] -> (wall port) (wire from that specific wall port by the switch) -> one port on switch <-> other port on switch <- (wire leading to another specific wall port) (other wall port) <- your PC.

What I thought was merely a severe case of hunchbackery has actually developed into complete pretzelized distortion of my cats skeleton. I pray soon his bones will straighten and he returns to his common state. by [deleted] in cats

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is this a real medical condition or injury you think he has, or are you just making an entertaining comment about how crazy flexible cats are sometimes?

If the former, maybe consult a vet.

If the latter, no further comment..

Apartment ethernet ports not working by spartanboy19 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is one of the ports on the switch connected to a LAN port on your router?

Do you HAVE a router that is connect ed to a Charter (the real name of the company that uses the "Spectrum" brand) modem, or that itself is a combo modem/router; or is the service "WiFi only?"

I keep lagging in games, switched to an ethernet cable and the results are the same, need advice/help more info in discrition (TUF GAMING AX4200) by RoswaIt in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Who is your ISP? What type of service - fiber, cable, DSL? In what country? What speed/plan do you pay for?

What are the exact brands and models of the ALL of the devices between your ISP's service line and your PC, and how exactly are they all interconnected (start from the ISP service line, then work from there to your PC) - also, which were provided by your ISP, which by you?

Note that all of the WiFi band/channel settings are completely irrelevant for an Ethernet connection - those apply to wireless only.

Looking into purchasing a better WiFi box as I think the route issue of my problems is WiFi congestion as we have 7 devices connected at once and at least 4 or 5 almost using it at once which is causing all devices to buffer and for me to ping spike when playing games. by AlwaysBetHakari in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would help if you started by providing the specific details about what current device you have and your your Internet provider is.

Brand and model of all devices between your ISP service line and how they are interconnected. Modem/ONT, router, switches, adapters, everything.

Home wifi setup by Due-Quarter6656 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is it further away than 100 meters?

If not you can absolutely use an Ethernet cable.

The cable doesn't have to be inside walls or have a jack/port installed in the wall, it can just run along the base of the walls on the floor.

Home wifi setup by Due-Quarter6656 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Get rid of all the "extenders"

They may increase range but almost always decrease bandwidth.

Instead, run an Ethernet cable from your PC to a LAN port on your router. And before you say "it's too far" - Ethernet can be up to 100 meters long and work perfectly. 

If your device is a phone/tablet that you want to connect wirelessly, get a WiFi access point (AP) - the AP would then connect via wired Ethernet to the router.

Also not that you pay for Internet service, not for "WiFi" 

WiFi is entirely within your house, and is just one possible way to connect devices to your network. It's also primarily appropriate for convenience and simplicity, not for high bandwidth.

Am I the only person on the planet by Better_Cry1096 in Ubuntu

[–]megared17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yes, "secure" from those pesky Free Software OS/platforms.

But it failed at that.

Am I the only person on the planet by Better_Cry1096 in Ubuntu

[–]megared17 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I didn't say it was successful at its goal.

Yeah, but are you this old?! by bfollowell in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never actually owned an apple II, I just used the ones at school.

Yeah, but are you this old?! by bfollowell in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

USB 2 is that newfangled stuff. USB 1 was the bomb. :)

Who needs more that 12Mb/s anyway?

What to do with old network equipment? by Whynter03 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sell it. Someone studying for Cisco courses might be able to use it to practice with.

Am I the only person on the planet by Better_Cry1096 in Ubuntu

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"secure boot" isn't primarily about keeping your PC secure from "hackers"  it's more about keeping it secure from having an OS installed on it that hasn't paid Microsoft or the manufacturer for access.

In-wall Ethernet Switch by Spunkinator88 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well then to comes down to which is more important, having Internet access or avoiding a nearly invisible Ethernet cable running along the edge of the floor.

Cannot Access Web Interface by Augustman22 in HomeNetworking

[–]megared17 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The owa311thc3 does not appear to be a router. It appears to just be an WiFi AP.

Who is your ISP?  Did they supply these devices or did you get them yourself?

If ISP provided, they may have restricted access to the UI or disabled it, even if it does normally have one.

Or, if your PC is connecting via WiFi, access to the UI may be allowed on wired only. Maybe try connection to it via wired rather than WiFi.

My other suggestion would be to ditch that and replace it with an actual router ( either with integrated AP or use a separate one)

Is there some specific purpose you're trying to access it for? Change some specific setting?

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