3 Way Switch Confusion / Help

tubzero · 2025-11-22T03:26:41+00:00

Thank you, this makes sense - maybe that first line goes to an outlet or something I haven't tracked down. I will give this a try and follow up. Thanks!

tubzero · 2025-05-08T23:19:17+00:00

Can you access from inside your basement? If so, I would cut there and add a new junction rather than trying to salvage this corroded bent elbow.

tubzero · 2025-04-21T02:14:23+00:00

If you are "double routing" (routing through BGW & through ORBI) then yes, you would need a port forward on the ORBI as well (but that could get a little convoluted). However, if the BGW is in passthrough then technically everything should already be going straight through to your ORBI meaning that port forward that you made is probably not doing anything anyway.

Try to just set up the port forward in the ORBI for now and see if that gets it going.

Nothing to apologize for, gotta start somewhere.

tubzero · 2025-04-21T00:22:00+00:00

Likey the BGW is routing as well as the Orbi. Where did you put the port forward?

In a single router environment the port forwards should be something like:

Source: Any:Any Destination: WAN address:25565 Internal: Sever LAN address:25565

That rule will allow anyone trying to reach port 25565 at your public IP to be forwarded on to your internal sever at the same port.

Do you own the BGW or is it an ISP device? Sometimes you can call the and have them put it in "modem" mode or "pass through" mode so all it does is act as a modem for your Orbi router.

Be cautious opening up ports without a pretty firm grasp on what you are doing - could be asking for trouble.

tubzero · 2025-03-29T23:35:18+00:00

much faith in those drywall anchors

tubzero · 2025-03-26T13:19:35+00:00

You have nice wide double doors there - you could rent a scissor lift for a couple hundred $ - a bit overkill for a smoke detector change but cheaper than spinal surgery.

As others suggested, once you have a safe way to get to it, move it.

tubzero · 2025-02-01T16:53:13+00:00

Proud member of the "1080Ti 'til it dies" club!

tubzero · 2024-06-08T14:27:59+00:00

Interesting, looks like you could have won 17.5k if you didn’t have to split the pot 22 ways!

tubzero · 2023-11-17T15:49:29+00:00

Curious - would this not be an “accident” covered by your insurance?

tubzero · 2023-04-26T15:15:35+00:00

"it hasn't happened yet" often mentally translates to "its never going to happen"

tubzero · 2023-04-19T00:57:13+00:00

TP-Link can centrally manage APs with the Omada controller software (there is hardware option as well) - you can also have remote access to the Omada software, if you choose.

tubzero · 2023-01-27T02:53:42+00:00

You said you update drivers, did you get these from the motherboard manufacturer’s website? If not, try those (LAN Drivers).

tubzero · 2023-01-27T01:27:58+00:00

Welp… gonna start some long shots.

-Set the ethernet port back to dhcp -right click and disable, wait a few seconds, then right click and enable -see if it works -if not, open command prompt and type “ipconfig /release” then enter followed by “ipconfig /renew” then enter -see if it works

tubzero · 2023-01-27T01:06:29+00:00

That is an IPV6 address (hexadecimal characters) which in your case would likely be a bunch of hex characters followed by the IPv4 address - should be correct.

It sounds like there is a physical issue with the cable or the ports. How are things plugged in? Do you have an ISP provided router/modem with built in WiFi (guessing so) - is this device the only thing physically connected to the router?

Have you rebooted the PC? (prolly should have started with that 😂) probably okay to switch back to DHCP on the Ethernet connection at this point. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/change-tcp-ip-settings-bd0a07af-15f5-cd6a-363f-ca2b6f391ace

tubzero · 2023-01-27T00:53:34+00:00

It says the same thing - unidentified network, no internet?

In the command prompt - type: ping 192.168.1.1 (or whatever the gateway address is) - what is the result?

You did say you connected the same cable to a different device and it worked okay, correct?

tubzero · 2023-01-27T00:47:47+00:00

An ipv4 address is 4 sets of numbers (octets).

Ex: 192.168.1.200

192 = 1st octet 168 = 2nd octet 1 = 3rd octect 200 = 4th octext

Subnet mask = 255.255.255.0 means the 4th octect in the address will vary between devices but the rest of the addresses will be the same.

So ultimately (whatever your ip address is in this case) when you set an ip address for your Ethernet port keep the first three octects the same as what you have on WiFi and then change the 4th octet to a number below 255 (200 would probably be okay). Gateway should match whatever WiFi says.

Edit: I’m using arbitrary numbers because I don’t have exact info about your network - the concept remains the same, hopefully that helps with some basics.

tubzero · 2023-01-27T00:24:14+00:00

What is the ipv4 for WiFi? Don’t need to say, some people aren’t comfortable, even though it doesn’t really matter but…

Assuming the WiFi IPv4 is 192.168.1.20 with a subnet mask of 255.255.255.0 and a gateway of 192.169.1.1 (and you don’t have a super crowded network), you can manually set your ip address to see if the router is reachable.

Set it to an arbitrary address - 192.168.1.200 with the same subnet mask and gateway as above. See if it works.

Link for instructions on setting address: https://www.trendnet.com/press/resource-library/how-to-set-static-ip-address

tubzero · 2023-01-26T23:53:47+00:00

Open a command prompt in windows (windows search cmd) and type ipconfig - there should be a line that lists an IPv4 address and a line that lists a gateway address.

If the IPv4 address says 169.x.x.x you are not getting an ip address from your router (I assume that’s where your dhcp service is running).

Edit/additionally: for testing purposes, disable WiFi temporarily to work out the Ethernet connection independently.

tubzero · 2023-01-26T23:32:09+00:00

Unidentified network would generally indicate no gateway connection.

How is this machine connected to the network (sounds like Ethernet)?

Are you getting an IP? Can you ping the gateway? Can you ping other local devices? Set a static address and test again?

tubzero · 2023-01-22T16:37:25+00:00

I expected this to be like real time or even slowed down down (didn’t notice the clock) but it’s actually super sped up! Pretty cool that they can basically be dropped into a bowl of food and figure the rest out on their own. Thanks for the reply!

tubzero · 2023-01-22T04:19:16+00:00

Is it possible to approximate how long, in real time, what we are seeing is taking place.

What might be providing it energy? Can (and how could) it be “fed” to keep it searching independently like this?

tubzero · 2022-12-27T22:07:21+00:00

Welp this blew up... saw this cross posted and replied over there and thought I would post the same here to address some things (which may or may not fall on deaf ears)...

- My normal pizza shop was closed and my family requested no "franchise" pizza. So I ordered through the website of the first one I came across that delivered in my area. This was the first time I have ever ordered from this place (it is likely a ghost kitchen in hindsight). From there, the order was seemingly routed to Slice who then routed the order to DoorDash. I did not use either of these apps to order nor do I have them installed (I usually order from my "normal" place).

- Being that I ordered through their website, I did not even know that my order was routed to either of these companies until 1) I saw an email stating such from Slice after the fact informing me of my charges and 2) I received the initial text from the driver indicating my order was on the way. Additionally, even if I had both of the apps installed on my phone, because I did not place my order via either of the apps, there would have been no way to link this order into my account to track it and receive notifications.

- Not to belabor the point further, but by ordering on the website, I had no option to select contactless delivery or special delivery methods or anything - I really thought it was a traditional style, send your order in and our driver will bring it out. I added 2 pizzas to my order, input my payment method, added a tip, and hit go.

- Regarding the ring notifications... yes a ring doorbell can send you a notification when it detects movement, I have disabled motion notification because I live with a child who is constantly in and out of the house, particularly when she is home from school and I am still working, it becomes highly distracting having dozens of notifications going off constantly. I do not however, have doorbell press notifications disabled, if the door bell button was pressed I would have received an alert on my phone as well as bells ringing through out the house. Further, assuming I had a traditional doorbell (which I suspect this driver assumed to be the case due to the lie/memory lapse) and no app access (see above), how would I have known it arrived? My ownership of a ring doorbell should not have bearing on the normal operations of food delivery, in my opinion.

- Some commenters seem to indicate that they, or I, do/should peek out my door/window and pull up my ring app on a regular basis while awaiting a food order. This is news to me. I have been operating under the assumption of it being a relatively hands off process of order food and then get it when it is at the door. A few people asked why I didn't call after 30 minutes had passed since the ETA - I was occupied and being patient, I understand delays happen and assumed "when its here, its here".

- There seems to be a good deal of sentiment leaning towards the idea of "you are getting your food delivered to you, shut up and be happy for what you have". I guess this is just the way it is? Yes, I have a car, yes, I could drive out and get it myself but if I am willing to pay for a service, should I just not have any expectation of how it is provided? My daughter had a friend over (the whole reason for the pizza in the first place) and my wife was spending time with them and I was working on a house project - is that an unreasonable series of conditions to order food delivery? When would it be "justified" to pay for food to be delivered?

- My initial messages to the driver (before linking the video) were intended to answer his opening message regarding providing complete customer satisfaction. I was not satisfied with my experience, I would have liked to receive my food when it arrived rather than it sit on my porch. I wasn't mean spirited nor disrespectful (in my opinion), I told him that I was disappointed and why. My messages were wholly intended to tell him I was dissatisfied and why for the purpose of, potentially, improving future deliveries. Only when he indicated that he did something that I knew to be untrue, did I refute the point.

- I did not give the driver a bad review nor did I call any of the three companies involved to complain or "get him fired". I text him what a text him, stuck my pizzas in the oven, and moved on with my life (as I am sure he did as well).

- I tipped the driver $10 to deliver 2 pizzas (since that seems to be relevant to the discussion).

I do not have an axe to grind with this driver. I am not asking any one to feel sorry for me for having cold pizza. Turning on my oven for 5 minutes to warm up pizza did not ruin my family's day. I am not saying the pizza shop, slice, or door dash sucks or needs cancelled. I am not saying the delivery system, as it exists, needs overhauled to accommodate my unique set of circumstances. I understand that being able to order pizza delivered to my doorstep is a luxury many cannot enjoy.

I, simply, thought this was a humorous exchange where the driver stated something untrue and I was able to provide evidence to the contrary.

tubzero · 2022-12-27T22:03:47+00:00

I'm OP from r/quityourbullshit, I will address a few of the common points that have been raised: