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The lan port tag covers discussions about using Ethernet LAN ports on routers to extend or segment home networks. Common topics include connecting a second router via LAN-to-LAN cabling to create a single unified network with shared SSID and DHCP disabled, or setting up a separate network using LAN ports for wired connectivity while troubleshooting wireless issues. Users also ask whether a router can receive internet from a LAN port (rather than a WAN or ADSL port) and distribute it via WiFi, which is relevant for access point configurations in university or multi-router setups. The content focuses on practical home networking with Windows devices.
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    Windows 7 Home network problem with second router

    I've run an Ethernet cable to a second floor bedroom router (TP-LINK TL-WR841ND) to give better network connectivity due to distance from the first floor access point, which is also a TL-WR841ND. This cable is connected from yellow LAN port on the secondary to yellow LAN port on the primary...
    • daddyo
    • Thread
    • dd-wrt dhcp download speed ethernet home network lan port network network access router configuration second router ssid tp-link troubleshooting upload speed virtual interface wan port wifi windows 10 windows 7 workgroup
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Adding a second seprate network in my home.

    Ok, My brain if fried... I am trying to set up another seprate network in my basement. I can't for the life of me figure out how to set up this thing to get it to do what I want... I ran a cable down from the existing router to the basement. On router 1 it is plugged into a LAN port and also...
    • Mitchell769
    • Thread
    • basement setup home network internet access lan port multiple routers network network settings router configuration wired connection wireless
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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    Windows 7 Connecting router (access point) to LAN port for internet

    Hello, I hope this is the right place to post this. I have a laptop with Windows 7, and I take my internet from an outlet in the wall connected to the University Accomodation Network; I assume that's a switch. The cable is too short and I want to go wireless, so I need to ask this BEFORE I...
    • KingRoach
    • Thread
    • access point adsl modem cabling configuration device settings ethernet hardware internet internet access lan port laptop network setup router security switch university wifi windows 7 wireless
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Windows Networking
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