How Can I Set Up Wi‑Fi With Only an Ethernet Port in My Apartment?
I recently moved into a studio apartment where the building provides internet through a wall-mounted Ethernet jack. There is no coaxial connection. I own a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900…
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How can I get Wi‑Fi from an Ethernet port in my new apartment?
I recently moved into a studio apartment where internet is provided through a single Ethernet wall jack. There is no coaxial connection. I have a Netgear Nighthawk AC1900…
Windows 11 Laptop Can’t See My Home Wi‑Fi Network
My husband upgraded his laptop from Windows 10 to Windows 11, and everything appeared normal until he brought it home. The laptop detects and connects to other wireless…
How do I move my modem and router to another room?
My internet has been unreliable, and both the modem and router are currently set up in a back bedroom. I'd like to move them to the living room,…
No Internet After Power Outage Even Though the Modem Appears Online
I use Optimum with an Arris Surfboard SB8200 modem and an ASUS RT-AC68U router. The connection had been slow and intermittently unreliable before a storm caused a 12-hour…
Is It Safe to Connect My PC Directly to a 5G Modem?
My router broke down recently, and I can't get it fixed for a while. I'm curious if connecting my PC directly to my 5G modem would be a…
Upgrading My PC: External Modem to Internal and Hard Drive Cloning
I'm looking to upgrade my custom-built PC and have a couple of questions. First, I currently use an external modem but I'm thinking about switching to an internal…
How to Set Up My Own Internet with One Ethernet Port Available?
I recently got my own internet service with Verizon after my mother switched our home connection to T-Mobile, which has been really disappointing for gaming. I received my…
Is It Safe to Use an Extension Cord with a UPS for My Modem and Router?
Hey everyone, I have a quick question about using an extension cord. I'm planning to plug my modem and router into it and then connect that to my…
Could a Dead Modem Affect My Coax Cable?
Hey everyone! I recently returned home after being away for a few months, and my Wifi modem was completely non-functional—no lights at all. After trying a bunch of…
Can I Use Multiple Ethernet Cables from My Modem to a Switch?
I have a modem with only two Ethernet ports, and it's not enough for all the devices in my household. I'm considering buying an Ethernet switch, but I've…
Can I Share Wi-Fi from My Xbox to My PC?
I'm trying to figure out if I can connect my PC to the internet through my Xbox via Ethernet. My PC doesn't have a Wi-Fi receiver, and our…
Should I connect my PC directly to my modem or my router for Ethernet?
I'm using a modem-router combo, where my modem has 4 LAN ports. One port is already connected to my TP-Link router, but I want to plug my PC…
Why won't my PC connect to the Ethernet after switching ISPs and modems?
Hey everyone, I recently switched my internet provider and got a new modem to go along with it. I installed the new modem in the same spot as…
How to Resolve WAN and LAN IP Address Conflict on My Router?
I'm setting up a router and modem for the first time, but I'm running into a problem. When I try to enter the IP address, I get an…
How Can I Set Up My Own Internet When My Roommate Doesn't Want Me on Their Wi-Fi?
I'm in a situation where my roommate is blocking me from using their Wi-Fi, and I want to set up my own internet connection. I'm feeling overwhelmed by…
Getting Help with Persistent Internet Connection Issues
I've been struggling with internet connection problems for the past three weeks. I've tried restarting my modem and router, but the connection only works temporarily before failing again.…
How to Set Up My Wireless Gateway?
I just got my hands on an older modem/router combo (Arris Surfboard SBG 6700-AC) that I activated with my Comcast service. The internet works fine through an Ethernet…
Struggling to Connect New Modem to WiFi - Help Needed!
Hey everyone! I recently got a notification from Xfinity that my modem was outdated and unable to support my internet speed, so I ordered a new Arris Surfboard…
Having trouble getting Ethernet speed above 100 Mbps, any advice?
I'm stuck with my Ethernet connection at 100 Mbps, even though I've made sure that all my components, including the motherboard, cables, and modem, support higher speeds. I'm…