Can the Ethernet cable in my wall connect other rooms to the network?
My router is connected to the fiber box, power, and a yellow LAN/Ethernet cable that disappears into the wall. Does this wiring distribute a wired internet connection to…
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How Can I Reconnect My Xfinity Router After Moving It?
I have several loose coaxial and Ethernet cables hanging in my basement. My Xfinity Wi‑Fi router was originally installed there, and everything worked until I moved the setup…
How Should I Reconnect My Router and the Unlabeled Cables?
I have several loose coaxial and Ethernet cables in my basement. My Xfinity Wi-Fi router was originally installed there, and everything worked until I moved the setup into…
How can I restore my internet after factory-resetting my FiberHome modem?
I accidentally pressed the physical reset button on my FiberHome modem instead of simply restarting it. The modem returned to its default Wi-Fi name, "FTTH-5G," and the password…
How Do I Activate the Ethernet Ports Already Installed in My Home?
My wife and I moved into a house with Ethernet wall jacks in several rooms. I'd like to connect my computer by wired Ethernet, but plugging it into…
Both Phones Say the Wi‑Fi Password Is Incorrect on a New Router
I moved into a new apartment, and the internet service was installed today. The installer said to wait about 30 minutes, but neither my Samsung Galaxy S21 FE…
Why is my PS5 download speed still slow after upgrading to fibre?
I recently upgraded my rural home in England to Sky Gigafast Unlimited Fibre, which promises at least 600 Mbps and up to 900+ Mbps. A speed test shows…
Can a CAT3 cable reliably slow down a home network?
I'm dealing with roommates who regularly expect me to troubleshoot their internet problems, and I'm exhausted from handling technical issues early in the morning after work. I wondered…
How to Connect an External Hard Drive to My Router?
I'm using a NetComm NF20Mesh router and I want to connect an external hard drive to its USB port so that everyone on my network can access the…
How to Fix WAN and LAN IP Address Conflict?
I'm trying to set up my first router and modem, but I'm getting an error that says "WAN ip address and LAN ip address cannot be the same…
Can I Isolate My Work Computer on a Separate Router?
I have a work computer that needs to stay on and connected to the internet 24/7, but I'm trying to find a way to isolate it from my…
Is It Possible to Use My Own Router Alongside My ISP's Router?
I recently got an ASUS WiFi 7 router and I'm wondering if I can connect it to my existing ISP modem/router setup. If it's possible, what would be…
Should I Reset My Second Router to Improve Ethernet Connection?
I've set up a new router downstairs that's connected to an upstairs router via Ethernet. It's been working fine, but I'm experiencing occasional short drops in connection. I…
Why does my computer show 'No Internet, secured' when I try to connect to my Wi-Fi?
I just moved to a different room and have been trying to connect my computer to a new router and Wi-Fi repeater I've set up. While my phone…
Help! My PC Won't Connect to the Internet After Switching Routers
Hey everyone, I recently switched out my old router for a new one. I unplugged the Ethernet cable from the old router and plugged it into the new…