K kire1 Honorable Nov 13, 2013 3 0 10,510 Nov 13, 2013 #1 Wan port on router has burned(electricity),but my lan ports and the WIfi its ok. 1.Is it possible to repair\change the wan port 2.can i use the lan ports to gain access to internet,(i have no problem using it as a switcher) router is linksys wrt54gh
Wan port on router has burned(electricity),but my lan ports and the WIfi its ok. 1.Is it possible to repair\change the wan port 2.can i use the lan ports to gain access to internet,(i have no problem using it as a switcher) router is linksys wrt54gh
S silentplanner Distinguished Oct 28, 2013 581 0 19,160 Nov 13, 2013 #2 yes u can replace WAN cable connector if u don't want your router to control internet and network u can use it as a switch but u will not be able to use wifi through router. Upvote 0 Downvote
yes u can replace WAN cable connector if u don't want your router to control internet and network u can use it as a switch but u will not be able to use wifi through router.
K kire1 Honorable Nov 13, 2013 3 0 10,510 Nov 13, 2013 #3 the second thing was more for can i use my lan ports on the router as wan port, and if yes what are the necessary settings. Sorry i made technical mistake instead of connectors i meant ports on the router Upvote 0 Downvote
the second thing was more for can i use my lan ports on the router as wan port, and if yes what are the necessary settings. Sorry i made technical mistake instead of connectors i meant ports on the router
allennnn Honorable Nov 25, 2012 306 0 10,860 Nov 13, 2013 #4 maybe if you can install dd-wrt firmware. http://www.dd-wrt.com/wiki/index.php/WAN_Port Upvote 0 Downvote
K kire1 Honorable Nov 13, 2013 3 0 10,510 Nov 14, 2013 #5 flashing is not an option it has 2mb flash and ddwrt needs 4+. thanks for your sugestion Upvote 0 Downvote
S silentplanner Distinguished Oct 28, 2013 581 0 19,160 Nov 14, 2013 #6 no u can't make your LAN ports work as WAN but if you insert internet connection not in your WAN but in your LAN your router will work as switch. Upvote 0 Downvote
no u can't make your LAN ports work as WAN but if you insert internet connection not in your WAN but in your LAN your router will work as switch.