Questions tagged [lan]
LAN, short for Local Area Network, is a network that connects multiple devices in a limited geographical area, such as a room, an apartment or a building. Currently, most LANs are based on Wi-Fi, linked together with means of a central wireless router or Ethernet transmission, where computers are linked via cable.
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How do I scan my LAN for .local addresses?
I have found out that at least 1 device on my network is advertising itself using a .local address. (my truenas server).
Any PC or laptop on my LAN can just use servername.local to get to the truenas ...
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I cant set up two different network categories for two independent network interfaces on windows 11
I have to set two different network categories public and private to two different lan adapters. There are multiple firewall rules that open ports that only shall apply to the LAN.
Whenever I execute ...
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Mini PC bootloader control using a laptop
I just bought an used Beelink BT3 mini pc. I've started the Windows factory reset process using the mouse only. After reboot from the PC, it is now in the bootloader part and I'm asked if I want to ...
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Connection between WireGuard peers
I have ubuntu server with wireguard IP 10.10.0.1
and two win11 clients with wireguard 10.10.0.2 and 10.10.0.3 IPs
with current config server can ping clients and clients can ping server, but clients ...
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Keep connection alive even if physically not connected for a while? [duplicate]
So here is the scenario I have a laptop that I use with a LAN cable connected to it to my PS2 on which I play OPL games stored on my SMB.
However I also lift that laptop of the table to put on my lap (...
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pihole - Can I call a local top level domain name anything?
Possibly a stupid question, but I am setting up pihole on my home network. I am sure it has been asked before but searching didn't yield any relevant results, Maybe just the way I asked.
I added some ....
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mac os web app not accessible on LAN
I have a web app on port 3333 on my mac os (ventura). This mac has a static internal network IP (192.168.1.234). I want to access this web app from another machine on the. LAN via 192.168.1.234:3333. ...
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Non-PC devices don't have access to the Internet
I have a home network and face an issue that all non-pc devices don't have an access to the internet, but the same time all my pcs (windows 10/11) have it stable.
Diagram of my net:
Some times it ...
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Setting Up a Private LAN Network within Another Network on Linux
I'm seeking guidance on setting up a private LAN network within the confines of another network, all on Linux, using open-source firewalls and software. Here's the scenario:
I have a desktop computer ...
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How to get an alert whenver data over lan connection stops flowing?
So, there is a computer in an ICS environment, sending data to a server; time to time it has occurred that data stopped for some time and I need to ensure it could be monitored and an action can be ...
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Why does incoming SSH on macOS Monterey stop working but is fixed temporarily by restarting sshd?
I have been allowing incoming ssh on one of my home machines for many years without incident. Recently it stopped working. I have discovered that it can be fixed by restarting the sshd process, using ...
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Can I create virtual network address which routes to port on my machine?
I would like to create a virtual address on my LAN such that it looks like a separate machine and when I connect from my host machine or other machines it actually routes traffic to a specific port on ...
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Home device tries to connect directly to the Internet Service Provider, bypassing the router
I have a router ASUS RT-AC1200. Firmware is the latest: 3.0.0.4.380_10931-gfed566f.
It is connected to my Internet Service Provider (ISP). The router has a static MAC address, which I don't change at ...
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I loose LAN networking features when I prioritize WiFi or lan on server
I’m trying to get my server a dedicated internet connection while’s my other systems can still access it via lan. I tried to simply connect a WiFi network to it while’s keeping the lan connected but ...
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LAN connectivity issues in Windows
We're trying to get a computer and a laptop to connect to each other through LAN.
Both devices are running the latest version of Windows 11.
Both devices are on the same network.
We're both ...
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Local proxy behind cloudflare tunnel
There are a lot of similar questions out there, which look like the same, but they all want actually something different or were never answered, I hope you can help me with that.
I recently bought a ...
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How to combine two ISP network?
I want to experiment combining Cable Internet with AT&T U-verse twisted pair Internet.
So basically,
AT&T U-verse was very reliable, but only gets about 25Mbps
Comcast can go up to 1200Mbps, ...
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Wireless LAN adapter Local Area Connection *13 and *14 not connected, how do i connect it back?
This is what I see:
I am trying to change my IP address using ipconfg/renew, but it is not allowing me to because my Wireless LAN adapter Local Area Connection *13 and *14 are not connected, can ...
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2 WAN routers share the same LAN network?
I have 1 modem with 2 Public IPs assigned in bridge mode with 2 routers connected to it. Each router has a unique Public IP address. Router 1 has only servers connected to it, and router 2 is used for ...
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Getting internet to a detached garage that has a existing coaxial line
Out door 2 way cable splitter: one line runs into the house where the modem/router is, the other runs into a detached garage. Would a coaxial to LAN converter work in this situation, or do they need ...
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multiple wired wap from different vendor
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4G+ modem TP-Link Archer MR600 (router + AP)
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How to access a DVR on a different LAN?
I need to access a DVR that it's located on a different LAN. I have both the public and private IPs, but I do not know how to connect to it.
The DVR is connected to HikVision cameras, and I tried ...
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Trying to run an offbrand raspberry pi via a direct ethernet connection to PC
I'm working with an off brand Raspberry Pi (BTT Manta M8P/CB1) and the environment I'm working in requires it be directly connected to the PC via an ethernet cable. (Wifi or ethernet connection to ...
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How to access local SaMBa share from WAN
I have a local machine running OpenMediaVault. There's a SMB share set up on it which is accesible from LAN.
Sometimes there's a need for me to access data on that share from outside of my LAN. What ...
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8P8C non standard connector?
A short backstory to clarify the issue.
Not long ago I bought a used home router from CISCO, model EA6300V1 to increase the speed of my local network up to 1 Gbps.
The local network works fine after I ...
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Connect multiple devices behind single LAN IP Address
I'm looking for some enlightenment / validation on the best way to approach this problem.
I've several measurement devices that are connected to a computer (call it the "main" computer) ...
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Access a LAN router while connected to a different WiFi
I access the internet through my Wi-Fi network, managed by a Sagemcom router provided by my ISP.
I have an old(ish) Netgear router that is still working perfectly, and I want to log onto it via an ...
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Windows 10 can't access other PCs in LAN
I've been having trouble for several days with a PC (let's call it "PC1") with Windows 10 Enterprise on an AsRock A55M-VS. Why enterprise you may ask? Because I already tried Pro, Home and ...
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Create network option missing on macOS Sonoma despite legacy networks being enabled
I am trying to create a local WiFi network using my macOS Sonoma computer.
I followed a guide online and I enabled legacy network options but I cannot create a new network on the WiFi button at the ...
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IPv4 failing, link-local IPv6 works
For some reason, I can't reach my laptop by SSH over WiFi on its IPv4 address, as it always just times out. However, connecting to it via link-local IPv6 works just fine.
Pinging the laptop over its ...
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Lan to wan setup
I did factory reset on my second router by accident and since than I’m having issues sometimes. I would appreciate if someone can help me with router configuration, all I know is that first routers ...
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PC occasionally loses wired LAN connection
My windows 10 PC is occasionally losing the wired LAN connection.
During those times, the internet does not work and I cannot even reach the gateway:
Pinging 192.168.1.1 with 32 bytes of data:
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Home LAN Setup - Poor transfer rate
Trying to setup local LAN in my home. Have Verizon 1GB FIOS connection (CR1000A router) coming in using ethernet cable to the main router.Have an extender(Model E3200) in the basement that has GB LAN ...
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How to access LAN subnets from other subnets with interzone firewalling on the same router?
This has probably been asked before, but I have no idea what this is called or what search terms to use (this answer kind of seemed what I'd need, but I'm unsure)
I have a WRT1900ACS running OpenWrt ...
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How to best isolate computer in public LAN
I need to use a shared LAN with other people I don't know, which I can't control and about which I know nothing about. That means I can't change settings in the router and I don't know how isolated ...
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Prioritize LAN cable to access network (shared) drives over Wi-Fi
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I've two PC connected with LAN cable (without internet access) to each other. They also are on the same Wi-Fi network (with internet access).
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When I use Internet on browser ...
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WAN and LAN via the same physical port on a Teltonika router but with different firewall rules?
(Note: I asked this question on Stack Exchange Network Engineering but it was closed as off-topic (?!) and I was referred to Super User)
I have a Teltonika RUTX12 router which has a dedicated WAN port ...
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How to scan and map shares in LAN
My share drives get disconnected all the time, and after applying different fixes I found on the internet, they still do disconnect.
So everytime, I need to scan the LAN and manually reconnect ...
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How to setup two interfaces on one NAS to isolate WAN and maximize LAN traffic speed?
How should I setup my NAS network settings to isolate WAN and LAN traffic on each physical interfaces (1 and 2) to maximize LAN traffic speed? Or does another option exist to achieve this result ...
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TP Link TL-SG108E OPNSENSE VLAN set up unsure of what
I have been following this guide:
https://homenetworkguy.com/how-to/set-up-a-fully-functioning-home-network-using-opnsense/
Which has been great up until the switch configuration for the VLANS where I ...
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How to change ttl in windows only for a specific network adapter?
I need the correct command to change the TTL on a specific network adapter in a computer
netsh interface ipv4 set global LAN5" defaultcurhoplimit=64
it says to me in the console that the command ...
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Restrict access to LAN-cable of camera and door bell
I need to setup a home security system based on IP cameras that are connected via LAN cable (wire because it cannot be jammed from a distance as it would be possible with WiFi). I need to access the ...
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Linux to Windows - can't connect to device in LAN
I've got a C# program running on Windows desktop that's broadcasting on UDP, and I've got a Java program running on Raspian Buster that's listening to the broadcasts. Both devices are connected via ...
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Achieving 1Gb/s using PCI (not express) NIC
I am using an old PC (Phenom II x940, 3GB of ram) as a NAS. The motherboard's build-in NIC was only 100 mib/s so I bought a used Intel Pro/1000 GT (connected via PCI (!) - not PCIe) to achieve better ...
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How can cameras with RTSP like Tapo cameras be accessible from the outside?
I wanted to know how these cameras work when it comes to redirecting traffic outside the local area network (LAN) of your home. In other words, you connect them to your phone, configure them, connect ...
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How can a program behave differently depending on the connection type (Wifi or LAN)?
I want to preface this by saying that I don't really have a problem I need fixing. More like I have a small problem that is fixed by minor things, but I am just curious how this kind of problem can ...
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1 ISP 2 wifi routers LAN-LAN dropping
I need some guidance.
I have 1 ISP fiber gateway and 2 routers (R1 LAN to R2).
R1 192.168.10.1 DHCP 50-199 WIFI SSID ABC CH1
R2 192.168.11.1 DHCP DESABLED WIFI SSID ABC CH11
R2 is dropping internet ...
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Synology NAS on WLAN
I currently have my NAS connected to my network using an Ethernet cable to a Devolo PLC (Power-line communication). Works fine.
However, I need to move it to a location where the PLC connection is ...
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Unmanaged switch in home network?
I have some knowledge but here I'm stuck and don't know how is going to work or if is possible !!??
I'm using an Asus NAS with 2.5Gb port and thinking of having high speed connection between NAS and ...
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Connecting multiple LAN's together
I have a fairly robust homelab, and I'm trying to "mesh" an independent LAN into my current setup. Long story short, I have my home network that runs great, and a camper trailer that has its ...
