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Can't ping router
When I first installed Fedora-38, I could reach the Internet, so the current lack of connectivity can't be drivers or cables. The NetworkManager was constantly attempting to connect wlp5s0, failing ...
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Can you configure dnsmasq/dhcpd to lease two IP ranges to Podman containers and libvirt VMs?
For the past several days now, I've been trying to research and figure out how to setup two different IP ranges in the same network that only function as quick identifiers. Hardware-wise, I have the ...
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Routers can not obtain DHCP lease from modem, but PC can
I have two different routers from different brands, neither of which can obtain a DHCP lease from the modem. But if I connect a PC directly to the modem, it obtains one connects immediately. This only ...
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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 ...
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unable to ping other machine via two routers, 1 network
I managed to setup 2 routers with different isp providers to be joined in 1 local network. Router1 is dhcp enabled and Router2 is disabled dhcp, set static ip from Router1's ip range.
I connected 2 ...
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Initial configuration of a router without connecting to it as a client, even temporarily?
Are there any home-use WiFi routers on the market capable of being initially configured WITHOUT going through The Twilight Zone, i.e. temporarily disconnecting my PC from my regular LAN and connecting ...
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What can be the reason for random intermittent connections?
I have been getting random intermittent internet connections on few particular devices. Let us call these PC1, PC2 and Mobile1.
PC1 and PC2 are wired connections and Mobile1 uses wireless connection.
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Is it possible to replace internet connection with mobile hotspot while still retaining network topology (wifi router, DHCP, local LAN, etc)?
ISP service has been interrupted and we do have hotspot available, but I'm hoping we can somehow just swap the internet connection source to the hotspot with as little disruption as possible to local ...
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Can I use my Wi-Fi Router as a DHCP server for the rest of my network if I connect a switch into the ISP modem and connect items into the switch?
I am finally getting fiber, but now have to figure out how to handle the traffic.
I was going to get a cheapish network switch such as this:
TP-Link TL-SG3428X
It has SPF+ connections that will allow ...
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I want to attach another network to my basic home network. What options should I consider?
I'm planning to add to my home network by adding a router to the mix. I have a home router connected to the ISP via 5G. I've found that I can't make adjustments to the firewall on this router and I'm ...
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No internet connection when using a managed network switch
I recently have run into some problems with my new NETGEAR GS108Ev3 Managed Network Switch where I can't access the internet without restarting the switch and even then it doesn't always connect. When ...
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Accessing a network within my network?
I have a main network with a router (R1) distributing IPs using DHCP (192.168.100.X).
One of the IP (192.168.100.249) is used by another router (R2 - dedicated to kids usage and with parental control)....
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What is the relationship between my public IP address and the address assigned to my NIC?
When I run an online IP-lookup tool, like https://whatismyipaddress.com/, I get an IP address like 24.253.65.208.
But I've set up my home router as a DHCP Server and I've assigned static IP addresses ...
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No internet in one LAN after connecting a router via another LAN port of TPLINK Archer C20
The parent is the TPLINK Archer C20, and it's connected to the ISP's ethernet. I got another router in another room, connected to the C20's LAN port. It by default works fine, has stable internet. My ...
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Windows Home Server running for the first time in years - How to find out its IP address?
Several years ago I used a small Acer Windows Home Server. I have not used this device in years. Now I would like to access it again to see what data is still on it.
Beside some USB ports its offers ...
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