Find router port configuration tips
Find router port configuration tips
Hello! I got an issue. Router works, but no internet. I remmember the guy who ser it up messed with port binding. And for some reason today it reseted to factory settings. I need to set port binding again. Need your help with that. I know that when he was setting it up he enabled and disabled few ports in high speed internet AD and VD. Lan 1 is other router (used for wifi only) Lan 2 is my pc Lan 3 is not anything, empty Lan 4 is main internet cable Which one do i disable/enable? Take a look at screenshot (couldnt take it with pc because of no internet of course, had to use phone) Thanks for reading Sorry if i didnt provide more info but if you need any more, tell me, i will try my best. Have a good day.
You're asking about port binding, AD and VD, and whether Google is assisting you. You're not new to port forwarding but are curious about binding details. @leadeater likely has more experience here. Are you certain this step is necessary? Most home routers are straightforward to set up. You mentioned LAN 4 is the main internet connection via Ethernet—correct? Typically, WAN traffic uses coax, fiber, serial lines, or phone wire (DSL). While ISPs sometimes supply Ethernet cables, it's not widespread. Does your setup include another device that connects to the main internet line before going outside? That would usually be the modem, which often has a coax, fiber, or DSL connection. I've had cases where the modem didn't have DHCP enabled, so I had to contact the ISP and provide their modem ID to remotely configure it. In short, it's possible the WAN port lacks an IP address, preventing internet access, though I'm not sure.
Actually no. My mistake. I have no idea what lan 4 is. Main cable that comes from splitter is DSL. Lan4 goes into the wall, cant trace it now kids are asleep, 12AM at the moment. The guy who was setting up this moved everything and i have no idea what goes where now. And i paid a lot for his service. The only thing he told me is this AD and VD thingy. Which i forgot what i need to check/uncheck. On router, DSL is blinking and there is no internet light. And yes google isnt helping much with this binding thingy. That is why i asked here.
You seem to be connected via an active DSL line. Are you sure there’s no internet access? Have you tried reaching out to external services such as 8.8.8.8 or 8.8.4.4? (Check primary and secondary DNS records). If these queries succeed, it might point to a DNS problem, though I’d look into the leaderboards first. If the modem resets to factory settings, you likely lost your public IP and the ISP’s configuration file needed for online access. In that scenario, you’ll need to contact their support or visit their site for assistance. Occasionally, reaching out to customer service is the only way to resolve such issues.