Maximize Your Internet Router: Understanding Ports

[@MyNameIsCalledLikeMe]

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[@patrickmarshall7718]

You realize they get paid for the length of content right?

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[@MyNameIsCalledLikeMe]

@@patrickmarshall7718 you realize people used to help other people without having maximum possible profit in mind, right?

[@SpaceLord2025]

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This is how you create tech tip videos! Short, sweet, and to the point! Most excellent. You earned a new sub!

[@kamilkachnic7360]

Big plus for Walter White image on the wall.

[@MaxsTech]

Fun fact my sister drew that :)

[@MorganT707]

Clear concise solid content. Thank you!

[@ianfortier6796]

My parents just upgraded their Bell phone service from a copper connection to fibre, but get their ADSL internet through Primus. They installed a home hub 3000, eliminating the need for the modem supplied by Primus. The wifi works great, but they're getting passed back and forth regarding their wired connection. How should the wired setup connect from modem/router combo to switch to desktop? WAN to LAN to Ethernet? LAN to LAN to Ethernet? Bell says Primus will walk them through it, and Primus is clueless on anything to do with the Home Hub 3000.

[@playscrape]

OK. Your getting yourself confused. It should be a simple hookup. WAN (WIDE AREA NETWORK) is the ISP signal (coming from provider) LAN (LOCAL AREA NETWORK) is what will be in your house. You will run an ethernet cable from the back of your modem to port one of the hub. Then from the other ports hookup any devices that you want to provide internet access to.

[@GalileonPrime]

Thank you for such a helpful video. One thing you might mention, is that the reset button, resets your password. Ask me how I know this! 😁

[@timothyt.82]

Can you plug a pots cable from the modem into a wall iack if you have Cat3 through the house? I'm thinking about MacGyvering my own dial-up proxy server to connect to the internet from the lines in my house (for science).

[@RoqueL1]

Good job. Clear as water explanation. Thank you sir.

[@Jeffmd2020]

Hopefully you’ll answer my question here. I have a coax router from my provider and I pay for 1gig internet but I don’t get near what I’m paying for so I bought some screenbean coax to Ethernet converters to at least get what I pay for it not get lucky like the ones in the videos I’ve watch and double my speeds and I was wondering if I buy a good non-coax Ethernet router will it work? I just don’t want a splitter coming off my main coax to the router and to the screenbean module and then another splitter somewhere else to run the other converter to my gaming PC. To many splitters and I feel it’ll choke down the connections and speed. Theoretically in my mind since I’m converting my coax to Ethernet via a converter then I SHOULD be able to get rid of the old junky coax router that was provided in my install and replace it with a newer, nicer and faster Ethernet router… correct? The main reason I don’t want a bunch of splitters all over the place going here there and yonder is because I’m also setting up a designated gaming router strictly for my PC and I’d much rather use one “out” of just 1 splitter to my gaming area and hook it up to the 2nd converter my kit came with and have a Ethernet connection directly from the coax coming through the wall and then just a single Ethernet cable from my gaming router to my PC. Sorry for the long post I just wanted to be thorough

[@MaxsTech]

Switching the connection from coax and converting to an Ethernet port won’t do anything for your speeds, if you have a coax cable that isn’t rated for 1gig and that’s what you use it’ll still be limited from its end, so adapting to Ethernet wouldn’t change anything. I would contact your provider and ask why your speeds are so slow, if they test the connection and find it truly is slower than your paying for they’ll likely upgrade your router to a newer version that can handle 1gig.

[@Jeffmd2020]

@@MaxsTech thank you. I had no idea a coax cable was speed rated. Now that I know that I’ll look into it. Sometimes I’ll get as high as 850mbps and the very next test will be 250-300mbps

[@playscrape]

@@Jeffmd2020 If your really want to get good speeds I would ditch the box from the provider and see if you can use your own equipment and invest in a solid better modem and router

[@ferencszathmary9689]

The red port can be also a WAN, which is an input port which comes from the only port of the ONT. So, WAN is an input, won't be able to get internet through that.

[@Leon_George]

This is all a tutorial video should ever be!

[@muhsin_sultan]

Embargo on the Asus ROG 5 dropped, but Max's Tech still on top with them router videos

[@RoWarn-il4hq]

I wish you lived next door. This was really useful. I just got quoted almost £1000 effectively to run a ethernet cable to my garden shed. It's to turn my bt smart hub to a modem and add a unify router(access point?) fit a 8port poe switch (no real idea why) run a outdoor cable to my garden office 40 m away fit another unify access point. I am thinking I could do this myself I can get the physical cable run done but I am worried about how to turn bt router to a modem and config the access points and no idea if I need an electrician for the 8 port poe switch. I do know that has something to do with electric supply but I don't know if it just plugs into a normal socket. I was a bit confused about those ports at the back though so I am learning bit by bit. Thank You

[@Kaelleonm4913]

my router has a WAN port but it also has multiple LAN ports should i use the WAN port to connect to my PC instead of LAN? or is that not recommended? i just want the fastest possible wired connection. i have 1 Gig Verizon Fios fiber internet

[@mstoomuch25]

My router is like yours and I use the WAN port to connect my desktop pc. I plan on using the LAN port when I connect my laptop

[@ONI1013.]

No, the WAN (Wide Area Network) port should be used to connect to your modem/ONT (or connected directly to the internet feed coming from ISP). This is the main port from the modem to the router (assuming you’re not using a router/modem combo from your ISP). The WAN is the “public” side of your network that connects to the wider internet. You don’t want your private client devices connected directly to your WAN. The rest of your ports are the LAN ports to connect either your client devices (PCs, TVs, ), switches, or other Access Point Satellite routers (wired backhaul). The wired backhaul is highly recommended for reducing bandwidth congestion, improved reliability and speeds.

[@LeGMJames23]

Is there a difference between an ont cable and a regular Ethernet cable?

[@Lildude676]

No. ont is only the name of the port.

[@subversiveSubduction]

@@Lildude676 I disagree: ONT is optical fiber.

[@robertwatson7218]

What is the make and model of the router in this video? Could you provide a link?

[@NYCrazyRob]

1:10 What if I want to keep the wi-fi going for my phone & TV, but have my main desktop using the wired connection? Do I have to change settings or anything? Or can I just plug it in and have my PC using the wired internet?

[@meenki347]

Watch the video again. He answered that question.

[@SpreadAU]

So with fiber we need new cables in the house, instead of the Cat6?

[@MaxsTech]

Fiber only goes to the provider from the house, you still use Ethernet cables from your device to the router

[@marycw]

So the USB port(s) on the router/modem can't be used to update a cell phone? (ie in lieu of Wi-Fi?)

[@iitzfizz]

It's worth adding that some providers like mine for example (Virgin Media) use what is called Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC) This means there is a Fibre connection which terminates at the outside box and the final cable into the property is coax.

[@salvatoresal9343]

I saw your binary video and it was really helpful, would it be possible to make an octal one and a hexadecimal one

[@MaxsTech]

Good idea! I never thought to continue that series! Ill add it to my list :)

[@martylynchian8628]

ONT FOR FIBER but connection looks to be copper Ethernet based. Please explain?

[@sunsparkle8443]

It was an Ethernet port . This ONT Ethernet port is wired to a signal and protocol system in the device that is designed for fiber optic signal processing. . The Ethernet cable he plugged in ran to a device on his local area network. The fiber connection uses another port and leads to the internet service provider.

[@Blackdog4818]

Why does my Router continually halve my speed? I'm using it for Streaming TV and my computer, both of which are upstairs. When I reset/unplug it, it goes back to my max of 90 mbs. Later, with in a day or two, it's back to 40, and sometimes less. The router is new and my TV is new; an LG OLED. KZbinTV seems to have problems with it's cache, nice to have live programs, like a football or basketball game, available later when I get home, but it also seems to get stuck and I have to unplug it too. Is this what's happening with my router too?

[@SonofKorhal-oi3wp]

Recently I accidentally tripped over the LAN cable of my gaming PC and the cable was ripped off the plug. The plug itself was still plugged into the PC's connector and I had to remove it with pliers. I haven't noticed any problems with the Internet since this incident, but I'm now wondering whether something inside the PC could break during this process. It was a fairly flat CAT cable and it almost looked as if the plug should fall off in such a case to limit the damage. Is that possible? Or could something really have been broken inside?

[@JJFlores197]

Chances are high that the PC is perfectly fine. If there was anything wrong with it, you will most likely have noticed it almost immediately after the incident. I wouldn't worry about it.

[@guitarplayer4429]

Is there a way to watch ATT uverse through a different internet provider??

[@chrisfreeman3396]

No

[@neildummer9313]

Another guy on another podcast said to hook up the TV directly to the router well I got basic cable and streaming TV and computer and cell phone so it’s kinda crazy even though it’s all one place apartment so all one level floor one bedroom apartment

[@uwekonnigsstaddt524]

I connect my Apple TV streamer to my fiber optic router via wired cable. Amazing how faster it is than using WiFi

[@MrJay1182]

My wifi is literally stronger than the wired connection 😒. If i got a high speed ethernet cord would that help?

[@TBTgaming994]

What if it says connect to your ps4 when you already did and it says that on set up internet

[@samuelwang4585]

what is the difference between stand only vs built in one

[@Who_hack_here]

How can you establish secure router with cable modem if the cable wall outlet isn’t live access in my own apt surrounding? I was told I may be linked to former apartment’s neighbor WiFi hacked which is why I can’t find my way out with my own cable account. I closed my network account and it remain active used.

[@Youmu_Konpaku_]

Thanks

[@axezz9451]

I connected my router wan port to my modem/router lan port after turning off the wifi from my modem/router and i basically removed the wan to wan connection my router had with my modem/router and switch it to wan - lan because i need the wan 10gb port from my modem/router to connect my pc adapter 10gb card. Currently i see no issues but i was wondering if a router that is normallly connect wan to wan port to a modem/router is less efficient or strong when connectimg the router wan port to the modem/router lan port.

[@artsoto5459]

Great video, so my fiber box has 4 ports, only one works, the one that goes to my router that gives internet to the whole house, why would they not work

[@MaxsTech]

The router should have more Ethernet ports on it to allow other devices to connect to the internet. I’m not sure about fiber connections, maybe those were on the fiber modem and used for something else.

[@artsoto5459]

@@MaxsTech just found out from my provider it is called an OTN box, it's a little black box, but only one port has internet, the other not sure why they are there

[@howdydoody30204b]

Just so you know, there are two "t"s in "button", and neither is silent. Where does that sort of pronunciation come from? Thanks for the video.

[@gotchaplumber]

If one is trying to create wifi signal from one building to another, does one plug ethernrt from antenna to router & then receiving side needs wifi antenna & router? Is thinking correct, or wrong? Thank u.

[@JJFlores197]

You will need to setup a point to point wifi network. You point the antennae at each other at the roof of the buildings. The antennae should have an ethernet cable that you have to then plug into your router. At the other building, you typically plug this into a network switch. You don't want to use 2 routers as this can create some problems in connectivity.

[@shotarcherz1690]

What’s a WAN/LAN port on my modem?

[@MaxsTech]

Wide area network/ Local area network. Uses an Ethernet port and this is where you can connect either your computer to receive internet from your router or a local device you want to have local network access to, like a printer, game console for local multiplayer or a personal server.

[@MaxsTech]

The WAN port is where the internet from your provider will come into and you can think of the LAN as a splitter of the internet to allow multiple devices to receive it.

[@neildummer9313]

Thanks for the input I have basic cable I have desktop. I have streaming Roku and I have a Wi-Fi for I have an iPhone I mean Cell Phone so all that stuff put together. I’m not sure if I need to separate things. I’m not up on that. I’ll have to check back with you later give me input if you like.

[@Yapershidenseek]

When I plug my pc and tv into the lan ports only the tv gets internet and only lan2 is green indicating the tv has internet

[@Oneiric_Benevolence]

Is it possible to connect the landline to a LAN port or only phone specific ports?

[@MaxsTech]

There may be adapters, and some phones have the option to connect via ethernet LAN, but the actual plugs for phone/Ethernet are different.

[@muhsin_sultan]

Unless your router/modem uses VoIP it's not viable and/or possible

[@henrycarlson7514]

So wise , thank You

[@FizzDoesContent]

I got power outages everytime I plug in the lan cable. Idk whether the cable, router or mobo is the problem. Fyi. I use CAT5e lan cable Strix Z270H Gaming with red lan port And just a normal 4g router

[@FizzDoesContent]

Tried a few cables but nothing changes.

[@playscrape]

@@FizzDoesContent Sounds like your router crapped out

[@FizzDoesContent]

@@playscrape Yup... I already bought a new router. I took a few minutes gathering my courage to plug it in. Especially after that big sparks. It's all good now. XD

[@Commentsofthemonth]

Excellent teach!

[@SkyFly19853]

Thanks for explanation. ✅✅✅✅✅

[@maricelabernalvargas6642]

What if you do have 2 boxes router and modem

[@Oceansta]

Love the Kodak tshirt

[@johngalv9288]

I have MG7550 / AC1900 Router. xfinity cable service but they tell me I need a new router/modem for faster service. I've been having trouble and very slow service. What to do? get new router? I don't like to rent their modem.

[@playscrape]

See if they allow you to use your own equipment and purchase a better modem

[@Tel864]

As a general rule, the USB ports are disabled on AT&T supplied gateways.

[@alonzo4164]

@2:49 that printer is too big to be sitting on that counter. Now why he do that?

[@waseemq1522]

SUBSCRIBED , KEEP IT UPP

[@stoodmoofin]

Excellent video! Thank you. However, your t-shirt is not true.

[@shawnlibby675]

Out of the blue my Xbox x doesn't want me to use the wired connection I don't know why but it will not allow me it wants me to unplug it ...force me to use wireless... like it worked on it for a while and then all of a sudden it's forcing me to Go Wireless and unplug it.. why are they forcing it now

[@playscrape]

Might be a bad ethernet cable or the either the port on your XBox went bad or the port on the router went bad. Did you try other ports on router to see if you got a connection?

[@funmedia394]

Hello, i have an issue to my desktop computer can you help me ? When i turn on it the bois is not coming and screen is still black just a - in at the left top of screen.

[@MaxsTech]

Your pc failed to post. This could be a number of issues from faulty ram, cpu, or motherboard. Make sure the motherboard speaker is installed it will beep out error messages when trying to boot so you can find out more info

[@Hepsky]

Hey man this is a bit random but I have an old M5711 LGA775 Foxconn ddr2 motherboard, and I'm struggling fixing the front panel connectors because I have no manual nor can I find one, could you possibly help me?

[@MaxsTech]

Fix? Did they break? Or just not working? Probably just plugged in incorrectly, check out my video on the front panel connectors if you just need to plug them in correctly or check if they are :)

[@Hepsky]

@@MaxsTech they're just plugged incorrectly because I'm not sure where they go with nit havin a manul too check and I've searched everywhere for it online, could u link ur video showing where they go? Please (also subscribed as a thankyou)

[@MaxsTech]

@@Hepsky kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZ-wh35sgdWam5I

[@MaxsTech]

hope this helps you out :)

[@Hepsky]

@@MaxsTech It did, Thankyou so much I managed too get it running and subscribed for the amazing help :) Do you know any low end free games for Quad Core Q8300 4GB RAM 800Mhz GF 9800GT GPU, its the pc I built up, I was scammed with it as a "gaming i5 4590 1650 super 10GB 120ssd build" so I'm just trying too make a positive outcome and find some games possible too run (even 720p all low settings), never had pc so not sure for games and optimizations but yh just wanna atleast make it worth something/useful paid £600 not even worth £50 so be so appreciated if you know any, Thankyou.

[@HappyQuailsLC]

It isn't "co-axle" cable but rather "coaxial" like "co - axe - ee - al" .

[@johnszatkowski6898]

Having the WPS feature enabled is a HUGE risk and be hacked quite easily - you want to turn WPS OFF on your router and NOT leave it on all the time!

[@acookigamer]

thank you for the info

[@nen848]

Powerful content

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Nice video

[@tubularguynine]

Your thumbnail meme reads: USE THIS PORT. What happens if I plug my non-fiber cable into it? That’s what it’s telling me to do.

[@Kyle_Danger]

Mine aren’t labeled I just have 2 yellow ones that’s all

[@bondjovi4595]

"I'm not smart enough to hack all 4 at once."

[@GibusSpyTF]

I have local and broadband local barely does anything and broadband just disables wifi for me

[@Brad.W]

You forgot about the SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) port AT&T's newer fiber modems specifically like the BGW320-500 all of which has the ONT module built into it.

[@poincareconjecture5651]

Very helpful

[@GlenParey]

When your poor and only own a Bible you got nothing to lose and everything to gain Jesus loves the poor

[@petethepoolguy6801]

Thank you

[@Abhijeetyadav0110]

Do i have to unplug the cable everytime from my router when i shut down my pc?? my wifi router is wall mounted?

[@nobody1841]

Clear as mud

[@vinod8june]

nice one

[@AL-ns1jm]

An ipad has no lan cable ....

[@JJFlores197]

True, but you can buy a USB-C (or Lightning) to Ethernet adapter

[@OmieSaiyan]

Thought this guy was gonna say lan 1 is the god Ethernet port or something lmao

[@ChristmasTvGames]

I can use the usb port to connect a switch because the switch is just 5v

[@stampskelly3406]

Bruh you definitely need to put ads on ur videos. It will also improve discoverability.

[@GenciOsmanie]

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[@TheHispanicJukeBox]

I have both the cat 8 and a cat 6 and there is no difference in internet speeds between the two, I think it's more about a marketing thing because they want to just charge you more money for a cable that you think you're getting higher speeds

[@lanakilacaldwell4440]

Your CAT8 cable is CAPABLE of greater speeds than your CAT6 but, if your connection from your ISP is less then 10gbps you won’t see a difference since CAT6 can handle speeds up to 10gbps.

[@fredfloyd68]

Useles company...used to be good.

[@amerikraine3401]

Definitely copper clad steal. Not copper buddy

[@MaxsTech]

Assuming you’re referring to coaxial? Depending on the cable it can be copper, copper clad steel or copper clad aluminum. In the end copper is the conductor either way :) each has their advantages in cost, durability, or performance of the cable.

[@ironjade]

Cables? How quaint. 😊

[@ALPHA_DMZ]

This was click bate. Waste of life. 👎

[@dontblameme6328]

It's pronounced "buTTon"... Not buh-in.

[@Thraxup]

Its called an "ACCENT" if you've ever heard of that

[@AnkhiJatt-rr2dn]

I have verizon fios which is fiber but with coax cable connected so im very confused

[@victorrioichi59]

I need help so when I’m connected to my router with the Ethernet cable it affects the WiFi for the rest of my family I connect it to my ps5 what should I do? @max’s tech

[@JJFlores197]

What do you mean by affects the wifi? In what way does it affect it?

[@victorrioichi59]

@@JJFlores197 so basically when I connect the cable to my router the wireless internet for the rest of my family is kinda slow

[@JJFlores197]

@@victorrioichi59 what is your internet speed? Run a speed test on your wifi devices and compare it to what you should be getting from your ISP.

[@victorrioichi59]

@@JJFlores197 ok np

[@victorrioichi59]

@@JJFlores197 the download speed is 427. 0 upload speed is 48.0

[@RobHuebel-i8z]

Wrong I got fiber and I still use a coax so you’re wrong

[@IxAMxNIGHTMARE]

Coax with Fiber if the coax is for cable services. 2 things in one.

[@annadath69]

Thank you