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Post by andrewcowley on Dec 31, 2007 9:31:05 GMT 7
Can someone please explain to me the difference between the LAN port and the WAN port on the N5200?
I ask because I am considering purchasing an N5200 and I want to connect it directly to my PC's network port. Does the N5200 support a direct connection to a PC via one of these ports?
(Background: I don't want to connect it to my router since it's on a wireless network that isn't very reliable and I don't want the N5200 dropping out each time my wireless connection drops out)
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Post by joshganga on Dec 31, 2007 10:06:27 GMT 7
On the same note... (sorry... not an answer, rather another question)
I have an N5200 with 2 x gigabit ports, and was wondering what the LAN settings are for? I have a WAN address of 192.168.1.93 and a LAN address of 192.168.2.254. What is the LAN address used for?? Does the N5200 act like a switch if I connect something to the other port, with an IP address as above?
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Post by rookie on Dec 31, 2007 19:28:14 GMT 7
With having some practical experience with the box I can say the following:
1-Use the LAN-port only if you don't want to have the box connected to the internet and you have a very basic network (no server, active directory, etc.)
2-Use the WAN-port if you want to connect it to the internet and/or you have a more complicated network (server, active directory, etc.). This is because you can set more options on that interface, i.e. DNS, Gateway, network teaming (load balancing, fail over),etc.
To answer the question of andrewcowley: Yes you can connect it directly to a network interface card in your computer, using DHCP from the Thecus LAN-port or fixed addresses in the same IP-range. Saying that you have to know that only you can access the box if connecting straight into your computer.
Hopefully this answers your questions about LAN vs WAN ports on the Thecus.
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Post by schnark on Jan 3, 2008 17:22:24 GMT 7
So for gods sake why do they have this? Its an incredibly stupid "feature" - what is the possible benefit?
Have one IP address and get users to add in the rest of the DNS and gateway info if they want.
Is it a problem if both of the IPs are in the same subnet?
I'm running 1.00.09 and getting issues with the 5200 timing out on SMB traffic - is this a know problem or because both of the IPs are together?
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Post by Vito Corleone on Jan 14, 2008 9:57:23 GMT 7
I use my second NIC for load balancing. Not a stupid feature to me..
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Post by trazom on Jul 3, 2008 23:19:29 GMT 7
With having some practical experience with the box I can say the following: 1-Use the LAN-port only if you don't want to have the box connected to the internet and you have a very basic network (no server, active directory, etc.) 2-Use the WAN-port if you want to connect it to the internet and/or you have a more complicated network (server, active directory, etc.). This is because you can set more options on that interface, i.e. DNS, Gateway, network teaming (load balancing, fail over),etc. To answer the question of andrewcowley: Yes you can connect it directly to a network interface card in your computer, using DHCP from the Thecus LAN-port or fixed addresses in the same IP-range. Saying that you have to know that only you can access the box if connecting straight into your computer. Hopefully this answers your questions about LAN vs WAN ports on the Thecus. THank you very much for clarification - especially bacause the menu of the 5200 Pro is the contrary... |
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Post by shinger on Aug 8, 2008 19:11:44 GMT 7
With having some practical experience with the box I can say the following: 1-Use the LAN-port only if you don't want to have the box connected to the internet and you have a very basic network (no server, active directory, etc.) 2-Use the WAN-port if you want to connect it to the internet and/or you have a more complicated network (server, active directory, etc.). This is because you can set more options on that interface, i.e. DNS, Gateway, network teaming (load balancing, fail over),etc. To answer the question of andrewcowley: Yes you can connect it directly to a network interface card in your computer, using DHCP from the Thecus LAN-port or fixed addresses in the same IP-range. Saying that you have to know that only you can access the box if connecting straight into your computer. Hopefully this answers your questions about LAN vs WAN ports on the Thecus. Well you dont really have to use the WAN port to have your NAS connected to the internet its just how you configured your settings. |
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Post by bat557 on Aug 15, 2008 15:26:17 GMT 7
One of the biggest advantages of having a WAN port and a separate LAN port is if you are running a WAN applicaiton like a WEB server and wanted to have it available to the Internet without making the rest of your network accessable. In short the WAN port lets you access the NAS but not the networkattached to the LAN port.
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Post by gonz0 on Oct 21, 2008 4:52:53 GMT 7
so i can connect the 5200 WAN to the modem and the pc to the gb switch and carry on pc surfing as normal, does it allow NAT as well ?
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