Advice on getting connection for wall ethernet

[aamaterasu]

Hi Guys,

I tried plugging in an ethernet cable into my PC and connect it to a ethernet port (i think) in the wall but was not able to get any internet connection.

Anyone knows why?

Thank you.

 

[TanKianW]

Hi Guys,

I tried plugging in an ethernet cable into my PC and connect it to a ethernet port (i think) in the wall but was not able to get any internet connection.

Anyone knows why?

Thank you.

That might just be a patch panel?

You still need to connect a switch/router on the other side. If not, it is just connected to "Air"

 

[sadboy]

To establish a functional wall LAN point, it is crucial to have both ends properly patched. The front end should be connected to your device, such as a laptop, TV, or equipment, via a LAN cable. On the other hand, the back end must be linked to your router or switch using another LAN cable.

It is important to note that unlike power sockets, which are readily usable, network points commonly found in offices and homes require the back end to be connected before they can be utilized.

 

[blurnard]

Hi Guys,

I tried plugging in an ethernet cable into my PC and connect it to a ethernet port (i think) in the wall but was not able to get any internet connection.

Anyone knows why?

Thank you.

you will need to find where your DB is..

from there, it is likely that your fibre point + telco modem is in there.
Thereafter, you will need to see if there is a router there for you to link up the corresponding ethernet linked to your room.

 

[sacredrays]

Hi Guys,

I tried plugging in an ethernet cable into my PC and connect it to a ethernet port (i think) in the wall but was not able to get any internet connection.

Anyone knows why?

Thank you.

you need connect the other side to your router/ switch...

 

[aamaterasu]

Thanks all for the reply. I went to check the db box. It is connected to a optical network router (is this a modem?), which is then connected to D1. Rest of the slots are not connected. Then in my living room, I saw another router/modem (not sure is what) connected to D5 (I thought only D1 should work?).

I do have wifi at home but I wanted Lan connection in my room. The slot in my room is labeled with D4. Anyone knows what is going on?

 

[xiaofan]

Thanks all for the reply. I went to check the db box. It is connected to a optical network router (is this a modem?), which is then connected to D1. Rest of the slots are not connected. Then in my living room, I saw another router/modem (not sure is what) connected to D5 (I thought only D1 should work?).

I do have wifi at home but I wanted Lan connection in my room. The slot in my room is labeled with D4. Anyone knows what is going on?

I will suggest that you go through some posts in this thread.
https://forums.hardwarezone.com.sg/threads/understanding-the-abcs-of-home-networking.6653421/
Espically Post Number 26, which consists of 3 parts introduction video from local Youtuber.

 

[aamaterasu]

Thanks yea I watched the video. I initially thought I just need to connect the ONR to D4 and my room LAN should work. But when I check my living room it is labeled as D5, which I would expect D5 to be connected in the DB box area but it's D1. So I am not sure what is going on? I am using singtel if it matters


My understanding is backend: terminal->modem->router->d1/d2 etc. Frontend: corresponding connected d(x) should have LAN connectivity.

 

[loganrunning]

Thanks yea I watched the video. I initially thought I just need to connect the ONR to D4 and my room LAN should work. But when I check my living room it is labeled as D5, which I would expect D5 to be connected in the DB box area but it's D1. So I am not sure what is going on? I am using singtel if it matters


My understanding is backend: terminal->modem->router->d1/d2 etc. Frontend: corresponding connected d(x) should have LAN connectivity.

There is a low possibility that the ports are mislabelled (either at the ONR end, or in the rooms).

If i understand,
1. you only have 1 wired device connected now. this is the wireless router in the hall, then,

2. D1 (patch panel in db box) <--> D5 outlet in living room. either one is mislabelled. maybe relabel the living room socket as D1 to match the db box
eg, room says D4, but in the db box, it connects to say, D2, then re-lable the room to D2.
then connect a from onr to D2, and in the room, your pc should be connected.
3. D4 in your room..... need to find out which port in the db box it connects to. when you find out, suggest, follow the naming scheme and relabel it with the same port number as in the db box.
4. while you are at it, it would be good to trace the other ports and re-label as needed.