Can ethernet be used for both direct connect and network access?

Let’s find an answer to "Can ethernet be used for both direct connect and network access?". The most accurate or helpful solution is served by Raspberry Pi.

There are ten answers to this question.

Best solution

Can ethernet be used for both direct connect and network access?

A Raspberry Pi will by default connect to the network if the ethernet connector is plugged in to a router. It is also possible to configure networking on a Raspberry Pi to direct connect to a computer so no router is necessary. Is it possible to detect which type of setup is present at boot, and make the proper configuration dynamically? I would like to do this to be able to have both a configuration mode (eth0 direct connect with local web server hosting config app) and a normal mode (eth0 internet...

Answer:

By default, this already happens with link-local addresses. By simply not having a DHCP Server on the...

Read more

davidgyoung at Raspberry Pi Mark as irrelevant Undo

Other solutions

"No Internet Access" through the Ethernet card and a Belkin USB wireless adater - TRIED EVERYTHING...?

...well, almost! So I have a Windows 7 computer that I can't connect to the internet through either cabled or wireless LAN. Dial-ups work. Here is the exact situation: I have a WiFI connection that I use for work. I use a Belkin N-type wireless router...

Answer:

Okay mate now let me think. Okay we're going to try to get the ethernet cable connection working. Click...

Read more

Ashy at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Can I connect to wifi through an ethernet cable in my laptop?

I have a mac where the airport is now broken. I used to access the internet through my home wifi network which is still available. Am I able to put another ethernet cable into my laptop and use some device to connect to the wifi network? Is this expensive...

Answer:

If you want your connection to be wireless(not exactly portable), you can probably connect another router...

Read more

Julian at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

How come can I access my DD-WRT router through wifi, but not through my LAN network?

My modem is connected via ethernet into my LAN network. I have a WRT 54 GL Linksys router with the standard DD-WRT firmware connected into this LAN for wifi. You can access the web interface, or ping the IP, through the Wifi, but not through the LAN...

Answer:

First you have to determine whether if in the past you were able to connect to the Router via RJ45 cable...

Read more

Usman M. Nooruddin at Quora Mark as irrelevant Undo

Cannot connect to home router via ethernet?

I used to be able to connect to my router using my ethernet cable which I know for a fact is in good and working condition. The router is able to provide internet for my desktop which also runs Windows 7. However, on my laptop, the connection is recognized...

Answer:

Unlikely the drives, so put that on the back burner. You say you have a Desktop that connect OK and...

Read more

Tony d:-) at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Cannot Connect to Internet via DSL or my LAN with a new computer

I cannot get my newest computer to connect to my DSL modem and thus cannot use the LAN services of the modem nor access the internet. I have 5 computers connected to the DSL modem (visionnet adsl 202ER-4) Four of those computers (of various Windows...

Answer:

wschwader-ga: Thank you for the opportunity to help you overcome the connectivity problems with the...

Read more

wschwader-ga at Google Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Network, connection and router problems- please can you help ?

My Internet connection freezes every now and then, sometimes every few minutes and sometimes every couple of days and anywhere in between (although I have been told that there is nothing wrong with the router itself but that it's probably because of...

Answer:

Wow - a lot of information Lets try to sort some of this out 1. Internet dropping out - That seems to...

Read more

Katekitt... at Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Connecting game consoles to wireless network with WPA security?

Help me get my wireless console gaming groove back on after a change from WEP to WPA security (and help me understand the difference between a wireless ethernet bridge and wireless access point). My wireless router and cable modem are in the office....

Answer:

You can typically do this with an alternative firmware for your access point. Pick up an access point...

Read more

de void at Ask.Metafilter.Com Mark as irrelevant Undo

Network & Sharing center say I have Internet access, but I can't connect.?

Last night, for no discernible reason, my internet connection stopped working. I am connected to a router via a wireless USB adapter. The router is working, as both a computer hooked up via ethernet and yet another via wireless are working fine. Basically...

Answer:

clean up your computer -virus scan, defrag, etc. reboot the computer & the router. if you still...

Read more

Yahoo! Answers Mark as irrelevant Undo

Having trouble getting my Macbook to communicate with other devices on my network.

I'm having trouble getting my Macbook to reliably communicate with, well, anything else on my network, and not having a spare router or laptop is not helping the troubleshooting process. First off, I'm a professional software developer, also with a few...

Answer:

Do you have the latest Lion update? There were some network stability fixes in there which have helped...

Read more

Tomorrowful at Ask.Metafilter.Com Mark as irrelevant Undo

Related Q & A:

Just Added Q & A:

Find solution

For every problem there is a solution! Proved by Solucija.

  • Got an issue and looking for advice?

  • Ask Solucija to search every corner of the Web for help.

  • Get workable solutions and helpful tips in a moment.

Just ask Solucija about an issue you face and immediately get a list of ready solutions, answers and tips from other Internet users. We always provide the most suitable and complete answer to your question at the top, along with a few good alternatives below.