They do.
Comment on Student dorm does not allow wifi routers
Lojcs@lemm.ee 2 months agoI see, I thought routers knew not to do dhcp on the Wan port
AbidanYre@lemmy.world 2 months ago
flappy@lemm.ee 2 months ago
If you plug the dorm ethernet jack into the LAN side of a consumer router, there’s a chance they don’t.
AbidanYre@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I’m assuming OP is at least smart enough to know that the port that’s on its own/a different color/somehow different from the others is the one that goes into the wall. It sounds like they have at least that level of competence.
Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
I’m sure OP is given the more technical nature of Lemmy users. But this thread about the average college student with no networking knowledge.
Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Which is all well and good until you get someone who plugs both connections into the LAN ports.
AbidanYre@lemmy.world 2 months ago
No. I’m downvoting because your first comments stated it will happen if the router is set up to offer leases. Not that it could happen if a user ignores the quick start guide that says “plug this port into the wall.” Then got all pissy with that other guy who pointed out that your article was about DHCP servers, not routers.
Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
I’m not getting pissy about anything. That’s projection on your part, reading a tone that wasn’t there. Just because you’re in a bad mood today doesn’t mean the rest of the internet is.
Confused_Emus@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
Typically they do. Which is great until you get a student who doesn’t understand WAN vs LAN and plugs both connections into the LAN port. Never underestimate the power of a Stupid User.