If you look at your wireless router, you may see the abbreviations LAN and WAN, usually located next to some ports on the ...

Router network ports fall into two main categories: WAN and LAN. The WAN port is always used by a router to forward traffic to other routers, while LAN ports are used to communicate with internal ...

Use the LAN ports on your wireless router to connect devices on your home network, such as computers or printers. Connect the WAN port to your modem or another device hooked up to the public internet.

On any router, the WAN port will be separated from the LAN ports, and is often distinguished by being a different color. A WAN port is used to connect to an internet source, such as a broadband modem.

What if you could open up port 22 for the LAN and port 2222 for the WAN? You can, and I’m going to show you how. SEE: Windows 10 security: A guide for business leaders (TechRepublic Premium ...