Red port on modem

Michele1 — Mon, 11 Jul 2022 17:31:32 GMT

I am currently utilizing all 4 ports on the back of my modem, there is a red port still available. Can I plug a network cable into it?

Re: Red port on modem

ZaneP — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 16:04:53 GMT

Hi @Michele1

No, you can't plug a cable into the red port, if you need to add another device (like a computer). That port is used when someone wants to add their own router.

You could get an ethernet switch. On this one (see image), you would have four ports for devices, and the fifth one connects to one of the ports on the modem.

Hope this helps.

I'm just a Bell customer. I'm not promoting the Linksys brand.

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Red port on modem

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