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Kyle_Cortes
Aspirant
Oct 11, 2019

Using Ethernet Ports without using Internet Ports

I was wondering if there was anyway to use the Ethernet ports, without using the Internet port. I want to use my XR500 to only use the ethernet on my PC.
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plemans
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 12, 2019

I guess I'm a bit confused by what you're asking. You don't want the router connected to the internet? you just want to be able to use the ethernet ports to act as a switch? Why not just buy a switch?