(Extremely Stupid Question) What is a LAN port on a motherboard?

[Kishan25]

The Asus Maximus X hero has a ethernet port labeled as a LAN port. What is that? is that just a regular ethernet port? Can i connect it to my router for wired connection?
https://www.asus.com/us/Motherboards/ROG-MAXIMUS-X-HERO-WI-FI-AC/

 

[ThatVietGuy]

LAN port and ethernet port are the same thing. It is for connecting directly to your modem/router with an ethernet cable.

 

[Kishan25]

LAN port and ethernet port are the same thing. It is for connecting directly to your modem/router with an ethernet cable.

also this board comes with wifi, but do i need antennas for it or no?

 

[JoeMomma]

Yes.
LAN means Local Area Network.
Ethernet is the type of wire / plug.

You do need WiFi antennas, They should have come with the motherboard. Using an Ethernet cable is usually faster and more stable than wireless.