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Plusnet hub 2 router: How to use WAN port as LAN port 4 (and check/update firmware)

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shinyblue
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Plusnet hub 2 router: How to use WAN port as LAN port 4 (and check/update firmware)

As I understand it, this router is the same as the BT SH2. That router can be configured to use the WAN port (part of a yellow block of RJ45 sockets but with a red WAN label) as an additional LAN port when you are using the RJ11 socket for your FTTC internet.

 

But I can't find that setting in the admin interface?

 

Also I can't see how to check or update the firmware for the router from the admin interface?

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MisterW
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Re: Plusnet hub 2 router: How to use WAN port as LAN port 4 (and check/update firmware)

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The hardware may be the same ad the BT SH2 but the Plusnet firmware is different and zAFAIK does not have the option to use the WAN port as a LAN port.

Firmware updates are automatically pushed to the router when they become available.

Superusers are not staff, but they do have a direct line of communication into the business in order to raise issues, concerns and feedback from the community.

shinyblue
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Re: Plusnet hub 2 router: How to use WAN port as LAN port 4 (and check/update firmware)

Disappointing to have to replace poor firmware with extra hardware! Thanks for reply though.