Archer NX500 LAN/WAN port usage
Am I able to connect 3 devices to my router? I want to connect 2 PCs and a Hive hub to the 3 LAN ports at the back.
The setup guide for the router states:
Three LAN Ports (1-3): Three square RJ-45 Ethernet ports, for connecting additional wired devices.
LAN/WAN Port: A square RJ-45 Ethernet port. It defaults to a WAN port and can connect the router to a modem or an Ethernet outlet, or other internet services.
I was under the impression that the LAN/WAN port will either function as a WAN port, if attacted to a modem, or a LAN port (the same as the other 2 ports) if using the internal 5G modem.
I am using the internal modem and everything is working fine, but when I connect a device to the 3rd port the light comes on but there is no internet access. I have tried different devices.
Have I missunderstood the function of this port, is it only for connecting to an external modem?
Hello @Chris_NX500 ,
Please ensure your network adapter is correctly set to automatically obtain an IP address.
Then, in the router's web management page, go to Advanced -> Network -> Internet, and in the Internet Setup section, click "Delete All" to remove all WAN port settings.