archer ax73 dead wan port - can it be replaced by LAN?

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archer ax73 dead wan port - can it be replaced by LAN?
archer ax73 dead wan port - can it be replaced by LAN?
2024-12-11 11:44:24 - last edited 2024-12-18 09:28:03
Model: Archer AX73  
Hardware Version: V2
Firmware Version: 1.0.12 Build 20231023 rel.42641(4555)

Hello.

 

After a lightning stroke near our house my Archer router lost a WAN port. Other interfaces (WiFi, LAN) still work o.k.

Is it possible to reconfigure one of LAN ports to work as WAN port in this model?

 

 

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2024-12-12 06:10:35 - last edited 2024-12-18 09:28:03

Hi  @K_13,

LAN port and WAN port cannot be switched between each other. It is recommended that you continue to check whether the connection of WAN port is normal.

1. Make sure the Ethernet cable between the Router and the modem is tight. Try a different Ethernet cable if you have one.
2. Connect a PC directly into your modem to verify if your modem is working well.
3. Login the web management interface of the Router, go to Advanced > Network > Internet > Internet Port Negotiation Speed ​​Setting > set to "100Mbps Full Duplex".

 

If the problem still exists, then unfortunately, it can be basically confirmed that the product has a hardware problem.

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2024-12-12 06:10:35 - last edited 2024-12-18 09:28:03

Hi  @K_13,

LAN port and WAN port cannot be switched between each other. It is recommended that you continue to check whether the connection of WAN port is normal.

1. Make sure the Ethernet cable between the Router and the modem is tight. Try a different Ethernet cable if you have one.
2. Connect a PC directly into your modem to verify if your modem is working well.
3. Login the web management interface of the Router, go to Advanced > Network > Internet > Internet Port Negotiation Speed ​​Setting > set to "100Mbps Full Duplex".

 

If the problem still exists, then unfortunately, it can be basically confirmed that the product has a hardware problem.

Nice to Meet You in Our TP-Link Community. Check Out the Latest Posts: △Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △Introducing AI QoS: Elevate Your Gaming Experience on the Archer GE800 Gaming Router △Connect TP-Link Archer BE550 to Germany's DS-Lite (Dual Stack Lite) Internet via WAN △Tether KidShield Test Recruitment - Safeguarding Children's Online Experience If you found the post or response helpful, please click Helpful. If an answer solves your problem, click "Recommended Solution" so that others can benefit from it.
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