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Seeking to use Archer VR400 as replacement for Plusnet Hub 2 (UK)

Seeking to use Archer VR400 as replacement for Plusnet Hub 2 (UK)
Seeking to use Archer VR400 as replacement for Plusnet Hub 2 (UK)
2025-08-13 12:29:16 - last edited 2025-09-19 15:47:44
Model: Archer VR400  
Hardware Version: V3
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'm currently using a standard Plusnet Hub 2 on a FTTP installation. For various reasons, I'd like to be able to assign fixed IP addrssses to some of my hobby devices but the Hub 2 doesn't save these correctly. 

 

I have a TP-Link Archer VR400 V3 VDSL modem/router that I used on a FTTC installation in our old house. I tried using this with the cable from the Openreach internal wall box plugged in to the LAN/WAN port of the VR400, the same as it would be for the Hub 2. This doesn't connect to the internet, although it boots up OK and broadcasts its wi-fi network. Is there anything I'm doing wrong here? Can I expect to be able to use the VR400 for this purpose?

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2025-08-14 10:39:54 - last edited 2025-09-19 15:47:44

Hello @Zebop917,

Welcome to our community.

As terziyski said, if you connect the wall box to the LAN/WAN port of the VR400, you need to change the operation mode to wireless mode.

Setting up the modem as a wireless router, you can refer to How to configure the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router as a regular wireless router (new logo).

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Re:Seeking to use Archer VR400 as replacement for Plusnet Hub 2 (UK)
2025-08-14 07:36:09

  @Zebop917 

 

To use Archer VR400 for FTTP service you have to switch it's operation mode to wireless router mode first and then use its LAN4/WAN port:

 

 

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2025-08-14 10:39:54 - last edited 2025-09-19 15:47:44

Hello @Zebop917,

Welcome to our community.

As terziyski said, if you connect the wall box to the LAN/WAN port of the VR400, you need to change the operation mode to wireless mode.

Setting up the modem as a wireless router, you can refer to How to configure the AC VDSL/ADSL Modem Router as a regular wireless router (new logo).

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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