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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 a week ago
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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Re:Seeking to use Archer VR400 as replacement for Plusnet Hub 2 (UK)-Solution
2025-08-14 10:39:54 - last edited a week ago

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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Re:Seeking to use Archer VR400 as replacement for Plusnet Hub 2 (UK)-Solution
2025-08-14 10:39:54 - last edited a week ago

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).

Check Out the Latest Posts: △ Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX50 Introduces New Parental Control Features and Enhancements △ Pre-release Firmware for Archer AX80 Supports EasyMesh in AP Mode, DoH/DoT, ECO Mode, and More △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
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