@Kevin_Z , Are there good reasons why mesh cannot be made to work with the VR2800? As others have said it’s disappointing a quality router is not compatible but a lesser model is. You can’t seriously...

@Gary-M5YRG Thanks Gary. It’s not a problem with the NAS having a different IP address. I have a batch file running on my XP netbook to link to it so it was just a simple edit to change it. First...

@Gary-M5YRG , thanks. I'll have to check how to do that. A reset changed many IP addresses of my kit. Had a problem trying to connect to my Synology NAS until the penny dropped.

Performing a factory reset has cured the problem. The router has been performing normally for the last 24 hours. Panic over.

@Gary-M5YRG , progress!! I attached the original power supply and during power up I used a paper clip to push the reset option. Although not connected to my BT line it has now booted up and a few...

@Gary-M5YRG I have a BT Smarthub disc with its own PSU which fits into the VR2800. Tried it and exactly the same problem. All lights go off after around 20 secs of booting up. That seems to rule out...