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WaterOz
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Aug 20, 2016
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R7000 WAN Port Not Working - Use LAN as alternate?

I have a problem with my R7000. The WAN port is dead. I've been using it in access point mode for quite some time plugged into one of my LAN ports, but I need to turn it back into a primary router. Is...
  • coolguy949's avatar
    Aug 20, 2016
    Ive never used Merlin but I believe you need to enable dual WAN mode and just use the secondary interface for your main WAN while leaving the other unplugged.