Assign WAN-Port to LAN?

[geko53]

Hi folks,

do I have any opportunity to assign the WAN-port of my RT-N66U to LAN with Merlin's builds? I didn't find a corresponding entry in the web GUI (like it is provided in DD-WRT builds, eg.).

I do not use the WAN port as I am connected via 3G to internet, therefore if woulkd be a nice feature to gain another LAN port by switching WAN to LAN.

Glad about any answer...

Ciao
Gerald

 

[RMerlin]

Hi folks,

do I have any opportunity to assign the WAN-port of my RT-N66U to LAN with Merlin's builds? I didn't find a corresponding entry in the web GUI (like it is provided in DD-WRT builds, eg.).

I do not use the WAN port as I am connected via 3G to internet, therefore if woulkd be a nice feature to gain another LAN port by switching WAN to LAN.

Glad about any answer...

Ciao
Gerald

Not possible, and would require rewriting a lot of the FW code to implement, so unlikely to ever be implemented. The WAN port is a separate network interface, unlike the four LAN ports which are actually one single four ports switch.

 

[geko53]

... so unlikely to ever be implemented...

Tx for your very quick response... I guess I will try a switch instead.

Ciao
Gerald