SOHO MK3 USB WAN connection

[jherrin58]

I had read older posts that the SOHO supported the use of a USB/ethernet adapter for an extra WAN connection in the original and second versions. I was trying to find the “hidden feature” in the MK3, but could not find it. I may be missing it though. Does anyone know if it is possible to use a USB/ethernet adapter with the MK3?

[MartinLangmaid]

Hi - welcome to the forum!
Here is the post you’re looking for

Can I Use Ethernet Adapters on the USB WAN?

With an USB Ethernet Adapter, the USB port on the following models can be made to accept an Ethernet connection: Balance: 305, 380, 580, 710, 1350, 2500MAX: All products equipped with a USB port will support this feature.Surf: SOHO. We have tested this feature with the following USB Ethernet adapters: Apple USB Ethernet Adapter (ASIX chipset) Asus USB Ethernet Cable (ASIX AX88179 chipset) UGreen USB 3.0 to RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet Adapter (ASIX AX88179 chipset) Anker USB Ethernet Adapter Plugabl…

[jherrin58]

That post addresses the original version of the SOHO. Something has changed in the newer MK3. The “hidden feature” to to change it to "USB Ethernet” mode is not available in the MK3, or at least I could not find it. I was hoping someone had figured out how to make it work on the MK3.