If it came as a 1/4" router to begin with, which is what this sounds like…the best way to upgrade to 1/2" is to buy a new router. I suspect you already knew that.
It depends … some routers come with a ¼" collet will accept a ½" collet, but most will not. Sounds like the perfect reason to invest in a new router that comes with two collets … and maybe a couple of bases …
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