Chanel set up 2.5 GHz & 5 GHz - which channels to use and do I overlay my HUB & AX6000?

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RJMW62 wrote:

Hi just set up an AX6000, need to fine Tune.

 

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Why? What problem are you trying to fix?

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RJMW62 wrote:

Do I set up the 2.5MHz & 5MHz channels to be the same on the cable Hub and the AX6000 or not?

 

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What is this AX6000? That is not a reliable guide to model number. Many devices come with an AX tag, but it is essentially a label that Netgear, and other brands, attach to hardware to describe wifi speeds.

Look at the label on the device for the model number.

If it turns out that this is a router, then you are adding router to router.

Two routers on your network can cause headaches. For example, you can end up with local address problems. Among other things, the other router can misdirect addresses that the Netgear router usually handles, such as routerlogin.net or the usual IP address for a router, 192.168.1.1.

This explains some of the other drawbacks.

What is Double NAT? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

Unless you have specific reasons for using two routers – to create two separate networks for example – it is often easier to use just one router and then to set up the second router as a wifi access point. Netgear advises this, as does just about every site you will visit.

It may be possible to put the modem/router into modem only (bridge) mode and then to use the second device as the router.

virgin media hub 4 bridge mode - Google Search

Sometimes it is easier to put the second router into AP mode. But that has its own drawbacks:

Disabled Features on the Router when set to AP Mode | Answer | NETGEAR Support

A lot of people use an Orbi system in AP mode, especially if they have a decent router in front of it. Only you know which of your two routers provides the best features for your needs.