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WiFi dropping on RAX30 used as an AP
Hi all, so I recently purchased a Nighthawk AX2400 RAX30 router to replace my Vodafone Pro 2 'super hub' - because some of my IOT devices that operate on 2.4Ghz weren't able to connect, even when that router was set to 'compatibility mode' (separating out the 2.4/5/6 bands). I also wanted to be able to create some VLANs to segregate the network, for additional security.
Originally I planned to use the RAX30 as the main router on my FTTP connection, so I could ditch the Vodafone one altogether. However, I just couldn't get the RAX30 to register the internet connection - even when plugged directly into the openreach terminal, and having entered the PPPoE login details, provided to me by Vodafone. (For some reason, on the router management page the PPPoE email address kept getting cut short, every time I clicked 'apply' settings).
So after a lot of frustration, I decided to just set the RAX30 to AP mode, keeping the original Vodafone router in place - with WiFi disabled. I did the following:
- Disabled DHCP on the RAX30
- Assigned a static IP to the RAX30 of 192.168.1.2
- Excluded x.x.1.2 to x.x.1.10 from the DHCP scope on Vodafone router
- connected with a Cat6 cable
- set the same SSID and password to RAX30, so devices would automatically connect
At first everything worked well, and I was getting 500+ Mbps on 5Ghz and around 150Mbps on 2.4Ghz (I believe due to '20/40 Mhz Coexistence' being enabled, which I left in place). All my IoT and other devices connected effortlessly, and all seemed good in the world...
However - within a day or so, the WiFi signal had slowed right down on the RAX30 (not the Vodafone router). It took a couple of restarts to see the original speeds return. The devices I had connected via Ethernet seemed absolutely fine.
Now just another day later, it's difficult to even connect to the 2.4Ghz band, and when I can, speed tests show between 9 - 40mbps on 2.4Ghz. Again, in the 5Ghz band the connection keeps dropping completely, although when I can connect, it's showing full speeds.
I've tried some more restarts of the router, disabling 20/40 Mhz Coexistence, unticking the 'Enable AX - this mode allows features such as OFDMA'... All to no avail.
Any help appreciated, before I throw the damn thing in the trash!!
Originally I planned to use the RAX30 as the main router on my FTTP connection, so I could ditch the Vodafone one altogether. However, I just couldn't get the RAX30 to register the internet connection - even when plugged directly into the openreach terminal, and having entered the PPPoE login details, provided to me by Vodafone. (For some reason, on the router management page the PPPoE email address kept getting cut short, every time I clicked 'apply' settings).
So after a lot of frustration, I decided to just set the RAX30 to AP mode, keeping the original Vodafone router in place - with WiFi disabled. I did the following:
- Disabled DHCP on the RAX30
- Assigned a static IP to the RAX30 of 192.168.1.2
- Excluded x.x.1.2 to x.x.1.10 from the DHCP scope on Vodafone router
- connected with a Cat6 cable
- set the same SSID and password to RAX30, so devices would automatically connect
At first everything worked well, and I was getting 500+ Mbps on 5Ghz and around 150Mbps on 2.4Ghz (I believe due to '20/40 Mhz Coexistence' being enabled, which I left in place). All my IoT and other devices connected effortlessly, and all seemed good in the world...
However - within a day or so, the WiFi signal had slowed right down on the RAX30 (not the Vodafone router). It took a couple of restarts to see the original speeds return. The devices I had connected via Ethernet seemed absolutely fine.
Now just another day later, it's difficult to even connect to the 2.4Ghz band, and when I can, speed tests show between 9 - 40mbps on 2.4Ghz. Again, in the 5Ghz band the connection keeps dropping completely, although when I can connect, it's showing full speeds.
I've tried some more restarts of the router, disabling 20/40 Mhz Coexistence, unticking the 'Enable AX - this mode allows features such as OFDMA'... All to no avail.
Any help appreciated, before I throw the damn thing in the trash!!
Cheiro1 wrote:
Hi all, so I recently purchased a Nighthawk AX2400 RAX30 router to replace my Vodafone Pro 2 'super hub' - because some of my IOT devices that operate on 2.4Ghz weren't able to connect, even when that router was set to 'compatibility mode' (separating out the 2.4/5/6 bands). I also wanted to be able to create some VLANs to segregate the network, for additional security.
Originally I planned to use the RAX30 as the main router on my FTTP connection, so I could ditch the Vodafone one altogether. However, I just couldn't get the RAX30 to register the internet connection - even when plugged directly into the openreach terminal, and having entered the PPPoE login details, provided to me by Vodafone. (For some reason, on the router management page the PPPoE email address kept getting cut short, every time I clicked 'apply' settings).
So after a lot of frustration, I decided to just set the RAX30 to AP mode, keeping the original Vodafone router in place - with WiFi disabled. I did the following:
- Disabled DHCP on the RAX30
- Assigned a static IP to the RAX30 of 192.168.1.2
- Excluded x.x.1.2 to x.x.1.10 from the DHCP scope on Vodafone router
- connected with a Cat6 cable
- set the same SSID and password to RAX30, so devices would automatically connect
At first everything worked well, and I was getting 500+ Mbps on 5Ghz and around 150Mbps on 2.4Ghz (I believe due to '20/40 Mhz Coexistence' being enabled, which I left in place). All my IoT and other devices connected effortlessly, and all seemed good in the world...
However - within a day or so, the WiFi signal had slowed right down on the RAX30 (not the Vodafone router). It took a couple of restarts to see the original speeds return. The devices I had connected via Ethernet seemed absolutely fine.
Now just another day later, it's difficult to even connect to the 2.4Ghz band, and when I can, speed tests show between 9 - 40mbps on 2.4Ghz. Again, in the 5Ghz band the connection keeps dropping completely, although when I can connect, it's showing full speeds.
I've tried some more restarts of the router, disabling 20/40 Mhz Coexistence, unticking the 'Enable AX - this mode allows features such as OFDMA'... All to no avail.
Any help appreciated, before I throw the damn thing in the trash!!Based on the steps you listed above (highlighted in bold), you have not successfully configured your RAX30 as an access point.
Go to the the downloads section above, feed in your model number (RAX30) and download the user manual. In the RAX30 user manual, start on page 70 for step by step instructions for configuring your device as a Wi-Fi access point.
The results you are experiencing are as expected with two routers cascaded in a double NAT configuration.
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- I've also noticed that upload speeds are almost nonexistent... Down to around 3Mbps from 70.
Cheiro1 wrote:
Hi all, so I recently purchased a Nighthawk AX2400 RAX30 router to replace my Vodafone Pro 2 'super hub' - because some of my IOT devices that operate on 2.4Ghz weren't able to connect, even when that router was set to 'compatibility mode' (separating out the 2.4/5/6 bands). I also wanted to be able to create some VLANs to segregate the network, for additional security.
Originally I planned to use the RAX30 as the main router on my FTTP connection, so I could ditch the Vodafone one altogether. However, I just couldn't get the RAX30 to register the internet connection - even when plugged directly into the openreach terminal, and having entered the PPPoE login details, provided to me by Vodafone. (For some reason, on the router management page the PPPoE email address kept getting cut short, every time I clicked 'apply' settings).
So after a lot of frustration, I decided to just set the RAX30 to AP mode, keeping the original Vodafone router in place - with WiFi disabled. I did the following:
- Disabled DHCP on the RAX30
- Assigned a static IP to the RAX30 of 192.168.1.2
- Excluded x.x.1.2 to x.x.1.10 from the DHCP scope on Vodafone router
- connected with a Cat6 cable
- set the same SSID and password to RAX30, so devices would automatically connect
At first everything worked well, and I was getting 500+ Mbps on 5Ghz and around 150Mbps on 2.4Ghz (I believe due to '20/40 Mhz Coexistence' being enabled, which I left in place). All my IoT and other devices connected effortlessly, and all seemed good in the world...
However - within a day or so, the WiFi signal had slowed right down on the RAX30 (not the Vodafone router). It took a couple of restarts to see the original speeds return. The devices I had connected via Ethernet seemed absolutely fine.
Now just another day later, it's difficult to even connect to the 2.4Ghz band, and when I can, speed tests show between 9 - 40mbps on 2.4Ghz. Again, in the 5Ghz band the connection keeps dropping completely, although when I can connect, it's showing full speeds.
I've tried some more restarts of the router, disabling 20/40 Mhz Coexistence, unticking the 'Enable AX - this mode allows features such as OFDMA'... All to no avail.
Any help appreciated, before I throw the damn thing in the trash!!Based on the steps you listed above (highlighted in bold), you have not successfully configured your RAX30 as an access point.
Go to the the downloads section above, feed in your model number (RAX30) and download the user manual. In the RAX30 user manual, start on page 70 for step by step instructions for configuring your device as a Wi-Fi access point.
The results you are experiencing are as expected with two routers cascaded in a double NAT configuration.
- Oh thank you - that was a lot simpler than my attempt!
I'm still having issues with the 2.4Ghz band, both download and upload speeds. Any ideas why?For future reference:
How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Same as Kitsap says, but no need to plough through a manual.
michaelkenward wrote:For future reference:
How do I change my NETGEAR router to AP mode? | Answer | NETGEAR Support
Same as Kitsap says, but no need to plough through a manual.
No plowing through the manual here, that is why I gave him the reference to go straight to page 70.
Cheiro1 wrote:
I'm still having issues with the 2.4Ghz band, both download and upload speeds.What issues?
- Very limited download of 30Mbps
Upload speed of average 20Mbps
Fluctuating heavily
