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Direct connection to VM Hub 500Mb, with Nighthawk 230Mb
We decided to bite the bullet and take Virgin Media up on their Oomph bundle for several reason, one being the 600Mb internet access. So did the research and with being a gamer and having 15+ various ...
Thanks for the response.
The VM Hub is in modem modem (throughput only) to try and solve the issue of double NAT’ing. Tried speaking with VM technical support about the option to switch it off at their end which they either can’t or won’t do. If the NHX6 is put in to AP mode and you manage the VM box (not recommended just due to lack of config/security options) for whatever reason no internet and I don’t really like this option for management.
The VM Hub is in modem modem (throughput only) to try and solve the issue of double NAT’ing. Tried speaking with VM technical support about the option to switch it off at their end which they either can’t or won’t do. If the NHX6 is put in to AP mode and you manage the VM box (not recommended just due to lack of config/security options) for whatever reason no internet and I don’t really like this option for management.
Sadly, it wouldn't be the first ISP supplied modem/gateway that didn't function properly in passthrough mode.
Its why we sometimes recommend the ISP device in router mode (disable its wifi) and the netgear in access point mode.
Or try putting the VM hub in router mode (wifi disabled) and put the netgears IP address into the VM hub's dmz.