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Nighthawk AX8, Model CAX80
Just purchased the new Nighthawk AX8 - CAX80 modem/router. After getting it set up on my Spectrum internet service I can't VPN into my work.. I've checked all parameters and have spent hours on the p...
What channels are you using? Auto? Try setting manual channel 1, 6 or 11 on 2.4Ghz and any unused channel on 5Ghz.
Any Wifi Neighbors near by? If so, how many?
What WPA security modes are you using?
Using a custome SSID name and PW?
So not wireless devices will connect to the wifi from the C6300?
Set 2.4Ghz to channel 1 and 5Ghz to channel 161. I have no neighbors with WiFi. Closest one is almost 1/2 mile from me. I'm using WPA2-PSK. Using the SSID and PW from the product tag. Correct, no devices will connect wirelessly but my smart TV runs fine with a CAT6 cable.
#2 is answered here:
https://community.netgear.com/t5/Orbi/IP-address-for-Satellite/m-p/1178354#M1368
Just update the unit as soon as you connect it to the system and you should be fine.
DarrenM
