VR600 as 2nd router with sky hub

VR600 as 2nd router with sky hub

VR600 as 2nd router with sky hub
VR600 as 2nd router with sky hub
2025-07-29 18:23:18 - last edited 2025-08-15 01:39:40
Model: Archer VR600v  
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Firmware Version: latest

HI,

 

I have just had FTTP fitted with a ISP Sky Hub, The Sky hub is missing features I would like and want to keep my existing VR600 running my network. Anyone know the steps to set the VR600 up as a 2nd router? Was going to add it to the Sky Hub DMZ.

 

I require the Sky Hub to be the connection to the ONT fibre connection to retain the Land Line phone connection but don't want it as my main router. (It does not support Modem Mode)

 

What I believe I should do is

 

Sky Hub IP Range - 192.168.0.1

VR600 LAN/WiFi Range 10.1.1.1 for example

VR600 WAN 192.168.0.2

 

1 - Set the VR600 WAN IP as the DMZ address on the Sky Hub

2 - Set the VR600 to Wireless Route Mode of operation

3 - Set the Internet settings IP as 192.168.0.1

4 - DNS Settings on VR600 ? (Tried google's 8.8.8.8/8.8.4.4)

 

Any advise on settings to retain the VR600 router features and co exist with the Sky Hub. 

 

Im aware of Double NAT but not sure if it will be a problem

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2025-07-29 23:10:49 - last edited 2025-08-15 01:39:40

  @thatman84 

 

Your settings seem fine.

In Step 3 (for VR600) - set  Internet Connection Type:Static IP with IP address 192.168.0.2, mask 255.255.255.0, GW 192.168.0.1.

Another approach would be to use IP Address Reservation on Sky Hub (if applicable) - then on VR600 set  Internet Connection Type:Dynamic IP.

If you connect all your devices behind VR600 the double NAT shouldn't be a problem (since VR600 is in Sky Hub DMZ).

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Re:VR600 as 2nd router with sky hub-Solution
2025-07-29 23:10:49 - last edited 2025-08-15 01:39:40

  @thatman84 

 

Your settings seem fine.

In Step 3 (for VR600) - set  Internet Connection Type:Static IP with IP address 192.168.0.2, mask 255.255.255.0, GW 192.168.0.1.

Another approach would be to use IP Address Reservation on Sky Hub (if applicable) - then on VR600 set  Internet Connection Type:Dynamic IP.

If you connect all your devices behind VR600 the double NAT shouldn't be a problem (since VR600 is in Sky Hub DMZ).

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