@Rimvydukas 1. When the device is switched to AP mode it defaults to Smart IP(DHCP) - here's a detailed description on this feature. Retaining the device management IP address in AP mode may result...

@andykesumajaya Here's a comprehensive guide on how to achieve that.

@PrabhatNath To sumarize the issue - when your C80 is configfured to use WPA2-PSK (AES) for wireless security you can't connect to its wireless network (both bands). Does any other wireless device in...

@Shxy6 It appears that you can't change the VM Hub DNS - see this thread: https://community.virginmedia.com/t5/Networking-and-WiFi/Changing-Hub-DNS/m-p/4647629#M387435 So you have to chnage the DNS...

@marpa In the end everything depends on the area you want to cover - here's a practical guide for placing your RE.

@marpa No one can give you an ETA for this. Your best bet is to use the second router as an AP (case 1) to extend your LAN/WLAN. Or if returning is possible use only one of them and buy a RE or a PLC...