Archer C8 dualband router set up

km79

Bought a new router in the hope I'd have LTE broadband to replace 3 . Alas the installation failed
The old netgear router needed replacing anyway so I'll use the archer c8 anyway in the vain hope it may improve matters slightly
My set up is 3 repeater modem connected via Ethernet to the router . Everything is wifi then
Couple of questions
1. Using this router there are now 2 networks 2.4 and 5 GHZ. Is there any advantage tonibe ovwr the other . Or should I diasable one ???the router is in the sitting room where Xbox is if that makes a difference

2. Do I need to go opening ports and stuff for Xbox live again ? Been 10 years since I had to do it last also it's says I have a dyamic IP but don't think I can do anything about that

3. Could I connect Xbox direct to back of router to help improve speeds ? It would require approx 3-4 m of cable as it's the other side of the fireplace . As is the sky box but we have never used that online ......

Appreciate any help
Thanks

alec76

2.4ghz - better range , especially if u have to penetrate through few walls , lower speeds
5ghz- higher speeds ,not so good for the range , ideal for your Xbox .

km79

alec76 wrote: »

2.4ghz - better range , especially if u have to penetrate through few walls , lower speeds
5ghz- higher speeds ,not so good for the range , ideal for your Xbox .

Thanks
Does it make any difference leaving the 2 of them on ? Do they interfere different devices trying to connect to them or anything ?

alec76

Sure thing , leave two .
2.4 for the slow devices ( phones , tablets etc)
5 for the Xbox, media streamers , sky box etc

km79

alec76 wrote: »

Sure thing , leave two .
2.4 for the slow devices ( phones , tablets etc)
5 for the Xbox, media streamers , sky box etc

Is there any advantage to running an Ethernet cable from router direct into Xbox /sky box ?

alec76

Lower latency for Xbox online gaming, I presume .
Although , Archer c8 seems to be decent router ,might be very little difference at the end, especially if it is in a same room with no signal obstructions (walls etc)

irishchris

Using the archer c8 myself the last few months firstly with imagine and now with three. Excellent piece of kit

km79

irishchris wrote: »

Using the archer c8 myself the last few months firstly with imagine and now with three. Excellent piece of kit

What's your set up with 3
Modem - Ethernet - archer
Then wifi for all devices ?

irishchris

km79 wrote: »

What's your set up with 3
Modem - Ethernet - archer
Then wifi for all devices ?

E5186 router - cat 5e cable - wan port of archer c8. Then cat 6 cable to several rooms of house and Wi-Fi for all other devices. Excellent speeds and throughout with the archer

km79

irishchris wrote: »

E5186 router - cat 5e cable - wan port of archer c8. Then cat 6 cable to several rooms of house and Wi-Fi for all other devices. Excellent speeds and throughout with the archer

I still have the ancient huawei b260a modem
I wonder is this holding speeds back a bit too
Don't have 4G in area yet which is why I've held off on new modem thus far along by with the forlorn hope of LTE