Google Nest WiFi | FAQs Answered | All Configurations Shown

Google Nest WiFi Router(s) and Point(s). FAQs answered as well as demoing all the possible configuration types with actual connections. Google Nest Wifi review, everything you need to know about this mesh wifi system.
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0:00 - Intro
0:38 - Option 1 (Nest WiFi Router)
5:45 - Option 2 (Nest WiFi Router + Nest Wifi Point)
11:47 - Option 3 (Nest WiFi Router + Nest Wifi Router [Ethernet Backhaul])
15:50 - Option 4 (Nest WiFi Router + Nest WiFi Router [Wireless Connection])
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[@steves1473]

Hello. Thanks so much for the great detailed info. I already have 4 original Google wifi pucks set up but not always getting gigabit speeds I pay for even wired. I saw stats on throughput. Wondering if at least adding a new nest router as the main point pushing signal out to original Google wifi pucks could help and or if there's even further benefits to just replacing all 4 original pucks with two Nest routers for 2400 SQ ft. Lastly if I was to just replace is worth going to a wifi 6 mesh system instead for not much more with higher throughput? Spent countless hours on this so appreciate it.

[@insomniareflection8569]

Guess I'm 2 years too late 🙃 🤪

[@Angela-sh3qh]

I've watched so many videos on this and no one has explained how to connect these to my modem so thoroughly. I am really happy that I came across your video. Thank you!

[@landpet]

Thank you for the kind words! You are welcome!

[@grouchomags]

Nothing is more satisfying than having flagrantly specific descriptions for configuring *anything*. Well done... you took all the mystery out of the process and made it so I only had to do things once. thank you!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@robjs10281]

WOW! Finally someone that explains in such detail. There is no possible way anyone wouldn't be able to wire any of the options you went over. GREAT JOB!!!! I look forward to looking at the rest of your Channel.

[@landpet]

Greatly appreciate the feedback! Glad it was clear and easy to understand.

[@michaeld3504]

Thank you for taking your time and explaining it thoroughly! I haven’t seen any other person going through it in this detail.

[@landpet]

I got a lot of questions on my other video and I didn't really see anyone explaining it in great detail so figured why not? help some people out. Thanks for the feedback! I look at the comments and feedback as well to determine what videos to make.

[@sibylrobinson2761]

❤THANK YOU for not wasting our time by dragging out the explanation!! Excellent info: direct, to the point yet detailed!!!

[@landpet]

Well I'm obviously late to this response but Glad it was helpful!

[@juggernaut83]

Life saver only person with a video for 2 routers very informative subbed! 👍🏾

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@onemanturk]

What a brilliant video, you literally explained everything, missing no little detail and explained it simply so everyone can understand. Thank you for your time! 👊👊👊🙏

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@wendyyang5061]

Finally! A video that explained it well!🙌🏻 Thank you😊

[@landpet]

Thank you for the feedback and subscribing!

[@willaworthy4181]

Awesome user friendly video!!

[@bankai6139]

Bro, that was super detailed. I even like that you mentioned that it's better to center the router in Option 2 to ensure the Points have better connections.

[@landpet]

Glad you liked it

[@buildingbisschop4047]

I love that you are teaching newer tech while wearing that shirt. You rock, great video!

[@landpet]

LOL, yeah I like that shirt. Thank you!

[@reesejenner6951]

IMMEDIATELY SUBSCRIBED, the knowledge is why I came but the presentation is why I stayed! Fabulous review.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback!

[@feralfeather]

Thanks for being calm, on point and going into every detail. Finally I found someone who really has a grasp on how to explain the system in all possible options. Its probably the best video on google wifi for people who are invested into tinkering the best solution. Great job mate!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was useful!

[@JoshMoloneyDigital]

This man literally answered every question I had. Legend.

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@shockme79]

This is definitely the most thorough video I have come across.. Thank you for explaining things so simply.

[@landpet]

Glad it helped out!

[@eezees9306]

I've watched a few videos to try to understand the setup - this one actually covered what I needed. It had never occured to me to use two routers with a cable connection. Exactly what I need. Thanks.

[@landpet]

No problem

[@saintjeffrey9685]

I have been searching for this who doesnt know anything in IT. Thank you

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful!

[@JuanRios-hq8yn]

THANK YOU! For dumbing it down for us that are newbies looking for network expansion.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@BLong-if7dv]

Thank you! I looked everywhere in the internet regarding various connection options and couldn't find much other than "how to set up"... your video was exactly what I was looking for, with great simple explanation. Thank you.

[@landpet]

You are welcome!

[@justinyb90]

This is by the best video on the Nest wifi setup variations. Thanks so much!

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful!

[@gabrielgrijincu8813]

Well, this was extensive! I've been searching for a while for this information. Thanks a lot! :D

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jamesbarrows488]

THIS is the video I've been looking for -- thank you! I just recently learned of the method you're using in Option 3.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback!

[@xclusive805]

You saved me a huge headache!! I could not figure out what was going on with my internet, now I’m pulling 500 up and down through fios. I live in a 3 story townhome and now have the same speeds in all floors!!! THANK YOU!!!!!

[@landpet]

Glad to hear it saved you a headache and glad to hear you're getting full speeds throughout!

[@TheParot161]

Great video! Very detailed, informative, and understandable. I am finally putting my trusty old AirPort Extreme out to pasture, along with an old-school wi-fi extender I was using in my basement. Ordered the Nest mesh system and it should be delivered in a few days. Thank you so much for showing so many options for setting it up.

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful! Mesh systems are pretty awesome

[@jot2b]

This was very very helpful! Thank you! You covered literally all my questions, like do I lose speed if don't connect with ethernet cable. Thank you. And I will invest in the unmanaged switch. Excellent! Can't thank you enough!

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@MyRagnaWorld]

Wow, this is what I've been looking for. Thank you for pointing out to use an unmanaged switch to enjoy plug and play.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@qindu8881]

I can say this is the best Google Nest Q&A I can find on KZbin

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@mjgriffo]

Mate, finally found the answers to my questions! Thank you for being so clear and helpful.

[@landpet]

Happy to help!

[@Specia1Edward]

Wow, 2 years later and you just saved me from jacking up a new install with 2 Nest routers and 2 wifi points I was about to make. Thank you!

[@landpet]

Glad I could help!

[@richardoliver9054]

Thanks for explaining all the options. I’ve been thinking about doing a google set up for a while. I feel so much more confident to be able to do it now… cheers

[@landpet]

You're welcome! Great to hear

[@mollycrook1954]

Thank you so much! In your video, I finally found the information about hard-wiring and which ports to use on the Google Nest device.

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@seanstevenson7533]

Wow, great video. Clear, concise, the right pace...well done and thank you

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@raywise8727]

Great video. Just purchased a two google router configuration. Your configuration explanation has given more options than I originally thought I would be able to do. Thanks

[@landpet]

Glad it helped

[@kinburn1015]

You hit everything I wanted to know especially about using multiple routers. Excellent job my friend! Now I just need access to faster internet than 25mb/s lol

[@landpet]

No problem! Lol!

[@edwardzager9760]

One of the best explanations of a technical setup I have seen.

[@landpet]

Thanks

[@TheBurnerKing]

Brilliant, brilliant video. I actually applauded at least twice while watching. Now, if only other youtubers were this informative. Thanks for your efforts. I'm a new sub so I better go back and watch your other vids now :)

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback. It’s good to hear cause it keeps me making detailed videos like this one as well as short concise ones.

[@BenSmithninjaben]

Well this was hands down the best explanation for how to set this up. Thank you

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnozanich5481]

Best video on this set-up that I have seen as of yet.

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@kmarlow1]

Great video! I was confused when amazon sent me 2 of the main routers instead of one point and one router. Actually ended up being better!

[@landpet]

Yup

[@EduardoBeecheO]

Excellent explanation, simple and straightforward. This is a must-see video if you plan to buy or just got Google Wifi. Thanks!

[@landpet]

You’re welcome!

[@cheesesandwich1033]

Finally a fantastic video. Exactly what I was looking for! This like is well deserved! Cheers!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@NickAirsofter]

I spent so long trying to figure out what this guy says so concisely.

[@landpet]

Thanks for the feedback

[@markcoble777]

yeah dude this was a very good video! I appreciate the clarity because other videos haven't discussed the configurations like you. Thanks!. I Like option #3 and will be implementing this because I have some dead spots that I'm struggling with. Thanks again and YES I've subscribed :)

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was useful!

[@JulioPerez-wc3ww]

Gosh best teacher (Tutor) ever!!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@miguelmigkustomz9010]

Thank you for an extremely thorough explanation of the nest wifi compared to all these videos on youtube 👍

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@jakethemus3400]

Thank you Soo much for sharing your Knowledge about this system and the in’s and out’s of its abilities! Definitely deserve more than a 👍🏽 and a Sub for your amazing content! I hope KZbin compensates you for your efforts on Educating people on this topic!🙏🏽! Thanks again Brother!

[@whatmeworry2006]

This is clearly the most informative video about the Nest WiFi system including several different options for increasing the area and speeds. I originally had my Nest router connected to the Verizon Fios Gateway ( modem/router combo) with the FIOS SSID disabled. Now, I completely eliminated the FIOS Gateway and simply have the Nest router connected directly to the Verizon ONT by Ethernet and it works flawlessly (no double NAT). I have two additional Nest routers set up as wireless points but after learning from your video the benefit of using a switch to connect them by Ethernet, I will set it up exactly like you have yours. I am thanking you by giving this video a Like and subscribing. You definitely deserve to be commended for sharing your knowledge and taking the time to answer everyone’s questions.

[@landpet]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it! Glad the information was useful and yes as you mentioned it's best to avoid a double NAT.

[@whatmeworry2006]

@@landpet After completing option 3, I now get 363 down/173 up. Your video made this so easy to do and my home WiFi is now faster than the professionally installed WiFi at work. A thousand thank yous sir!

[@landpet]

@@whatmeworry2006 That's awesome! I have to say that's an insane upload speed. I'm glad it was useful and yup Option #3 makes WiFi so much better!

[@whatmeworry2006]

@@landpet Do you use any wireless points with your set up? I’m asking because now that I have set up option 3 with three additional routers wired as points I am wondering what to do with my wireless points? If my router and 3 router/points are providing complete coverage, I can sell the points I no longer need or do you have any suggestions as to any other use for them?

[@landpet]

@@whatmeworry2006 I don't use mine either, I just kept it for testing purposes for KZbin at this point lol. No reason to keep it if you have full coverage which is the same for me as well.

[@jmens027]

The greatest video I've seen on youtube so far. Thank you!

[@landpet]

You are welcome!

[@pmarch7288]

Excellent explanation of Google Nest router configurations. I just purchased a 3 device solution for improved coverage for my house and panicked when Amazon sent me 3 routers, but based on your explanation the router connected to my modem will be the only device acting as a router, and the other two devices will act like points. Thanks!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes that's exactly how it works.

[@sh1nya]

best explanation, same scenario I am facing.. requiring a switch in living room with main router, and another router + switch in other room

[@landpet]

Thanks, yup that's exactly how I run it. Option #3 with a switch connected to the main router and another switch connected to the other router.

[@anonnine]

Thanks for the thorough review as it was very helpful!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@coreymasson6591]

Thank you for your video. Explained in great detail all the options and how to set them up in a nice friendly format.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TripasGarage]

Such a great video! Thank you for the great info, exactly what I was looking for.

[@landpet]

You’re welcome!

[@cbarfoot8456]

The most amazing well explained video on the internet explaining google wifi. Thank you.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@barkmark]

Best video on Google WiFi configurations options

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback!

[@willynice748]

absolutely the best instruction with options thank you kindly for taking the time

[@landpet]

Thanks for watching!

[@Caroline-nx7ew]

Thank you, Thank You…THANK YOU!!!! This answers all my questions.

[@landpet]

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[@mckaylundtuttle7962]

FinLly a simple explanation 😂 thank you!!!!

[@landpet]

Happy to help!

[@3cap97]

Terrific job! Simple / complete / logical -- well done!

[@landpet]

Thank you!

[@nickgee7291]

great video! yesss option 4! omg thanks so much Ive been looking around the internet tryin to solve this question! thank u!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@serena88dan]

Thanks for explaining with diagrams and easy to understand and follow!

[@landpet]

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[@danieele1223]

Thank you so much! This resolved any inquiry that I have. Awesome video.

[@landpet]

Glad it helped!

[@jessemtx]

Thank you so much, you explain everything very well with easy to understand. Thanks again.

[@landpet]

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[@An2nyLake1]

this was awsome! thanks for such a clear explanation!

[@landpet]

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[@ViewsonaLens]

Best review n explanations than my math teacher 🔥

[@landpet]

Lol! Thanks!

[@rsg02169]

Legendary video. Answered all my questions

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@turf63]

Awesome video. Super in-depth. Thanks so much!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TamonYanagimoto]

Thank you for this video. Was very helpful. I am in the process of setting up a MOCA enabled ethernet backhaul in my house

[@landpet]

No problem. I used a MOCA a long time ago but the one I used was restricted to around 175Mbps. Not sure how fast the one you're using but keep in mind, they can really limit the speeds.

[@TamonYanagimoto]

landpet I’m getting moca 2.0 rated up to 1 gigabit which is what I am paying for

[@landpet]

@@TamonYanagimoto Nice, ok you should be good there

[@carole4136]

Excellent tutorial! Very thorough explanations. Thank you!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@noeldasilva7906]

Well explained and straight to the.point

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@billdeluca1293]

Best video on this, practical application!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@megamegamind6793]

This is absolutely excellent and crystal clear, thank you so much :)

[@landpet]

Glad it was clear! Thanks!

[@jamie44ward]

Cheers, been looking all day at why there is a difference in speed, now i know it's genuine haha

[@landpet]

Same thing happened to me actually, I contacted support several times and then decided to make videos about this. One thing led to another and here I am reviewing mesh wifi's now in addition to the other tech stuff.

[@linaresfamily4869]

Best explanation I have found. Thank you!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Rajjjjjjjjjjjjjjjj]

Brilliant explanation! Thank you so much!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@RealStevenBanks]

Pure Excellence. Thank You sir.

[@landpet]

Thank you!

[@smcapps47]

What great tutorials on March 1 and May 31! Simple and well organized, while watching you make the logical and electronic connections. At 1:15 of the May 31 video, you mentioned a connection from your old router to the GN router. How do you connect them? How do you configure to use same network & SSID? Can you still use the old router's outbound ports? Can this all be enclosed in an existing MoCA network wherever I have coax but no ethernet? My head is exploding!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback! lol, head exploding, mine too :) Ok, let me try to explain this, feel free to ask questions. Let's start from the beginning: Depending on the size of your place, I personally wouldn't recommend using MoCA (I did use these in the past many years ago when Mesh didn't exist and wireless was terrible) because they are typically rated for slower speeds, unless it's really far away which is typically not the case for most people. As far as old router, I personally wouldn't recommend using any router with the Google Nest Wifi Router. I would just use the Nest Wifi Router and Nest Wifi Points and if you need more ethernet ports, I would just get a cheap unmanaged switch. Can you connect your old router to the Nest Wifi Router? Yes. Do I recommend it? No. If you do connect your old router, you pretty much have to disable the SSID (if it's the same SSID) of your old router, otherwise you will have intermittent issues; translation: your wifi (phone, laptop, etc) device will not really know which device to connect to for an optimal connection. While you can use your old routers ethernet ports, I feel like your complicating your setup and making it harder to troubleshoot issues. Google Nest Wifi can't really optimize the connections in this scenario because Google software is not controlling your old router. The point of a mesh system is to make things simple, so by only using the Google Nest Wifi router and one or more Nest Wifi Points (or Nest Wifi Router(s) acting as points). In this way, Google's software is running on all the Nest Wifi router(s) and point(s), it determines where your device is and makes the necessary switch to ensure you have the "best" possible wifi connection. It's not perfect but it's pretty good. In summary, Googles Mesh System (or any mesh system) is designed to simplify your network by removing older parts and starting with a clean slate. All you need is your ISP modem, the Google mesh system and if you need more ethernet ports, just get one or more unmanaged switch(es). Googles mesh system is really good, I have tested Google Duo and FaceTime while walking through my place for it force switch to another Nest Wifi Router (acting as a point). The live video call didn't get cut and nothing lagged at all, the switch was seamless. Does this make sense?

[@smcapps47]

@@landpet Great advice - you are worth hundred$ per hour. I'll go with two Google Nest Routers, and I'll squirm through the dusty attic to get them CAT-6 connected. Hope to be watching 4K HDR and listening to ATMOS soon. Thanks again.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Dusty attic is not fun, but once you get that thing wired. Your network will be solid! That's the setup I'm running, two nest wifi routers with two switches, very happy with it! Should handle 4K HDR with ATMOS just fine. ATMOS must sound amazing!

[@syumassh]

Thanks dude, this really helped. Simply explained.

[@landpet]

Glad it helped!

[@saviokad]

awesome video....you can't explain better than this....

[@landpet]

thanks!

[@tomiathisflex7706]

Awesome! I'm going to use your affiliate links and buy two nest routers and the tp link switch. Very helpful video, thank you

[@landpet]

Thanks for the feedback and using my links! I appreciate it!

[@tomiathisflex7706]

@@landpet If I decide to get different switch and modem, does the affiliate link work if I use it to browse another product?

[@landpet]

Yes it does, thanks!

[@rictrout]

Best damn video on mesh network and setup

[@landpet]

Thank you!

[@vinhennessy3885]

Thanks. This is the information I been looking for.

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@craigbuckley4832]

This video is absolutely brilliant, I've learned quite alot many thanks for the great quality videos 👍👍

[@landpet]

Thanks for watching the videos! I appreciate the feedback!

[@lazionale1983]

A very simple and good explanation! Well Done!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@jmt967]

Thank you for this Video. You make things very easy to understand.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback, that's what I was trying to do.

[@Anonymous25491]

I FINally figured it out , to enter a range you must enter External ( 1-5) Internal (1-5) took my about a month to realize you can enter the dash , finally fixed my port forwarding problem , typically you have 4 boxes when working with port forwarding but apparently google wants you to use the dash ( - ).

[@tchall8153]

Great review. I was doing research today because Amazon has the 2 router pack on sale for $239.

[@landpet]

Thanks! This Nest Wifi Router is amazing, especially if you connect it through ethernet (option #3). It's been seamless since I got it, automatic updates, everything is automatic and it works very well.

[@FrostysPov]

What if i do 3 routers?

[@landpet]

3 routers works the same way just gives you a wider area for wifi coverage. If you connect them through ethernet, then you will have the best possible wifi speeds (connected the same way as you go from router 1 to router 2, you just go from router 2 to router 3, you can go through a switch as well). Or you can go with option #4 and connect them wirelessly just like you would with the nest wifi point.

[@natheerpalmer9320]

Excellent video, u answered every single doubt and question I had 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful!

[@tewia]

Wow you did a really good job at explaining all of this. You would never be able to find this info on the Google website…

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful! Thanks!

[@sethmisaelhernandez5902]

Thank you Landpet.

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@mkaczmarski]

Waa looking for an explanation like this. Thanks a lot man

[@landpet]

Happy to help

[@1k1ngst0n]

thank you for explaining ethernet backhaul for this router

[@landpet]

no problem

[@andydavies27]

Awesome video, first of yours I have watched. Really great explanation regarding the points and router - and why you might want to get two. Thinking of getting Google WiFi, just annoying that the modem is not built in.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Appreciate the feedback! Yup no modem capability.

[@willbarger2233]

Really informative. Thanks

[@landpet]

You’re welcome!

[@vinhennessy3885]

Thank you for this easy to follow information

[@landpet]

No problem

[@masonmason3486]

This was super helpful!! Thanks!!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@ektalin]

Very detailed explanation!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@ebawebaw]

Very good explained, thanks a lot

[@landpet]

You are welcome

[@Al_Idrissi_]

You are very funny. Best wifi set up video 👍👍

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@uglystrawberry]

great video man ! i am gonna connect my router to my google router on the globe side -then via ethernet connect to the arrow and connect it to globe side on another google router - then have that second google router on the arrow side connected to a switch so i can connect my work computer and gaming pc and also connect another google router globe side and connect another switch on the arrow side. These 3 google routers will be in the living room, basement and the last in the garage.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yup that sounds right, you should be golden