Google WiFi - Get More Ethernet Ports with a Netgear Unmanaged Network Switch

[@stephenlivesey1]

Finally i found a video that i was needing, i didn't know weather to leave my TVs that are wired in Ethernet plugged into original router or plug them into a switch via the mesh hub. Thank u

[@landonbaileytech]

cheers!

[@amandahargrove8323]

This was so helpful!! Thanks for posting! We just got the Google Nest Wifi router and I had to figure out the best way to get back out hardwired connections. I had looked at ethernet switches but didn't know what exactly I was looking at or which way to have it hooked up once I got one.

[@landonbaileytech]

No problem! Should work exactly the same with the Nest models

[@TomBabula]

You can also just turn your old WiFi router with built in gigabit switchport into unmanaged switch, you just have to make sure you disable in old router settings WiFi, dhcp, routing and assign it unmanaged static IP address from google WiFi. I have my own google WiFi connected to Linksys e3200 running on Advanced Tomato firmware.

[@ever6]

Dude I have a EA9500 Max-Stream AC5400 my only main router until I get google wifi fiber this weekend and I still want to use this router and I have a switch as well but my router doesn't allow any custom firmware. So what were the steps you did to prevent this double Nat crap I keep hearing about? I have a switch as well I'll have to probably change the setttings thru the web base for linkysys vs the app I think there's more options that pops up. I just know google support said google wifi is not compatible with non google devices hmmmn I think it could work if setup right.

[@LoserDub]

So i have a nighthawk ( one with 6 adjustable antenna, o log into the router and where do i find the ip for google?

[@bryansnaylor]

Cool music during the speed test.

[@landonbaileytech]

Thanks! 👍

[@steveanderson6213]

Thank you! I have been struggling to speed up the wifi to the far end of the house. You told me I could have multiple ethernet cables going from the switch to Google wifi routers. I did it for three and it workr just fine. Now everthing just screams! Note I took the line from the fiberjack to the first Google router and the return line from it back to the switch. The other two routers got direct lines from the switch.

[@landonbaileytech]

Glad I could help!

[@vinodkandukuri7836]

This is exactly I was looking for, however I am looking for some help, Google mesh is already set up, but to get my hard wired connections i bought a netgear nighthawk router & when I'm trying to get them both connected I'm not getting internet :-(, can you explain clearly on how to get this set up accordingly....

[@landonbaileytech]

maybe watch this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lWW3eJ6MpNh2jaM I sold my nighthawk router when I got the Google Wifi. It replaced it.

[@marianlane8507]

exactly what I was looking for, thank you.

[@landonbaileytech]

Glad I could help!

[@Tomorrow32]

What if I don't want to use the Google WiFi router? Can i connect directly from the fiber jack to my Ethernet box?

[@landonbaileytech]

I'm not really sure what you mean

[@Canada_Facts]

Is it possible to hardwire remaining google points with the same switch ? I am looking for an option to hardwire my mesh system with the main unit

[@CheWey86]

I have the 3-Google point system (1st gen). Internet modem > Main Google point > 5port switch to main google point > other 2 Google nodes hardwired to 5port switch. Maximum speeds on wifi!

[@JorgeEhrenwaldMultiplica]

Hi Lando, I am planning a wired set-up for a new home, and have 2 questions: 1. Why did you go from the router to the switch via the google mesh unit and not directly? 2. If I wire all the rooms with ethernet ports, can I use the google mesh units (I have 6!) to plug to the wall and create wifi access points?

[@LoserDub]

The max for the google mesh is five

[@tonystank_kick]

Does it need to be on the main unit or can i connect it to one on second floor. My connecting is in basement cant move it. My bedroom it 2 floord up from it i bought google wife few years back and it helps but i want more port for my set (ps4 and pc).

[@landonbaileytech]

I do not know

[@TheGreenspans]

I want to be able to use the main Google mesh access point in the middle of the house, which is where I have several devices that need wifi. The internet comes into my house in a utility room at the far end of the house, where I have a high-speed Internet modem with one ethernet connection. In that room, I need hard wired ethernet connections for connection to a generator, alarm system and phone modem. I would like to connect my switch to the internet modem and connect those ethernet cables to the switch. I have another ethernet cable running from the utility room to the middle of my house. Is there a way to connect the Internet modem and the other ethernet cables to the switch and then connect the google mesh router to the ethernet cable running to the middle of my house?

[@landonbaileytech]

You probably need a managed switch

[@dhansel4835]

What I want to do is take WIFI from the air and route it to a network switch where I can plug devices into. Any suggestions on what to get?

[@tomoiagaflorin8910]

Can i plug my mesh units in to the switch? Modem/main mesh unit (router)/ switch / then in switch plug another 3 separate mesh units?? Will all 4 mesh units work as mesh network of 3 are plugged in to the switch and not connected to each other using the lan port at back of mesh unit? Thanks

[@landonbaileytech]

I'm not sure, I haven't tried that config

[@tomoiagaflorin8910]

@@landonbaileytech thanks anyway

[@cl88888]

Great video! I think Mac Mini 2018 already has 802.11ac wireless which you should be able to get full speed of what you pay for. Why do you, wirelessly, only get half (~450Mbps) of the wired speed (~930Mbps)?

[@landonbaileytech]

thanks!

[@Mdogbrown]

Just ordered a nest WiFi (1 main and 2 points). I also have a leftover Google WiFi from a 3 pack. My uncle has 2 net gear powerline av500. His router is currently on one end of the house and is hardwired to net gear powerline to the other end of the house. Then the net gear beams across his driveway to his shed. I tested the WiFi via Speedtest. The office closest to router got 40mb. The other end of the house next to hardwired powerline got 12mb and shed got .1 lol. I’m hoping the Google nest/WiFi will fix his issue.

[@landonbaileytech]

best of luck!

[@Mdogbrown]

@@landonbaileytech It worked! Google app notified him that signal is weak in shed but everytime he checks its good!

[@dedchild]

I'm not sure if you have answered this in a previous comment, but is it possible to just connect the main Puck to the gigabit switch? If that is the case, would it affect the overall performance of wifi? I just got a 5-port switch (even though I asked for a network box from Google fiber) and was wondering on how to hardline it so that I can get the gig speed for my pc as well for the security system my father installed around the house.

[@landonbaileytech]

I have not tried one, so I can't say

[@7eamGhast]

Hey did you get this figured out? I'm going from Fiber Jack to Nest Main, then from Nest Main to Gigabit Switch. Nothing reads from the Switch. Then when I try to run from Main Switch to hardline Xbox using the One Ethernet Port provided, the Xbox does not recognize the ethernet connectivity, it only recognizes the WiFi. Were you able to fix this?

[@plagosus]

I have wifi on my internet modem which is connected to the other wifi router with wired connection on the other side of the apartment. So the coverage is fine, but I have two independent wifi networks and that's why I am considering Google WiFi Mesh. Question that I have is: As I also have devices that I prefer to be connected by wire connections on both sides, if I connect two switches, on two Google WiFi nodes, are they gonna be all visible as on the same network? Like, you can access shared folders from computers on TV/PS4...

[@landonbaileytech]

I would assume that would all be the same network. These switches have no intelligence

[@micp6029]

Hi, have you tried connecting the netgear switch box on one of the access points?

[@landonbaileytech]

no

[@brunocesarpasquini]

Hey, Lando. Thanks for this video, but... Instead of giving up your 4-gigabit ethernet ports in the back of your Nighthawk router, why didn't you simply turn off Nighthawk wi-fi? You could still use this router as a 1-to-4 wired connection...

[@landonbaileytech]

I had sold it already

[@trumjazza]

thanx for great videos, I also use the Google Wifi in a pretty big house (3 units). I have a question: is it good to connect my TV, PS4, Apple TV to one of the Google wifi units via a Switch? is it for faster connection? more stable connection?

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there! I don't think it's good or bad. It's a matter of trial and error and testing the speed results to see what works in your setup. Also depends where your switch sits in your connection chain. 👍😊 cheers

[@trumjazza]

@@landonbaileytech thanx, I just tried to connect my AppleTV with cable to one of the Google units and got higher speed.

[@naif4485]

Should i make both my Mesh Network and My Modem have the same SSID ? Would it have and disadvantages if both are broadcasting in the same space

[@landonbaileytech]

I disabled my modem's wifi and enabled bridge mode. the only active SSID is the Google Mesh

[@gomeztheman1234]

Great video. This helps me immensely. I'm about to do the same exact setup but with an 8 port switch likely.

[@landonbaileytech]

Glad I could help

[@XDXDLoLMC]

Thanks for the great video. But I would like to ask if the following setup (hardwired) is viable: 1. Modem to the nest router 2. nest router to switch 3. switch to nest satellite and other hardware 4. nest satellite to desktop (This could save me from running an extra ethernet cable to the room from the switch) Much Thanks!

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there! As far as I can tell, the setup you are asking is about is what I have done in the video. although, I'm not sure what a nest satellite is. I have have my upstairs Google Wifi point wired to a PS4, so the PS4 doesn't use WIFI and it's working great.

[@hunterdotpitcher]

@@landonbaileytech he is asking can your wire the mesh with the switch in between. I did it with my Google Wifi. and then went to the ps4 from the google with wifi.

[@lisareneebutler]

You used a regular ethernet cable? Not a crossover cable? Thanks for the vid.

[@landonbaileytech]

yes just a regular cable

[@itsyahboiiphalanges0069]

Can you have wired and wireless at the same time with these routers or is it one of the other

[@landonbaileytech]

both at the same time

[@tiffanyakers27]

How do I run my Smart TV off of just a google WiFi point?? I had to move my WiFi/router to another room and now the TV won’t connect. It was never hard wired. I just had the google WiFi router right next to it with the router before

[@landonbaileytech]

sorry, I don't know about your specific config

[@raquino231]

im wonder if it is possible connect 3 or 4 google wifi using a network switch on each one of them . i mean . Modem -google wifi. then a network switch, from the network switch a ethernet cable to a other google wifi one more switch and adding a 3rd google wifi . will works ? i currently have apple air ports (4 of them ) all connected with ethernet cable from one base to a other .

[@landonbaileytech]

I can’t say. Try it and let me know!

[@sherim7301]

I have to connect to ethernet for my work-from-home computer. My modem is not in the same room as my office. Do I have to run the ethernet thru the walls, or can I connect my computer to the wifi point if I get the Google nest router?

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there! maybe watch my original setup video. You connect the Google system to the modem via ethernet, then you connect your devices via Wifi to whichever access point Google determines is best.

[@tiffanyakers27]

Sheri, I have the same problem with my work at home setup. Now bc I had to move my modem to the office my TV won’t work...grrrrrr :/ I have 3 pucks and I still can’t get the TV to work off the WiFi. :(

[@tochytskyi]

Is it possible to connect two google wifi points via unmanaged switch?

[@landonbaileytech]

Im not sure

[@chucksgrace3225]

When u say you have one connected to your son's computer do you mean you ran a line from the switch all the way to his room like through the wall? Must have been a long cable

[@landonbaileytech]

ya wired through the wall when the home was built

[@jumpman23madj1]

Hi. My current setup has my modem and router in the basement, which is hardwired through the walls upstairs in each of the bedrooms connecting via Ethernet cables to the desktops in the individual bedrooms. Can I connect nest wifi to one of the bedroom's Ethernet cables and then connect out from nest to the desktop in that same bedroom? That way I would have the hardwire in the bedroom, and still have wifi through the mesh throughout the house?

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there! Maybe! the Google Wifi needs to be in the same place that your current router exists. think of that as a direct swap. But if you can run one of you wall connections directly to your modem, then place the Google Wifi at the other end, that may work ok. I've only connected modem to Google wifi with a short ethernet cable, so I haven't tested your scenario. But it may work

[@jumpman23madj1]

@@landonbaileytech Thanks so much for the reply. Really appreciate it

[@landonbaileytech]

No problem!

[@madjames2392]

My question can you hook the switch up to the access point instead of the router?

[@landonbaileytech]

that's a good question. I would assume it would work, but at that point you're splitting wireless connections VS wired.

[@toddcopps8511]

Super helpful! Question, with this setup can you connect a second netgear unmanaged network switch to another one in another room with a regular cat 6 cable?

[@landonbaileytech]

ya that works. I have the setup. I have another TP-Link TL-SG105 5 Port linking two systems after the first switch

[@Akconway]

I have my google WiFi router plugged into a Netgear Nighthawk modem. The modem has 4 ports on the back. Can I not just use those to be hardwired to the modem?

[@landonbaileytech]

I sold my Nighthawk so I can't try it for myself.

[@rmsy6458]

thank you google wifi only has 1 ethernet port

[@MrScottarth]

Landon - I have had zero success with three different unmanaged switches down line from the google wifi puck. My download speed thru speedtest.net just like you used is cut in half from the wireless speed. If I only hook up one computer to the puck directly (no switch) I get full speed. As soon as i introduce the switch first, I get half of what I get with a single hookup or wireless. Any suggestions? Thanks

[@landonbaileytech]

what model? and can you explain your hardware pathing?

[@MrScottarth]

Not sure of the model I bought them a year or two ago in a three pack. They look identical to the ones you have in your video. My pass is the same as you have in your video. Cat five cable out of modem into first puck cat five cable out of first puck in to switch. I only pay for 150 download speed. I get a consistent 175 download speed on Wi-Fi. Everything out of the switch tests below 100 mostly around 95. However if I eliminate the switch and only hook one device up out of the first puck it tests at 175. Perplexing.

[@CaineGMTB]

Is this a power over ethernet switch?

[@landonbaileytech]

no I think that's in the GS308P

[@greglavallee]

@@landonbaileytech Do you think it would work with a power over ethernet switch? I'd like to add some ethernet ports, but the puck is in a location that isn't easy to add another 5V adapter to.

[@TheJDW]

Thanks for the recommendation. Have you attempted to connect one of the access points via the ethernet switch (wired)? I have done this and am having trouble getting a speed comparable to the main puck. Thanks

[@landonbaileytech]

Yes I have. It does not reach anything close to the main connection, however my connection is to the point on my top floor

[@tootyrnt5533]

Can i connect another google wifi access point to the switch? So I have my modem going to the google wifi point, then from there it goes to the netgear switch, and then from the switch it connects to another google wifi point somewhere else in the house. Is that possible?

[@landonbaileytech]

I don't believe so. The switch is unmanaged and has no built in intelligence to work with the access point

[@seanmonts2159]

Thanks! Great information. I have a question. Why not just use a switcher from the ISP Wi-Fi modem? I'm betwix and between about this set up or just running a switcher and cat 7 lines through the house.

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there! You probably can. The wifi in my modem is disabled on purpose because I didn't like the range and performance.

[@joshschaeffer6495]

So I have a netgear 1200cm it is only modem so I use the Google nest. My question is my netgear has 4 Ethernet ports I use one for the Google nest and one for my Xbox is this kinda the same thing? Or principal. I ask because occasionally i get a dchp error on my Xbox but o restart my modem and all is well. Thanks

[@AR_ZACK91]

Does the speed state the same from a switch on a satellite as it would a regular router?

[@landonbaileytech]

I dont believe so

[@HectorGonzalez-kc5xi]

So I have some questions, I have Spectrum internet 400 Down and 30 Up. Here are some issues I run into, I only get 400 Down when I'm connected via ethernet, not with wireless. I see you were able to get 400 down on wireless, but wired you are getting 1GB. Is it possible for me to still get 400 over wireless even if my max is 400 on cable? Second, can I use these Google Wifi dudes, to connect my computer that is far away from my modem into a wired connection? I'm currently using some power switches that go on the wall. However, with those guys, I only get 100MB down instead of 400. I get a lot of connection issues, and lastly, since I live in an apartment setting up an awesome ethernet system is not a viable option.

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there! I really can't answer your question about what speeds you will get, there's too many possible variables in play. For the second question, yes you can use the ethernet port out of an access point to wire to a computer. But you will likely only see WIFI speeds, and not the full ethernet speed (that's my experience) cheers!

[@BIgmo1962]

Can you connect the switch to one of the access point not connected to the modem!

[@landonbaileytech]

The switch is connected to an access point, which is connected to the modem. Did you mean connect the switch to a different access point in the house? I have not tried that so I can't say.

[@TurboModifiedS4]

Thank You! I’m moving from 3 Airport Extremes to 3 Google wifi pucks. My house is setup so that I have one base station and that is hard wired to 2 different routers in separate areas extending the network. Can I use this switch to have 1 google wifi base station thats wired to switch, then from switch goes out to 2 google wifi pucks in separate locations (basically extending the network)?

[@landonbaileytech]

Hey there! I haven’t tried that configuration, which sounds interesting for sure. I understand what you’re looking to do, but I’m not certain it will work like that. Sorry can’t say and I’m not going to make up a fake answer!

[@beau110689]

@TurboModifiedS4 did you get to test that out? I'm looking at needing a similar setup and finding it hard to see if it's possible.

[@TurboModifiedS4]

Beau McMahon I haven’t tested this out, but I found that it is possible and works fine. There’s another video of a guy that used a switch to connect 12 Google wifi pucks to one puck used as a base station. So I think it would work fine for my scenario.

[@ckkoh1912]

Can I do the opposite? Connect switch to the modem first, and google WiFi to one of the switch port?

[@landonbaileytech]

Not with this switch. It has no routing intelligence

[@ckkoh1912]

Ok thanks

[@landonbaileytech]

no problem!

[@jaeseopark729]

Thanks for the video! what do the devices look on the Google Wifi app? Do they show up as individual items or do you just see the hub? Also, did you notice any difference in speed when your mac is connected directly to the access point vs via hub? Thank you!

[@landonbaileytech]

Yes they do all show up as individual devices. I didn't notice a difference with the speed and my mac connected different ways

[@HairBandDan]

Ok so my only question is do you run the Ethernet cable from you modem to google mesh then into switch or to switch then into google mesh ? Will they both work I’m having trouble hooking back up my wyze cameras I’m getting a switch now just seeing if I do it right?

[@landonbaileytech]

It's shown in the video :)

[@irsluna]

is it possible to add a switch to a second/third google wifi point when this one is already connected thru ethernet as well?

[@landonbaileytech]

I don't have one to test out, so I can't say for sure yes or no.

[@ToneDeth.]

Lol what the hell. You have a tech channel too? I was trying to fix my Nintendo Switch Nat setting and stupid Google WIFI is a pain. Any idea how to get a DMZ setting on Google Wifi?

[@landonbaileytech]

no this is a different me. the guitar guy just has the same name and looks the same! I haven't looked into the DMZ stuff

[@ToneDeth.]

@@landonbaileytech wow strange. you look and sound the same but are different. maybe AI Lando. anyway, if you figure out how to change NAT type for online gaming when google wifi is the only router in use, let me know. so far it seems impossible. like trying to pronounce EART. maybe its like eert. like neil peart. or was he neil part?

[@ToneDeth.]

Hello computer nerd Landon and definitely not the guitar nerd Landon. Just an update, it was never the google wifi causing the NAT issue and preventing me from playing online games. My ISP uses CGNAT. Once I called them to opt out of that my NAT rating shot to A. I am now crushing people in Mario Kart again. Downside is that google confirmed that their wifi can’t do DMZ or any of that stuff

[@7eamGhast]

HELP PLEASE: Has anyone figured out why Google Fiber HUB to Main Nest Wifi to Gigabit Switch. Nothing recognizes the Gigabit switch, says something about no IP configured? it's supposed to be an unmanaged switch though (I'm using terms that I see, I don't know anything about computers.). Then when I try to go hardwire with the one Ethernet port to the Xbox: (Fiber Hub>Main Google WiFi Nest>Hardwire w/ 1 ETH Port>Xbox) The Xbox does not recognize the ethernet point as being valid, it only picks up on the WiFi.

[@landonbaileytech]

hopefully someone has the answer

[@azintrepid1]

Thank you so much!! Your modem looks impressive. What kind is it? Do different modems work better than others? My modem is an Arris surfboard cable modem. Rarely do I get the advertised speed that I should get from the cable company.

[@landonbaileytech]

You're welcome! I'm not sure about the brand of modem

[@OlawaleOlubode]

Will the google Wifi work if plugged directly into the raycore cpe fiber switch?

[@landonbaileytech]

I don't know! I haven't heard of that

[@axllebeer]

You can actually use both of those Ethernet ports if you are hooking into a 2nd or more point in the meshed system but that said…. I’ve been using one of mine to extent to older Ethernet only pcs for some LAN Half-Life gaming from the main point in another part of the house. I’m getting that switch right now because I was about to eBay an additional Wi-Fi point to add more Ethernet to my basement. Your way of getting those ports into my basement is far more affordable. Thanks for the tip!

[@landonbaileytech]

Thanks for sharing! 👍🎸

[@nathanle8058]

Im so confused with the netgear. Do you just plug in the google fiber into it then all of the others that are connected to the netgear are connected to the google fiber?

[@landonbaileytech]

I don't know what you mean by Google fiber. The switch provides an ethernet connection to the main Google access point.

[@ronaldoztorres]

Thank you. Can I still steam content from my phone to my TV wirelessly if I have it (the TV) connected to the Netgear switch via Ethernet cable?

[@landonbaileytech]

I can’t say for sure, but as long as it’s all on the same local network, that should probably be ok

[@LBYINCHINA]

Can I connect all 3 mesh units to a switch (via RJ45) and then the switch uplink port connects to the router's LAN then router's WAN to Modem?

[@landonbaileytech]

I'm not sure. Can you describe what you're trying to achieve? Like how do you want to use each access point. I believe one access point must be hardwired to your modem, then you're free to do whatever you want beyond that. But I haven’t tried every config

[@LBYINCHINA]

@@landonbaileytech What I want to do is take advantage of the speed of hardwiring ethernet. After short research looks like I will have to set a unit as the main unit and connect the satellite units either wirelessly or to the LAN ports of the main units, however, if the main unit is limited to 2 Ethernet ports (like google's case) I can use a switch to expand main unit's LAN and plug all satellites to the switch. My original thought is I can eliminate masterslave units config and treats all 3 units as satellites (i.e. hook all 3 units' WAN port to the switch, then switch uplink port to a wifi router's LAN, then router's WAN to cable modem), but looks like doing that will lose the mesh feature (it won't hand over devices from one unit to another seamlessly). That's something I wanted to confirm with you. Thank you so much.

[@landonbaileytech]

ya you always need a main unit otherwise you lose the mesh feature.

[@LBYINCHINA]

@@landonbaileytech Thank you. I can't wait to see some affordable mesh coming with 2.5G or even 10G WAN+LAN

[@lmordin]

I like to have my Google wifi points wired in together as well. So that leaves me with no ethernet ports. But this solves my problem

[@landonbaileytech]

glad to help! cheers

[@GolfTom]

Can you add a switch to one of the mesh points?

[@landonbaileytech]

I've never tried

[@tubecoatue]

Very helpful. Thanks very much.

[@landonbaileytech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@landonbaileytech]

Have you used Google's Wifi? NETGEAR (GS308) geni.us/Netgear8Port Google Wifi: geni.us/GoogleAc1200 Google Nest: geni.us/GoogleAc2200

[@raymondbernhardt7617]

Will this work with mesh points?

[@landonbaileytech]

I haven't tried

[@raymondbernhardt7617]

I just did, and it works well.

[@ZleuXkj]

Hey, why are you getting different speeds at the end?

[@landonbaileytech]

WiFi vs Ethernet cable

[@evilmoonface242]

Very nice this is what I would like to do!

[@benpaynter]

Interesting video, thanks for posting

[@landonbaileytech]

Thanks for watching

[@Elaneon]

If I connect the switch to the mesh wifi, and then I connected my PC to the switch, is there any chance of double NAT? Or not?

[@landonbaileytech]

I have no idea :)

[@jannoskibroskii2650]

so you wired your sons pc from the top floor to basement? couldnt you just wire your sons pc to the other google extender?

[@landonbaileytech]

I did both. I have more than 1 son!

[@GalaxyNexus1]

Any suggestions on a fast, durable 25ft ethernet cable?

[@landonbaileytech]

I just got whatever looked like a good deal on Amazon. :) I don’t have any brand preferences for Ethernet cabling

[@MrSickplayer69]

But type¿ cat4¿

[@jessegaspar911]

What Ethernet cable did you use? Cat6?

[@landonbaileytech]

yes

[@jessegaspar911]

Thanks

[@aidgarratt]

Hi. Thanks for the uploading the stream. I am going to get some NAS tech when the new Synology 720+ is available. However I am debating how to do this and wondered if you had any thoughts. Currently I have router => google wifi mesh. I am trying to work out whether to move to option 1 or option 2. Option 1 being router => google wifi mesh => (smart) switch. OR Option 2, router =>(smart) switch => google wifi mesh. My NAS would be hanging off the Switch with either setup. Can you think of benefits or disadvantages of either way?

[@eddiegriffin4123]

Has anyone noticed degraded hardwired speeds? I will be using the mesh set-up will all of them hardwired.

[@CheWey86]

I've had the 3-point google wifi system (1st gen) for over 2 years.. I definitely noticed slower speeds over time and some devices dropping connection during "Prime hour/peak days" so to speak. I ended up finally adding a 5 port switch and hardwiring all 3 of my Google wifi puks. Internet modem > WAN (globe) icon on main google point > 5port switch back to 2nd ethernet network port on main google point > 2 other google puks hardwired back to the 5port gigabyte switch and BAM. Max internet speeds on all 3 puks when using wifi.

[@Futureisbright123]

I made it the 100'th Like :-)

[@anthonytamburro7071]

If you disable your WiFi networks from your rogers router it will give you a increase on your google mesh router.

[@landonbaileytech]

I can’t say it will give you any performance increase. I have disabled the built-in wifi on the Rogers modem, and enabled bridge mode to allow a connection to the Google Wifi. As far as I know, you have to do that.

[@grantdavies7561]

Once you add the switch can you still use all the google WiFi app functions?

[@landonbaileytech]

ya nothing changes! :)

[@gjgcars]

Thank You!

[@landonbaileytech]

No problem

[@sushiltiwari7361]

what is your Internet Provider speed?

[@landonbaileytech]

hey there: 1Gbps down and 30Mbps up

[@rmsy6458]

thank you helped me out

[@landonbaileytech]

good stuff!

[@JohnDavis-ci5lx]

Seems backwards. To maximize functionality of the switch, seems like you would take the ethernet out of the modem straight into the switch, then put each everything else into the switch including each of your nests

[@landonbaileytech]

why?

[@arthurleon350]

I wish I had your internet power

[@landonbaileytech]

I’m fortunate for sure

[@kimberlyclayton-mcbee562]

What modem are you using?

[@landonbaileytech]

one of these: www.hitron-americas.com/product/coda-4582/

[@dancoursen3129]

Every time I talk with someone from Google Fiber, they always tell me that the upload and download speeds are symmetrical. Those are damn sure NOT symmetrical. wtf?

[@landonbaileytech]

I don't have Google Fiber, so that wouldn't apply to me

[@notureaveragemiss]

This is what I was afraid of :( looking at buying a modem and a router, now looks like I will need a switch as well. Oh well, looks like they are pretty cheap.

[@landonbaileytech]

my setup and config works great

[@Joseruiz-hp6qp]

Great video can you do the same switch set up with all mesh systems in the market or are they limited. Don’t see any tutorials like this one thank you

[@landonbaileytech]

I bought this one, that would be expensive! :)

[@zapprodd9382]

u rock

[@judys5767]

Still baffled! Google fiber needs to provide better customer support and not push their product then leave customers hanging. The google equipment in my home does not look like your equipment!!!!

[@landonbaileytech]

you probably have the 2nd gen

[@PhaultyCrelov]

Mice Urkle? 2:48

[@landonbaileytech]

My Circle. use the closed captioning :)

[@PhaultyCrelov]

@@landonbaileytech i.imgur.com/XXXzLNx.jpg

[@landonbaileytech]

oh clearly Mice Urkle. it's a new wired protocol

[@Letsgobrandon-h7w]

Net gear nighthawk sucked huge waist of money it work for a month Google wifi is awesome way better

[@cdismufasa]

Sub!