Google Nest WiFi | FAQs Answered | All Configurations Shown

[@landpet]

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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 🙃 🤪

[@wendyyang5061]

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

[@landpet]

Thank you for the feedback and subscribing!

[@willaworthy4181]

Awesome user friendly video!!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@juggernaut83]

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

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@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.

[@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

[@cheesesandwich1033]

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

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@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!

[@miguelmigkustomz9010]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnozanich5481]

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

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@billdeluca1293]

Best video on this, practical application!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@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

[@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!

[@naeiouce]

Love the crystal clear explanations! Quick question, I am rooting for option 3. This would be my setup: Main nest router > unmanaged switch > 4 nest routers (each nest router will be hardwired to each TV’s. Kindly advise if this setup works before I make a purchase. Thank you!

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes that will work if I understand correctly. Modem to nest wifi router to unmanaged switch to 4 nest wifi routers. Assuming you have four TV's then you go from each of those 4 nest wifi routers to each subsequent TV.

[@naeiouce]

Correct! I may need to install a total of 5 nest routers and 4 nest points. Thank you.

[@landpet]

@@naeiouce I don't know if you can install that many. Nest wifi recommends using a maximum of 5 devices. So using 9 might not be a good idea. Read more here: support.google.com/wifi/answer/7182840?hl=en

[@MegaZiggo]

@@landpet, I have 8 points and 1 router and it works fine. 2 in the basement, 1 in the detached shop, 1 in the garage, 1 up stairs, 3 on the main floor and one router. One question I do have is if, as in option 3, one were to connect two routers via ethernet, you wouldn't have to have 2 separate WiFi mesh SSIDs? Are you saying the second router effectively becomes a repeater with the same SSID as the main router or would they conflict with each other? Also, how would you determine which WiFi points would connect to which router? Thanks for the excellent explanation...

[@landpet]

@@MegaZiggo Wow, that's a lot of devices. Glad it works out well. Yes with option #3, the 2nd router becomes the point. The main router is the one that's connected to your modem, any other router you connect essentially acts like a point, except with better speeds because of the ethernet connection. All of this is handled automatically by the mesh system. Yes, it's still one SSID and all of them together are still one mesh wifi system.

[@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!

[@TripasGarage]

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

[@landpet]

You’re welcome!

[@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!

[@luisflores9501]

I just set up my Google Wi-Fi today and the two questions I had turned out to be legitimate. 1. You need internet mobile carrier service during the installation. It wouldn't work until I was on a carrier network. 2. I had a new access point for internet wifi so all my devices had to be reconnected to this . Took 30 minutes after failing 2 times switch to a carrier service network then wala n my speeds are now easily 5 times faster amazing

[@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!

[@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

[@anthonyganness5943]

What if it’s a router and modem are built in to together will it still work?

[@landpet]

Yes, just need to disable the router portion of the modem or put it in "bridge" mode which essentially disables it.

[@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.

[@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!

[@iPheek]

This explained all my questions! Thanks! One more question. I have a 2 story house. Would you place all the google WiFi’s mesh on the second floor or would you place 2 on the second floor and 1 in the first floor?

[@landpet]

One on each floor

[@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 ( - ).

[@Maverik259]

Followed this exactly but my best WiFi mesh point won’t connect via Ethernet to my switch. Any thoughts would be appreciated.

[@landpet]

Can you elaborate? The nest wifi point doesn't have ethernet. Can you tell me all the devices you are using? Do you have another router?

[@praneethpragallapati4983]

Beautiful video. Well explained. I have a question though. Can I attach the modem to a switch, then then run three cables for three of my WIFI MESH routers? If so, all the speeds would be the same for all the routers?

[@landpet]

Thanks! Modem needs to go to a router first. Then router goes to a switch. Then run two ethernet cables to your other two routers from the switch. All the speeds will be the same in this case.

[@praneethpragallapati4983]

@@landpet Thank you. Can I use my old router for the first Modem to router connection and the main Mesh routers connected to the switch in the center of the house? This is because my Switch setup is at a place where we hardly spend time and I want the main routers to be at the main areas of the house. Does a cheap router to Switch compromise the speed. Should I also invest on a good router purely for connecting modem to router to switch?

[@landpet]

@@praneethpragallapati4983 I understand what you're saying but it doesn't really work that way. At that point, you're going to be creating two separate networks. You want to stick to one mesh wifi system, you would hook up your nest wifi router to your modem and go from there. I would not use your old router.

[@3cap97]

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

[@landpet]

Thank you!

[@serena88dan]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful!

[@willbarger2233]

Hi, my modem has a built in router which is connected to a switch for my wired connections. The router wifi is off. To get the best out of my Google mesh set up should I connect the Google router to the modem and then to the switch so all wired connections come from the switch, not the modem/ router?

[@danny51577]

Subscribed. Thanks man, great explanations. Only question I have is, does the best router still connect to the Google cloud in this scenario? Allowing your data to be accessed?

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes if you enable it assuming we’re talking about the same thing. There are a few options to share your data with the cloud, one of them is necessary to find out which devices are connected.

[@danny51577]

I'm not the most knowledgeable, so may be saying it wrong. Im mostly talking about browsing history, etc, that would be used or sold. Im working on a home hub decision at same time as possibly a home network. Was looking at hubitat due to local control, but still debating on whether to go the wifi, zwave, or zigbee path

[@landpet]

@@danny51577 If you don't want browsing history going anywhere, you need something like a vpn; expressvpn is a popular brand among others. As far as home automation, there are lots of smart home devices that don't require a hub, that's what I personally prefer. If you did want a hub, the eero 6 and eero Pro 6 mesh wifi's have a zigbee smart home hub built-in to the router itself.

[@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!

[@lazionale1983]

A very simple and good explanation! Well Done!

[@landpet]

Thanks!

[@lunddennis]

Your video is basicly one of the only ones, showing that you can connect hardware (bridge, streaming devices ect) to the secondary router, when also using this as a wifi point. When using the ethernet out to a device, (on the router-point) will the wireless part still work ?

[@landpet]

Yes, the secondary router acting as a point will work wirelessly and wired.

[@wesrobinson7366]

You did a great job, former network engineer here. I was curious about the number of ports and using a wired backhaul. Could not get the details on the specs. Thank you for the help and funny as I am moving from the same ASUS router as I have issues with it not being consistent.

[@landpet]

Thanks, I appreciate that especially coming from a network engineer! Yeah it was time to upgrade for me as well.

[@wesrobinson7366]

@@landpet I put in the Nest Wifi and since have had zero loss on my nest cams. With the ASUS I had constant drop issues, those routers are just not reliable. Hope you are enjoying your set up too.

[@landpet]

I'm glad it worked out! Thanks for the update!

[@cristdudu]

Hey, thanks for the thorough explanations. I'm thinking about getting a second Google router to strengthen my home signal but i can't run a cable between the two Google routers. What i can do is run a cable from my modem to each of the wi fi routers. Will they still be able to work as one network? Thanks again and keep it up!

[@landpet]

No worries. One nest wifi router (which would become the main router) would connect to your modem and from there, everything else would have to connect to that main router. So basically either through a switch or directly but alll the other nest wifi routers or points would have to go through the main router. So to answer your question, no, if you want one network.

[@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!

[@mkaczmarski]

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

[@landpet]

Happy to help

[@StephenParry]

Super helpful video - quick question: Just say I buy an extra Nest Router and pop that in a different room - is it possible to have that extra Nest Router as Wifi access point but also use the ethernet point to connect say a NAS storage?

[@landpet]

Thanks! To answer your question: Yes, if you buy an extra Nest Router, once you add it to your existing Nest Router, the extra Nest Router will act as a Nest Point hence giving WiFi access to devices. It will also let you use one of the two ethernet ports (the one with the arrows, not the globe) to connect any device, so yes you can connect your NAS to that ethernet port and your NAS will show up on the network. If you want more ethernet ports, feel free to connect a switch to that port instead and connect your NAS and any other device to the switch.

[@cindyventura682]

Hello thank u for the video ... question if i buy the modem on the video and the nest wifi will I have wifi ??? I'm wanting to disconnect my services with spectrum price continues to get higher

[@landpet]

No problem. Short answer: you will not have internet access without your ISP (in your case Spectrum). I know what you mean with the prices going up, I’m also on Spectrum. You can call them and talk to the retention department, sometimes they lower the prices. Long answer: in today’s society, the word WiFi is often misused, people typically think WiFi means having internet access which in its true technical term is false. Having WiFi means your device has access to the local network (meaning it connects to the mesh WiFi or the router). That means even without internet access, your devices can connect to WiFi and talk to each other. Meaning even if your internet goes down, you can still print something to your network printer because they’re on the same network. Now if that router or mesh network is connected to a modem that is getting service from an Internet Service Provider (ISP), then connecting to WiFi will let you access the internet. Bottom line: this thing only expands your WiFi coverage but you still need an activated modem to get internet access which for most of us costs money monthly.

[@igonzalez0]

2024 here!! Great explanation, thank you

[@colinoverweg]

Thanks for the video - quick Question! I'm trying to add a 2nd "nest router" as a point to extend wifi wirelessly; however, when I add the 2nd router to the Home App, it doesn't give me an option to add it as a point and tried to create a new SSID... Any ideas how I can get my 2nd router to act as a point within the same network? THANK YOU! ☺ (I already factory rest the router)

[@landpet]

No problem! It's been a while since I've set this up but it should be the same way where you add it in the Google home app and select the home, it should add it as a point or at least give the option for it. Heres a link: support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548301?hl=en#zippy=%2Cset-up-your-nest-wifi-pro-router Btw, just as a heads up the nest wifi and nest wifi pro are not compatible with each other. If that's what you're setting up, then they cannot be on the same network.

[@megamegamind6793]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was clear! 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.

[@sharonhalter-day3334]

I noticed that you have a link for a 16 port switch. Do you recommend a smaller one? I only need one additional port. I noticed that if I click on the ones with 8, it is about the same price as the 16 ... plus it has too many ports anyway. Thanks 😊.

[@landpet]

Yes, feel free to get the size you need.

[@ebawebaw]

Very good explained, thanks a lot

[@landpet]

You are welcome

[@cl88888]

14:15 time - that's what I have setup. If you don't mind... please run speed test wireless from the 2nd wired point and see if you get full speed just like the 1st router. Unfortunately, I don't get full wireless speed on the 2nd wired point - seems like connecting 2nd point with wire doesn't help improving wireless speed coming from 2nd point. Thanks!

[@landpet]

If you are using two google nest WiFi routers where the second one is acting as a point, assuming you have them connected correctly, you should get full speeds on either one. Modem connects to nest WiFi router (globe port). Then from the nest WiFi router left and right arrow (caret) ports goes to the 2nd nest WiFi router acting as a point (globe port)

[@cl88888]

@@landpet yupe that's what i have setup... modem > main nest wifi via globe port > gigabit switch via arrow port > cat5e patch panel > secondary nest wifi via globe port. i know that secondary nest wifi receives full speed from the incoming cat6 cable and i even tried connecting my laptop directly to secondary nest wifi via its arrow port

[@sc3421]

This video has only left me with one question - How many Mesh Wi-Fi routers could I hard wire up?

[@landpet]

With Google, they recommend no more than 5

[@justinyb90]

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

[@landpet]

Glad it was useful!

[@ektalin]

Very detailed explanation!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@gorecr]

Awesome video. With option 4 when you mentioned still being able to connect devices wired to the second router that is connected wirelessly to the main router. Is it safe to say that the speeds would be faster that way compared to just connecting to it wirelessly?

[@landpet]

Yes it will give you the best possible speeds of that wireless second router.

[@daishi15]

you were very clear and thorough. I thank you for this.

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@chanhomoon1266]

Thanks for your great video!! I have one question. I connected 2 nest routers wirely and whenever i go to the google home app and set them up, my second router connected wirelesly(it recognize as a nest point) if i use second nest router wirely, can i just not set up the mesh network from google home app?? Just plug lan cable from main router to second router?? Thats it?? Thanks

[@landpet]

No problem. Yes you can just plug in your second nest to your main nest router via Ethernet, there’s nothing you need to change in the Google home app. It will recognize it automatically. The second typically shows up as a point because only the main one acts as the router.

[@anthonyganness5943]

If I get the google Wifi and google nest WiFi and my modem only has one port (wan) how do I connect both to have one whole system? Please reply

[@landpet]

Connect the nest wifi router (globe port) to the WAN port of your modem. On the Google Home App (or Google Wifi app), follow the instructions to setup a new network. After it's setup, add the Google Wifi Router (again from the Google Home App or the Google Wifi app), you have the option to connect it wirelessly or through an ethernet cable to the main Nest Wifi router. Hope this helps. Here's more info here: support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548099?hl=en#zippy=%2Cnest-wifi-router-with-or-without-nest-wifi-points%2Ci-want-to-add-google-wifi-points-to-an-existing-nest-wifi-network

[@ugabrew]

Great video! In option #4 (2 Nest routers in wireless mesh / without wireless backhaul), can you use both of the ethernet ports on the 2nd router to connect devices, or the just one port with the arrows? I'm wondering what happens to the port with the globe in this setup.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Just one port, the one with the arrows, the other one is dedicated for receiving an internet connection via ethernet (option #3)

[@ugabrew]

@@landpet Interesting. I think on my old Google Wifi, both of the ports would would work to wire up a computer or printer, etc. It's unfortunate that they messed with that on the Nest Wifi... removing them entirely if you go with the access points instead of the router, and dedicating one to only working to receive internet.

[@landpet]

@@ugabrew Yup

[@ClementSterk]

Very helpful video! I'm really considering a Google Nest mesh option. I'm currently using the ASUS AiMesh system (wired backhaul setup) and I'm not at all satisfied with the seamless hand-off. The ultimate test for seamless hand-off is with video chats (FaceTime and Skype is what I use). I start a call with someone outside of my home network and simply walk to the various access points (I have 3) forcing the mesh system to do its seamless hand-off. In general, my android devices appear to hand-off seamlessly most of the time (0, 1 or 2 second pause is acceptable and what I will deem as seamless :) ). However there are still occasions when it does not hand off properly (FaceTime or Skype will notify you that the connection is lost and it tries to reconnect for 10-20 seconds - sometimes the call simply drops). I also have an iPad mini 3 and an iPhone 7 plus. The iphones struggle a lot more. Specifically the iPad mini 3 (which unfortunately is the one we use most for FaceTime). iPad mini 3 isn't on the latest iOS (they no longer support this device), so perhaps they've added better hand-off support in the newer OS. In my opinion, what I describe above is unacceptable and grounds for tossing out the AiMesh solution. BUT, before I do so, I wonder if what I describe above is what all mesh systems will suffer from (partly because there is only so much a mesh system can do if the wireless device refuses to drop the connection with the weaker access point). In this particular case, AiMesh's solution is to force a disconnect with the wifi device - and this I believe is where most of the seamless issue occurs, because now the wireless device lost it's connection and must go through the reconnect procedure. So my question for you! Would you be able to do a similar test (FaceTime on your iPad and Skype on an android device) and walk back and forth to the access points (several times within the same call) and report back! thanks!

[@landpet]

Thank you! Excellent question. I have an older iPad Air but I do believe it's on the latest iOS. I can do a test and get back to you. That would be an excellent test. On another note, I have used Google Duo on my Pixel 4 XL and that does work fine between rooms. I use it often and always walk around, didn't even expect it to hiccup.

[@landpet]

Just tested FaceTime on my iPad Air, there's no lag whatsoever. Went several times from room to other room. Same goes for Google Duo.

[@landpet]

I'm on ethernet backhaul, have a nice fast connection.

[@YoungSterks2020]

@@landpet Nice to hear that. Thanks for checking and the quick response!

[@landpet]

@@YoungSterks2020 No problem!

[@seanstevenson7533]

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

[@landpet]

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

[@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.

[@williamdobbler220]

Wonderful video. I have a 1400 sq ft ranch home and crappy wi-fi from an old router that is 15 years old or more. The house is actual rooms with some walls separating dining room and living room, and the hallway down to bedrooms and not open floor plan like all the new homes are now. Do you think it would be best to put modem in central location and connect 1 google nest router there, then run a long ethernet cable from the router to my laptop in the dining room/office space? I use more wired connection than ethernet but do use wi-fi here and there and to stream some. Thank you

[@landpet]

Thanks! I'm obviously late to this response but better late than never :) Yes centrally located is always preferred however if you're looking for performance/price, I would check out the TP-Link Deco XE75. They actually have fairly good performance on wireless backhaul. You can still connect via ethernet to the secondary node even if the secondary node is wirelessly connected to the main router.

[@pikachusolu1606]

Thanks so much! I have one question brother, I have cat5e ports on walls in my house so can i use cat 6 ethernet cable or will it create problem?

[@landpet]

No problem! Yes cat6 is backwards compatible. It’s completely fine to mix and match cat6 with cat5e. They both support gigabit.

[@jdouglas996]

Great video. Amazing actually. Better than google team. 😂 this may be a dumb question but how do you set up the second router in a different room when attached to the 1st router? (Option 3 essentially). If they stay in the same room (both routers) is that beneficial at all?

[@landpet]

Thanks! It's a great question, when I say option 3 (wired or ethernet backhaul), what I'm referring to is if you have ethernet running throughout your home. So basically the router is in one room and you have an ethernet cable (running through the attic or through the walls or in plain sight) to 2 or 3 rooms away for instance then you have a strong signal throughout your home wherever you're going. Now that's not always possible or convenient, therefore the wireless backhaul option is the most convenient but there will be a performance hit on the secondary nodes because this is a dual band system. If you don't want as much of a performance hit, that's where the more expensive mesh systems come into play. It's not recommended to have 2 of the routers (one acting as a router and the other acting as a point) in the same room. They will interfere with each other.

[@An2nyLake1]

this was awsome! thanks for such a clear explanation!

[@landpet]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Caroline-nx7ew]

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

[@landpet]

You’re welcome!

[@ThePnathanael08]

Thank you so much for taking the time to break down Nest WiFi. However, I had one question. Can I connect two Nest routers to the same network switch? The way my house setup, I won’t be able to run another Ethernet cable from the back of the 2nd Nest WiFi to the 3rd one.

[@landpet]

Yes you can hookup two Nest routers to the same ethernet however there needs to be one nest router directly connected to the modem. In your situtation: Modem -> Nest Router -> Switch -> Anything you want (2 more nest routers or another switch) In a general situation Modem -> Nest Router -> Anything you want (switch, nest router, computer, xbox, etc.) -> Anything you want (switch, nest router, computer, xbox, etc.)

[@yimingzhao3118]

For option 4, my app never find the wireless nest router....Do we need to do any other configuration for it?

[@landpet]

Have you tried using it before? If so, you need to reset it. Hold the bottom gray button for 10 seconds to do a factory reset (holding for 15 seconds or longer cancels the factory reset). Then go to your Google Home App or Google Wifi app and try again. Make sure it's also not too far away.

[@siddharthjayaswal]

Can you clarify how i make any of these setups work if I have an eisting AC router from my ISP. Do I need to disable it? how do I do that?

[@landpet]

It's recommended to disable your existing router if it's a router/modem combo meaning if it's one device. If you have a separate modem and separate router from your ISP, you would just return your router to your ISP and connect the nest wifi router directly to the modem. If it's a modem/router combo, there's typically an ip address you can type in the browser to take it to the settings. If there's a disable router option, then that would be it otherwise sometimes it falls under bridge mode. Look for a bridge mode which basically disables the router. Hope this helps.

[@Musafeer360]

Thank you for your wonderful and useful information ℹ️. Warm regards.

[@landpet]

no problem, glad it helped!

[@cclarkson24]

My problem is I have weak internet upstairs. My main router is down stairs. Do you suggest 2 points or one point for my upstairs. Router in basement, 1 point on main floor and one point upstairs? Or just router downstairs and one point upstairs?

[@landpet]

You need at least one on each floor

[@s_koalabear7129]

You definitely get a 5 + 1 stars from me. This is so thorough and gives so many different scenarios and options for me. I just got 2 pack Nest routers. I will try to connect the primary one to the 2nd one with an ethernet cable as suggested by you. I want to try putting the primary router in the middle of the house, which will be 30 feet from the modem so hopefully this is not too far from it. I do have a back unit that I want to connect wifi connection to the router. I only have a 1250 sqft for the main house and back unit is only about 15' away from the main residence so hopefully a wifi connection will provide enough strength and speed for the back unit. Your video didn't really mention the distance by feet so I couldn't figure out if the connections will be okay within a certain perimeter... What do you think? Thank you very much for the video! Love to hear from you.

[@landpet]

Thanks! Option #3 is the best possible option and yes it's ok to put the router 30 feet from the modem because it's connected through ethernet. Obviously the farther you go the weaker the signal will be but 15' away seems fine, there will be some loss from the walls but it should be ok. If all else fails, you can get another Nest Wifi Point or Router and just connect to the other router via wireless.

[@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!

[@ghulammuradi6651]

Hi , would you have a video on how to set up the second Google nest wifi router as a wireless point, just like the Google add on point? I have already sat up one Google nest wifi router as the primary but not sure how to set up the second one? Cheers

[@landpet]

You would just add it in the Google home app, it should guide you on what to do. Just power it on and follow the setup procedure on the Google home app.

[@iaintdude]

When going from nest router to nest router with the ethernet does it matter which port you plug into?

[@landpet]

Yes it matters. From the main nest router you go from the port with arrows to the port with the globe on the secondary nest router (acting as a point), repeat this pattern for anymore nest routers.

[@masonmason3486]

This was super helpful!! Thanks!!

[@landpet]

No problem!

[@saurabhchougule9483]

Can you have two nest WIFI routers connected with each other via Ethernet and add wifi points on each ? Like 2 Nest WIFI Routers and 3 Nest WIFI points. My question is those 3 Nest WIFI Points connects to the main Nest WIFI Router(A) or the closest Nest WIFI Router (B) ?

[@landpet]

Yes you can use up to 5 nest devices according to Google. The points will try to connect to the closest node generally speaking unless the main router is well within reach.

[@1715miguel]

Do u know if u can setup a nest wifi router as access point? And if in access point mode will the access points be able to connect

[@landpet]

I can't remember if you can or can't

[@sethmisaelhernandez5902]

Thank you Landpet.

[@landpet]

You're welcome!

[@macadamianuts6363]

Thanks you so many information here that you could call it a treasure trove of information. I have a question though. My house has very thick cement walls so tried using 6 google wifi routers and learned that you cant connect all of the in the router and expect them to all communicate instead they all created each ssid. So what im planning is router to google wifi to switch then connect all 5 google wifi to the switch. Would that communicate ?

[@landpet]

Thanks! You can connect modem to google WiFi router to switch then to all google WiFi’s

[@jeff_9074]

Using three mesh devices, does it always need to go to one device and out to a switch for the other two? Or is there a way to connect the modem to a switch first and have all three mesh devices connected to the switch?

[@landpet]

Modem needs to go to a router first. Then from router to switch, from there everything can connect to the switch.

[@jeff_9074]

@@landpet Thank you.

[@chogno98]

What if the modem provided by the ISP already has a router function built into it? Does the modem/router need to be set to Bridge mode?

[@landpet]

Yes, bridge mode disables that router.

[@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.

[@keithypang]

Awesom video. Thank you. I do have one question though. Can you add one more Nest router? So 3 in total. In theory I guess it’s possible

[@landpet]

Thanks! Yes you can, Google recommends maxing out at 5 from what I remember.

[@Colduck42]

I wanna know can u move certain devices to each point or goggle just choose the points..I have to Google cams an indoor and outdoor and it's right by my second port and it's just giving me an ok connection ..shouldn't it be great

[@landpet]

it automatically chooses

[@vatevor]

Is it a bad idea if I use the same ssid and Password for my mesh network as the isp's router?

[@landpet]

I picked my own just as a heads up but I don't see an issue keeping it assuming no one has that info.

[@vatevor]

@@landpet nah I don't mean in terms of security but more on the connection. So my ISP router also has wifi and im planning to use 3 of these and the isp's given router with the same ssid. I was wondering if it would make the phone get confused as to connecting to the isp router or the google mesh network

[@landpet]

​@@vatevor You can't have two different routers with the same SSID and password. You either need to put your ISP router in bridge mode or disable it and just go with the full Google setup or keep your ISP router and get the Google router another SSID which will create 2 different networks. I usually recommend having one network.

[@apple0576]

Very nice video. Small question. Can I connect a net gear router to the main google router ??

[@landpet]

Thanks. Technically you can but it's not going to be on the same network and it's going to cause other issues. So the general answer is no, it's not designed to work that way.

[@Schwooper]

Thanks for the content! I have 5 points (3 older google nest + 2 2nd gen) and one google router. WiFi works fine throughout house. I do have Ethernet cables I could connect. Can I do modem>google router>unmanaged switch and connect 2-3 Ethernet cables into switch? Or do I need another google router? Would WiFi get faster bc network isn’t as bogged down? Thank you!

[@landpet]

Yes you can do that. WiFi may get a bit faster in theory since there’s less stuff on it but it really depends how much those devices were using.

[@amitmaisuria5752]

This was a really helpful video, thank you. Apologies if this has already been asked in the c450 comments but my ISP (Sky TV, similar to Tivo) provide a modem and router in one. I've read that Google Nest WiFi causes problems with the Sky devices (Sky Q boxes) and isn't really compatible, have to keep resetting etc. Have u also heard this, if so is there a way to resolve it, for example, enable bridging mode and has it been tested?

[@landpet]

Thanks! I’m not familiar with Sky TV. Putting the modem/router in bridge mode should resolve your issue. I will say there is an alternative with a different mesh system like the asus xd4, Netgear Orbi rbk752 and I beeline the tp link Deco x60 where it allows you to run the mesh itself in access point mode. Essentially you don’t have to change any options on your modem router combo, rather you change the mesh system to run in AP mode which basically expands tour network WiFi coverage.

[@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.

[@chrispasion4147]

Great video. I currently have 5 Airport Extremes wired together for several years now, and this is EXACTLY what I want to do with Google Nest WiFi routers but maybe I can get away with 3 Google Nest WiFi routers hardwired because of the technology improvements from 2013 to 2020! My question is, are your hardwired Ethernet corrections to devices (laptop/computer/AppleTV 4K) slower than WiFi as so may people have complained about with Google Nest WiFi? I’ve read issues with hardwired Ethernet connections from even gigabit switches. Have you experienced slow Ethernet connections?

[@landpet]

Thanks, yes three hardwired would be good. I haven't experienced that personally.

[@rfnagle]

What if your ISP modem has a router built in? Dou you have to disable the router functions?

[@landpet]

Yes to keep it one network

[@triciatalerico4284]

Great video! Quick question - do you have to create a NEW Wifi network name when setting up the Google Nest WiFi Router? We have a network name that’s been assigned through Spectrum, and the Google router has asked me for a network name - not sure if I’m supposed to create a new network name or type in the same one that’s been assigned through Spectrum. Thanks!!

[@landpet]

Thanks! It's up to you, you can create a new one (I did). When you create a new one, you have to go to all your wireless devices and reconnect them to your new SSID (network name). If your have a modem/router combo, make sure that router is disabled or set to bridge mode.

[@RealStevenBanks]

Pure Excellence. Thank You sir.

[@landpet]

Thank you!

[@saviokad]

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

[@landpet]

thanks!

[@danielkwood]

Thanks for the great video! I have a question...(and sorry for the long message but if you do read all of this then thank you very much!). With option 4 (secondary Nest WiFi router connected wirelessly), can the secondary router connect to another Nest WiFi point or will it only connect to a Nest WiFi router? Basically, I only have one internet connection point in the house where the primary Nest WiFi router is, then a Nest Point in one room, and another Nest Point in another room on the other side of the house where the TV is. My TV annoyingly keeps repeatedly connecting to the primary router all the way over on the other side of the house with a weak signal and slow speeds even though there are two stronger/faster Nest Points closer to the TV. I want to use a secondary Nest router that I'm yet to purchase (wirelessly connected to the mesh network) to connect to the TV with ethernet so the TV is forced to use that connection. I'm worried the distance between the primary and secondary router will be too far so I'm hoping the secondary router can connect to one of the points in between.

[@landpet]

No problem! So the secondary nest wifi router will try to connect to the main nest wifi router but if it's too far, then it will try to connect to the nest wifi point, do keep in mind there will be dramatic speed loss at this point because there are multiple wireless "hops" between the nest devices by the time it gets to your TV.

[@danielkwood]

@@landpet Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. Your answer was very helpful. I don’t think there will be too much loss in speed because when the TV does actually connect to the closest point (before switching back to the point furthest away), the speed has only dropped by 2 or 3 mbps (much better than when it connects to the primary router in the other room). I’ll get another router and connect via Ethernet and see how it goes. Thanks again!