THIS Fixed my Wi-Fi Issues!

I've been struggling with wifi issues in my home for YEARS. Here's how I fixed it. Hopefully my story can help some of you fix your issues too!
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[@jakubhrk2706]

As an AT&T tech, have to say you made a great choice. Coverage is the single biggest issue we face. Putting your providers modem to bridge mode/passthrough and using mesh system will definitely benefit you. If accessing the modem is tricky or intimidating for you, just give a call to your provider and ask them to set up bridge mode. Tech supports reps are trained on this within the first month of getting the job, so 99% of the times you will have it done with them in 5 minutes.

[@OfficialDeathScythe]

I was about to comment this actually. I have an xfinity router in bridged mode connected to a google wifi router, def the way to go.

[@moshahid8688]

can i ask will bridge mode matter if the main routers wifi radio is turned off, i ask because i can use internet router ports while using the google mesh or is bridge better, ive been having shite speeds and ive heard its cause of dynamic ips on pure fibre lines not the copper the proper stuff, so i got a static ip and ive already seen an improvement not sure how but it is a thing

[@oliverp7375]

@@moshahid8688 no you need to put it into bridge mode or you can get a thing called double NAT which can mess up devices in your home. If you put the router into bridge mode the ports on the back of the router still work

[@JoaquinDagou]

You didn’t need to buy another modem but as a fellow tech guy I understand the urge! I’ve been doing this for years now but with my ISP’s router. I logged into their router and turned off the Wi-Fi. Also your speed is probably really fast bc the your mesh system is using 80mhz channels instead of 40mhz (which could be a good thing or bad thing depending on how much other wifi signals your current system can pick up). And yes the added wifi signal from the combo modem will cause interference!

[@DragginThaWagon]

So if i have a modem and router i log into the modem and disable the wifi through there and just pull from the routers signal?

[@JoaquinDagou]

@@DragginThaWagon that is correct! The hardest part would be finding the login to the router. Once’s logged in, just navigate to your wifi settings and disable the wifi providing that you have your own WiFi system! If more ppl would do this, everyone’s wifi signal would improve especially in neighborhoods where the houses to next to each other!

[@AznUzer]

Yeah I was gonna comment the same thing. Any of those combo units would have the option to bridge (turning off the router). BUT it was a good idea anyways because most ISP-provided equipment is garbage and that CM1200 is better than anything they’d give.

[@Ortiane]

Sometime that's actually impossible to do. The newer modems (like with Spectrum) forces the wifi on with no way of turning it off at all, I'm guessing to allow their hotspot BS to work at the expense of their customers.

[@anup_saha_jk]

@@Ortiane Actually if you call in and say "hey I don't want spectrum wifi, just turn it off" they'll send a signal out to your modem to turn off onboard wifi. At least thats what I had to do before I moved and stopped being a spectrum customer. What sucks about most cable ISPs these days is they'll deny giving you certain higher speed plans unless you get their hardware despite your own hardware being better or on par, and the sales people aren't very much aware of how things work they're just there to read a script so I can't really blame the support/sales people much.

[@MikeR7313]

Man listen......you sounded so happy that it's fixed I was waiting to see a single tear of happiness.

[@joentell]

Ran an IT business for over 10 years when I was younger. The problem with the router built into most modems is not necessarily the WiFi, it's the DHCP. That is designed to automatically assign IP addresses to devices. With 2 routers, they can often interfere where an IP is assigned which is outside the range of the other. You can disable that and the WiFi on your modem/router and it should work the same as having a dedicated modem.

[@armandox7]

Lol for the first time I think i can actually say the "Average Consumer" title is on point. Knowing a few things about network I never got the ISP modems/ routers combo. Always had my own separate modem / router something the average consumer would never think about.

[@NK7YT]

For anyone owning one of these Modem/Router Combos: Make sure you use them in Bridge Mode. That essentially disables the WiFi functions of the modem. 9/10 times you can call your ISP and they'll do that for you. Then, just connect a router for WiFi (go the mesh route if your place is too big for a single router) and you should be good to go.

[@TimberWulfIsHere]

you can manually disable the wifi on the modem if you connect to the settings page before setting up the router

[@robertobarrios7096]

@@TimberWulfIsHerewhat if the modem is ont

[@samarycastro]

That must be SOO nice! I’m currently have issues with mine as well BUT it’s not so easily resolved like yours 😩😭 I live in an area where many companies aren’t even available. Such a struggle tbh. Good for you and your family 👏

[@SonniiTea]

This came at the perfect time. I've been having issues with our wifi signal for years now, we even have the 2nd gen google mesh wifi system and still our speeds are shit. I'll definitely take your advice here!

[@MG-pw7jp]

Just saw your ad for the Remarkable 2 tablet. I must say, loved the ad. Congrats bro. You are literally being asked by brands for ads now. 👍🏼

[@curteye22]

I actually did the same this week - upgraded from the Nest 5 mesh (previous gen). I spent hours and days working with tech support and couldn’t determine the source for my bandwidth issues. I even have 4 extenders in addition to the modem. Well, I finally gave up and purchased the Nest Wifi Pro 3 pack. Now, the internet is back in all its glory!

[@JunkionMarnot2005]

Yo man………SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HAPPY for you! That’s been an issue for soooo long. Can’t wait to see productivity boost up.

[@HazeTechHD]

TP-Link Deco XE75 have been GAME CHANGING for my house. Highly recommend that setup, too.

[@Infotokev]

Great content and delivery - thank you.

[@AlecRafs]

I've also had wifi issues from the router that Fios gave me. About a year ago I got a new ASUS router and replaced the one Fios gave me. About 2 months in, the speeds went from Gigabit to 20-80mbps at best. My ethernet directly from the modem was still getting gigabit speeds though! After a lot of issues and even getting a warranty replacement thinking it was the ASUS routers fault, I put the old router in and again I had great speeds with terrible coverage. MY SOLUTION: I connected the Fios router, turned off the WiFi on it and connected my ASUS router to the Fios router instead of the modem. My internet has never been better. I only wish Fios or ASUS support was smart enough to give me this solution because I got on the phone with both of them multiple times and no one was able to give me that answer.. I hope this comment helps someone else who had the same issue as me!

[@davidmurray275]

It's been years and it's finally resolved! I'm glad I was here for it

[@zoomingby]

Yeah man, being there for the moment someone else fixes their wifi should be a big moment in your life. Glad you could have that experience, something to share with the grandkids one day.

[@MrVindiesal]

This discussion was on point, I really needed this. Like you Judd, I have been struggling with dead zones all over my house, but I purchased the Google nest Wi-Fi pro 6E, and have never looked back. There are no more drops or areas in my house that I don’t receive service, and they were unbelievably easy to install. I have AT&T 1 GB speed and I did not need an additional router, I just turned off the AT&T Wi-Fi and used the Google nest Wi-Fi pros. Thanks for the recommendation.

[@ricardosolis8300]

Anyone notice the whole on his sweater lol caught my eye but besides that love you guys here absolutely my number one channel to visit for tech. Just always feels like I’m with a long time friend. Such great vibes from everyone here

[@RigorousNinja]

I'm not sure if this is the case for most Modem/Router combos, but a lot of times you can work with the ISP to change the combo unit into just a modem, disabling the wifi, and just sending the connection to your router to control the network. I did this for AT&T and I use my Wifi Router is the only network in my home.

[@davidisrael7695]

Great tips, thanks! Especially the modem only. I was thinking about this and you confirmed it...

[@thepurpleufo]

You are a great presenter...knowledgeable, cool, and understandable. Thanks for all your videos.

[@kevinortiz28]

Question, i noticed you have sound panels in your media room. Where did you purchase then from and would you say they are efficient in reducing noise passing through walls?

[@meme40s]

Just by logging into majority of your ISP provided modem's you can change them to bridging mode and it turns off their wifi. Also get a wired backhaul for all the nest nodes, and you are good to go. There is nothing wrong with Orbi, eero, TP link or google mesh. They all work fine.

[@Murdocke89]

Yeah basically this, I use Orbi with my isp’s router but the reason I don’t have issues is because I put my isp’s router into modem(bridged) mode in its settings so it doesn’t have its own signals. He’s dropping signal because the devices keep swapping between 2 different networks with different port reservation settings etc.

[@TheLite0003]

I did the wired backhaul too. Ran an ethernet cable thru the wall to my basement and to my upstairs bonus room. 500Mbps nearly all over my 2800 home.

[@darranpaul6428]

Do you know you can turn the wifi off on the modem/router given by your service provider?

[@Marquise0223]

Dude!! You just helped me fix a year of headaches. I’ve tried everything and as soon as I set up a new modem last night I’ve had that God tier internet. That’s why you’re the man!!!

[@alquarles9167]

Man, you don't know how much this video just helped me. I always thought that the cable provider's modem was part of the issue...🤔

[@tjac4801]

I love this channel and the progress you and the family have made!!.. now can you do a video about Xfinity 10g and their new modem’s coming out

[@hyp1755]

Glad you are happy about getting it fixed but did you try disabling the wifi on the cable modem? Seems like you had just many devices in the home messing with the spectrum. Additionally, these mesh systems work best running cat 5 or cat 6 to them.. using 6 mesh radios is a lot as well.

[@DrewLakebrink]

The very first thing you should do is turn off the WiFi in the ISP's combo box. Some let you do it yourself by connecting a computer directly to it, some disable automatically when an external router is connected, but others require you to call the ISP to turn it off. Thankfully Verizon FiOS has just the modem part, so I don't have to deal with that anymore.

[@MikeAbili]

This is the best advice for anyone, whether you bought your own modem/wireless router combo or if it's provided by your ISP. Hopefully others see the above comment and look into turning off the wireless feature.

[@madmont5246]

They won’t tell you but with fios you don’t need isp box any router can be connected directly to the ethernet cord

[@kenwk2283]

Yeah no kidding. Cant have 2 WiFi in the same house

[@mfdynasty]

Same I did this and my nighthawk mesh been doing gods work. I’m surprised Judd never tried that one

[@righteous_King90]

I have the same Google mesh system in my house. And it was a game changer for sure!

[@juanmespinoza65]

Great review! Question; I found the Netgear router that you’re using on Amazon and it says it no longer works with Xfinity. Is that correct? Also, do you have a website or a guide to do how you did your set up with turning off the Wi-Fi and then using the nest as your primary instead of having to Wi-Fi signal logins? Thank you !!!

[@RobertLeBlancPhoto]

I had the O.G. Google WiFi 3-pack mesh system for years. It was ok, but I was never really happy with the speed or the range. I bought the Google Nest WiFi Pro 3-pack about 3 months ago and it's been way better. Tip: When upgrading any router system, be sure to make the login and password of the new router the same as the old one that you replaced so that all of your devices automatically connect to the new system without you having to do anything. We have 54 connected devices in our house and it would suck to have to redo them all.

[@U2haveanicedayty2]

Judd I wish I knew this but so glad you figured out what Matters.Good luck to you all ✌️

[@plasci]

Currently have xfinity, so get the same setup or what’s the process on getting better wifi

[@Panther1th]

Wow I’m surprised the Orbi didn’t work for u. I plugged mine into the provider box and it worked fine . I’m still using their old Orbi RBK50. I am happy you finally finally finally got some piece of mind with you wifi.

[@christianrios7037]

Is putting your ISP supplied modem/router combo in bridge mode and getting a mesh router okay or is a modem/router combo not a good idea all together, even in bridge mode?

[@Twisted_Nickk]

Can I buy the same combo as you in the video and install it in my bedroom? And how much is the cost for everything and like the monthly charge?

[@websterj1842]

I had a similar issue as well. I have the amplifi router shown in the video. Also with my ISP gave me the modem/router combo. The issue that it is was causing whats called Double NAT. This is when two routers are and the same network and they clash. This would cause my wifi and network to drop unexpectedly for no reason at random times of the day. To fix the issue I had to call my ISP and request that they put their modem/router in bridge mode. With Bridge mode on this allows the ISP modem/router to turn off it's WIfi Broadcast turning it into a bridge between the network and another router. This allowed my router to work with no issues.

[@Anastasiavolynsky]

Question - So if I have a Xfinity modom can I still purchase three of these google nest? Will it still work pretty good?

[@maximinras]

Did you happen to try the signal outside of the house? That’s a big problem I have. Thanks

[@tazdotcom]

What was the issue with Netgear Orbi? As I have the Orbi system which has been superb in my duplex apartment with speed up to 500mb wireless up and down on 1GB connection. But wanna upgrade either to WI-FI 7 or maybe sooner with Google 6e as I love the design. Like to know your thoughts 💭

[@Andorsbergyt]

Are you kidding me???? I saw that router yesterday and today I see this video!!!! Perfect timing !!!

[@FerTechCH]

The Asus ax6600 is only Wifi 6. Wifi 6E brings a 6ghz band that allows the mesh to communicate among themselves with way less interference. From a modem/router provider perspective if you just disable the included Wifi you are good to go and you can use your own AP´s or Router. Happy for you that you found a definitive solution to your Wifi problems 😉

[@bigtjackson]

I have apartment issued internet modem and it disconnects a lot...could I use this as an extender to support the it for better speeds and connectivity?

[@bennysanchez96]

What internet provider do you use?

[@Joe-oj2mi]

The tp link deco lineup works grate for me and it’s backwards compatible with old nodes

[@bineshbalakrishnan6124]

ASUS did not pay?

[@NjItCs]

Really love your videos 👍

[@Peterstarzynskitech]

That Anker microphone is great for vlogging. Having your own modem also saves money in the long run.

[@TheTylerHuskins]

I have the older google mesh wifi routers, and they have been awesome! My only complaint is that they really don't support ipv6 is any meaningful way. You can have internal ipv6 addresses for things on your local network, but cannot access anything outside your network. Probably not a deal-breaker for most people, but it's a little annoying for me.

[@playz4fun274]

Is the hardware compatible with which internet providers?

[@jessewarren9177]

I am honestly more surprised that your home did not have ethernet in the walls already. I figured someone with a tech focused channel would have paid someone to come run ethernet in all of the places. I used to have the 1ST Gen Google Home WIFI and I kept having issues with 4 routers in a small house. I have since gotten TP- Link Deco and it works much better.

[@ravie2002]

As others have mentioned, you can also log in to the ISP modem and turn off the wifi, which will eliminate the extra signal; Additionally, you can also use a wifi signal analyzer and see all the other networks around you, and it will tell you which channels they are on, and you can switch to a channel with the lease congestion, especially if you live in a building or condo; Another reason to dump the ISP modem/router, you can save the extra monthly hardware rental fee they charge by getting your own. I switch from Comcast to Fios and didn't have to return or get a modem or router.

[@kgeezy2]

I was having issues with our ISP's modem/router as well. It was trash, like so bad that running the microwave in the kitchen would drop the signal or causing buffering if you were in the kitchen or living room. We only had the one because our house isn't as big to need a mesh network, but I swapped out the ISP's equipment for the CM1200 and I have been smooth sailing since.

[@davidalba9]

Does each mesh unit have a port for direct connection with a cable?

[@robozeddBehindAPlayButton]

You've earned a sub for this one🎉

[@joemasi6471]

Should I enable the ipv6 on the nest pro in the network settings

[@damayoclinic]

I’m glad you fixed that problem, cable companies equipment can cause a lot problems. I have Xfinity 1 Gigabit speeds. I have the Netgear CM2000 modem, and the Netgear Nighthawk AX8 AX6600 WiFi 6 Router. My speeds are 913.91 down, 41.82 up, ping 11.0; smooth sailing.

[@YosefElgart]

wil you also buy Cellfi signal repeater? and you shood turn off modem wifi

[@nosaj03]

I use my ISPs provided modem and the nighthawk mesh network and get close to a gig over wifi. You probably have so many things connected that cause interference.

[@LinhoDemos]

Disable wifi and switch to bridge mode on the ISP's device. Once you do that, it literally just acts like a modem. That's what I did as I also set up a mesh wifi network in my house

[@estebanvillacis1829]

I believe the only additional think I would recommend is doing the wired backhaul (connect via ethernet multiple mesh points to increase performance). Great suggestions anyhow!

[@kelleybarrymedia]

Agreed, this will make the wifi signals the same as the main router connected to your modem throughout the entire house. The only downside is it requires the house to be wired with ethernet which may not always be easy.

[@bboi]

Somebody show this guy Moca and Ubiquiti 👏

[@youkaihenshu]

What if you try to setup your ISP modem into bridge mode ? In order to a good router do the job instead the modem.

[@mattgarner9451]

Should have picked up from TP-Link Deco line up! Much better than what you had shown. 6E backbone or wired backbone. And have Ethernet ports on EACH node!

[@shortydaniel1]

My ISP allows me to put their cable modem router combo into bridge mode which turns off their internal router which enables me to be able to use my own router. That way they are not conflicting because you are correct. If you have their internal router enabled, you will have terrible issues. Would love to see a video with your ISPs device and see if you can turn off the internal router and do a comparison to the network you currently have with your ISP modem router combo with the internal router turned off and see if that makes a difference between the two. I am also a techie and went to school for computers and networking

[@iamsocial4340]

We used the ethernet through the power lines method. Wifi booster with ethernet port works in those poor coverage areas.

[@wonderkorbo]

would 2 nest be effective...? Say one upstairs and one downstairs?

[@yodrewchill]

I got the deco 75E 2 points off my isp modem/ router combo but i was nervous about what would result of me not using the providing modem/router combo from AT&T

[@todddexter2576]

In my opinion...you should just go with the Nighthawk and a Unifi set up for the router / gateway. Their new Unifi Dream Router has been performing very well in my deployments. They have more of an expandable array hardware.

[@chilimonday_2.071]

I paid for my own modem because I could cancel the rental fee. It paid for itself within a year. Then one thing led to another and now I have a UDM Pro SE and multiple unifi APs.

[@tinita041987]

They way I fixed this on my 3 story house was to send Ethernet cable to the 3 floors and wire the mesh system points with a small netgear 8 port switch. With this configuration you’ll get the full speed around the house.

[@alanfletcher9015]

I recently got the Plume super pods which are fantastic. Over time they adapt to traffic and times of use and it gets faster over time. I would love it if you did a video to see if the Plume system would work in your home. They do wifi 5, wifi 6 and even 6e now. That would be good to see if it can compete with your nest wifi pro.

[@vancemah8407]

My tip that worked for me is turn off all wifi from your ISPs modem, use the wifi only on your router. Some ISPs will not allow you to use your own modem, they lock it to the modem they give you. I use an Asus AX88U(not sure if that’s accurate), turned off all wifi antennas on the ISP modem, no drops since then.

[@robertmzs]

I just upgraded from my Nighthawk router to the Google nest pro setup, exactly like yours and man, It completely fixed my wifi issues 💯. It's amazing, the 3 node setup provides 6600 total square ft coverage, which consistently provides blazing speeds inside and outside fge home. Totally satisfied with this.

[@HenryLeu]

What is the nighhawk modem you user? Can you provide the model number? Thanks!

[@Grandadtech]

I have been using my own modem and router for over ten years. I highly recommend going that route. Over that period I changed my modem and router once. The router because I wanted an upgrade and modem because I needed to upgrade for the faster speeds I had signed up for.

[@ericwentworth1830]

I live in a community with a bunch of townhouses. And there are literally 20-25 WiFi signals clashing with each other. Any recommendations on how I can isolate my own signal to get the best throughput to all my devices especially the desktop and laptops I use for work? I'm dealing with Verizon's latest WiFi 6E FiOS modem router (CR1000A). All my devices (phones, tablets, laptops, desktop, thermostats, lights, etc.) runs thru its WiFi. The t.v.s however are plugged in directly thru Ethernet cables.

[@abutimelanin]

Hi I’m from South Africa and my mom just bought a farm which we live at now. This was the perfect video I needed because mobile service is not great (also 1 bar😂). But the WiFi drops an awful lot. So I’m gonna read up on these products to see if it could work and if they are available. Thank you for the tech tips as always.

[@andrewcayton6603]

So I’m not as tech savvy or anything so what but if I were to do this would I need wifi extenders ? Because I noticed When my ps5 doesn’t do that great through wifi especially upstairs so we have a Ethernet cable connected to the extender so the ps5 runs smoothly upstairs but with this combo your saying wouldn’t need a wifi extender ?

[@Marlo_Doh_Waldo42]

What happened to the google one you got, did that not work, you bought more of them

[@gregorycook8792]

Modem not needed. If I'm not mistaken, the WIFI Pro Mesh setup comes with 3 modules - a main router point and 2 satellites. Just plug the ISP cable directly into the Nest Wifi main module router. Case solved.

[@longnguyen-li5oe]

Have you considered access point?

[@ruvian]

I would advise to becareful when upgrading the firmware on the Nighthawk. I had a Nighthawk router and upgraded the firmware, after the upgrade I had connectivity issues as well as low speed connections as you said you were having. If you upgrade the firmware write down and backup the firmware just in case you need to downgrade.

[@miguelhector376341]

As a cable tech I recommend checking with your isp and making sure there’s no ingress on the lines(s) or the node. Something as a bad wall plate can cause issues for a while, maybe I’m biased but usually I don’t see a difference when customers use their own modems compared to the company’s gateways, only thing is that I wouldn’t expect them to completely cover the home especially basements, or certain corners of the home especially big homes

[@trevortrevor6720]

As if most people reading this comments will know what the f ingress means or what the hell is a node . Lol..let alone how to check for all that..smh

[@chronicles661]

Your a cable tech question for you what do you recommend in the mornings when nobody’s on the Internet I’m getting good speeds at night when the kids and everybody’s home I’m getting really low Internet speeds and a lot of buffering at night. What do you recommend to fix this issue?

[@lamegeorge927]

Would have been mind-blowing to see the before and after signal improvement as opposed to just the after. Thanks

[@TheMrwright1]

I love my Google Nest Wifi Pro as well. I went from a modem wifi combo too. I now have three router two acting as access points because their connected to the main router via wired backhual. My network is now insane. Only downside is the 1GB port and wifi 6e only hoes about 10-15 feet.

[@bigmantech2671]

I had issues in my house until I went to eufy mesh system. Much like the Google one only mine is Wi-Fi 6 not 6e. I did the same one on each floor of the house and now I can connect from everywhere in the house.

[@JasonPatton1980p]

I'm surprised the Amplifi Alien didnt work for you. Were you using 1 node or 2 nodes?

[@daishi15]

Have you tried T-Mobile Home Internet or Verizon Home Internet as a dedicated wifi option ?

[@BrianGlaze]

Good vid man!

[@aknlmao]

have you thought about the ubiquiti access points and a dream machine pro/se it will have all the ethernet ports you would need only its costly and takes a bit to setup

[@HenryLeu]

What model of the Negear Nighthawk modem you use?

[@Jay794]

Have you tried TP Link's Deco WiFi Mesh system? It's incredible

[@eliasmiranda5637]

What's a good modem to replace AT&T Modem

[@TechToyTV]

I just had my home wired with ethernet jacks in every room. Wired backhaul with these mesh system is a MUST!

[@deathblade909]

That a good starting router, i found that anything above 2,000 sqft would give you issue . The port on the router is also capped at 1gigbit. The orbi and others are 2.5

[@peat381low8]

Just get Plume Superpods and use one for every 2 rooms. It’s the best mesh network. Better than every single one you just used. Instead of punching through multiple walls from far away they concentrate to every room. So you are near the access point itself closer for better performance.

[@derisnel]

What is the little screen behind the Nest Wi-Fi pro?

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

Cable modem? I didn't know providers were still using coax cable. Cable was eliminated in our area at least 6 years ago.

[@essentialeugene]

A few weeks ago, my Netgear WiFi extender AC1200's WiFi light does not light up when it connects to the WiFi on my printer. I have to use my smartphone to turn the WiFi light on my extender and to turn it off.. Is this normal? Is the firmware in my AT&T modem old?

[@Evil.Turkey]

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