Google - Nest Wifi Router+Point Bundle

Product Information

Each Nest WiFi device has four internal antennas that work with the electronics to create a self-healing 802.11ac network. While the router's 5GHz transmissions uses a 4x4 setup, its 2.4GHz band uses a 2x2 design, creating a maximum throughput of 2,200 Mbps. On the other hand, the 2x2 extensions top out at 1,200Mbps.

Don't include more than 5 routers or points in a mesh network. Adding more might be detrimental to Wi-Fi performance.

Set up your network with Nest Wifi and Google Wifi devices

For the strongest signal, place your device at eye level, in plain view, like on a shelf or TV stand. This should also be a room in which you want to interact with the Google Assistant. For the strongest signal, place your router at eye level, in plain view, like on a shelf or TV stand. Once you’ve added all of your Wifi devices, the app will perform a mesh test to confirm everything is working.

Tap Yes to continue. If you have multiple devices available for setup, select your Nest Wifi router. Your primary Google Wifi point needs to be connected to a modem. This may limit where you place it, depending on where your modem is and the length of the Ethernet and power cables. Line of sight. Points perform better when they can see each other. Repositioning points to avoid obstructions like walls, doors, and aquariums can improve performance. Hopefully, this article has helped you answer your question and set up your mesh network in the optimum way possible. If you'd like to add another point, tap Yes in the app when prompted or repeat these steps at a later time for additional points.

Things to consider when planning to cover your whole home with Wi-Fi

Parental controls are a breeze, too. Want to pause Wi-Fi during homework time or when the kiddos should be going to bed? Nest Wifi makes it easy. Just head into the Home app and tap a few buttons to set it up. Google also allows you to restrict searches, though it’s not the most robust system. If you want to set up more granular internet access, there are apps and software tools that give you much more control. Still, it’s nice to have the option. Nest Wifi devices include the Google Nest Wifi router and Nest Wifi points with Google Assistant speakers. You can also add Google Wifi points to your Nest Wifi network in the same way you add Nest Wifi points. Place your Nest Wifi router Each Nest Wifi Pro device you add after the first is considered a mesh point. To provide expanded Wi-Fi coverage, the connection between each point needs to be strong. Make sure the router and points are evenly spread out, but not too far from each other. If you use a switch, we recommend using an unmanaged switch or configuring a managed switch to disable Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) and forward Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) when STP is disabled. This will avoid technical issues with some managed switches as it relates to routing and network loops. If possible, place your router off the ground and in plain view, like on a shelf or TV stand. If you can, try to choose a central location in your home that's at eye level. Add a Nest Wifi Pro router as a point