Google - Nest Wifi Router+Point Bundle

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The Nest Router is the principal device that facilitates network connections and enables mesh networking with Nest Points. The Router has a far better coverage range than the Nest Point and costs less than the latter. The Router also features Ethernet ports for wired connection, a provision absent on the Points. Criteria To gauge the performance capabilities of the Nest WiFi gear, we first set it up at the Tom’s Guide open office and tested performance using Ixia's IxChariot. The router’s maximum throughput occurred five feet from the Nest base unit with the ability to move 653.2Mbps. That's a big step up from the original Google WiFi (464.3Mbps) and well ahead of the the 2019 Eero (342.2Mbps). The previous category leader, the Netgear Orbi RBK50 turned in a middling performance of 552.1Mbps at 5 feet.

Plug your Nest Wifi router into a wall outlet. After about a minute, the light will pulse white to indicate that it's on and ready for setup.

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If you're unable to scan the QR code, tap Continue without scanning, then enter the setup key on the bottom of your device. Once you've set up your network, you can perform a mesh test to verify that your connections are strong and readjust the placement of your points as needed. For more Wifi device placement tips, learn how to improve coverage for an existing network. Another distinction that yet again favors the Nest Router over the Point is the fact that forcing Point devices to connect over the 5 GHz Wi-Fi band crowds the network. Most other mesh routers offer a Tri-band connection. However, the ability to link up your mesh routers via a wired connection surely compensates for the missing band. Final Thoughts

If possible, place your point off the ground and in plain view, like on a shelf or TV stand. Try to choose a central location at eye level. Add more points As much as I enjoyed the Nest Wifi, I’d be lying if I said it was perfect. It’s pretty close, though. Here are a few things that aren’t so great about Nest Wifi:

Compatibility

After 6 months, Google will automatically delete the app data and cloud data. The next time you plug in your device, you'll have to set it up again.

Get off the ground. Placing devices somewhere off the ground, such as on a shelf, can greatly improve coverage. Now think about where else you want a strong Wi-Fi signal in your home. Place your next point about halfway in that direction, but not more than two rooms away from the primary point. Make sure the device used for the setup process with the Google Home app have no VPN enabled/ connected; not any 3rd party product, nor the "Apple iCloud Private Relay" ( https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT212614 ).With Nest Wifi and Google Wifi, you can mix and match any of the following, including multiples of each to create your own network: The extensions respond to all of the Google Home commands and Google Assistant skills that any Google smart speaker uses and can control everything from the best smart thermostats to smart light bulbs and the best smart plugs. They can be set up with free services, like Google Play Music and YouTube Music, as well as subscription music services; I used my Spotify subscription. Once you’ve set up your network, you can perform a mesh test to verify your connections are strong and adjust the placement of your points as needed. For more Wifi device placement tips, learn how to improve coverage for an existing network. There are two Ethernet ports on the Nest Wi-Fi Router. The 'WAN' port is indicated by the icon of a globe and the 'LAN' port is indicated by '<->' icon. The cable from the Internet Service Provided or from the modem is connected to the WAN port. Can You Have Too Many Nest Wi-Fi Points?

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. Speed and reliability are obviously the most essential elements for a good Wi-Fi experience, but Nest Wifi isn’t without its extras. We’ve already talked about Assistant integration in Points, but here are some other features offered by Nest Wifi that help it stand out. Although, network speeds depend not only on the Router but also on the Modem to which you connect the Nest Router to (yes, you will need a modem to make the Nest Router work!) 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.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 It should find your Nest Wifi device. Tap Yes to continue. If you have multiple devices available for setup, select yourNest Wifi router. Don't include more than 5 routers or points in a mesh network. Adding more might be detrimental to Wi-Fi performance. The Nest WiFi devices should fit into a variety of home decors, thanks to Google Home’s evolving design language. While connected to the Google Wifi/ Nest Wifi wireless network with your iPhone or iPad and doing work with the Google Home app, make sure following settings is disabled: