r/GoogleWiFi

Basically the title.

Got one google router.

Is it possible for this singular router to work with it being upstairs and the modem being downstairs?

I don’t have access to a second router

I'm trying to guide a relative in setting up a new cable modem internet connection and Google Nest Wifi router. Since the cable internet connection is new, it's not activated yet, and has to be activated through a web interface (for Spectrum), once you have a device on the network. To get a device on the network, they need to connect the Nest Router to the cable modem, add it to Google Home, add the device, and join the wifi network.

The problem: in the app, they can "add device", scan the QR code, it connects to the Nest Router, and then says that it's checking the connection. After quite a while, it says that there's no internet, and then I guess just goes back to the Google Home main screen, without adding the Nest Router. So, it doesn't let them name the network, set a password, add it to a home, etc.

They've tried power cycling it a number of times, but it's always the same story. I have an old school google wifi mesh network of my own, and I know that in principle it's possible to manage a Google Wifi router when the internet connection isn't working. But what about adding the device in the app? The google home app is really being very unhelpful here! Thanks!

Hopefully this is the correct subreddit.

I have a friend that currently has fiber Internet and first started off with 100/100, but recently upgraded to 250/250. They don't get their speed until they reboot their GJ2CQ firewall device. Once it reboots then it will stay at 250, but over a few days it drops back down to 100.

We know it is an older device at this time but if you reboot, they will get the paid speeds. Is there something that needs to be configured to stay at 250?

I’m moving soon and I have a google nest wifi. But my new house is bigger then the old one so I need a point. But on the app there is no option for adding new points for pro.

I have bought two Google Nest Pro pods that are rated up to 5.4GB speeds. Issue is i can’t even break 1GB speeds from the connection.Frontier is telling me I’m getting 2GB up and down at the wire. What could be causing me not to get the speeds im paying for? Anything i can troubleshoot on the pod side?

Attempting to get my OG Nest Wifi network working with a TP-Link Archer VR400 but as soon as I put the modem into Bridge mode, the Nest Wifi no longer gets internet access. I also lose the ability to connect to 192.169.0.1, so can't configure the modem unless I plug in via ethernet (not an option atm).

I've previously just turned off WiFi signal from the modem and used the Next Wifi with no problem, but I am affected by double NAT which impacts some activities.

Any tips for troubleshooting why bridging the modem is causing the Nest Wifi to lose connection? I've even factory reset the modem and same result.

Extra details:

Modem configured to NBN FttB (Australian internet connection type) with Launtel ISP, Dynamic IP. Nest Wifi connected to modem via WAN port. Deleted all internet protocols and added bridge mode (connection then disappears).

Google Nest WiFi system - 1 router, 2 points.

Router software version: 14150.883.859

Point software version: 1.56.514310

The router is dropping offline every ~5 to 30mins.

Both points are unable to hold a connection in their usual positions (which always were "great").

I've left the 3 units together overnight, no software update has been applied.

Power off cycles sometimes give the router a bit of temporary stability for ~1hr.

Router is often dropping to WiFi 4 - this is when the points seem to die off.

Cables have been checked, full power cycles done, factory resets done, tried changing DNS settings, tried turning off IPv6, moved the points.

Gemini suggests there is some sort of "1.56.514310 Mesh Handshake Bug" or that Google has effectively "softbricked" the router...

This has been an issue for over a week now. I think I had signed up to public previews (not anymore!) as I had some Google Assistant issues, so wanted to try and get part that quicker.

It seems I need another update!!! Any advice other than get a new WiFi system?

Hi all,

I have had my Nest WiFi Mesh system for a few years now and it has been great. I have recently gone from Virgin Media to EE Full Fibre Broadband. I would like to use the Nest WiFi Router directly into the ONT and bypass the EE router completely. I have followed the guide on the Google Home app and managed to log into the PPPoE part on the app and input the username, which is bthomehub@btbroadband.com and then the password which is BT and then inputted BT again on the verify. I then hit the little save disc and it scrolls forever.

I have tried without the ONT connected with it connected, turned all the points off I have in the network, which consists of 3 WiFi Routers and 1 satellite, and still no joy.

If anyone has any ideas what can be causing the issues and if it is even possible that would be great.

Many thanks

I live in an ADU and get my internet via a Google Wifi puck connected to the mesh network of the main house. The whole network uses the Original 2016 Google pucks. Due to the distance between buildings, my connection speed is significantly worse than inside the main house, and I'm looking for the easiest method to improve this. The homeowner said they are willing to upgrade the system, but aren't willing to change much and aren't very tech-knowledgable, so I'm wondering if there's an upgrade I can do that doesnt involve much re-configuration to the system?

EDIT: I'm also really trying to avoid running a cable if possible

Thanks!

I was having too many problems with my Google Nest Mesh WiFi Setup (main router + 2 points/speakers). So I am now on TP-Link Deco for my main wifi router.

But I will still like to use Nest WiFi Points as speakers only.

I have removed the devices from my Google Home app. And I have done factory reset (by physically holding down the button at bottom) on the points.

Now, when trying to add as new device in Google Home, it detects the new devices, but when I enter the 8-length alphanumeric "Setup Code", nothing happens. It just goes back to "scan qr code" without any kind of message or error code. It seems like even if I type garbage in that Setup Code text box, same thing happens. So it looks like it is not recognizing the setup code and I have checked mulltiple times that I am entering it right.

Is it not possible to use Nest WiFi point as a speaker only with another router completely standalone with no primary Google router to talk to?