Google Wifi - Nest Wifi
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Liked most:
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"It uses the Home app which does other things and is generally very easy to set up and use."
"They are really simple to setup."
"Extemely easy to install"
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"I have a Nest v2 router switched with 4 Nest aps. All are wired, and I haven't had any issues roaming."
"For the Google/Nest WiFi I currently have, the app does say "Wired" for the point that's hooked up to the CAT7, so I think it's working."
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"My Nest Wifi serves 4 pucks (all wirelessly) and it's rock solid."
"Even with brief power outages it comes back on with normal operation without the need to do anything on my part."
"work flawlessly when you have enough APs ... I tried Tplink in the past and had speed losses between APs, no matter if it reported great signal in a mesh network."
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"I stream everything and work from home. I pay Comcast for a 150Mb connection and I use the regular Nest Wi-Fi, with one Nest Wi-Fi point, and another old Google Wi-Fi puck for a three point mesh system. I have no issues with anything I do and I can't imagine upgrading my internet connection or Wi-Fi hardware in the next several years."
"I jumped back onto Helldivers after swapping out the routers and didn't have a single other game drop for 2 hours."
"work flawlessly when you have enough APs ... I tried Tplink in the past and had speed losses between APs, no matter if it reported great signal in a mesh network."
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"However, they are compatible with the 1st gen, so I use this one as my router, but the very cheap 1 Gen as my access points."
"I use IP pass-through with a Google nest router and Google Wi-Fi points"
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"My Nest WiFi pro pods are very unreliable and have had connection issues daily for months now with no fix in sight."
"I spent days with Google support trying to resolve the issues. Including resetting the system twice and waiting overnight as recommended by Google support. All of this did not resolve the issues."
"Had those problems early on ... over the last year, they would disconnect a couple times a week ... unplugging each device usually works the best for a few days"
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"With Nest WiFi I’d hardly ever get more than 100mbps on a single device regardless of how close I was to the puck."
"I used google nest for over a year now and was getting tired of the constant drop and speed and rebooting networks."
"At the edge of our home, I used to barely get 10-30 Mbps (and with dropouts) with 4 units"
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"My Nest WiFi pro pods are very unreliable and have had connection issues daily for months now with no fix in sight."
"Had those problems early on ... over the last year, they would disconnect a couple times a week ... unplugging each device usually works the best for a few days"
"I used google nest for over a year now and was getting tired of the constant drop and speed and rebooting networks."
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"My Nest WiFi pro pods are very unreliable and have had connection issues daily for months now with no fix in sight."
"I used google nest for over a year now and was getting tired of the constant drop and speed and rebooting networks."
"At the edge of our home, I used to barely get 10-30 Mbps (and with dropouts) with 4 units"
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"the level of network control provided by ubiquiti software is FAR superior to Google home. ... UniFi tells knows whether problems are with specific clients, APs, or your ISP. ... I can create VLANs for just cameras and security. Separate ones for business and can filter application etc"
"it's so hard to tell with the awful app. ... There's no other direct indication of the wired backhaul in the Google Home app. ... it's awkwardly hard to tell if wired backhaul is working w/ the Google Home app. ... I find it so frustrating how NOT intuitive it is. Like, they really hide the visibility of it."
"I think I have the Google Wifi setup to properly use the wired backhaul, but it's so hard to tell with the awful app. ... There's no other direct indication of the wired backhaul in the Google Home app."
1RedGLD 1.0I've been using Google's 2nd mesh wifi router since 2021 with no issues at all. Even with brief power outages it comes back on with normal operation without the need to do anything on my part.
Apprehensive_Tax1760 1.0I just replaced my old Google router mesh from 2019 with Eero 7 mesh. The speeds are much faster but has less stability. I really took Google router for granted, we had zero connection issues. With Eero I have at least 3 connections issues a week to fix. Garage keypad, kids iPad, smart light
CrabbieMike 1.0We recently moved into a new home and now have gigabit internet. I have tried two different systems so far: the Linksys Velop system with two points. I would only get the speed I pay for in the room the router is in, but as soon as I go into the next room, it drops to around 200 mbps. Upstairs, it drops even further, even with the second point, unless you are hardwired into the second point. I am currently using the Nest Wifi router with four points, but I now only get a maximum speed of 500 Mbps downstairs and 150 Mbps upstairs, even with two points upstairs. Unfortunately, the Nest points don't have Ethernet, so I can't check that speed.The house is 1,328 sq ft. I just need a system that gets my speeds better for both downstairs and upstairs, as it is needed in both areas.
Dark_Angel_Arus 1.0Google. Gen 2 router and 1 Gen 2 point. And 2 Gen 1 points
davemarco 1.0For the past two years, I've used an old Nest Wifi (non-Pro) 3 unit mesh system to connect all 4000 sqft of my property's smart devices, including those in a secondary two story building behind my main house. As you might imagine, the connect at the fridges is not good, and I've finally had enough. Last week, I had an electrician come and wire two CAT6A Ethernet ports, one upstairs in the main structure, and another in the secondary building. My goal is to run a state of the art WiFi 7 three points mesh system supported by a wired backhaul. My issue is, I have yet to come across a "best" WiFi 7 mesh system that could be described as both high performing and extremely reliable. Dong Knows Tech seems to really like the Asus BQ16 Pro, but when I read about it on Reddit, I see nothing but complaints about disappearing AP's and poor network stability. Other brands all have similar negative anecdotes shared. The only brand that I haven't read negative performance feedback about is Ubiquiti, but their options seem to be very convoluted, and the value for the money spent seems to frequently be in question here. At this point I've used the search feature so extensively on this subject that I'm completely overwhelmed. Can anyone on here please help me to navigate all the ambiguity to point me towards a solid option?
defgufman 1.0I have a Nest v2 router switched with 4 Nest aps. All are wired, and I haven't had any issues roaming. When they were not wired, I had extensive issues.
I have a Nest v2 router switched with 4 Nest aps. All are wired, and I haven't had any issues roaming. When they were not wired, I had extensive issues.
deztructo 1.0No issues. Frankly it's people not following directions or the app itself not completing certain functions. Others are just people not wiring correctly or being impatient during setup. Some of the stalling setup issues I have encountered and can be resolved by force quitting the app and crossing your fingers that you don't have to start all over. BTW, if you are technically inclined installing OpenWRT on your old Google WiFi pucks breathes alot of life into them. Setup is not easy, but it's very rewarding. In fact I recommend using one as an access point with a different WiFi name added to your MESH. Perhaps even one that is dedicated to IOT devices and guests.
If you mean the Google WiFi 1st gen white pucks, you are **long overdue** for security patches. Last firmware update was [3 years ago](https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/13800967?hl=en). If you are technically inclined you can install OpenWRT on it or at the bare minimum upgrade the primary Internet facing puck to 2nd gen (Nest WiFi 1st gen). However, thatis probably next to be 'forgotten'. If you can find it cheap, it'll be worth it.
Dopamine-Boost 1.0Price point and basic reliable functionality are key for me. Just bought over the weekend at Best Buy the Google Nest Wifi Pro 6e, 3 pack, at the discounted price of $250. After seeing the routers using the latest 7 Standard, but most priced $500-$999–TP-Link, Asus, NetGear, etc—I said no thanks. For my level of use in our home, the 6e is a really good deal. And many devices in our home are in the Google ecosystem. My Google Nest Wifi (2nd Gen) was good for over 5 years. I started to have issues that I could not resolve. The internet connection from Spectrum is good and so is the modem. I’ve read that on average the previous Google routers have a life span of 3-5 years. I’m not sure I believe that just like mechanics saying you to change your oil every 3K miles. However, I’ll take the 5+ years of life I got out of the 2nd generation Google Nest Wifi. I’m curious whether I’ll get 5 years out of this 6e router, which I’d be content with. Fingers crossed.
F3RM3NTAL 1.0Nobody recommending Google Nest? Been running on gen 1 mesh for over a decade and it still rubs strong. Looking to upgrade to wifi 6, though after I got wifi security cameras.
-frantic- 1.0I have the previous version of Google's Nest mesh system. It uses the Home app which does other things and is generally very easy to set up and use. The system has been superceded so you'll often find it on special.
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