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Nest Wifi Router (2nd Generation) with Points

Nest (Google) Nest Wifi Router (2nd Generation) with Points

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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026

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Reddit IconBit_the_Bullitt
5 months ago

I live in Dayton. Looking to get rid of my Google Nest mesh system. AC2200 I think, so not the newest newest. Any interest?

Reddit IconInterdimension
15 days ago

I have four set up in my home with all solid connections between each according to the Google Home app. I basically get around 300Mbps to 500Mbps down/up on the satellite units. It's basically 2x+ speeds vs. the older Nest WiFi network that I replaced with these. And the range, even at further ranges from the main unit, is much improved vs. the Nest WiFi units I had. The only downside is that latency can suddenly spike on these with the satellite units. It's completely unnoticeable for anything outside of gaming, however. It's a noted issue I read about while reading reviews, specifically [CNET's review here](https://www.cnet.com/home/internet/nest-wifi-pro-review/). My experience has been in line with CNET's review overall. I'd highly recommend these since they go on sale often on Woot, Best Buy, etc. I got mine when it was $200 for a 4-pack from Woot (refurbished). For the price, the flaws are absolutely forgivable since rival models are far more expensive. (And I game on ethernet anyway.) These otherwise have been doing their job well in the background with any fuss. I never really had any issues with the previous gen. Nest WiFi units either, to be fair (though many online have/do). I even run my Apple HomeKit network of 10+ devices on it without any dropping a beat.

Reddit Iconmillionsofmyles
5 months ago

A mesh system sounds the go. I'm really happy with my 3 pick Google Nest system. Really easy to use and monitor.

Reddit Iconmrbasics5
12 months ago

look up a google mesh system and buy the 2 pack. the google mesh system is extremely simple to set up. **how it works** **step one:** you take plug one of the mesh hubs into your router via Ethernet **step two:** you take the other mesh hub and plug it into a power outlet with in 150 feet of the first hub **step three:** you download the google home app, login using your Gmail, then it will detect the mesh hubs and walk you through how to set them up also on the back of the hubs there is a Ethernet out port that will connect to your computer heres the link Nest WiFi Router with 1 Point - Mesh for Wireless Internet Wi-Fi Extender Smart Speaker Works and Google Home Systems Snow [https://a.co](https://a.co/d/7dtcxgE)

Reddit IconPoopply
5 months ago

Google Mesh (which I'm gonna buy my own and return their devices) Edit: I really don't know why this is getting downvoted. My router is the Google Mesh. It's the router (set of 3) they gave me to use. I'll have to return them to not pay their equipment fee

Reddit Iconairmack
5 months ago

Eero, google nest, orbi. But you would buy a whole new mesh WiFi setup. If you already have a to link router you wouldn’t go buy a eero to extend off the TPLink

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