Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack) - White
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Description
Features
Attic-to-basement connectivity
Google Wifi comes in a pack of three to put in different rooms so you can stream in the living room or game in the playroom without a battle for bandwidth. And provides up to 4,500 sq. ft. of coverage.
Compatible with 802.11ac
Backward compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n networks, so you can easily upgrade.
Up to 1.2 Gbps data transfer speed
For fast, efficient operation.
TX Beamforming technology
Focuses signals directly to compatible wireless devices to help ensure dependable connectivity.
Wi-Fi protected access
Protects your network against hackers and eavesdroppers.
2 Gigabit Ethernet ports
Offer a high-speed wired network connection and can be configured as WAN or LAN.
Manage your family's Internet use
Keep track of your family's screen time - pause the Internet on your kids' devices at bedtime or during homework hours.
Google Wifi app
Makes it simple to share your password with guests and prioritize devices on your network. (Download required)
What's Included
- Google Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
- 6.5 ft Ethernet cable
- 3x Power adapters
- Quick start guide
Key Specs
- Wi-Fi Mesh SystemYes
- Number of Wi-Fi Satellites Included3
- Number Of LAN Ports2
General
- Product NameGoogle Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi System (3-Pack)
- BrandGoogle
- Model NumberNLS-1304-25 3-PACK
- ColorWhite
- Color CategoryWhite
Security
- Data EncryptionYes
- Encryption TypeWPA2
- Firewall TypeNone
- Security FeaturesYes
- Parental ControlsYes
Network
- Band TechnologyDual
- Ethernet Standard10/100/1000
- Number of Antennas0
- Frequency Band2.4 GHz, 5.0 GHz
- Wireless StandardAC, N
- Wi-Fi Mesh SystemYes
- Number of Wi-Fi Satellites Included3
- Number of Wi-Fi Satellites Supported3
- Wired BackhaulYes
- Ethernet SwitchYes
- Routing ProtocolNo
- Transport ProtocolNo
Certifications & Listings
- ENERGY STAR CertifiedNo
Features
- App CompatibleYes
- App-ControlledYes
- App NameGoogle Wifi companion
- BeamformingYes
- Integrated ModemYes
- Auto ConnectYes
- Auto DetectingYes
- Conference EnabledNo
- WirelessYes
Ports
- Number Of WAN Ports2
- Port Type(s)RJ-45
- Number Of LAN Ports2
Speed
- Wired Speed1000 megabits per second
- Gigabit Ethernet SpeedYes
- Auto Speed SensingYes
Compatibility
- System RequirementsAndroid device (4.0 or higher) or iOS device (iOS 8 or higher), Google Account
- Bluetooth EnabledYes
Dimension
- Product Height2.7 inches
- Product Length4.17 inches
- Product Width4.17 inches
- Product Weight0.75 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC842776100641
Customer reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars with 12882 reviews
(12,882 customer reviews)Rating by feature
- Value4.5
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
- Quality4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
- Ease of Use4.8
Rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
to a friend
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
An Outstanding Product for 3 level Homes.
||Posted .This is truly an excellent solution if you have a multi-level dwelling and need to get both signal strength and speed delivered to every corner of your residence. I have a traditional 3 level home with a basement, 1st, and 2nd floors. For about 7 years, I was forced to have TWO cable modems to get every part of my home to have access to very high speed (50+MBPs). I used a 150 MBPs cable modem on the first floor that covered the 1st and 2nd floors. I used a separate 54 MBPs cable modem for the basement. The reason for this excessive cost was that we had 3 kids in college taking college classes at a public university near our home needing very high speed and reliable internet connectivity for their many assignments, projects, class videos, etc. My son also played XBox live. Additionally, I have Netflix, Roku, and Apple TV. All of the preceding TVs, computers, iMacs, iPhones, IPads, PCs were working with ZERO BUFFERING under my 2-Cable Modem setup. This summer my kids left home to pursue careers. So I wanted to get rid of the basement cable modem if possible. However, not having high speed access in the basement would mean relocating frequently used TVs and computers to the 1st or 2nd floor. Due to the layout of our house no signal strength extending device had really worked. So I was very skeptical when I saw this Google Home WiFi package with 3 pods. I had not done any research on this, but decided that I needed to take a leap of faith on the Google Brand and bought it. They work beautifully!!!! I have 130 MBPS speed everywhere in the house (using only the 150 MBPs cable modem on the 1st floor). Also Google has you download their Google Wifi App which is outstanding in managing the setup as well as TESTING THE INTERNET SPEED IN EVERY PART OF OUR HOME. The Google Wifi app is very user-friendly, simple to use and INVALUABLE. I returned the basement modem and saved myself $75 a month in cable Modem charges. ONE IMPORTANT NOTE: If you have an Internet Phone like Vonage, you will need another ROUTER like Cisco, Apple's Airport, Netgear, etc. the 3 Pods are identical having one Ethernet input and one output, besides the power jack input. I connected the cable modem to the Input of one Google Pod with the Google provided Ethernet cable. Then used my own Ethernet cable to connect the Output from the preceding Pod to the Input of my Apple Airport Router. I connected my Vonage device to the back of Airport which has 4 ports to connect. Everything is working same or better than before. I did not want to write a review till I had had time to check the reliability of the Google Wifi setup. After using it continuously for 3 weeks with over 10 connected devices, I have had no disruptions or deterioration in Wifi qualify. Hence I am pleased to write this review.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Works as promised
||Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.We moved from a single router with extender to the Google WiFi mesh system. So much better. It was easy to connect and start running. The app interface is the best. It displays internet speed between the modem and router, connectivity strength to the satellite units, and connectivity speeds to each device. We run 20ish devices simultaneously and they all receive the signal they need to function well.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Best decision ever
||Posted .I have been using the Netgear Nighthawk C7000 for a little over a year and my internet is very unstable, more when using WiFi. Talked to a sales associate at my local Bestbuy (Mousa?, sorry if I got the name wrong, great guy, deserves a raise and a promotion!) and he recommended this after explaining my WiFi issues. After switching to Google WiFi, I'm averaging 225mbps download, 11mbps upload, and 9ms ping on WiFi. Much improved compared to 15-25mbps download, 2-4mbps upload, and 80-100ms ping just using the C7000. I completely turned off the WiFi radios on the C7000 and am just using it for the modem aspect, which is a great modem for the price (also purchased at Bestbuy).
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Solved all my Wifi troubles!
||Posted .I was having a lot of trouble with Wifi in my condo (1250 sq ft), particularly those areas that were furthest from the Comcast router-wifi. I tried using a dual-band range extender placed in an intermediate area, but it would improve only slightly and even that was not consistent throughout the day. I suspect that may be due to wireless interference from neighboring units. Wifi speed was a dismal 0.5-1.25 Mbps in the weak areas, when not a dead zone! I waited patiently for the Google Wifi routers and ordered a 3-pack. I just did not want to take chances, since I have been told that older buildings like where I live in also have materials in the walls that are not conducive to good propagation of the signal. I plugged the primary Google wifi router into one of the ports of the Comcast router. Installation was a cinch with the accompanying Google Wifi app. It prompted me to set up a new Wifi network and provide a SSID. I have read that it is better to replace the existing wifi and use the same SSID, but since I was not convinced and ready to take the new routers back to the store, I used a new SSID and created a separate network. The app then prompted me to set up the other two router devices in appropriate locations. Which I did, and setup continued to be a breeze. I went on speedtest.net and sure enough, the absymal speed was now ranging between 20-25 Mbps in the weak areas. The first couple of days, I thought I noticed the speed fluctuating more widely, but that does not seem to happen any more... almost like Google Wifi learns to adapt to the environment. I gradually switched over all my wireless devices to the new Google Wifi network and I really appreciate how easy the app makes it. There are some cool features like throttling on selected devices or giving higher priority to some other devices. I can even opt to curtail the children's use of Wifi when the need arose. There are some less utilitarian yet nifty features like controlling the brightness of the light emanating from the middle of the wifi pucks. My Hue lights were never working properly before and now that I have plugged the bridge directly into one of the router near the lights, I am able to control the lights via the Hue app, Alexa (Amazon Echo), Google Assistant (Google Home) and IFTTT. So this product definitely paves the way for transitioning to a smarthome without dealing with network hiccups/issues. I have heard that there is a Zigbee radio in there that is not activated, so perhaps there will be some intriguing features enabled via future updates. Worth is subjective, but if wifi is really important to you in any corner of your home, I'd say it is hard to beat the value given its price and aesthetics, and the interesting app.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Awesome Mesh WiFi
||Posted .We have a 3600 ft.² two-story house. I had in Netgear nighthawk router with an extender which was giving me a decent service until last night when the signal on the 2.4 channel dropped to very low speed. 5.0 was still giving good download speed but since over router set up is on the second floor on one side of the house and over TV and other entertainment stuff sits in the downstairs living room on the other side of the house, so 5.0 was undetected that far from the router. After tweaking the netgear for a couple hours in the morning, I gave up and started searching for the mesh Wi-Fi routers. I decided on google Wi-Fi as it is half the price of eero and has very good reviews. This system is very easy to setup about 20-30 minutes for all 3 routers. The only time-consuming stuff is adding all the smart devices to the system call mom all the iPads, mobile phones, Garage door opener, security cameras, music system, game system, nest thermostats, solar system and other IOT devices. The only thing I will encourage anyone to do is have some patience. Even the App also encourages “you” to be patient. If you follow the instructions in the Google Wifi app set up as a breeze. I hope this review helps you deciding which Wi-Fi mesh router system you are going to buy and help you set up the system. As you can see from my photographs the speed is increased to triple digits. I’m still not getting 200 Mbps which my connection is and I think my Modem is very old. I am consistently getting 110-135 Mbps all over the house and even in Garage and the backyard.
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Incredible
||Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Definitely a step up from my older Netgear router! I only purchased 1 Google WiFi for my 1300 sq ft house, and I have full WiFi signal on every piece of equipment that is hooked up to it in every location, and they all work flawlessly - 3 cell phones,5 roku's, nvadia shield, iPad, 2 laptops, smart bulbs, smart plugs, Alexa, Android speaker etc etc. The 4k movies look 4k now!! In the past my 4k looked horrible.
This review is from Google Wifi AC1200 Dual-Band Mesh Wi-Fi Router - White
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Google WiFi is the best WiFi system to buy
||Posted .I am a78 year old grandmother and when I went to Best Buy I had no idea what kind of WiFi system I was going to buy. I had Comcast and it didn't cover my whole house. So when I got to Best Buy I told the guy at the door what I needed. The man he hooked me up with suggested for me to buy the Google WiFi. It is the best investment I ever made. I hooked it up myself!! You can not imagine my excitement when Google came on to welcome me. It has worked perfectly ever since!!
I would recommend this to a friendRated 5 out of 5 stars
Extend your Wi-fi footprint
||Posted .I got the Google Wi-fi Mesh system to extend my Wi-fi coverage across my 2500 square foot home and also to avail Wi-fi to me while out in my yard and outbuildings. The system is just as easy as unpacking the components and plugging them in. The easy to use Google Wi-fi app for iOS explains each step in detail. The first step is to connect the first Google Wi-fi puck directly to your router via ethernet cable and then to add each of the next 2 pucks up to 2 rooms away from the original. There is a simple graphical user interface on the app to assist you in the set up process. Once installed you can monitor the system from anywhere. The app has a "network check" mode which will give you an option to check three aspects of your system... • Internet speed to your home • Mesh connection quality between points • Wi-Fi connection quality to all devices throughout your home I rearranged my system several times to experiment with the quality to devices at different distances. Once my coverage was how I wanted it, I left it like it was and it has remained connected with great throughput ever since! Simple as that! For anyone who wants to increase the size of their Wi-Fi footprint with a simple yet elegant solution, this is the product to get!
I would recommend this to a friend
Q: QuestionWhat is needed for the google wifi to work? What is the monthly fee?
Asked by Lumpy.
- A:Answer You still need to buy high speed internet from the local ISP of your choice so the monthly fee I believe you are asking about is the fee for internet access and that is paid to whatever internet service provider you are already using. This device is simply a new wireless router made by Google that you use with your existing modem and existing internet service (Google or otherwise) to spread your wifi signal evenly throughout your house. They are not selling the actual internet SERVICE from Google here- you can use this with the internet service you already have or if Google internet service is available in your area, you could of course choose to use this with Google internet service (although you'd have to pay the purchase price of this router plus the monthly fee for whatever Google (or other brand) internet service plan you choose. I think this is what you were asking about regarding a monthly fee as it seems that likely due to the name of this device, a number of people seem to think that this device also includes internet service when in fact it is a new router to use with your existing internet service or the internet service you order separately. I hope this answers your question.
Answered by Andrew
Q: QuestionI HAVE COMCAST MODEM WITH INTEGRATED WI-FI ROUTER CAN I USE THIS TO EXTEND MY COMCAST WI-FI SIGNAL OR RANGE ?
Asked by SYED.
- A:Answer Yes you can. No need to yell.
Answered by jayteescout
Q: QuestionCan I split this to two houses ? Can I use 2 in one house and One in another house ?
Asked by Harry.
- A:Answer Yes, you can place each unit in separate houses. Basically, each hub can operate independently of one another, so essentially when you purchase this system you are purchasing three identical routers. So depending on your situation you will need to configure the system differently. ~If the two buildings are beyond the reach of the wifi signal you will need to connect each unit to its own broadband modem or link them via an ethernet cable, which may not be practical. ~If the buildings are close enough for the WiFI signal to reach, then you can configure the system as normal. ~If you plan on purchasing two units for your home and then give one to a friend, then each of you will set up your respective units independently. I hope this was helpful.
Answered by TcCokato
Q: QuestionWhat level Ethernet cable comes included: 5e or 6?
Asked by 2sak.
- A:Answer There is only one cable. Its a flat profile but it does not say whether its a 5e or 6. Markings are AWM E212689 STYLE 21811
Answered by Simon
Q: QuestionDoes this replace my comcast router? How does the cord from TV connect to it? Also will Nest and Wemo connect with it?
Asked by Laur.
- A:Answer This can replace your router, but it is NOT a modem. If you rent a modem from Comcast, you'd need to either keep that and plug this into the ethernet port on the bottom of the Google WiFi, or purchase yourself a new Modem and return yours to Comcast. If you have one of Comcast's Gateways (Modem/router combined (sounds like you may)) then you can keep that as well (and may need to if you use their phone service), again, just plug this into one of the 4 ethernet ports on the back of your Comcast Gateway. Their Gateway is required by them to get their TV/Phone/Internet service when you have a bundle. If you have the Gateway, you can also call Comcast tech support to disable the wireless portion of it if needed. Hope this helps.
Answered by Deano
Q: QuestionIs this a wifi router or wifi extender? Also If I plug this into any of LAN port in my home do I need to setup this for WIFI or it will automatically configure to use same WiFi Router configurations?
Asked by Samar.
- A:Answer It's a wireless router. One is plugged into your ISP modem, and the others act as wireless bridges that extends your wireless coverage. They all talk together in a Mesh network. So far my system has been solid with awesome coverage and speed. nice features with parental control too. Combines 2.4ghz and 5ghz to a single SSID which is nice.
Answered by Baileyith
Q: QuestionIn some rooms in my house the WiFi signal is VERY weak and in some cases its not available. If I use an extender, it creates another WiFi ID which is different from the main one assigned to the router. Does this device creates another WiFi ID?
Asked by OCE.
- A:Answer No. The system is supposed to switch you automatically between different wifi devices, but all of them will be under one ID. You will have one ID for your network, regardless of how many of these devices you have.
Answered by Chris
Q: QuestionI have Ethernet run throughout my house. The question is if I can run each of these off their own Ethernet connection, rather than relying on one hub to provide connection wirelessly to the other hubs? But still one mesh wireless network.
Asked by Stinkypete.
- A:Answer Short answer yes. Especially could be useful if your wired ethernet is gigabit and if you have a segment of your house that is walled off with wifi blocking materials. Here is the response from google technical support: Thank you for contacting Google Wifi Care. My name is Brian and I will be happy to help you out with this! You can connect Google Wifi points via Ethernet if you want. In most use cases it probably doesn't matter whether they are wired or wireless. There certainly wouldn't be a disadvantage to use wired over wireless (unless it means not locating the access point in the best location). Whether there is an actual advantage depends on what the connected devices are, what they're doing and the speed of the Internet itself. If you have the Ethernet cables available in the ideal location for a wireless access point, you should use them. If not, then you shouldn't. It is accurate that to setup multiple Google Wifi points you start off wirelessly. Then move them to their desired locations and connect by Ethernet. They'll then use the best connection available. If I can be of any further assistance or you have any other questions, please let me know by replying directly to this email. You can also reach us at 844-442-3693. We are here to help 24/7! Thanks, Brian Wifi Care
Answered by drsalomon