“Will this work with my Linksys router? If so, do I have to put it into bridge mode? Also, I am simply attempting to extend the signal to use on my deck.”
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I don't see any reason why it wouldn't. Here's my setup: DSL Modem/Router from Frontier is supplied internet signal from phone line. My main Google Wi-Fi device is hard wired to my modem/router. Everything in my home now connects wireless to the Google Wi-Fi device. You might as well simply look at the Google device as a router, as that is the function it is performing. It's actually all very simple. After I did my installation of three devices, I went into the setup of my Frontier Modem and turned off the wireless signal. I did not want the two systems possibly "butting heads" in my home. The Google device is "dual band" and utilizes 2.4ghz and 5ghz bands. The range on the 5ghz is not as far, but there is minimal congestion as most devices connecting in your home are probably using the popular 2.4ghz band to do so. Hope this helps.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.This takes the place of your router. One of the devices must be hooked directly to your modem to function as a router and the other 2 are placed in areas where you aren't getting a good enough signal. I'm not sure what bridge mode is. But it will work with a modem/router combo or with just a modem.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.As long as you have an open Ethernet port it will work. You only have to use bridge mode if you are going to be gaming on it because it would give you a strict NAT type. Using it for pretty much anything else is plug and play. If you are trying to extend your wireless signal it will not work unless you buy multiple units because it does not work like a regular WiFi extender.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Best way is to NOT put your router into bridge mode. put google wifi and router on separate SSIDs so there is not crosstalk and you're good. This is what I did to use a puck with my desktop... tip: if you need to forward a port to your desktop for something like Plex, (after basic G.W. setup) first forward a port to the google wifi base as if it were any other computing device, then check the IP address of your desktop and go into your network setting and make it static, then do a port forward from within the G.W. app (using same ports as you need/did on router) to your desktop. Works like a charm!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.No, it is only compatible with Google WiFi and Google OnHub devices.
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