A:AnswerWifi requires a broadband internet connection to work. As long as your Charter connection is a broadband connection, you should not have any issues at all.
A:AnswerThe Google device does seem faster particularly since the signal is stronger due to the mesh network. Please make sure you can put your cable or DSL modem into bridge mode. This is the only way the mesh feature will work
A:AnswerI don't have Orbi, but my buddy swears by it for his 4500 sqft house. I don't know how strong his signal is in his backyard, but the Google wifi produces a strong signal all over a 13k+ sqft lot.
If I didn't go with Google Wifi, then I definitely would buy Orbi, due to the greater overall networking features, and faster wireless only mesh network. Thier wireless only mesh network is the fastest in the Industry due to the dedicated third backhall channel. Google wifi produces and overall faster wifi and LAN experience if you connect each access point via Ethernet cables, which the Orbi doesn't offer.
I had that chance and still chose the Google Wifi, due to the access control features it has for Individual connected devices, and the overall cost for a three AP solution.
A:AnswerYou have to have an internet provider to provide broadband signal. But with Google products ,and you can ask the tech guys at google. Your signal is stronger and smoother if you turn off the wi-fi and leave on the the internet signal.
A:AnswerI would HIGHLY recommend returning the Linksys router and replacing it with just Google WiFi, especially if gaming is important as noted. You can strategically place the Google WiFi access point nodes so that at least one of them is within solid operating range of your gaming system. I have been using Google WiFi for over a year now. You will not be disappointed. Plus, if you need more coverage, you can add more of them in your network. Way cool!
A:AnswerYou need to have a modem from an internet provider (ISP) for this router to work. The cable from the modem plugs into the internet port on this in order for it to access the internet.
If you can get a regular modem from your cell provider then this would work. If you are getting a "hot spot" from a cell provider you shouldn't need these as the hot spot already provides WiFi access. Here is the Google WiFi support number if you'd like to give them a call: 1-844-442-3693.
A:AnswerThis isn’t a modem. You still need a modem to connect to COX. I just disabled my router built into my modem and set the modem to bridged NAT. COX still sees my modem but my house sees the new WiFi router. Plug Google WiFi into a switch port on the modem and Google will walk you through the rest of setup. Very easy.
