“I'm currently using the Fios router/modem combo - the G3100 model. Will the Google Wifi system work in tandem with the Fios router? I heard Nest would have to replace Verizon's router - can this system leave the Verizon router intact- If so, how is setup?”
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Technically, you can have the modem/router combo and the Google Wifi system running at the same time but it will be a networking nightmare for you. Your best bet (assuming this is possible) is to log into the Fios modem/router combo, disable the wireless in that device, and configure the Google Wifi to handle the wireless for your home. https://www.verizon.com/support/residential/internet/home-network/settings/turn-off-wifi-access Assuming you can do that, it is very easy to set up. You can also request a modem only from your internet provider and use that instead. I had to do that with Comcast a few years ago because they removed some of the configuration options for my modem/router combo.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.For anyone reading this later, yes, you can absolutely have both running at the same time without interference. You just need to go into one of the 2 routers and set them to different channels so the signals do not interfere with each other. It is recommended you do that with ANY router as your neighbors router may interfere with yours and using a wifi signal scanner phone app to see which channels are busy in your area is a good idea (plenty of those apps in mobile device stores). If you need to set one to, say, channel 12 and 5g to 40 to get clear frequencies with less interference, that is all you need to do.
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