A:AnswerNest Wifi is not compatible with 3rd party routers to create a mesh network. You can only use Nest Wifi routers, points, and Google Wifi points together to create a Wi-Fi mesh network. We recommend setting up Nest Wifi router as your primary router directly hardwired to your modem's WAN port with an Ethernet cable. You can still use your current router as a downstream switch to Nest Wifi router.
A:AnswerYes, Nest Wifi is compatible with the 1st generation Google Wifi. You can set up the Nest Wifi router as your primary router since it has better capabilities such as an improved processor and a 4x4 radio. Then, you can add your Google Wifi and Nest Wifi points.
A:AnswerNest Wifi replaces your traditional router to provide Wi-Fi coverage throughout your home. But, your Wi-Fi speed will rely on your current Internet speed and reception provided by your internet service provider (ISP).
A:AnswerBricks are known to block Wi-Fi signals. However, Nest Wifi is equipped with a 4x4 antenna that helps broadcast strong and reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home. Although 5GHz bandwidth can transmit relatively strong signals, 2.4GHz bandwidth may be blocked by the brick walls.
You may need to put your Spectrum combo in bridge mode or disable its Wi-Fi functionality in order to set up Nest Wifi as your primary router. We then recommend having more than one Nest Wifi router and set one up as your primary router connected to the Spectrum combo, and then hard wire the others as down streams from your primary router. You can then connect the wireless Nest Wifi points to these routers and enjoy them both as Wi-Fi access points and Google Assistant-enabled speakers.
A:AnswerThere is no monthly fee to use Nest Wifi mesh system, it's just a one-time purchase. But, you will need internet connection from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).
A:AnswerNest Wifi doesn't have support for the VPN feature. You may need to apply your VPN on individual devices and enable the port forwarding feature on your Nest Wifi. You can learn more about port forwarding by going to this link: https://support.google.com/onhub-kb/answer/6338689?hl=en
A:AnswerYou might want to install it in the basement and add one of the nest extender to carry out the WiFi from the basement to the other products you are trying to connect.
A:AnswerYes, Nest Wifi can work with your Frontier Router. You might need to put your combo in bridge mode or disable its Wi-Fi functionality in order to set up Nest Wifi as your primary router.
A:AnswerYes, Nest Wifi is compatible with the 1st generation Google Wifi but you will need to create a new Wi-Fi mesh system in the Google Home app with Nest Wifi router as your primary router since it has better capabilities such as an improved processor and a 4x4 radio. Then, you can add your Google Wifi and Nest Wifi points.
A:AnswerNest Wifi works with most modems and modem/router combos including the Surfboard SB6190 cable modem. You may need to setup Surfboard SB6190 cable modem to Bridge mode or disable the Wi-Fi functionality. This will prevent any double NAT connectivity issues on your Wi-Fi network.
A:AnswerYou should be fine with two. Even though one can cover the square footage, the number of floors might make for weaker coverage. If you get two and then find that it isn't enough, you can easily by a second satellite and attach it to the router.
