Nest Wifi - AC2200 - Mesh WiFi System - Wifi Router - 2200 Sq Ft Coverage - 1 pack

I purchased this after issues with my Netgear Nighthawk router. Set up was easy, and simple. Speed is excellent and range is great. To note I have an older home built in the 50's roughly total square ft space is 1200. So all I needed is just the router. I love that I can see every thing that is connected to the router (even when your not at home as long as you have the google app on your phone or tablet!! You can controll remotely as well!!) I love I can see how much data any given device is using. I do like that you can give priority to certain things connected to the router. Great for families with kids. Gives you the option to pause internet connectivity at specific times to specific devices! I had to call customer service because when I first installed it I was getting about 65mbps and have 300mbps internet. I spent probably about an hour with tech support trying to figure out why it wasn't getting over at least 150mbps. Finally after all the trouble shooting the issue was that the google router assigns which frequency to connect a device to. So most computers get assigned to a 2ghz frequency not the 5ghz. Cellphones and some tablets get connected to 5ghz. Your smart devices like TV, Android Tv Box will get 5ghz, and small wifi enabled devices connects at 2ghz frequency. Once I understood that it made sense and was working as it should. However, it would have been nice to be told this first before going through trouble shooting steps. It would have been a shorter support call if they had said that first. Hopefully other Google Support staff are more knowledgeable, and I just got a newbie. I do like that you can test the internet speed directly through the google app. Very convenient. One thing I do not like about it is that you can not choose which frequency to connect a device at. It automatically assigns the device to a frequency (2ghz or 5ghz). This is a little inconvenient when downloading a large file to your computer. It takes longer because it's only connecting at the 2ghz frequency. Hopefully they will add that feature with future updates. It's a small inconvenience for me though. All around I am very happy with the purchase.

Tips: 1- Do not be affraid of installation, it was very simple. The routers and the points -or 2 routers in this case- create a mesh by themselves wihtout any user intervention. The app guides you through the process. As a tech guy, this was so easy I feel guilty :p 2- This mesh will improve your WiFi speed across the house for any internet service up to about 600-700 Mbps, I daresay. WiFi has its limitations, anything above that is wishfull thinking due to the harware constraints of our current phones and devices. But... the real improvement is not the "speed" itself (read below). 3- This is the 2 router pack, not the classsic "router" and "point/Google assistant" pack. I chose this one expressly since the routers have ethernet LAN RJ45 jacks (ports), which the "points" lack, because my house is already wired with LAN ethernet cable and I already have plenty of "hey google" things around =) Note: you will need proper harware to get anything above 50 Mbps, e.g.: Cat. 5e or Cat. 6 cable , and if you use an ethernet switch make sure it is Gigabit compliant, otherwise stick to the standasrd WiFi mesh, you'll be surprised: this WiFi mesh will be faster than a 10/100 cable or a "Fast Ethernet" switch. 4- It is fast, indeed, but take note: since the mesh talks in both directions, there will be a natural minimal speed loss when connected to a "point" (or the secondary "router" in this case). E.g.: when the mesh is connected wirelessly (pure WiFi mesh), I get 100 Mbps near the router and 50-70 Mbps near the "point"; but when wired (ethernet backhaul between the 2 routers) I get 80-100 Mbps near the "point". I think this is expected, completely normal due to the 2-way wireless communication between both mesh devices. 5- My ISP installed a coaxial Modem/Router combo unit in my house, I was affraid of the dared double-NAT menace, but to my relief they got allong surprisingly well. Actually, I kept my original WiFi network and the new nest mesh network up simultaneously for a couple days, while migrating everything (the easy and recommended way would have been to disable the old WiFi network and use the same SSID name and password on the new one, but I wanted to experiment a little). Anyhow, although they seemed to work fine together, I decided to turn off the ISP Modem/Router's WiFi radios to avoid any possible interference. WiFi can be grumpy when crowded. 6- I chose the newest "Nest" WiFi mesh routers over the previous "Google" WiFi mesh or the Nest points because they have: a) faster WiFi conection (AC2200 vs AC1200), b) bigger area coverage (205 m2 vs 140 m2), c) more antennas (4x4 vs 2x2) and d) the capability of transmitting data to multiple devices simultaneously (MU-MIMO vs no-nothing). THIS is paramount. The improvement is noticeable when the kids are watching video streams and playing games while I hold to that important zoom meeting. (Note: The Nest points do have MU-MIMO, too, but lack the extra speed and extra coverage of the Nest routers. In exchange, they double as Google assistant speakers, so choose your potion) 7- Get both apps, Google Home and Google Wifi. They seem to be migrating everything from Google WiFi to Google Home, but meantine get both! Google WiFi gives some extra options such as a speed test of all connected devices or information about the connection type between points, wired or wireless. In conclusion, the real "speed", the improvement over a standard WiFi network is not measured in Mbps by Speedtest, it's not even the extended coverage or the transparent, automatic handling of WIFi when moving around the house without hiccups nor the beamforming technology which sends the WiFi signal straight toyour device: it's how it handles devices and distributes bandwidth, making each device in my house faster individually, all at the same time, keeping my data transmission speedy and steady when the kids are squeezing the WiFi signal and my internet bandwidth. The only thing I would have wished for is WiFi 6 support (future proof). Otherwise well done, Google. I'm impressed. I have spoken.

I recently upgraded to the Nest WiFi Router and 2 Points, and I couldn’t be happier. Here’s why: Whole-Home Coverage: The system blankets my entire home with fast, reliable Wi-Fi. No more dead spots or frustrating buffering! With coverage of up to 5400 square feet, it ensures a strong signal in every room1. Easy Setup: Setting up the Nest WiFi was a breeze. I plugged in the router, connected it to my modem, and placed the two points strategically around the house. Within minutes, I had seamless connectivity. Smart Speaker Integration: The Nest WiFi points double as smart speakers with Google Assistant. I can play music, control my connected devices, and even manage my Wi-Fi network using voice commands. It’s like having a mini Google Home in every room2. Stable Performance: Whether I’m streaming 4K videos, working from home, or hosting video calls, the Nest WiFi handles it all. It intelligently manages the network behind the scenes, ensuring fast speeds and uninterrupted connections1. Ethernet Ports: Each Nest WiFi router comes with two Ethernet ports, which is great for connecting wired devices like gaming consoles or printers. Automatic Updates: The system keeps itself up-to-date with new features and security enhancements. I appreciate knowing that my network remains safe and efficient without any effort on my part. In summary, the Nest WiFi Router and 2 Points is a reliable, feature-packed solution for anyone seeking seamless Wi-Fi coverage and smart home integration. Highly recommended!

I came to this product from a mid-range ASUS Router and will be doing most of my comparisons to the privies router. Let me start by saying that this wireless system is a great addition to my growing smart home. I personally and using the google nest system and adding these wifi routers is almost seamless. The routers do have ether own app that you have to use to initially set them up and to do some of the more advanced features however, most of the functions can be controlled from within the central google home app. In terms of inputs and outputs and I slight disappointed. There is a single ethernet port for internet in and single ethernet port for internet out to a computer of gaming system. Coming from the ASUS router which had 4 ethernet ports for local networking was a slight adjustment. I ended up having to purchase a small ethernet hub in order to keep the networking ability that I had previously. For some this may not be an issue if you operate completely wirelessly. The second thing that I am not a fan of is the fact that they do not have a USB port on the device. Previously I would connect my printer to my router to allow for all my devices to connect to it (It is not a wireless printer). Now for the good stuff. The coverage with these routers is absolutely fantastic. For my home I have absolutely no dead spots and I have typically 17-20 various devices and smart home devices connected at any one time. Congestion is never a problem. The only time you may have issues is if your internet speed from your provided is not fast enough to support multiple devices accessing the internet at the same time. The app has a wide selection of features and controls. It even has some more advanced features which you can see in on of the screen shots that I have attached. I love the fact that they include a usage tracker which can display your overall network usage as well as a device by device breakdown. The last thing that I really love is that fact the it does automatically update when needed without having to prompt me. It does so smartly when the network is not being heavily used. Overall I give this 4 stars because of the lacking extra ethernet and USB ports. Also I am a slightly more advance networker and there are some advanced features that I wished they gave you the ability to choose to use. If you are looking for another great addition to your smart home or to increase your wifi coverage and power I can highly recommend this setup!

Look really nice, small, easy to setup. Strong signal. Nice price

BEWARE THIS PRODUCT HAS MAJOR ISSUES that may or may not affect you, depending on how you set it up and use it. I'll share my experience, but you decide whether these issues are essential for your usage scenario or not. Here is the executive summary before I get into technical details. 1) This product is excellent when it works as expected (unfortunately, that's not always the case). Setup is easy and straightforward. 2) The functionality of the device is extremely limited if you opt-out of using Nest Wifi cloud services. Enabling cloud services is a must to have this device provide all of its functions. 3) Local network throughput exhibits severe performance degradation over time if your routers are not hardwired. 4) The router is unable to re-establish Internet connectivity after a power outage (this is precisely the case when using Netgear CM500 as a modem) This review is for 2-pack Nest Wifi routers bundle. Both devices are identical routers, but for the sake of simplicity, I'll be calling the main one Router and the secondary one Point. My initial setup was a true wifi mesh with no hardwired connection between Router and Point. I did extensive post-install testing, and Nest checked all the boxes - 330 Mbps Internet throughput, 600 Mbps over the local network from one device connected to the point to another device connected to the router. All seemed well, but after about 24 hours, I started noticing performance degradation on my local network. At first, the throughput from my Macbook to my NAS dropped down to 100 Mbps, then 50 Mbps, and at some point, it stalled at a snail speed for 150 kbps (yep, kilobits). I got in touch with Google support right away, and they "fixed" the issue by hard rebooting the network and cloud services (make any change in your router's DNS settings, then turn cloud service off/on and reboot the network). However, it was just a temporary fix as the issue came back the next day. I've been in touch with Google support a couple more times, but they were less than helpful. They blamed interference; they blamed the local DNS server; they blamed my MacBook. None of these was the culprit as everything worked well before I bought Nest Wifi, and everything works fine now after I hardwired the router and the point. The only "solution" they could provide was the hard network reboot that "fixed" the issue for less than 24 hours every single time. About a week later, I decided to run a Cat6 cable from the main router to the point, and to my surprise, it completely solved this issue. I'm deducting 2 stars because of this issue. I'm expecting a Wifi mesh product to work as a true Wifi mesh, and hardwiring must not be a requirement. The second major issue I ran into is exceptionally annoying. Nest Wifi router is unable to re-establish Internet connection after a power outage. It's not just a matter of inconvenience as I have to reboot the modem after every power outage manually, but it's also a security concern as our Nest cameras are not coming back online after a power outage when we are not home. Google support wasn't helpful here either. They blamed my ISP and "the extent of the outage", but it has nothing to do with the ISP as I can reproduce this issue by cutting the power on the power strip that both router and modem are connected to. There are numerous similar complaints all over the internet going back 2 years, so it's definitely a well-known issue, and Google still can't get their act together to fix it. How do I know it's an issue with Nest Wifi? First, the network boots up just fine if I swap the Nest router with my old router (8 years old Apple Time Capsule). Second, the modem shows all 5 lights green, but still, there is no Internet connection. Third, if I unplug the Nest WAN ethernet cable, run it into a switch and log into the modem's UI, it shows the link is OK. I have a feeling it has something to do with the timing of each device's boot time. It seems like the Nest router expects itself to be the first one to boot up. Well, you can't expect that if you are that slow... My old router boots up much faster than the Nest router, so that may be the answer here. Anyway, I thought I was clever enough to code a script on my Raspberry Pi, detect this condition, and force-reboot the modem if there is no Internet connection. I thought I was all set, but I was wrong. We had another power outage last night, and as you suspect by now, my network didn't come back online. Why? Because the Nest router wouldn't route packets to the modem. My next idea is to install smart power plugs and control the power from Raspberry Pi. I'm deducting 2 stars because of this issue. This product could have scored all 5 stars in my review if not for the two major issues I described above.

I have both the older and this version of this Wi-Fi router. Both the new and the old versions work perfectly. I have a switch attached downline from this router and everything works well. It is pricey but it is worth it. There are lots of security features. For example, I got a notification whenever a new device joins my Wi-Fi. This router also has a built-in firewall.

I live in an old SF home, so narrow and long. There was decent WiFi in about 1/3 of the house. I got an extender about a year ago, but with the current wfh situation, it just wasn’t cutting it. This beauty arrived and, within 10min, I had it all set up and working. First, I installed just one to see the range, and was happy to find excellent signal in 90% of the house. I installed the second router on the other end of the house - lower floor - and now we are fully covered! Three adults working from home; simultaneously streaming, gaming, and in virtual conferences without a single issue. Speed has not been compromised at all and there are no dead zones... I am completely in love! Here are some details, for those that aren’t sure: - When I researched options, I found that most extenders are approximately the same price (for the same range), if not more expensive. - This system has two elements: 1. Router: which needs to be connected - via Ethernet cable - to your existing WiFi Router and it does not replace it. 2. Points: They are used to extend the range of the router and can connect wirelessly. - Most Google WiFi products are compatible with this system and can act as ”points”. - Routers can also be used as “points”, and will connect wirelessly to the main hub (the one connected to your original router). - You really only need one router. Having said this, it was nice to install two routers, since they each have Ethernet connection capabilities. This allowed me to directly connect certain devices, like gaming consoles, so the internet connection is strong and constant. Points don’t have Ethernet ports. - You need the Google Home app and a Google account for the set up. The mesh also needs a few minutes, about 5-10, to be established. This analogy helped me understand it a little better: Imagine you are underwater and WiFi is air. Your current WiFi router creates a big air bubble. You are limited to move around the size of the bubble your router created. An extender would be like creating a separate air bubble so you can go farther. these two are not connected. Each extender you add creates its own bubble, but if the bubbles are too far from the main one the quality of the air suffers. This system is different, it creates a mesh - this means that, when you plug a Nest router into your existing WiFi router, it creates a big bubble, bigger than the existing one. Then you add a “point” outside your bubble and, instead of creating a separate bubble, it expands the main one. The more “points”, the bigger the bubble. As long as the “points” are a certain distance from one another, you can extend the bubble as far as you like from the main router. The air quality is the same throughout this giant air bubble you just created. Hope that helps!