topic Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet in Nest Wifi

Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

CoolAccountant — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 05:05:32 GMT

I have the trio of Google wifi. Two of the access points are set up where my kids use the Ethernet connection to plug into their computers (because otherwise it is a terribly slow connection even though we have 400mbps). I want to be able to control their access, meaning essentially shut down their internet. 1. Changing the password didn’t work, 2. when I’ve paused their device from the primary network I was never able to ‘unpause’ it and 3. the ‘group’ function where you schedule pauses has never worked for me. It seems my only option is to physically remove the access points which then seem to have to be reset every time I plug them back in or I can remove the cable. What a hassle this is. Any thoughts?

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

olavrb — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 06:31:33 GMT

The pausing functionality has been broken ever since MAC randomization became a thing.

You should probably look at controlling access on a different level, for instance the device itself. With products like:

Apple screen time:

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/ipad/ipadb15cb886/ipados

Microsoft Family Safety:

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/family-safety

If you still want to continue down the Nest Wifi pausing route: I've read that factory reset and set the whole network up again from scratch could fix strange problems with pausing and unpausing devices. Reuse the network name (SSID) and password, then devices should reconnect automagically.

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

CoolAccountant — Tue, 20 Sep 2022 13:09:03 GMT

The Microsoft app looks like it might work. I’ll check it out, thanks!

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

Jhonleanmel — Sat, 24 Sep 2022 19:38:27 GMT

Hey folks,

Thanks again for helping here, @olavrb.

@CoolAccountant, I hope you've got the answer you're looking for. If you're still in need of any assistance, feel free to let us know.

Best,
Mel

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

Jhonleanmel — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 19:42:21 GMT

Hey everyone,

I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Mel

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

CoolAccountant — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 01:37:35 GMT

I’m trying the Microsoft option as soon as I have a minute. I’m accepting that as the solution since none of the google “methods” will work for me.

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

Jhonleanmel — Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:12:52 GMT

Hi CoolAccountant,

Thanks for getting back to us. Take your time, I'll be waiting for your update.

Best,
Mel

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

Jhonleanmel — Sat, 01 Oct 2022 21:53:15 GMT

Hi CoolAccountant,

I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Mel

Re: Wi-Fi mesh access via Ethernet

Jhonleanmel — Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:15:52 GMT

Hi CoolAccountant,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hours. If you have any new issues, updates or just a discussion topic, feel free to start a new thread in the Community.

Best,
Mel