topic Re: Runnning two nest routers in Nest Wifi

Runnning two nest routers

POC766 — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 21:42:15 GMT

We are running in the house a Google Nest router and point (Two Pack). We have run a new network cable out to our garage and was looking to put a second Google routes out there so all are running on the same network name, seamless transition. Is this possible?

Paul

Re: Runnning two nest routers

olavrb — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:39:51 GMT

Yes, this is possible, and is called wired backhaul. Example of how to wire it up:

https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Wifi/Ethernet-backhaul/m-p/284073/highlight/true#M31892

One thing to keep in mind: In general it's recommended to not mix both wired and wireless backhaul in the same Nest Wifi setup. But that's hard to avoid when one of your existing units don't have ethernet ports. It should work though, but is not optimal.

Re: Runnning two nest routers

MichaelP — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 22:59:45 GMT

Hello @POC766

Yes, this is possible. Just make sure to set that new one up as if it was a Nest WiFi Point (so it gets added to your existing network). It's easiest to do that by starting up with it close to the existing (primary) Nest WiFi Router. Then, connect it via Ethernet to the LAN port on the primary Nest WiFi Router (it has to be on the same "inner" network). Here's a support page with more details: https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7215624?hl=en

Re: Runnning two nest routers

AbigailF — Mon, 30 Jan 2023 03:16:30 GMT

Hey folks,

Thanks for lending a hand, @olavrb and @MichaelP.
@POC766, 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,
Abi

Re: Runnning two nest routers

AbigailF — Sun, 05 Feb 2023 06:10:41 GMT

Hi POC766,

Chiming in to see if you still need assistance with this. Hope the previous post helped. Let us know if you have additional questions ― we'd love to help.

Best,
Abi

Re: Runnning two nest routers

AbigailF — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 05:40:49 GMT

Hello POC766,

I'm just checking in to make sure that you've seen our response. Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns as I will be locking this in 24 hours.

Regards,
Abi