topic Re: Use same network name as router in Nest Wifi

Use same network name as router

mowyllie — Sat, 21 Jan 2023 21:27:53 GMT

Can I set my Nest Wifi network name to the same name as my main router? I have an Arris Surfboard modem/router. I want to use the same name so that my upstairs Sonos speakers can access my desktop where I keep my music library. My desktop is ethernet wired to my Arris Surfboard. If my Nest Wifi and my Arris router can use the same name, it would be seamless. Right now, I have to keep manually connecting my desktop to the Nest Wifi in addtion to the ethernet connection to the Arris router.

Re: Use same network name as router

Anonymous — Sun, 22 Jan 2023 09:42:48 GMT

Nest Wifi is a router with firewall and everything. So devices connected to the modem will not be able to talk to device connected to Nest Wifi, and same the other way atound.

The modem should be put in bridge mode to avoid what's known as double NAT. Read more on that here:

Re: Use same network name as router

AbigailF — Thu, 02 Feb 2023 03:09:50 GMT

Hey folks,

Thanks for lending a hand, @Anonymous.
@mowyllie, 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: Use same network name as router

AbigailF — Tue, 07 Feb 2023 02:39:17 GMT

Hi mowyllie,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread.

Best,
Abi

Re: Use same network name as router

AbigailF — Wed, 08 Feb 2023 05:15:14 GMT

Hello again mowyllie,

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.

Thanks,
Abi