topic Re: how to setup google nest router as daisy-chain mesh in Nest Wifi

how to setup google nest router as daisy-chain mesh

Cabrehruh — Wed, 05 Jun 2024 23:13:02 GMT

Im trying to setup my google nest wifi as daisy chain and or hub and spoke but im not sure how to connect it like that. i have set them up but they just connect to the main router. im trying to set it up as the following --> (point a "main router")- point b nest wifi - point c nest wifi

Re: how to setup google nest router as daisy-chain mesh

MichaelP — Fri, 07 Jun 2024 18:35:27 GMT

Hello @Cabrehruh

Trying to build a "daisy chain" topology isn't going to work well. Each unit decides which other unit to send traffic to on its own – they don't have any way of actually knowing where they are placed relative to each other. So, if a unit can get through to the destination directly, it will do that instead of going through another unit – even if that means slowing down significantly in order to get through. The optimal placement is to have the primary as close to the center of the home as possible, with secondary units one or two rooms away from the primary. They need to be close enough to get a strong 5GHz connection to the primary for themselves. From there, they will provide both 2.4GHz and 5GHz coverage to more distant clients.

Re: how to setup google nest router as daisy-chain mesh

Cabrehruh — Sat, 08 Jun 2024 15:16:53 GMT

ohhh, I see! Thanks for that response I was unaware of that.