11-04-2022 01:42 PM
I recently purchased the Google Nest Wifi Pro and have it working, although two of the points have a poor connection. Is it possible to wire those points into my network so that the router and the two points are all hard-wired? I have network ports in those rooms but when I've tried to connect them to the network the entire network seems to crash.
I have the following equipment:
NETGEAR 16-Port Gigabit Ethernet Plus Switch (GSS116E) that takes all the Ethernet from my wired rooms and connects it to the 10GELAN port on the Verizon FIOS CR1900A Gateway 2022 Router. My 10GEWAN port is connected to the Verizon ONT.
I'd love to be able to wire the points to the Switch as well so that I have the best WiFi possible at all three locations, vs. great at the point and weak at the other two.
Thanks in advance!
11-04-2022 02:40 PM - edited 11-04-2022 02:42 PM
Ethernet between the pucks instead of wireless is possible, this is known as "wired backhaul".
But the order of which you connect the devices are important.
First you'll have the modem, preferably in bridge mode to avoid double NAT:
Then the first/ main Nest Wifi Pro unit. Then a unmanaged switch without any fancy features like loop detection/ prevention.
Then you connect other wired devices to the switch, like the two other Nest Wifi Pro units.
11-07-2022 12:16 PM
11-07-2022 04:57 PM
In theory I understand what the solution is but I will have to see how it works. Appreciate the response and I'll respond with an update soon. Thanks!
11-08-2022 09:25 AM
Hi mjolnir,
Thanks for letting us know. Take your time, I'll be waiting for your update.
Best,
Mel
11-11-2022 12:19 PM
Hi folks,
@mjolnir how's it going with connecting your Nest Wifi Pros to your ethernet switch. I'm dropping by to ensure that everything is covered here. If you have other questions and concerns, feel free to let me know.
I appreciate the help, Mel and olavrb.
Regards,
Emerson
11-12-2022 01:40 PM
Hello mjolnir,
Just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.
Thanks,
Emerson
11-12-2022 01:52 PM
Thanks for your help!
11-15-2022 01:18 PM
Hi mjolnir,
You're welcome. Don't hesitate to create a new thread if you have other questions or concerns as this thread will be close now.
Best,
Emerson