Can I install Google Wifi 3 pack and Google Wifi 4 pack on the same network?

[AiYaKelly]

I want to add a Google Wifi 4 pack into my basement and I already have Google Wifi 3 pack in the attic working great and that is where my cable modem is.  I have a CAT6 cable already ran from the attic to the basement where I expect to install the new Google Wifi 4 pack.

Would I want a switch anywhere or should I just connect the new Google Wifi 4 pack in the basement to the LAN port of my Google Wifi 3 pack router in the attic?  I want the same SSID in both and basically end up with seven Google Wifi's on one cable modem all in the same home.

The basement ceiling is practically like a bomb shelter and that's why I ran the CAT6 between the attic and basement so I can have a complete mesh coverage in the basement as the 4-pack system will have easy line-of-sight in a long basement.

Help, I'm getting frustrated trying to figure out how to share my single cable modem via CAT6 between basically three floors; my current Google Wifi 3 pack in the attic is already covering my main floor too, and nothing in the basement.

[olavrb]

As long as the pucks are bought for the same region/ country, combining will work.

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548099?hl=en
• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7182840?hl=en
• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7183150?hl=en

Setup doc specifically says ( https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548301?hl=en ) :

• "Note: It's strongly recommended to purchase Nest Wifi from the country where you'll be using it. Since wireless regulations vary by country, you may experience compatibility issues if you move your Wifi device(s) to a different country and Google will be unable to offer support. If you're setting up a mesh network, it's recommended to purchase all of your Wifi points in the same country."

Best practice for wired backhaul is to use an unmanaged switch, like a Netgear GS108, behind the primary puck, connect all other pucks directly to that switch. Daisy chaining is not recommended, though it should work.

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6274262?hl=en
• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7215624?hl=en

It's also worth noting that the mesh, based on 802.11s, does not travel over ethernet. So any wireless pucks in this nebula of pucks will have to connect wirelessly back to the primary puck. Recommendation: Go either all wired, or all wireless for the backhaul. Use coax (MoCA) or power cord (HomePlug) if neccessary.

[Jeff]

Hi, AiYaKelly.
I just wanted to jump in real fast to see if you saw olavrb's reply and to see if you still needed some help on this or if you were able to get it sorted out. If you are still needing some help, just let us know and we'll be happy to continue helping.
Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hey, AiYaKelly.

I just wanted to check in again to see if you were still needing some input and help on this. If so, just let us know.

Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hi, everyone.
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.

[Jeff]

Hi, everyone.
As we haven't had any activity here recently I'm going to go ahead and close the thread. If you have more to add, feel free to start a new discussion.
Thanks