Can I use a Google Wifi Router as an Access Point for the newer Google Nest Wifi?

[Bonifaz3]

I ordered a Google Nest Wifi Router (we have Fiber) and will set it up once it arrives. But right now I saw a Google Wifi Router for <40 and would like to know, if I can set this older one up as an Access Point on the second floor?

[olavrb · Accepted solution]

Yes you can:

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

[Jeff]

Hi, Bonifaz3.
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.

[Bonifaz3]

Hey Jeff, I saw olavrb's answer. Thank you!

[Jeff]

Thanks for the update, Bonifaz3.

Just one more check in. Are you all set, or is there anything else I can do for you here? If there's any more I can do, just let me know.

Thanks!

[Bonifaz3]

Hey Jeff

I just got the Google Wifi router and tried to set it up but if I try to add a new device to my home it can't be found. Also, there's a blue flashing light first but after a minute or so it turns to a flashing orange (no internet connection). Have not tried to reset the whole home with all devices.
Any suggestions or tips?

[olavrb]

Try to set up the new secondary while its WAN port  is connected to the primary/ master LAN port. Let it update and reboot after setup. Then unplug it and place it where you want.

Should be as easy as following this guide:

• Section "Add a point or an additional router", https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548301?hl=en

[Jeff]

Hi, Bonifaz3.

Were you able to try setup in the manner olavrb suggested with the LAN port connection? If so, did that sort things out for you?

Thanks.

[Jeff]

Hey, Bonifaz3.

I'm just checking in once more to see if you were able to get this worked out. If you still need help, just let us know.

Thanks.

[Bonifaz3]

Hey Jeff, thanks for asking. I was able to successfully set up the Google Wifi as an Access point!

[Jeff]

Great news, Bonifaz3. I'll go ahead and mark this one as resolved, but if you need anything at else going forward, please feel free to open up a new thread.

Thanks!