Connect nest to existing wifi

[DoubleA585]

Moving into a townhouse that pays for internet but the modemnis built into the wall and I don't see any ports to plug the main hub into. Is there a way to connect to the wifi that the modem provides?

[MplsCustomer]

@DoubleA585 

I think you would need to contact whoever supports your built-in modem to see if they provide an ethernet connection, as well as some specifics about the modem, if you're planning on installing a Nest Wi-Fi device.

[DoubleA585]

So my main question is, does the Nest only work with ethernet?

[MplsCustomer]

@DoubleA585 

We don't have Google Wi-Fi or Nest Wi-Fi, but I found this:

"Your primary [Google] Wifi point needs to be connected to a modem with an Ethernet cable (provided). Additional Google Wifi points can be on a wireless setup, but you can also hardwire your Wifi devices."

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7168315?hl=en#zippy=%2Care-google-wifi-points-wireless

And this:

"Connect the Ethernet cable to your Nest Wifi Pro router's WAN port . Then, connect the other end of the cable to your modem."

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548301?sjid=8669383545236247403-NC#zippy=%2Cset-up-you...

And this:

"Connect the Ethernet cable to your Nest Wifi router's WAN port . Then, connect the other end to your modem."

https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/9548301?sjid=8669383545236247403-NC#zippy=%2Cset-up-you...

And this:

"Nest Wifi Pro requires a modem, active internet connection, available Ethernet port, nearby electrical outlet(s), Google Account, the Google Home app, and compatible phone (OS requirements at g.co/nestwifi/req)."

https://store.google.com/us/product/nest_wifi_pro_specs?hl=en-US

[Falomain]

You can use a cheap, simple WiFi repeater that includes an Ethernet port. Just set it up to connect to your house's WiFi and plug an Ethernet cable between it and your Nest router.

This is just about "getting there". I honestly doubt that you would be satisfied with the overall performance, though.

[Apsilon778]

@DoubleA585 If the "modem" is built into the wall and has no ethernet jacks to connect to .... it's likely not a modem and could very well be an access point. Providing the make and model of the "modem" would be a great start.