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Yuda
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Hello, I just purchase google nest wifi and I don’t have an extra port to connect to on my modem. Any suggestions?

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Ashepherdson
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Hi Yuda,  what else is plugged into your modem?  Your modem should be plugged into the Nest router, with any other products plugged into your nest router, not your modem.  If you need more ports, you can plug in an ethernet switch to your nest router, and plug the other devices into the switch. 

I have the google mesh 4 pack. I don’t need to use the router I have anymore?

Ashepherdson
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

you dont need to use a router, no, but you DO need to use your internet service providers modem.  You would connect that modem to the primary Google wifi puck.  Nothing else should be plugged into your modem except the power cord. 

Ok I’ll  give it a shot and see how it goes. Thanks for all your help!

Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey, Yuda.

I just wanted to touch base real quick and follow up with you. Were you able to get things working for you? If you need any more help, just let us know. Props to all who have helped so far, by the way.

Thanks

Yuda
Community Member

Thanks for checking in.  I have to get an Ethernet switch. 

Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hi, Yuda.

Thanks for following up. As we have our answer on this thread, I'm going to go ahead and close it. If you end up having any further questions or needs, please feel free to open up a new thread and we'll be happy to help.

Thanks!

I also have an extender for my tenants cell phone going into the router that I have now 

Ashepherdson
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Yes so that extender should go into one of the google wifi pucks, not into the modem (for clarity, the device your internet provider gave you is called a modem, as it wont act as a router any longer, that is what your google system is doing now)