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Does Google.wi-fi replace your router?

Jassav
Community Member

Quite an easy question this, but I'm confused before I buy a Google WiFi point.

Does the Google WiFi physically replaces your main router/modem that connects to your provider?

In other words if I install the Google WiFi can I disconnect my old router. Or does it still need to exist in place to provide the main connection to the new Google WiFi.

Thanks in advance.

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Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey, Jassav.

It looks like you and davidking were able to find an answer to your question, but before I mark this as resolved, I just want to jump in and see if there was anything else we could do for you here. If so, just let me know.

Thanks!

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David_K
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

Google Wifi and Google Nest Wifi are indeed designed to replace your existing router. Depending on your setup, and if you have a seperate modem and router, you may need to keep the modem and connect that to your Nest router or primary Wifi point.

Jassav
Community Member

Hi David, thanks for the reply. The reason I'm asking is that I've had my router which connects to my provider changed at least 3 times but I still get flaky WiFi, even if I'm sitting next to it.

What I would like to try and achieve is to eventually get rid of my existing router and get better WiFi across the whole house.

What I don't want to do is to purchase a Google or Nest primary router and it's still forced to connect to the old router and therefore will still experience flaky connections.

David_K
Platinum Product Expert
Platinum Product Expert

I can appreciate that. Unfortunately, the only way to know for sure will be to test it. If it doesn't improve things for you, you can normally return an item you bought from the Google Store within 15 calendar days after the day you received it. The return window is even increased further for the holiday season, after November 26.

Jassav
Community Member

Ok thanks David

Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

Hey, Jassav.

It looks like you and davidking were able to find an answer to your question, but before I mark this as resolved, I just want to jump in and see if there was anything else we could do for you here. If so, just let me know.

Thanks!

Jeff
Community Specialist
Community Specialist

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