04-01-2022 03:38 PM
It only has to be connected during the setup process or has to be always connected? What I want need to know if Can I connect the nest router to an existing wifi network and extend that network or create a new one. Like a wifi extender.
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04-01-2022 11:26 PM - edited 04-01-2022 11:26 PM
Google/ Nest Wifi can only wirelessly extend Google/ Nest Wifi networks. There needs to be a master/ main puck, and it needs to be wired. But remember that this master puck also is a router, with NAT and firewall. It's not just a wireless access point, and it's not a generic Wi-Fi repeater either.
04-01-2022 11:26 PM - edited 04-01-2022 11:26 PM
Google/ Nest Wifi can only wirelessly extend Google/ Nest Wifi networks. There needs to be a master/ main puck, and it needs to be wired. But remember that this master puck also is a router, with NAT and firewall. It's not just a wireless access point, and it's not a generic Wi-Fi repeater either.
04-04-2022 06:26 PM
Thanks @olavrb
04-07-2022 09:29 AM
Hi, Luciano2901.
It looks like olavrb was able to answer your question here. I just wanted to follow up to see if there's anything else you needed or if you had any other questions. If there's more you need, just let me know.
Thanks.
04-12-2022 01:26 PM
Hey, Luciano2901.
I just wanted to check in again to see if you were all set on this. If you need anything else at all, just let us know.
Thanks.
04-12-2022 02:46 PM
Hi @Jeff. The Olavrb's answer was what I need to know. Thanks.
04-14-2022 01:37 PM
Great news, Luciano2901. Thanks for letting me know.
As we have our resolution here, I'll go ahead and close up the thread. Thanks to olavrb for his help here. If you need anything else, Luciano2901, please feel free to open up a new thread.
Thanks!