Extend Nest Wifi pro with wired connections?

[Timmct]

I have Ethernet ports throughout my home. Instead of relying on bouncing the WiFi connection for a mesh network, it seems hardwire would be faster and more reliable. Can I hardwire additional Nest WiFi Pros as WiFi access points?

Attempted scenario: FROM modem TO Nest WiFi Pro Router WAN port. Then, FROM Nest WiFi Pro Router LAN port TO a switch. Then, FROM the switch branching to multiple Nest WiFi Pros. Assuming this works, would the wired input of downstream Pros be the WAN or the LAN port?

I have wired it into the LAN port of two Pros, and it is functioning, but I can't tell if it is using WiFi mesh or the hardwiring. Thoughts?

Thanks!

[olavrb · Accepted solution]

Wired backhaul is supported.

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/7215624?hl=en

Here is I diagram I made earlier:

• https://www.googlenestcommunity.com/t5/Nest-Wifi/Ethernet-backhaul/m-p/284073/highlight/true#M31892

For secondary Nest Wifi units, both the LAN or WAN port should work, but I prefer using the WAN port.

One common issue is when getting a managed or smart switch with conflicting features, like loop detection, STP. What switch do you have?

For checking if a secondary unit uses wired or wireless backhaul: Go to the Nest Wifi unit in question in the Google Home app, it will say there what is used.

[Timmct]

This is exactly what I need. The diagram displays it perfectly. I will use the WAN ports on the downstream Nest Wifi Pro units.

Thank you for your help and concise response!

[olavrb]

Perfect, you are welcome. 🙂

[StevenDholt]

Do you have a recommended switch for the nest pro?

I currently have the nest pro unit and having a lot of buffering in only a 1800 sq ft house. I have a 1gig connection and getting 900 from the connected router but the next to points say " Weak connection" even if I place all 3 in a row, it keeps telling me to move the other two closer so I'm assuming going hardwired is my only solution. Thanks

[olavrb]

I've only good experiences with Netgear GS108 and TP-Link TG-SG108.

[Jeff]

Hey Timmct,

It looks like olavrb was able to provide some great info and help here. I just wanted to check in and see if everything worked out as you had hoped and to see if you still needed any help. If there's more you might need, just let me know.

Thanks,
Jeff

[AbigailF]

Hi Timmct,

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Best, 
Abi

[AbigailF]

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