Google Nest Wifi Point Speed Issues

[cstriker]

This is a continuation to this thread, unfortunately I was traveling for the last 5 weeks with limited internet access so I couldn't respond in time before the thread was locked out. 

The only update I wanted to provide was, I've tried everything that was suggested in the thread before I even open conversation, and I tried all of it again with no luck. 

Unfortunately what worked for me was, I purchased a 50ft cat 6 ethernet cable to connect the router to the access point, and now my speed is respectable at 550mbps instead of <200mbps I was getting when I didn't hardwire. It's super disappointing that I have to hard wire, but it's better than spending > $200 getting a new system.

Thanks

[henrykindle]

That is the normal behavior for wifi routers/points. It's a tradeoff to use wireless for coverage.  Some other brand router uses 6Ghz for backhaul to increase performance, but I believe for Nest router because it's wifi-5, and it uses 5Ghz for it, so you will lose the half capacity for connection between the router and point.

Remember nothing is more reliable than a wired backhaul. Someday, the 6Ghz channel will be full of traffic. If you want to have a stable and high-performance network connection, you have to wire them.

[cstriker]

Thank you Henry, that's super insightful. I am actually losing 2/3 speed between router -> Access point.

I will plan to do a proper wiring to connect the wifi access point. 

[AbigailF]

Hey folks, 

@henrykindle, appreciate your helpful response. 
@cstriker, chiming in to ensure everything is good here. Have you had the chance to try the suggestion above? If yes, how is it?

Best,
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hello there,

Checking back in should you still have some questions here. Let us know by replying to this thread. 

Regards, 
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hi everyone,

We haven't heard from you in a while so we'll be locking this thread if there is no update within 24 hours. If you have any new issues, updates or just a discussion topic, feel free to start a new thread in the Community.

Cheers, 
Abi

[cstriker]

You’re welcome to close the thread, my post had conclusions on my findings and nothing further to try. 

thank you 

[AbigailF]

Hey cstriker,

Thanks for the update. I’ll be closing this thread now. Feel free to create a new thread if you have a new concern and we’ll be here to help you out.

Best,
Abi