Google Nest Wifi with Ubiquiti Nanostation Loco M2

[tonyrbianco]

I have a Google Nest Wifi Router with 3 wireless Access points, which work great (IP Address family of 192.186.56.x).  I have a metal barn which I cannot get a wireless signal to due to the metal outside.   I have configured a Ubiquiti Nanostation Loco M2 (192.168.10.x) that is attached to the outside of the barn to catch the wireless signal and then uses a wired connection to go into the barn and to an old wireless router (Nighthawk).  That works fine, and allows me to have a Google Max speaker in my barn so I can play music while working.  However, I want to add a POE turret camera to the outside of the barn so I can keep an eye on things from my house.  This rather expensive camera was purchased a few years ago and only provides access to see footage if the camera is on the same network.  

So, I purchased another Google Nest Router and planned on putting it out in the barn replacing my Nighthawk.  I thought if I made it an access point, it should work fine.  However, my first attempt at this did not pan out.  I configured it wirelessly as an access point and then plugged it into the same wired network in the barn as my Nighthawk.  That failed with the router blinking a yellow color.

I am now going to try it again changing a few things.  First, I changed the Nanostation's IP to be on 192.168.56.x network, so I can now see and manage that device from inside my house.  Second, I am going to setup my second Google Nest Router using the wired port and hoping it picks up the same network as the other access points.

Question - if I have the router plugged in, does it use that to find the network or does it still use the wireless mesh system to find  the main router?

Question 2 - Will this work and do you see any issues? 

[ByronP]

Hi Tonyrbianco,

Thank you for posting. I'm sorry that the setup didn't work the first time.

There is a good article to review on how to set up and hardwired WiFi points and other devices. Also, there is another article on how to use Nest WiFi wireless extenders.

I hope this helps.

Regards,

Byron

[tonyrbianco]

Thanks, but these didn't really answer my question.

My configuration is this...Modem -> Google Nest Router #1 -> Ubiquiti Nanostation M2 Loco (via wireless connection) -> Google Nest Router #2 (via WAN port hardwired connection) -> security camera POE Switch (via LAN port hardwired connection) -> POE security camera (via hardwired connection)

My question is will the Google Nest Router #2 work in this spot to get a network connection through the Nanostation back to my wireless network?

Thanks!

[ByronP]

Hi tonyrbianco,

Thank you for posting. I'm sorry for the misunderstanding. There are a few facts to consider; for better clarification on your concern, please refer to this article to review the hardwired of your Nest Wifi to check the options, which could help answer your question.

If this does not help please contact us directly for further assistance following the instructions:

1. Go to Contact Us - Google Nest Help
2. Select an appropriate product or category, type a brief description of the issue, then click Next.
3. Click Other, then click Next step.
4. In the Resources section, click Next step.
5. Choose to get a phone call, call or chat with the team, depending on availability in your country.

Regards,

Byron