Google Wifi as Extender?

[Daanosaur]

Unable to contact support currently so I'm hoping someone here has an answer.

I purchased the Google Wifi basic device to use as an extender/mesh device, but the instructions only let me set it up as a basic router hardwired into my modem or current router. I found how to configure it that way with a second google router but I was really hoping I could get it to work with the ASUS I currently have, because my nest floodlight camera has a lot of concrete & brick between it and my router and goes offline periodically.

Any suggestions on how to make this work or does the Google wifi not support this?

[olavrb]

No, Nest Wifi will only wirelessly connect to a master Nest Wifi in router mode. Like Asus AiMesh won't wirelessly mesh with anything but Asus. Same with TP-Link Deco, Netgear Orbi.

Wireless mesh is kind of similar to what a wireless repeater does, but it's not the same.

Some mesh systems, TP-Link Deco for instance, supports expanding an existing network while being set to bridge mode, but one of the units must be wired to an existing router. Nest Wifi does not support wireless mesh in bridge mode.

[AbigailF]

Hey folks, 

Thanks for lending a hand, @olavrb.
@Daanosaur, I wanted to follow up and see if you are still in need of any help. Please let me know if you are still having any concerns or questions from here, as I would be happy to take a closer look and assist you further.

Thanks,
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hi Daanosaur,

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

Best, 
Abi

[AbigailF]

Hello Daanosaur,

Just one quick final check in here since activity has slowed down. We'll be locking the thread in the next 24 hours, but if you still need help, I would be happy to keep it open. If there's more we can do, just let me know.

Regards,
Abi