Google Wifi with BGW210-700

[kelsheikh]

I have the BGW210-700 modem/router from AT&T. I just got the Google Wifi 3-pack. I understand I have to enable Passthrough mode to use these. I have a question regarding speeding up up/down speeds. I want to get the most possible speed with these without anything dragging it down.

1. Is it ok to turn off all Packet Filtering on the BGW210-700? Will I create any vulnerabilities?

2. Is turning off Home Security on the BGW210-700?

3. Is turning off all Firewall Advanced settings ok on the BGW210-700?

Basically, will Google Wifi handle packet filtering, home security, and has a firewall so I can turn off from AT&Ts BGW210-700 modem/router?

[olavrb · Accepted solution]

The primary Nest Wifi puck will act as a regular home router, wirh firewall, NAT, DHCP and Wi-Fi.

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6309220?hl=en

The general recommendation is to set the ISP equipment in bridge mode, before setting up Nest Wifi behind it.

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6277579?hl=en
• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6240987?hl=en

One more thing: Don't connect any other devices to the ISP equipment directly, add an unmanaged switch to the Nest Wifi router if you need more ethernet ports.

• https://support.google.com/googlenest/answer/6274262?hl=en

[Jeff]

Hi kelsheikh,

I just wanted to jump in real fast to see if you saw olavrb's reply and to see if you still needed some help on this or if you were able to get it sorted out. If you are still needing some help, just let us know and we'll be happy to continue helping.

Thanks,
Jeff

[kelsheikh]

Hi, Yes it did help me understand more about Nest Wifi. Thanks! 

[Jeff]

I'm happy to hear that, kelsheikh.

Big thanks to @olavrb for the info and help here. Before I mark this as resolved, kelsheikh, is there anything else you might need?

Thanks,

Jeff

[Jeff]

Hi everyone,

Just one quick final check in here since we have our resolution. 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.

Thanks,
Jeff