NEST point outlet mount

[hilerie11]

Searched and never saw a thread on this.  Does anyone know if it is an issue to have your NEST points flipped 90 degrees so that I can use a plug mount to reduce cordage?   They are aftermarket holders that plug into an outlet however you have to flip the device to hang it from the plug.  Wondering if it causes issues.  Thanks in advance. 

[MichaelP · Accepted solution]

Should work fine. Each Nest WiFi Point unit has two antennas in the 2.4GHz band and two antennas in the 5GHz band. Each antenna is roughly "omnidirectional", and with two antennas, the result is a pretty good approximation of spherical coverage. The point is, it shouldn't care what orientation you put it in. Placement is much more important (i.e., make sure it's close enough to the primary Nest WiFi Router unit to get a strong 5GHz connection for itself; from there, it will provide coverage to more distant 2.4GHz and 5GHz clients).

[hilerie11]

thank you michaelp

[EdwardT]

Hi folks,

@MichaelP, thanks for the help!

@hilerie11, how's it going with your Google Wifi? Let us know if you have other questions and we'd be glad to help!

Thanks,

Edward

[EdwardT]

Hi hilerie11,

It's me again. I wanted to check back in to see if you have other questions and concerns. Feel free to let me know if you do. 

Thanks,

Edward

[hilerie11]

Hi Edward, I am good to go.  Thanks for following up.

[EdwardT]

Hi hilerie11,

Awesome — happy to hear that this has been sorted out. Since the issue is now resolved, I'll lock this thread. Feel free to create a new one should you have some more questions or concerns in the near future and we'll be more than glad to help.

Thanks,

Edward