Nest Wifi Pro - Mesh Device Failing and Warranty Checker Inaccurate

[GwenB]

Purchased a Nest Wifi Pro 2 pack. Setup the first unit without an issue however the second unit has been giving me nothing but problems. From the initial setup the mesh test failed and the AP began blinking yellow and would power cycle every once in a while. I factory reset the unit and set it up again with the same result. I unplugged the unit and power cycled both units for good measure. Both units came up and seemed stable however this morning the problem unit was once again blinking yellow and power cycling every once in the while. The app claims to see both units online however while in the same room as the problem unit my phone is coming up as being on 2.4Ghz and not 6Ghz like I see when standing withing range of the other unit and nothing seems to clear the blinking yellow light issue.

When I attempt to do a warranty claim on the unit the warranty checker only comes up with devices in my home that are long since out of warranty and the devices that are still covered don't show up at all. Seems a bit odd to me how that happens.

Anyone here able to offer support or assistance with this?

[Dan_A]

Hi GwenB,

That certainly isn’t the experience we want you to have, and we apologize for the delay. A few questions: are you using a modem/router combo from your Internet Service Provider (ISP)? What device are you using to set up your network (iOS or Android)? Do you have the Internet on your modem?
 

You can do a sequential reboot of your entire network and see if that helps, or please perform a 2-minute power cycle on your entire network to re-establish the connection on your connected devices. Here's how: 
 

1. Disconnect the power from the modem.
2. Disconnect the Ethernet cable and power cord from the parent point.
3. Disconnect the power cord from the child points.
4. Leave everything unplugged for 2 minutes.
5. Connect the power cord to the modem then to your router and points.

Also, you can give these steps a try:

1. If you're using a modem/router combo, set that to bridge mode to avoid double NAT issues.
2. Make sure that there is minimal to no interference (concrete, bulletproof glass, metal, mirror, etc.) and the points are no more than two rooms apart.
3. Remove any special characters in your network name and password.
4. Turn off IPv6:
   1. Open the Google Home app.
   2. Tap the Wi-Fi coin  and then Settings.
   3. Scroll down and tap Advanced networking.
   4. Scroll down to IPv6.
   5. Toggle the switch off Toggle button off.
5. Change your DNS server into 8.8.8.8 on the primary and 8.8.4.4 on the secondary server. Hit the save/ floppy disk icon on the upper right.
6. Unplug the power from your Google Wifi devices for 2 minutes.
7. If the issue persists, try factory resetting your network. Take note that this will delete all network data.

You may skip any step that you’ve done already.

Let us know how it goes.

Best,

Dan